Orey Vazhi | |
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Directed by | K. Shankar |
Written by | Javar Seetharaman |
Produced by | Vasu Menon |
Starring | Prem Nazir M. N. Rajam |
Cinematography | Thambu |
Edited by | K. Shankar, Narayanan |
Music by | R. Govardhanam |
Production company | Vasu Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 16,398 ft |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Orey Vazhi (English: The Only Way) is a 1959 Indian Tamil language film directed by K. Shankar. The film stars Prem Nazir and M. N. Rajam. [1] It was remade in Hindi as Shaadi (1962). [2]
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Mohan is a brilliant lawyer. He was educated by his elder brother who sold the family properties to educate Mohan. Mohan marries the daughter of a judge. Conflicts arise within the family and after much twists and turns the family is united.
The list is adapted from The Hindu article. [1]
Prem Nazir
M. N. Rajam
S. V. Subbaiah
Sriranjani, Jr.
Tambaram N. Lalitha
‘Valayapathi’ G. Muthukrishnan
S. Ramarao
K. R. Chellam
Pakkirisami
K.M. Nambirajan
C.P. Kittaan
V.T. Kalyanam
Thiruvengadam
C.S. Desikan
S.K. Ramaraj
Raju
Kuppusami
Sivaraman
(Guest Artistes)
T. S. Balaiah
S. V. Sahasranamam
Dance Drama
Sayee Subbulakshmi
The film marked the debut of N. Vasudeva "Vasu" Menon as a film producer. Earlier, he had worked in the production department of AVM Productions. He later established his own studio, Vasu Studios, under which the film was produced, with K. Shankar directing. However, shooting took place at Gemini Studios. [1] [3]
Music was composed by R. Govardhanam and the lyrics were penned by Kannadasan. Lyrics for the dance drama were written by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. [4]
No. | Song | Singer/s | Lyricist | Duration(m:ss) |
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1 | "Anbum Aramum Uyir Ena" | P. Suseela | Kannadasan | 03:31 |
2 | "Theeyinar Sutta Pun...Ethanai Vazhigal" | C. S. Jayaraman | 03:13 | |
3 | "Piranthu Vandhadhum Orey Vazhi" | S. C. Krishnan | 03:28 | |
4 | "Kalvi Kalvi Endru Paadu" | M. L. Vasanthakumari & P. Leela | ||
5 | "Velli Meenum Thulli Aadhuthu" | A. M. Rajah & P. Suseela | 03:43 | |
6 | "Aandavanai Padaithavane...Pananaadhaa" | T. M. Soundararajan & S. C. Krishnan | 03:11 | |
7 | "Vettunda Kaiyum Veezhndhu" | P. Leela | 03:01 | |
8 | "Vanna Medaiyil Ennam" | T. S. Bagavathi | 03:31 | |
9 | "Vaanamennum Veediyile" | P. Susheela | 03:05 | |
10 | "Karuppu Kudaiyin Keezh" Dance Drama | S. C. Krishnan & Group | Thanjai Ramaiah Dass | 06:04 |
Orey Vazhi was released on 6 March 1959. [3] [5] The film received positive reviews from a number of critics. [6] [7]
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