Sri MGR Year 96, 31st December, Tuesday
The year 2014 will see the release of Ayirathil Oruvan in restored version. Olikirathu Urimaikural editor B.S.Raju has forwarded the newest poster image (given by Divya Films) of Ayirathil Oruvan showing that the trailer and digital songs are going to be released on January 10th.
More news on restored version of Ayirthil Oruvan will follow.
Sri MGR Year 96, 31st December, Tuesday
Amalraj movies Netru Indru Nalai was released past week in Coimbatore Delite theater. Olikirathu Urimaikural Editor B.S.Raju has shared the below images in our MGR blog.
As per the images the movie print looks good. The movie had much political dialogs. And one song “Thambi Naan Padichen” had hint on the politics of those days.
Above image to the left is a shot showing “Padum pothu” and to the right is “Thambi Naan padichen” song, see the enjoyment of MGR fans.
Sri MGR Year 96, 29th December, Sunday
MGR 96 function was conducted in Kuala Lumpur, Sentul convention center on 7.4.2013. MGR’s bodyguard K.P.Ramakrishnan was felicitated for his 30 years service with our beloved Leader Puratchi Thalaivar MGR.
His son Govindaraj has forwarded this exclusive video to share in our MGR Blog. Below is the video clip of K.P.Ramakrishnan giving a speech and honoured by YB Tan Sri Koh Tun Khoon (Minister in the Prime Minister Department).
K.P.Ramakrishnan speech about our Puratchi Thalaivar, remembering MGR’s unique character.
The speech also includes how MGR helped in releasing the movie Thali Baghyam, his real life stunts and his humane nature.
People turned in large numbers for the function. We have already provided images and videos of the function. Click the links given below.
Sri MGR Year 96, 24th December, Tuesday
Today is the 26th death anniversary of our beloved Leader, Puratchi Thalaivar, Ponmanachemmal MGR, 26 years before when the tragic news that our King of Kings, God of the Poor has finally breathed his last was announced in radio and TV, widespread panic gripped his fans and devotees. They were left in the lurch the days that followed somehow brought back them to reality that still their God is alive with them in the form of movies, images and speech. To this day many of his followers make up their mind that MGR is not dead.
Today thousands of people came to pay their tributes in the final resting place of our Thalaivar. People from neighbouring states and as well from Singapore, Malaysia and United States also visited the memorial of MGR.
Silent procession took place at 3.30 pm on behalf of Ponmanachemmal Sri MGR Welfare Association presided by MGCB Pradeep. They performed their pooja and also took oath, video provided above.
Sri MGR Year 96, 24th December, Tuesday
Ayirathil Oruvan movie a restored version is going to released in January 2014, earlier we had published a post titled Ayirathil Oruvan restored”. As per the article Divya Films had mentioned they had restored full length of the movie.
Ayirathil Oruvan will be released in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Pondichery and Karnataka. More news will be posted later.
Today they had given an ad in Daily Thanthi, below is the image.
Earlier post about Ayirathil Oruvan click here.
Another MGR movie Emgeeyar Pictures Ulagam Sutrum Vaaliban is being re worked in HD format and will be released shortly. The movie will have the original 1973 sound track, (earlier in 2008 Ulagam Sutrum Valiban was released in reworked sound track, which most of the MGR fans did not like), Digital intermediate with Cinemascope. The date of release has not been mentioned hope the movie will be released in 2014.
The above ad is from Daily Thanthi.
Sri MGR Year 96, 22nd December, Sunday
Yesterday Devar Films, 1964 super hit movie and our Puratchi Thalaivar starrer Vettaikaran was telecasted in Murasu TV. The print quality was excellent and they relayed without any cut, a pleasant evening to rejoice the movie.
Vettaikaran was released on 14.1.1964 all over South and the movie was a grand success. MGR appeared in cowboy costume though not a western movie. MGR as hunter and so the title “Vettaikaran” (Hunter).
In all of his movies MGR acted energetically but in this movie his energy level is quite higher, he was very active and played as a rough action hero. The costumes a’ la unique MGR style costumes, tight fit. MGR looks very handsome and every frame he appears mesmerizes us by his charm and bewitching smile.
