Rare Combination of A Legendary Musical Instrument Exponent, Great Music Composer and Unsung Lyricist! End Result - A Cult Classic Song!

This is a super hit song with a cult classic status from the movie Konjum Salangai starring Gemini Ganesan, Savithri and others. The music for this movie had been composed by one of the great music directors of the yesteryears S M Subbaiah Naidu. The song was written by the famous yet unsung lyricist Ku Ma Balasubramaniam who has also written such famous songs as Aadaatha Manamum, Yaaradi Nee Mohini, Kunguma Poove, Chithiram Pesithadi to name a few. There were quite a few legends in Tamil Cinema prior to the period of dominance by MSV and Kannadhasan. This song also showcases the talent of the legendary Nadaswaram Exponent Karukurichi P Arunachalam and has been composed as sort of a duet between his talented exploitation of the divine instrument and S Janaki. The effortless way in which Savithri has lip 'synced' this difficult song is a lesson in acting to all modern day actresses. The simple reason why the song has come out so well and has reached a cult classic status is because it has been dedicated to Lord Muruga the god of balance and harmony (swaram) and has received his blessings in full! The song also features Gemini and others.

Man's Meaningless Lifelong External Quest! - Super Hit Song Featuring The Two Great Ganesans of Tamil Cinema

Man's eternal and endless quest for happiness, love, affection, success (without ever being able to comprehend what success really is) and everything else has always been external. An existence  fraught with extreme mental stress, mainly due to self-imposed standards based on unrealistic societal pressures and expectations, limited by a myriad assortment of complex imaginary fears, is often characterized by the futile quest for 'illusory' success, meaning and purpose in life. This song mocks at this foolish and lifelong quest of human beings who are completely at a loss as to where they need to look for, not knowing what is it they are looking for in the first place! It makes absolute sense to look inside and within oneself for happiness and to live life successfully with a firmly established internal locus of control. This song features the two great Ganesans of Tamil Cinema Sivaji and Gemini - Movie Thiruvarutchelvar. Direction A P Nagarajan. Music K V Mahadevan. Truly Profound Words that are Lyrical in the classical sense with such Depth and Meaning can be from the one and only Kannadasan!

Mistaken Identities, Hidden Pasts, Great Music! A Star-Studded Romantic Comedy from 1967

This is a hit song from the  superhit comedy movie Ooty Varai Uravu starring Sivaji Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, Muthuraman, L. Vijayalakshmi, T.S. Baliah, V.K. Ramasamy, Nagesh, Sachchu and others. The movie had been directed by Sridhar and the music had been composed by MSV. This particular song had been sung by P B Srinivas and L R Easwari. This song features Muthuraman and Vijayalakshmi. The movie’s plot revolves around the hidden past life of Balaiah (Sivaji’s father) and the mixup in the identities of K R Vijaya and Vijayalakshmi. Though Sivaji himself comes to know the actual truth, early in the movie, he manipulates the events such that Balaiah himself admits the truth finally. The movie has brilliant performances by the entire cast and the comedy sequences featuring Balaiah, Nagesh, VKR and Sachchu, ably supported by the leading actors is hilarious and entertaining to say the least. Sachchu had mentioned in an interview how she had had a really hard time shooting for the movie, unable to restrain herself from laughing at Nagesh’s antics during every single shot. Incidentally this movie was the last movie of L Vijayalakshmi who got married to an Agricultural Scientist from Philippines after this movie. She then settled down in the US and pursued her higher studies to become a qualified Certified Public Accountant (CPA). She went on to become the Finance Director of the Virginia Polytechnic University in the US. All the songs in this movie had been hit songs and written by Kannadasan. This movie is a safe bet to watch during a family get together, sure to be enjoyed by the young and the old.

The Greatest Female Voice of Indian Cinema! Acknowledged by The Great Legendary Singer of Hindi Cinema Lata Mangeshkar!

