Sontham (1973 film)

1973 Indian film

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

* 6 July 1973 (1973-07-06)

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[edit]

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## Cast[edit]

* Muthuraman
* K. R. Vijaya
* Prameela
* Sivakumar
* T. K. Bhagavathi
* V. K. Ramasamy
* Suruli Rajan
* S. N. Parvathy

## Production[edit]

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[edit]

The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.[4][5]

Track listingNo.| Title| Singer(s)| Length

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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[edit]

Sontham 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[edit]

1. ^ Ranimaindhan (12 November 2021). Appachi (in Tamil). Pustaka Digital Media. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
2. ^ Manian, Aranthai (2020). Thiraipadangalana Ilakkiyangalum Naadgangalum (in Tamil). Pustaka Digital Media. p. 1985.
3. ^ "சிவகுமார் 101 | 41–50". Kalki (in Tamil). 5 August 1979. pp. 60–62. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
4. ^ "Sontham". Tamil Songs Lyrics. Archived from the original on 6 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
5. ^ குமார், ப கவிதா (17 October 2021). "கவியரசரும் மெல்லிசை மன்னரும்!". Kamadenu (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 30 December 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
6. ^ "சொந்தம் / Sontham (1973)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 8 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
7. ^ காந்தன் (22 July 1973). "சொந்தம்". Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 44–45. Archived from the original on 21 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.

## External links[edit]

* Sontham at IMDb

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Films directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar

* Veera Thirumagan (1962)
* Naanum Oru Penn (1963)
* Naadi Aada Janme (1964)
* Main Bhi Ladki Hoon (1964)
* Kaakum Karangal (1965)
* Anbe Vaa (1966)
* Ramu (1966)
* Thangai (1967)
* Athey Kangal (1967)
* Ave Kallu (1967)
* Iru Malargal (1967)
* Ramu (1968)
* En Thambi (1968)
* Anbalippu (1969)
* Thirudan (1969)
* Deiva Magan (1969)
* Engirundho Vandhaal (1970)
* Enga Mama (1970)
* Babu (1971)
* Pavitra Hrudayalu (1971)
* Dharmam Engey (1972)
* ...Aval! (1972)
* Idho Endhan Deivam (1972)
* Bharatha Vilas (1973)
* Radha (1973)
* Sontham (1973)
* Dheerga Sumangali (1974)
* Avandhan Manidhan (1975)
* Anbe Aaruyirae (1975)
* Dr. Siva (1975)
* Bhadrakali (1976)
* Bhadrakali (1977)
* Penn Jenmam (1977)
* Vanakkatukuriya Kathaliye (1978)
* Pilot Premnath (1978)
* Kaadhal Kiligal (1979)
* Vishwaroopam (1980)
* Lorry Driver Rajakannu (1981)
* Vasandhathil Or Naal (1982)
* Baawri (1982)
* Teri Kasam (1982)
* Do Dilon Ki Dastaan (1985)
* Babu (1985)
* Kudumbam Oru Kovil (1987)
* Anbulla Appa (1987)
* Shukriya (1988)

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