Gun slinging style is entirely different from other western movies MGR shows his own style. Below is the gun slinging style I was able to capture without much blur.
M.R.Radha performs as MGR’s Father in law, supporting role and no villain role, as usual Nambiyar is the villain but makes us believe that he has a brother which was revealed later that both the persons are same. Asokan does a brief cameo.
Nagesh in lighter role supported by Manorama and MGR’s Mother is M.V.Rajamma. From Devar films payroll Savithri acted instead of usual Heroin Sarojadevi, she does her role with absolute ease.
To know how fast is MGR’s movement in this movie during the action scene, (I had given one image to the left, the image below MGR getting out of the Jeep) fight with Devar the producer of the movie, MGR appears totally blur looks like he is out from an action comic strip, but we can clearly see Devar, that was one of MGR’s fastest move, even the camera cannot capture his fastness.
The movie has beautiful songs the first song “Unnai Arinthal” a MGR philosophical song nicely pictured and some shots looks candid. Other songs are Kannanukku yethanai Koilo, Manjal mugame, Katha nayagan kathai, Methuva Methuva thodalama and one sad song Velli Nila.
Coming 2014 is the Golden Jubilee year of Vettaikaran movie. A separate post will be updated on 14th January.
Sri MGR Year 96, 19th December Thursday
Udhayam Productions Pallandu Vazhga was re-released this week in New Broadway theater. As usual MGR Devotees and MGR Fans performed their duty of worshipping their idol our beloved Leader Puratchi Thalaivar MGR.
The movie has memorable songs, all the songs were hit especially the philosophical song “Ondre Kulam” rendered by K.J.Yesudass for MGR was very different from the usual TMS voice for philosophical songs.
The movie had many punch dialogs, Pallandu Vazhga is considered one of the greatest movies for MGR.
One of the famous MGR punch from Pallandu Vazhga.
And the famous philosophical song.
The photo credits, MGR Devotee Elangovan and the punch dialog video help provided by MGR Devotee Sailesh Basu, UAE.
Sri MGR Year 96, 19th December, Thursday
Free food and Saree was distributed to the poor on behalf of MGR Devotee Sailesh Basu and his brothers through Ponmanachemmal Sri MGR Welfare Association. The function took place in MGR memorial house in T.Nagar (Mambalam) on 15.12.2013.
Earlier all the members of the association gathered and MGR’s Grandson MGCB Pradeep did a pooja and garlanded the MGR statue in the memorial.
Photo courtesy MGR Devotee Elangovan.
Sri MGR Year 96, 17th December, Tuesday
One week left for the 26th year of our beloved Puratchi Thalaivar MGR remembrance day, Ponmanachemmal Sri MGR Welfare Association will be conducting peace procession followed by distribution of sarees and food to the poor.
And in the MGR resting place mini calendars will be given to MGR fans and members of the Association. MGR Fans and other district association members will participate.
Sri MGR Year 96, 11th December, 2013, Wednesday
One of MGR devotees Sailesh Basu and his brothers on remembrance of their Mother Mrs.E.K.Pankajam, 51 sarees were distributed to the poor on 8.12.2013 in MGR resting place.
The help was provided through Ponmanachemmal Sri MGR Welfare Association. Below are some of the images taken during the function.
After this annadanam was also provided to the needy in MGR resting place. Every week free food is given to the poor by the MGR devotees and members of Ponmanachemmal Sri MGR Welfare Association.
Sri MGR Year 96, 9th December, Monday
One of our blog readers Muralidharan Murugan had informed me about the digital restoration of MGR Fans cult movie Ayirathil Oruvan by Divya Films Chockalingam who had already done such reworking with the song portions of Ulagam Sutrum Valiban way back in 1990s.
Earlier Emgeeyar Pictures three gems Nadodi Mannan, Adimai Penn and Ulagam Sutrum Valiban were released in Qube and Dts format. And this movie Ayirathil Oruvan deserved an uplift and the same is been done by Divya Films Chockalingam.
The article written by Karthik Subramanian for MGR movie conversion to DI, restoration and re-recording the back ground music is been published by The Hindu recently. Below is the article.
