Kadhal Vaaganam
| Kadhal Vaaganam | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | M. A. Thirumugam |
| Written by | T. N. Balu |
| Produced by | Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran J. Jayalalithaa |
| Cinematography | N. S. Varma |
| Edited by | M. A. Thirumugam |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kadhal Vaaganam (transl. Vehicle of love) is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language film directed by M. A. Thirumugam. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, J. Jayalalithaa and S. A. Ashokan. It was released on 21 October 1968, Diwali day.[1][2]
Plot
[edit] | This article's plot summary needs to be improved. (May 2022) |
The film revolves around an international smuggling network operating between Kuala Lumpur and Madras. At the center of the conflict is a high-tech caravan, which hidden illicit goods have transformed into a highly sought-after target of criminal greed.
Sundaram finds himself entangled in the conspiracy alongside Vanitha. Together, they must navigate threats from a syndicate led by The Chief and his ruthless accomplice, Marimuthu. Assisted by his friend Chellappin, Sundaram sets out to foil the smugglers, protect Vanitha, and bring the criminal enterprise to justice.
Cast
[edit]- Male cast
- M. G. Ramachandran as Sundaram
- Nagesh as Chellappin
- R. S. Manohar as Kala's husband
- S. A. Ashokan as Marimuthu
- Major Sundarrajan as Pandjachalam
- O. A. K. Thevar as The chief
- Typist Gopu as
- Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar as a goon
- Female cast
- J. Jayalalithaa as Vanitha
- Vijaya Lalitha as Fancy
- Manorama as Kokila
- C. K. Saraswathi as Mangalam
- Seethalakshmi as Kala's mother
- Chandrakantha (Guest-star)
- R Vasanthkumar as Family Doctor
Production
[edit]Ramachandran dressed in drag for filming the song "Enna Man Ponnu Naan". His costume was designed by M. A. Muthu.[3]
Soundtrack
[edit]The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[4]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Enna Man Ponnu Naan" | L. R. Eswari | |
| 2. | "Vaa Ponnukku Pottu" | P. Susheela, T. M. Soundararajan | |
| 3. | "Adakku Manathai" | T. M. Soundararajan | |
| 4. | "Ingey Vaa" | P. Susheela, P. B. Sreenivas | |
| 5. | "Vanakkam" | P. Susheela |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Kaathal Vaahanam". The Indian Express. 21 October 1968. p. 15. Retrieved 31 May 2019 – via Google News Archive.
- ↑ "சாண்டோ சின்னப்பா தேவர்! (18)". Dinamalar (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 12 July 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
- ↑ "ஹாய் கைய்ஸ் – பெண் வேடத்தில் எம்.ஜி.ஆரை பார்த்திருக்கீங்களா....: வைரலாகும் வீடியோ". The Indian Express. 4 March 2020. Archived from the original on 1 December 2020. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
- ↑ "Kathal Vahanam Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by K V Mahadevan". Macsendisk. Archived from the original on 3 May 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
