Valar Pirai

Valar Pirai
Theatrical release poster
Directed byD. Yoganand
Screenplay byJavar Seetharaman
Story byA. S. Nagarajan
StarringSivaji Ganesan
B. Saroja Devi
CinematographyW. R. Subba Rao
Music byK. V. Mahadevan
Production
company
Padma Films
Distributed bySri Rama Films
Release date
  • 30 March 1962 (1962-03-30)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Valar Pirai (transl. The Waxing Moon) is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by D. Yoganand. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi. It was released on 30 March 1962.

Plot

The plot of this film revolves around a child born to the protagonist Kanagu (Sivaji Ganesan) and Saraswathi (Saroja Devi). Because the child was born in the Rohini constellation with the umbilical cord wrapped around its neck while still in Saraswathi's womb, the film's story briefly depicts how the child's astrological influence leads to the death of Saraswathi's brother, Varatharajan (Javar Seetharaman), after much suffering. Furthermore, the film illustrates the mythological belief that death is certain for the maternal uncle of a child born in the Rohini constellation.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.

SongSingers
"Kalakalakkudhu Kaathu"T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
"Koondu Thirandhamma"T. M. Soundararajan
"Kannam Sevantha Machaan"S. C. Krishnan, K. Rani
"Mounam Mounam"P. Susheela
"Naangu Suvarkalukkul"P. Susheela
"Pachchaikodiyil"P. Susheela
"Pojjiyathukkule Oru"T. M. Soundararajan

Release and reception

Valar Pirai was released on 30 March 1962, and distributed by Sri Rama Films. Kanthan of Kalki criticised the film for its numerous plot holes.

References

  1. ↑ Baskaran, S. Theodore (2015) [2008]. Sivaji Ganesan: Profile of an Icon. Wisdom Tree. p. 89. ISBN 9788183281096.
  2. ↑ "71-80". Nadigarthilagam.com. Retrieved 8 September 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  3. ↑ "Valar Pirai". Gaana. Archived from the original on 14 September 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
  4. ↑ "Valarpirai". The Indian Express. 30 March 1962. p. 3. Retrieved 4 September 2020 – via Google News Archive.
  5. ↑ "Valarpirai". The Indian Express. 26 March 1962. p. 3. Retrieved 4 September 2020 – via Google News Archive.
  6. ↑ காந்தன் (22 April 1962). "வளர் பிறை". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 55. Retrieved 13 December 2021.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)