The Great Legendary Singer of Hindi Cinema Lata Mangeshkar used to visit Chennai often during the 1960s and usually stayed at Sivaji's residence 'Annai Illam'  in T Nagar. During one such visit, while discussing about her favourite singers apparently she had mentioned P Susheela's name and credited her to be the greatest voice that Indian Cinema has ever seen.  Can there be any better tribute to Susheela than this? Skill can be developed and honed by everyone but the level to which one can raise is limited by individual abilities. But talent is god given and there is no limit to which a person can be gifted by god in any particular art form. 17,695 songs in 6 languages as certified by the Guinness Book of World Records is a true recognition of P Susheela's achievements. The truly gifted P Susheela, an epitome of singing talent, has rendered this evergreen song in her own effortless and inimitable style. Telugu being her mother tongue her stunningly perfect diction of Tamil is incredible. There is or never will be anyone quite remotely close to her is the truth as mentioned in an earlier post. This song is from the movie Paalum Pazhamum starring Sivaji, Sarojadevi, Sowcar Janaki and others. Vairamuthu the lyricist had once mentioned in an interview he wished to hear this particular song, as and when the time comes for him to breathe his last and pass away from this world while listening to it. This is as good a tribute to P Susheela as anything can ever be! MSV, Kannadhasan, TMS, P Susheela with all the great actors, actresses and directors had created such timeless classics. Music for this song was composed by Viswanathan - Ramamoorthy.

Kannukulle Singam 2 - Surya Hits

This is a hit song from the movie Singam 2 starring Surya, Anushka and others. The kind of effort that goes into making a song and the number of times a single dance sequence has to be shot is truly amazing. If this is the case with experienced actors like Surya and Anushka the mind boggles to think what it would be with inexperienced actors. See the making of the song on youtube here. The end result is below.

Comedy Song - Balachander Hits

This is a comical song from a hilarious movie Edhir Neechal, with a slightly sad undertone that has Nagesh in the lead. The movie was directed by K Balachander and Nagesh had portrayed the character of Maadhu brilliantly in this movie. This particular song features Srikanth and Sowcar Janaki. It is rare to see Sowcar Janaki in a comedy role. This is one of those rare performances by her!

Prabhu Deva - A R Rahman Hit - 1996

This is a hit song from the 1996 Prabhu Deva movie Mr. Romeo. The movie was directed by K S Ravi not to be confused with the other popular director K S Ravikumar. The music for the movie was scored by A R Rahman. The movie saw Prabhu Deva in a double role with Shilpa Shetty and Madhubala as his pairs. This particular song has been sung by Swarnalatha, Unni Menon, Srinivas, and Sujatha. Though the song itself was a hit the movie had not done too well.

Rare Song from the Kamal Hassan Movie "Kumara Vijayam"

This song is from the movie "Kumara Vijayam" starring Jayachitra and Kamal Hassan. The song has been rendered by K J Yesudas and Vani Jairam. The movie was released in 1976 by Sri Murugalaya and directed by A Jegannathan. The music is by G Devarajan and the lyrics by Kannadasan.Pulamaipithan and Poovai Senguttuvan are the other lyricists for the movie.This movie was once telecast on DoorDarshan maybe some 25 or 30 years back. But now nobody seems to have the print of this movie. I hope some of the tamil channels gets hold of this movie and telecasts it soon. A nice and watchable movie.

A Rare M G Ramachandran-Latha Hit from the Movie "Sirithu Vazha Vendum"

This rare to hear song has been sung by Vani Jayaram and TMS. Music is by M S Viswanathan and lyrics by Kannadasan. This is Vani Jayaram's (VJ) first song for a MGR film - the Pillayar Suzhi for a short but glorious chapter of VJ's songs for MGR starrers. The movie was directed by S.S.Balan- S.S.Vasan's son. Other songs include the alluring "Konja neram ennai marandhen"(TMS,SJ) and the appealing "Mera naam Abdul Rehman"(TMS).

VJ starts off the song: Pon mana chemmalai pun pada cheithathu yaaro, athu yaaro?
Un manam enbathum en manam enbathum vero arivaaro?

(Going by the words, it would seem that MGR is either physically hurt or upset about something and Latha is trying to nurse/pacify him), but she apparently has other designs as well, going by her next lines:

Unnai oru sei pol naan thaalaatta
vanna chiru sevvaayil then ootta
thiru meni nalamaagalaam, thigattadha sugam kaanalaam
vilagaamal naam uravaadalaam!

Immediately, MGR seems to recover sufficiently to sing:

Mannavan en manam pun pada seithathu kanne undhan kanne
kannathin muththathil kaayangal aaridum penney pasum ponney!!

A different type of nursing - nothing clinical about it!! Nonetheless, a gentle, melodious duet.

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A Melodious Song from the Movie "Shanthi"

This song is from the 1965 movie "Shanthi". This song features Shivaji Ganesan and Devika. Devika is one other heroine apart form Padmini and K R Vijaya who co-starred with Shivaji in plenty of movies. The song has been penned by Kannadasan and music is by M S viswanathan. The song has been ofcourse rendered by P Susheela. The movie also stars Vijayakumari and S.S.R in which Vijayakumari plays a blind girl.