Soon, one will get to hear the evergreen anthem of MGR — “Atho antha paravai pola vaazha vendum” — in digital surround sound at multiplexes across the state.
Nearly five decades after the release of the movie, featuring former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and iconic actor M.G. Ramachandran and current Chief Minister Jayalalithaa in lead roles, ‘Aayirathil Oruvan’ directed by B.R.Panthulu is getting ready for a digitally enhanced theatrical re-release in January.
Divya Films, which released the Sivaji Ganesan epic ‘Karnan’ in digital format in 2012 to a good response, is working on the finishing touches to the digital version of ‘Aayirathil Oruvan’ at the Prasad EFX studio in the city.
The digitally restored film will also feature a completely re-recorded background music (BGM) played out by an assistant of veteran film director M.S.Viswananthan. It has been recorded in digital surround sound. The technicians at Prasad EFX who had previously done the restoration for ‘Karnan’ and ‘Paasa Malar’ are working on technical aspects of the restoration, including preparing the ‘digital intermediates’ (DI) and scope conversion for converting the 35 mm film to digital scope.
G.Chockalingam of Divya Films says he has been working on restoring ‘Aayirathil Oruvan’ ever since he completed the release of digital ‘Karnan’. “The film negatives were in a more damaged stage than those of ‘Karnan’. So, we had to painstakingly apply the digital restoration and corrections to every frame of the 18 reels. With ‘Karnan,’ just three reels needed extra care. But here, the entire length of 2 hours and 45 minutes has been digitally enhanced and that is why it has taken this long to be restored,” he said.
Mr. Chockalingam plans to unveil the marketing strategy for the re-release on December 24, coinciding with M.G.Ramachandran’s death anniversary. The film has been slated for a January release.
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According to the image given in The Hindu, we can see vast difference between both the versions. Lets hope the full movie output will be the same as they promised. Imagine how great it will be to hear the crystal clear voice of our Puratchi Thalaivar in the reworked format.
Sri MGR Year 96, 6th December, Friday
R.R. Pictures Panam Padaithavan is re-released this week in Mahalakshmi theater as 3 shows. A family story, MGR does the role of an athlete, Nagesh as his brother and goes to Calcutta to attend an athletics meet, happens to see K.R.Vijaya and fell in love but due to circumstance marry Sowcar Janaki but their marriage life is short lived and she dies horribly and MGR marries K.R.Vijaya and have a child and how the family gets united is the remaining part of the story.
The main cast includes M.G.Ramachandran - MGR, Sowcar Janaki, K.R.Vijaya, Nagesh, T.S.Balayya, S.A.Asokan, R.S.Manohar and Geetanjali.
The movie had beautiful and mesmerizing tunes. All the songs were hit, the philosophical songs Kan pona pokile and Yenakoru Magan, two duet songs Pavala kodiele and Antha maapillai, Yen uir pirivathai and manicka thottil two sad songs are worth mentioning.
The songs that are still remembered by MGR Devotees and MGR Fans and the final stanza etched in the history forever.
A classical MGR duet song (dream song) MGR as Mughal Emperor. I imagine if this duet song alone in colour the depth will be more to the story.
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Sri MGR Year 96, 2nd December, Monday
The newly formed organization Ponmanachemmal Sri MGR Welfare Association gave annadanam to poor, they had planned to provide food and necessary support to poor. The Annadanam will be conducted on every Sunday in MGR resting place.
For the first time on behalf of Ponmanachemmal Sri MGR Welfare Association one of the members and noted author Mekala Chitravel and MGR Devotee Neyveli Krishna Kumar jointly provided free food to the poor.
The function was attended by Kalaivanan who built our beloved Leader MGR Temple in Nathamedu, R.Elangovan, Saidai S.Moorthy, Vellore Ramamurthy, T.Nagar Ramesh, S.M.Manoharan, Saidai R.Sekar, R.Kumar, Marimuthu, Raghavadass, Devaraj, Mambalam Murthy, Mint B.G.Sekar and during this function Malaysian MGR Devotees also took part and they are seen sitting in front of MGR statue in the above images.
