Pesum Deivam (transl. Talking Deity) is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan and produced by R. Balasubramaniam. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, S. V. Ranga Rao and S. V. Sahasranamam. It was released on 14 April 1967.[2]

Pesum Deivam
Theatrical release poster
Directed byK. S. Gopalakrishnan
Written byK. S. Gopalakrishnan
Produced byR. Balasubramaniam
StarringSivaji Ganesan
Padmini
CinematographyR. Sampath
Edited byR. Devarajan
Music byK. V. Mahadevan
Production
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Ravi Productions
Distributed bySanthi Pictures[1]
Release date
  • 14 April 1967 (1967-04-14)
Running time
170 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

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Lakshmi, after marrying Chandru, yearns for a child. Barren for a long time, they make special arrangements with their maid to adopt her unborn child. But their happiness is short-lived when the newborn baby dies. Their sadness is overtaken soon, when Lakshmi becomes pregnant. The child is born and is healthy. Does Lakshmi's wants end there? No, the child has a special problem.... and the wants continue.

Cast

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Soundtrack

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The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics by Vaali.[3] The song "Nooraandu Kaalam Vaazhga" became popular, and is frequently performed at various events in Tamil Nadu, such as birthday parties and marriages.[4] The song "Azhagu Deivam" is set to Kanada raga.[5]

Song Singers Length
"Azhagu Deivam" T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela 04:53
"Idhaya Oonjal" T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela, P. Leela 06:43
"Naan Anuppuvadhu" T. M. Soundararajan 03:25
"Nooraandu Kaalam Vaazhga" Sarala, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, L. R. Eswari 04:04
"Pathu Maadham" T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela 04:21
"Pillai Selvame" S. Janaki 05:16

Reception

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Kalki positively reviewed the film for Ganesan and Padmini's performances, and the music.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b Cowie & Elley 1977, p. 276.
  2. ^ "111-120". Nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  3. ^ "Pesum Deivam". Gaana. Archived from the original on 7 July 2015. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  4. ^ Muruganandham, T (29 March 2016). "A Veteran Hums Tunes of Poverty. Any Sympathetic Ears?". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 27 July 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  5. ^ Sundararaman 2007, p. 126.
  6. ^ "பேசும் தெய்வம்". Kalki (in Tamil). 30 April 1967. p. 17. Archived from the original on 25 July 2022. Retrieved 27 November 2021.

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