Thirumalai Deivam

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Thirumalai Deivam
Thirumalai Deivam poster.jpg
Poster
Directed by A. P. Nagarajan
Written byA. P. Nagarajan
Starring Gemini Ganesan
K. B. Sundarambal
R. Muthuraman
A. V. M. Rajan
Sivakumar
Lakshmi
Srividya
S. Varalakshmi
T. R. Mahalingam
CinematographyW. R. Subbha Rao
Devuru
Edited byT. Vijayarangam
Music by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan
Production
company
Shanthi Combines
Release date
  • 27 July 1973 (1973-07-27)
Running time
154 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Thirumalai Deivam is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film, directed and written by A. P. Nagarajan. The film stars Sivakumar in the title role, with K. B. Sundarambal, T. R. Mahalingam, Srividya, Lakshmi and A. V. M. Rajan in supporting roles. [1]

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Plot

Once upon a time, Bhrigu and other saints perform Yajna for the welfare of all living beings. After the completion of Yajna they should offer first respect to one among the Trimurties (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva). They were confused, so Narada told him to test all three. When he reached Satya Loka, Brahma and Saraswathi were enjoying music played by Saraswathi so they didn't see and welcome Bhrigu. He became insulted and cursed them they will not have any temple in earth. When he reached Kailasam, he saw Shiva and Parvati dancing, so they too didn't see and welcome Bhrigu so he cursed Shiva to be prayed only in Lingam form and finally reached Vaikuntham. He saw Vishnu sleeping on his serpent Anantha-Shesha. Vishnu knew Bhrigu was waiting but kept his eyes close. By seeing the act, he got angry and kicked his chest, resulting Vishnu to open his eyes. Then he said that don't be angry with me Bhrigu rishi and he served him with utmost devotion and Bhrigu decide to offer first respect to him. After Bhrigu left, Lakshmi left Vishnu as Bhrigu kicked Vishnu's chest where she resided.

After that Vishnu lost all his wealth and left Vaikutham. He roamed in earth in the name of Srinivasan. He stayed in an ashram which was taken care by a woman called Yashoda, Krishna's adopted mother in previous birth. Later, He falls in love with a princess named Padmavati (reincarnated as Lakshmi). They both agree to marry. Srinivasan took a loan from Kubera for the wedding expenses from the idea told by Narada. Srinivasan promised kubera to pay only interest until the end of Kali Yuga and will finally pay the original amount. After the marriage of Srinivasan and Padmavathi, they decide to stay in earth till Kali Yuga ends to protect the people and became Gods. They are located at Tirupathi. After some years, many kings constructed a temple for him and so many people offered their service and devotion to him. In return he helped all the people when they ask for help. People till now believe that Srinivasan along with Padmavathi Amman will protect mankind with whatever good wish they ask.

        Om Namo Narayanaya

Cast

Soundtrack

Music was composed by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan and lyrics were written by Kannadasan, K. D. Santhanam, Alangudi Somu, Nellai Arulmani, Poovai Senguttuvan and Ulundhurpettai Shanmugam. [4] The song "Ezhumalai Irukka" is set in the raga Hamsanandi. [5]

SongSingersLength
"Malai Manivanna Mayavane" P. Suseela 03:16
"Neela Nira Megam" S. Varalakshmi 03:08
"Vasantha Vizha"B. Vasantha03:14
"Ezhumalai Naanga Vazhum" L. R. Eswari 02:52
"Anantha Nilaiyodu" T. M. Soundararajan 03:30
"Mannai Ellam Uyirgalakki"S. V. Ponnusamy, Sarala02:37
"Ezhumalai Irukka" K. B. Sundarambal 02:52
"Thiruvarul Tharum Deivam" T. R. Mahalingam 03:16
"Varum Naal Ellam" K. B. Sundarambal 03:57

Reception

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References

  1. "திருமலை தெய்வம்". Kalki (in Tamil). 12 August 1973. p. 28. Archived from the original on 27 July 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  2. "கே.பி. சுந்தராம்பாள் இறந்த தினம் - செப்.19- 1980" [K. B. Sundarambal memorial day – 19 September 1980]. Maalai Malar (in Tamil). 19 September 2019. Archived from the original on 2 December 2020. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  3. "திரைப்படச்சோலை 11: சீனு -உஷா". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 5 March 2021. Archived from the original on 5 March 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  4. "Thirumalai Deivam". Tamil Songs Lyrics. Archived from the original on 24 September 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  5. Mani, Charulatha (23 December 2011). "A Raga's Journey — Heart-rending Hamsanandi". The Hindu . Archived from the original on 1 July 2021. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  6. "திருமலை தெய்வம்". Navamani (in Tamil). 8 August 1973. p. 4. Retrieved 14 June 2024 via Endangered Archives Programme.