Sri MGR Year 96, 30th November, Saturday
Our MGR Blog 100th post for the year 2013. For this special occasion MGR Devotee Sree Sitharan from Malaysia has forwarded some of the images captured by his friends father who is an amateur photographer happened to take some shots of MGR’s visit to Malaysia.
Sree Sitharan’s friend name is Chin Kon Lem and his father name is Late Mr.Lem, (he had a photoshop in Jalan (Road) Tuanku Abdul Rahaman) he is the person who took all the images seen below.
The photos are taken on Tuesday evening of 20.10.1970, Merdeka Stadium or Independence Stadium, Malaysia, Federal Hotel and followed by Kuala Lumpur International Airport (date unknown). Only the photos of Kuala Lumpur International Airport taken during the filming of Lily malaruku kondattam, appears in Ulagam Sutrum Vaaliban movie.
Puratchi Thalaivar MGR has given the speech for couple of minutes in the stadium, maybe one day we will also get the speech information.
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Sri MGR Year 96, 26th November, Tuesday
Beloved Leader Puratchi Thalaivar MGR had appeared in 136 films including Avasara Police 100 and Nallathai Nadu Ketkum. Of this 115 movies, MGR was the lead artist. Out of 115 movies 40 are colour.
One of MGR devotees Mr.Muthaiyan forwarded the movie title cards, he had sent more than a hundred title cards. Of these we will be publishing the title cards of MGR colour movies, starting from Alibabavum Narpathu Thirudargalum to Nallathai Nadu Ketkum.
1. Alibabavum Narpathu Thirudargalum – 1956
2. Nadodi Mannan (Partly colour) – 1958
3. Padagotti – 1964
4. Enga Veetu Pillai – 1965
5. Ayirathil Oruvan - 1965
6. Anbay Vaa – 1966
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7. Parakum Pavai – 1966
8. Ragasiya Police 115 – 1968
9. Kudieruntha Koil – 1968
10. Oli Vilakku – 1968
11. Adimai Penn – 1969
12. Nam Nadu – 1969
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13. Mattukara Velan – 1970
14. En Annan – 1970
15. Thedi Vantha Maapillai – 1970
16. Engal Thangam – 1970
17. Kumari Kottam – 1971
18. Rickshawkaran – 1971
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19. Neerum Nerupum – 1971
20. Sangay Muzhangu – 1972
21. Nalla Neram – 1972
22. Raman Thediya Seethai – 1972
23. Naan Yen Piranthen – 1972
24. Ithaya Veenai – 1972
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25. Ulagam Sutrum Vaaliban – 1973
26. Pattikattu Ponnaiah – 1973
27. Netru Indru Nalai – 1974
28. Urimaikural – 1974
29. Sirithu Vazha Vendum –1974
30. Ninaithathai Mudipavan – 1975
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31. Nalai Namathey – 1975
32. Ithayakani – 1975
33. Pallandu Vazhga – 1975
34. Neethiku Thalaivanangu – 1976
35. Uzhaikum Karangal – 1976
36. Ooruku Uzhaipavan – 1976
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37. Navarathinam – 1977
38. Indru Pol Endrum Vazhga – 1977
39. Meenava Nanban – 1977
40. Maduraiyai Meeta Sundarapandian – 1978
41. Avasara Police 100 – 1990
42. Nallathai Nadu Ketkum – 1990
In the above colour movies list, 6 are historical, double action movies are thirteen. Two times MGR successively gave three double action movies, they are Ulagam Sutrum Vaaliban, Pattikattu Ponnaiah followed by Netru Indru Nalai. And again MGR repeated this same feat with release of Sirithu Vazha Vendum, Ninaithathai Mudipavan and Nalai Namathey. Three times MGR face appears in the title cards.
List of three main MGR heroines in colour movies.
Saroja Devi (most famous lead pair in black and white movies) appeared along with our God in 5 movies, Nadodi Mannan, Padagotti, Enga Veetu Pillai, Anbay Vaa and Parakum Pavai.
Jayalalitha in 14 movies, the list is, Ayirathil Oruvan, Ragasiya Police 115, Kudieruntha Koil, Oli Vilakku, Adimai Penn, Nam Nadu, Mattukara Velan, En Annan, Thedi Vantha Maapillai, Engal Thangam, Kumarikottam, Neerum Nerupum, Raman Thediya Seethai and Pattikattu Ponnaiah.
