| Sontham | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | A. C. Tirulokchandar |
| Screenplay by | A. C. Tirulokchandar |
| Based on | Sontham by Karaikudi Narayanan |
| Produced by | R. Venkatraman K. Arumugam |
| Starring | Muthuraman K. R. Vijaya Prameela |
| Cinematography | M. Viswanath Rai |
| Edited by | B. Kandhasamy |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Amudham Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Sontham (transl. Belonging) is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. The film stars Muthuraman and K. R. Vijaya. It is based on the play of the same name by Karaikudi Narayanan. The film was released on 6 July 1973
Plot
Cast
Production
Sontham is based on the stage play of the same name by Karaikudi Narayanan who also wrote dialogues for the film adaptation.[1][2] Major Sundarrajan, who portrayed the lead on stage, was replaced by Muthuraman for the screen while Sivakumar reprised his role from the play.[3]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.[4][5]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kannupada Pogudhu" | P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari | |
| 2. | "Nallathan Yosi" | P. Susheela, M. S. Viswanathan | |
| 3. | "Nilam Engum" | M. S. Viswanathan | |
| 4. | "Vaazhnthal Ungalai" | S. Janaki |
Release and reception
Sontham was released on 6 July 1973.[6] Kanthan of Kalki wrote this film is lively without being sluggish, with lots of glides and dips.[7]
References
- ^ Ranimaindhan (12 November 2021). Appachi (in Tamil). Pustaka Digital Media.
- ^ Manian, Aranthai (2020). Thiraipadangalana Ilakkiyangalum Naadgangalum (in Tamil). Pustaka Digital Media. p. 1985.
- ^ "சிவகுமார் 101 | 41–50" (PDF). Kalki (in Tamil). 5 August 1979. pp. 60–62. Retrieved 8 April 2024 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Sontham". Tamil Songs Lyrics. Archived from the original on 6 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ குமார், ப கவிதா (17 October 2021). "கவியரசரும் மெல்லிசை மன்னரும்!". Kamadenu (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 30 December 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ "'சொந்தம்' ஜூலை-6 வெளிவரும்". Navamani (in Tamil). 27 June 1973. p. 4. Retrieved 21 May 2024 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ காந்தன் (22 July 1973). "சொந்தம்". Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 44–45. Archived from the original on 21 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023 – via Internet Archive.
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