A Rare Song from the 1976 Movie "Mayor Meenatchi"

This rare song is from the movie "Mayor Meenatchi'. This film stars Jai Shankar, K R Vijaya and V K Ramaswamy. Certainly K.R.Vijaya was once the herione of a decade in Tamil Film Industry. It is a hero dominating industry where heroines are mostly just part of it. I dont remember any other eroine hvaing had a chance to create a series of movies in her name. But K.R.Vijaya movies awere an exception. Movies like Mayor Meenatchi, Thirudi, Vaayadi, Gaslight Mangamma, etc are good examples. Even Namma Veetu Deivam can be included. Mayor Meenatchi directed by Madurai Thirumaran was based on a novel in which a scavenger girl becomes a mayor. Jaishankar played the hero role in the movie. M.S.Viswanathan scored music and Kannadasan penned the lyrics.Without any doubt this song tops among all the songs of the movie. The movie also has "Evalo Oru Pennam" by P.Suseela, "Thirumurugan Aruginile Vallikkuraththi" by PJ and VJ, "Kodi vitta chirumallip poove" by VJ.This movie was released on 1976 in which Ilayaraja was introduced to Tamil Movies through Annakkili.

A Hit Song from the Karthi Flick Siruthai

Chellam Vaada Chellam - Siruthai

Karthi seems to be having a dream run in Kollywood. He is like a batsman in in prime form smashing all deliveries to boundary. As long as you are not ready to complain that 'Siruithai' lacks logic, the film would work big time, as it is an out and out commercial fare.Adding to his list of entertainers is 'Siruthai'. Fast and furious from the word go, the movie comes with a sole purpose to provide entertainment and with no pretensions achieves the purpose.

The actor manages to pull it off convincingly donning a dual role in the film for the first time - that of a callous local youth and a tough cop. Karthi has not merely run through the motion but gives his heart and soul in the characters. Be it a fun-loving Rocket Raja or the angry policeman Rathnavel pandian, Karthi brings both astute on screen. He combines the Anbuselvan of 'Kakkha Kaakha' and the Sakthi of 'Pithamagan', made famous by his brother Suriya. At ease and at his self in dual roles, Karthi spells his charm all through.

Not far behind is Tamannah. The 'Paiyaa' duo of Tamannah and Karthi recreates the same chemistry on screen. Tammanah as bubbly innocent girl spells magic. A complex character made with ease by her. After a brief interval, she gets a role in which she really sparkles.

Add Santhanam for humour, and the end product is breezy and entertaining. As usual the comedian has audience in splits with his one-liners. He combines the grace of veteran Goundamani and presents them in his unique way, scaling success movie after movie. Mega Nair (of 'Thangam' fame) plays a woman police and has a bearing in the script.

Then there is Avinash, Rajiv Kanakala among others who do the job given to them with consummate ease Walking away with honours is Vidyasagar. The man of melody has come up with a cocktail of peppy and soft numbers, while Velraj's cinematography is the talking point of the movie. The action sequences featuring Karthi as cop is major plus for 'Siruthai'

This splendid melody by Udit Narayanan and Charmukhi sounds perfect for a duet number. Shot across the exotic locales of Mauritius. It’s sure to be a big treat for the listeners as Vidhyasagar includes few innovative traits like the English lyrics that appear in between the lines.The music has been scored by Vidyasagar and the song has been sung by Udit Narayan and Charmukhi. The song has been penned by Na Muthuumar

New Year Special - Happy Days are Here!

This is a hit song from the superhit comedy movie Ooty Varai Uravu starring Sivaji Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, Muthuraman, L. Vijayalakshmi, T.S. Baliah, V.K. Ramasamy, Nagesh, Sachchu and others. This particular song features Sivaji and K R Vijaya. The movie had been directed by Sridhar and the music had been composed by MSV. This particular song had been sung by TMS and P Susheela. The movie’s plot revolves around the hidden past life of Balaiah (Sivaji’s father) and the mixup in the identities of K R Vijaya and Vijayalakshmi. Though Sivaji himself comes to know the actual truth, early in the movie, he manipulates the events such that Balaiah himself admits the truth finally. The movie has brilliant performances by the entire cast and the comedy sequences featuring Balaiah, Nagesh, VKR and Sachchu ably supported by the leading actors is hilarious and entertaining to say the least. Sachchu had mentioned in an interview how she had had a hard time shooting for the movie, unable to restrain herself from laughing at Nagesh’s antics during every single shot. All the songs in this movie had been hit songs. Just Tamil Songs wishes all its patrons a very Happy New Year!