Latha appeared in 13 movies and all her movies co stared with MGR are colour. The movie list is, Ulagam Sutrum Vaaliban, Netru Indru Nalai, Urimai Kural, Sirithu Vazha Vendum, Ninaithathai Mudipavan, Nalai Namathey, Pallandu Vazhga, Neethiku Thalaivanangu, Uzhaikum Karangal, Navarathinam, Meenava Nanban, Maduraiyai Meeta Sundarapandian and Anna Nee En Deivam (Avasara Police 100).
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Sri MGR Year 96, 23rd November, Saturday
Here is an email from MGR Fan 53 years old Mr.Jayan from Singapore who is also a regular reader of our MGR Blog he wanted to share his experience and his likeness to our beloved Puratchi Thalaivar MGR. He also given the images of some of his collections.
MGR Fan Jayan, Father name Krishnan.
My name is Jayan and I am born and have been living in Singapore. I was first introduced to MGR thru Adimai Penn when it was released here in 1969. Ever since, I have become a huge MGR fan. Since then, I have watched all MGR films released here. Movies that run for a month are considered a huge success because of the small Tamil film audience here. Nalla Neram, Ulagam Sutrum Valiban ran to packed houses for more than a month in 1972-73. I have also watched Annan's (I call him that) earlier films on VHS tapes and DVDs. My favourite movie is Sirithu Vaazha Vendum. The fast pace of the movie, songs, MGR's dual role impressed me. I can never forget the double MGR fight scene - Annan's entrance whistling a tune, his costume with a cloth flower-like bow at his neck, the exciting fight sequence, and the background music! I had the fortune of meeting Annan when he visited Singapore as Chief Minister. Many fans waited for him on the ground floor of the Housing Development Board office where he was having a meeting in 1978 or 79. As the lift door opened, he greeted everyone with a handshake despite his busy schedule and smiled a warm smile. His hand felt warm and he had a firm grip. I felt his hands for about 2 days and I remember I did not wash that hand for about 1 and half days! A brief but unforgettable moment.
Over the years I have also collected many of Annan's movie records (about 120). I have attached photos of my collection. My most prized possession is a rare long playing record of Ulagam Sutrum Valiban with it's beautiful cover.
His dialogues and song lyrics have taught good life values to me and all MGR fans. The line from the Pallandu Vazhgha song "Ondre Kulam Oruvanay Devan" has become my life philosophy. "Dairiyamaaga Sol Nee Manithan Thaana" from Oli Vilakku has taught me never to drink and smoke. He is truly "Kalaimagan Kalaimagal Punniyamo, Thaikulam Vazhangiya Seethanamo!" (from song 'Minminiyai Kanmaniyai' - Kannan En Kathalan movie). To all MGR fans - continue to spread the warmth and good messages of this wonderful man.
Ondre Kulam Oruvanay Devan
Jayan Krishnan
Sri MGR Year 96, 21st November, Thursday
One of my friends had forwarded some of MGR images that were clicked by a Chinese amateur photographer during our beloved Leader Puratchi Thalaivar visit to Malaysia for the shooting of Ulagam Sutrum Valiban.
In Malaysia MGR had participated in various function of this the photos from Stadium Meredeka, Kuala Lumpur and Federal Hotel will be posted in our MGR blog as the 100th post for the year 2013. Our Thalaivar has given many poses for this amateur photographer.
All these images were 43 years old and was preserved by my friend. I thank him for allowing me to post these photos and share this treasure with like minded MGR Fans and Devotees.
Book Review
MGR’s bodyguard K.P.Ramakrishnan son Govindaraj has forwarded two articles one article is the book review done by Newspapers and magazine on MGR book titled Manitha Punither MGR.
The review is posted in Books On Sri MGR. Please click the link below.
Sri MGR Year 96, 17th November, Sunday
MGR Devotee Tirupur Ravichandran has informed me one week back that Emgeeyar Pictures Adimai Penn is running successfully in Coimbatore Royal.
