Olivilakku Chennai Release XIII

Sri MGR Year 95, 16th October, Tuesday

MGR’s 100th movie Olivilakku was re released three weeks back in Mahalakshmi theater. I have captured some video clips.

 

When MGR was made to drink alcohol, the frame when MGR sips, my heart skipped a beat. What this is MGR movie how there can be such a scene and this is MGR’s 100th one too, his image and everything came to my mind for that second, even though I am aware that this not a real, a movie scene I felt it is not right for MGR.

 

The scene follows by the song a philosophical song “Dhairiyamaga” people was ecstatic on seeing 5 MGR’s in one frame and trick shots without CGI of those days are worth mentioning.

 

Below is the song taken from Mr.Pitchai youtube uploader.

 

 

After the song MGR gives his over coat to the old lady out of benevolence which you can understand from the claps of his fans. After he enters his house, Sowcar Janaki is panicked she trembles, and speaks with her eyes about how to survive from the situation. Lot of close up shots to Sowcar Janaki to show the fear, she is not sure that how MGR will behave to her. There is no close up for MGR to show his feelings (no exaggeration) a medium shot , comes near Sowcar Janaki and pulls the sheet to cover her fully some people clapped for this situation. Even though he is under influence of alcohol his character is not flawed.

 

Below is the video clip of MGR and Sowcar Janaki scene from the movie Olivilakku, for those who want the song and continuing part captured in Mahalakshmi theater you can mail me, so you watch how people enjoyed the movie. Due to copyright problems I am not able to upload songs in youtube. My email id is replytomgr@live.in

 

 

More Videos will follow soon.

No Retake

Periya Edathu Penn released on 10.5.1963 in this year first time MGR's nine films were released.

This is a song from 'Periya Edathu Penn' and first Cha Cha type dance of MGR. This was done as a test by T.R.Ramanna.

The dance number was very good. Look the clip first.



Now you can see that MGR has missed the beat! WHY?

Andrum Vanthathum etha Nila - MGR pats left shoulder of Saroja Devi continued by Saroja Devi pats MGR's left shoulder.

The next line

Indrum Vanthathum atha Nila - MGR pats left shoulder and again Saroja Devi pats MGR's left shoulder.

This is the end of beat.

the next line

Endrum ullathu oru nila - Second camera joins and now MGR tries to pat but he changes that gesture and syncs with Saroja Devi's dance.

To my knowledge two cameras used and the inter cut was so lovely that taking another shot would be time consuming. And I feel MGR face is little bit swollen and looks sleepless. Maybe that also could be a reason for not going for re take. Any suggestions.

Songs

Songs of Ulagam Sutrum Valiban

The movie Ulagam Sutrum Valiban has 10 songs
(1) Intha Vetriyai Naalai
(2) Lily Malaruku Kondatam
(3) Sirithu Vazha vendum
(4) Nilavu Oru Pennagi
(5) Thanga Thoni Ela
(6) Pachai Kili Muthu charam
(7) Bansaiyi
(8) Aval Oru Navarasa
(9) Ulagam Azhagu kalai
(10) Ulagam Sutrum Valibanodu

First song is the title song, 2nd song is the first duet song of the movie, (for our thought Lily (Latha) is the Secretary name the song goes in her name but Vimala (Manjula) is the character sings) the first half of the song are shot in Kashmir and not in foreign though appears to be foreign location. In the cup and saucer scene MGR lips doest not move but the song goes on, may be the negative was spoiled. 3rd song a typical MGR song shot in foreign location and match scenes those of close ups of MGR taken in Sathya Studio. 4th song another duet song, were some scenes are retaken in Sathya Studio, in this MGR and Manjula dances and MGR sings were there was only BGM, again the negative was opened. No other option but to add the frames. Here is a clip from "Nilavu Oru Pennagi"



5th Song "Thanga" is not a song from Ulagam Sutrum Valiban, it was a song composed for periodical movie "Inaientha Kaigal" the story line happens in Iran. When MGR proposed to shoot the film in Iran, the then Iran Government did not accept and the project was dropped. MGR fans should thank Iran because if they have given permission for shooting, MGR might have not gone for Ulagam Sutrum Valiban project. Despite the song is for periodical one the song perfectly suits to Ulagam Sutrum Valiban, shot entirely in Hong Kong waters. This was near to Hong Kong Airport, planes land every 5 to 10 minutes which MGR utilised in filming the song.

6th Song "Pachai kili Muthucharam" with Mehta Rungroth was a delight to MGR fans, they often asks once more in theatres. MGR looks so charming, young and energetic with usual colorful costumes, with traditional Thai dress. Some scenes were added in Studio with double of Mehta.

7th Song was shot entirely in Tokyo and in sub urb. The heroine wears traditional Japanese costumes. The scene goes with dolphin circus and sceneries.

8th Song with only duet with Lily (Latha) Water Ballad never seen before in Tamil Film was shot entirely in Glass tank constructed in Sathya Studio. And editing the visuals of water ballad performed by Japanese artists.

9th Song which comes before the climax and entirely shot in Expo 70, showcasing most of the pavilions in Expo 70. Half of the song was taken in Day time and half of the song for scenic Night time. The song still haunts in my memory. The song should have be taken in one month time, were MGR uses different costumes and for both characters. Camera work is note worthy.

10th song though present in the Collection was not filmed.

Bad Remix

Tamil Years Day I got some spare time to work with remixes. So I decided to go through some MGR songs and one son "Nan Yar" from Kudieruntha Koil was very close to Michael Jackson's "Bad" song. MGR giving serious or angry look is very rare; he always gives a cool smile even in fighting scenes.

In this song he has serious look which suited the Bad song. I tried my level best to bring the Intro, prelude and end into one but unfortunately there was missing in continuity. Please pardon me this is my first big song. And I pray to MGR who is a good editor to forgive me what I had done to one of nice song.

Michael Jackson Sings for MGR

Although I posted a remix of "Beat It" earlier, this video is more apt. Just CVP – Click, View, Post - Enjoy and post your comment.