Ellam Unakkaga
1961 film by Adurthi Subba Rao
- 1 July 1961 (1961-07-01)
Ellam Unakkaga (transl. All for you) is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao from a story by Aatreya. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri. It was released on 1 July 1961, and failed commercially.
Plot
Anandan and Venkatachalam are friends. Venkatachalam's daughter Sarala, following an accident, loses her ability to walk. A doctor informs Venkatachalam that he treated a similarly handicapped woman, who in the process of giving birth to a child, was cured and could walk again. Inspired, Venkatachalam marries off Sarala to Anandan, deciding that if Sarala is not cured within two years, the marriage will dissolve and Anandan can marry any other woman he wants. Anandan and Sarala live a happily married life. Sarala gives birth to a child, but is not cured of her handicap. However, Anandan refuses to abandon hope. The rest of the film revolves around what happens to the many problems of the characters.
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as Anandan
- Savitri as Sarala
- S. V. Ranga Rao as Venkatachalam Pillai
- T. S. Balaiah as Egambaram
- C. K. Saraswathi as Chellam
- S. A. Natarajan as Nagu
- T. R. Ramachandran as Sigamani
- V. Nagayya as Dr. Moorthy
- M. S. Sundari Bai as Venkatachalam Pillai's Mother
- P.Susila as Bhama
- Sasikala as Mallika
Production
Ellam Unakkaga was directed by Adurthi Subba Rao from a story by Aatreya. The film was produced by Saravanabhava Unity Pictures, filmed by P. Ramasamy and edited by K. Govindasamy. Shooting took place at the Adyar-based Neptune Studios, later known as Sathya Studios.[1][2]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, assisted by Pugazhendi.[3]
| Song | Singer/s | Lyricist |
|---|---|---|
| "Eru Katchikku" | A. L. Raghavan, L. R. Eswari group | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass |
| "Manasu Pola Mapillai" | P. Susheela, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, L. R. Eswari group | Kothamangalam Subbu |
| "Veesiya Puyalennum" | P. Susheela | A. Maruthakasi |
| "Malarum Kodiyum Pennenbar" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | Kannadasan |
| "Kannale Kadhal Kaditham" | A. L. Raghavan, L. R. Eswari | Ku. Ma. Krishnan |
| "Thanga Magane Inbam Thandha" | P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari group | Kannadasan |
| "Konji Varum Nenjil Indru" | P. Susheela | |
| "Kadamaiyai Seivom" | T. M. Soundararajan group |
Release and reception
Ellam Unakkaga was released on 1 July 1961.[4] Kanthan of Kalki said the film could be seen once for Savitri.[5] According to historian Randor Guy, the film was not a commercial success as viewers could not accept seeing Ganesan and Savitri as lovers onscreen, the duo having acted as siblings in Pasamalar earlier that year.[1]
References
- ^ a b Guy, Randor (12 July 2014). "Blast From The Past: Ellaam Unakkaaga (1961)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 October 2016. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
- ^ "61-70". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 9 December 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^ எல்லாம் உனக்காக (song book) (in Tamil). Saravanabhava Unity Pictures. 1961.
- ^ "Ellam Unakkaga". The Indian Express. 1 July 1961. p. 12. Retrieved 15 August 2018 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ காந்தன் (16 July 1961). "எல்லாம் உனக்காக". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 46. Archived from the original on 22 July 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
External links
- Ellam Unakkaga at IMDb