Above image shared through Olikirathu Urimaikural magazine network.
The image to your left is the pooja done by MGR Devotees for the banner placed in the theater. Image to the right is the images inside the theater, fans enjoying for the Thai Illamal Naan Illai.
Previous week the movie was in 2nd week. For the first week MGR movie collected Rs.1,30,000 and in the 13th day the total collection is Rs.2,05,000.
Above image is shared by Tirupur Ravichandran for MGR blog. Previously the same movie was released one year back, the craze of MGR movie still lives.
Sri MGR Year 96, 15th November, Friday
Today 15.11.2013 is the Golden Jubilee Year of MGR movie Parisu, directed by Yoganand, story by Kottarakara, produced by Kottarakara and Yoganand, dialogs by Aroordass, music is by K.V.Mahadevan and lyrics by Kannadasan. The character name of MGR in this movie is Venu and he is a Police Officer.
A crime takes place in Lakshmi Jewellers and the Police entrusts the case to MGR who goes in disguise as a researcher there he meets Ponni (Savithri) her uncle is M.R.Radha and his boss is the thief M.N.Nambiyar (who disguise as an old man). She has a boat, MGR uses her boat for his investigation. Both fell in love in due course, which was not liked by M.R.Radha who has plan to marry her.
MGR has a dearest friend, he has a sister Rajasulochana she is in love with the Villain. M.N.Nambiyar plans to kill MGR in his house unfortunately MGR’s friend was stabbed and he asks MGR to look after her sister and dies. MGR comes to know about Rajasulochana’s love and asks Nambiyar to marry but he suggest MGR to first marry his sister who is mentally ill. MGR sacrifices his love of Ponni and marries Nambiyar’s sister (Raghini). MGR comes to know about his wife’s illness and sends doctor to look after. Meanwhile on his investigation MGR comes face to face with the thief and killer Nambiyar in old man get up. He escapes cunningly but both his sister and Rajasulochana came to know Nambiyar is the person who is the criminal. Raghini tries to convey this message to MGR but was locked in her room by her sister in law. MGR fells sick and he is treated by a servant who knows everything about him, Ponni comes to know about the sacrifice done by MGR during the treatment.
Nambiyar plans to change his location and tries to transfer the amazed wealth. Ponni on returning from MGR’s house hears the meeting between her uncle and Nambiyar. Ponni then through the help of Jimmy (Nagesh) asks MGR to visit her secretly, MGR comes to the location but was taken custody by M.R.Radha, MGR was locked in Nambiyar’s hideout.
Meanwhile Raghini somehow escapes from her house and get in touch with Ponni she gives the revolver to her so that her husband escapes from the clutches of Nambiyar, on the way she is killed by M.R.Radha. MGR gets the revolver through Savithri and does the fight and finally Nambiyar gets arrested in the end. After returning from his official duty MGR seeks the hand of Savithri with a present.
The movie has memorable six tunes sung by TMS and P.Sushila.
1. Aalai Parthu Azhagai parthu – solo song for Savithri
2. Pattu Vanna chittu – solo song for MGR
3. Enna Enna inikkithu – duet song
4. Koonthal karuppu – the famous duet song
5. Ponnulagam nooki – solo song for Raghini
6. Kalamennum Nathinele – solo and sad song for Savithri
The highlight of the movie is the performance of MGR and Savithri, the songs and the climax fight, gun slinging new to Tamil movie of those days. After MGR getting married Savithri gives a present to MGR and Raghini, a locket (having the photo of MGR and Savithri) which MGR already gave as a present to Savithri, the change in MGR’s reaction on seeing the locket in the hand of Raghini, lasts only for a fraction of a second, MGR beautifully conveys his reaction, we have to watch carefully the reaction comes and goes in a flash.
In my childhood I watched this movie in a theater I remember the stick fight were MGR gets hurt and the blood oozing out of his head, the investigation he does in the shore, MGR in the locked room picking up the revolver from the table and the revolver fight with Nambiyar along with Nagesh (the hilarious part of Nagesh in this movie). In one word Parisu (Present) is a crime thriller of the 1960s era.
Uploaded by RVV MGR in youtube but the picture is with less brightness.