A Classic Romantic Song - Year 1960

This is a classic romantic song featuring the romantic hero of the 1960s Gemini Ganesan and Vyjayanthi Mala. This song is from the movie Thaen Nilavu (Honey Moon) directed by the famous director Sridhar. Many playback singers have sung for Gemini Ganesan. A M Raja is one among them who has given quite a few hit songs in combination with Gemini. A M Raja apart from having sung this song has also scored the music for this movie. Enjoy the song!

Surya's Latest Hit Song from the Movie Singam

Latest Hit Song from the Movie Singam featuring Surya and Anushka. This song has been sung by the famous Hindi Music Video Artist Baba Seghal and Priyadarshini.

A Comical Song from a Great Comedy Movie

This song is from the K Balachandar movie Bhaamaa Vijayam (1967) starring Nagesh, Muthuraman, Major Sundar Rajan, T S Balaiah, Kanchana, Sowcar Janaki, Rajashree, Jayanthi, Srikanth and others. The movie revolves around the drastic change in the lives of the members of a simple middle income group family when a movie star arrives to stay in the neighboring house. The movie is hilarious to say the least. The movie had been directed by K Balachandar and the music for the movie had been composed by MSV. This particular song had been sung by TMS and LR Easwari. The song had been written by Kannadasan. Sivaji Ganesan had referred to Balaiah as one of his gurus the other one being MR Radha. You can see the genius of Balaiah in action in this song!

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Another Great Performance by the Greatest Actor

This is a classical music based song from the movie Ambikaapathi featuring Sivaji, Bhanumathi, Nambiyar, Nagaiyah and others. No better tribute to TMS and Sivaji than this comment on youtube about this song, "TMS's unique performance with his solid voice. Excellent. Thanks for posting this. Of course, Sivaji Ganesan gives the impression that he is the one who has actually sung the song!" by nathenpeter7. The classical music knowledge of some the people who post comments is really amazing. If you go through the comments you can see how these people have pointed out the different raagaas used in this composition in the different parts of this song. P Bhanumathi is supposedly the only actress to have addressed both MGR and Sivaji by their names in those days!

Hits of 1970s - One of MGR's Philosophical Hits

This is a hit song from the movie Pallaandu Vaazhga starring MGR, Latha and others. This movie was a remake of the hit Hindi movie Dho Aaankhen Barah Haath. The music for the movie had been composed by K V Mahadevan and the song has been written by the lyricist Pulamaipithan. The song has been sung by K J Yesudas. The song features MGR and all the convicts taken on by him to be reformed. The group consists of the entire list of actors who had played negative roles in several films of MGR.

Valentines' Day Special

This is a super hit song from the movie Veera Thirumahan starring Aanandhan, Sachchu, E V Saroja and others. The movie was directed by the famous director A C Thiruloka Chandar and the music for the movie had been composed by the most successful music duo of the Tamil movie industry ever, Viswanathan-Ramamurthy. The famous music duo had composed the music for several super hit movies such as Puthaiyal, Karnan, Kaadhalikka Neramillai, Server Sundaram to name a few. Aanandhan the hero of this movie is the father of the actress sisters Disco Shanthi and Lalitha Kumari (Prakash Raj's Wife). The song has been written by Kannadasan. Just listen to the lyrics to understand why this is a Valentines' Day special. The romantic and melodious music too is sufficient justification by itself. Enjoy the song!

A Classical Hit Song from a Super Hit Movie of the 60s

This is a superhit song from the movie Kandan Karunai Featuring S Varalakshmi as Indrani. S Varalaksmi has sung the song herself. Those were the days of some great and original voices. The movie had a galaxy of stars in it. Gemini as Lord Shiva, Savitri as Parvathi, Sivakumar as Lord Muruga, Sivaji in a supporting role as Veera Baahu, Asokan as Soorapadman, Jayalalitha and K R Vijaya as Valli and Deivaanai respectively. The movie had two music composers, K V Mahadevan and Kunnakudi Vaidhyanathan (Thiruparangundrathil) and Two Lyricists Kannadasan and Poovai Senguttuvan. The movie had been directed by A P Nagarajan. This song is the prelude to the sequence of events leading up to the creation of Lord Muruga by Lord Shiva. This is a Maha Shivarathri Special. Enjoy the song!