Mattukara Velan Records

In 1970 five MGR movies were released

1. Mattukara Velan (Colour) – Date of Release 14.01.1970, no. of days 177.

2. En Annan (Colour) – Date of Release 12.05.1970, No.of days 112.

3. Thalaivan (B/W) – Date of Release 24.07.1970, No.of days 70.

4. Thedi Vantha Mapillai (Colour) Date of Release 29.08.1970, No.of days 100.

5. Engal Thangam (Colour) Date of Release 09.10.1970, No.of Days 110.

One movie to reach 175 days in 1970 is MGR's Mattukara Velan. (Any other movie please inform)

Highest No.of House full shows for Mattukara Velan held by Trichy Palace Theater consecutive 151 shows.

After Adimai Penn (1969) Mattukara Velan held 100 shows house full in Madras city for four centres. The centers or movie halls include Plaza, Broadway, Krishnaveni, Sayani.

16 centers crossed 100 days they are

• Plaza – 112 days (Chennai)

• Broadway – 176 days (Chennai)

• Krishnaveni – 107 days (Chennai)

• Sayani – 106 days (Chennai)

• Chintamani – 181 days (Madurai)

• Palace – 151 days (Trichy)

• Jaya – 156 days (Salem)

• Iruthaya – 188 days (Coimbatore)

• Central – 149 days (Erode)

• Lakshmi – 142 days (Nellai)

• Yagappa – 105 days (Thanjavur)

• Diamond – 101 days (Kudanthai)

• Crown – 100 days (Vellore)

• Balasubramaniam – 100 days (Thiruvannamalai)

• Central – 142 days (Sri Lanka)

• Rani – 126 days (Sri Lanka)

After “Enga Veetu Pillai” movie MGR movie “Mattukara Velan” reached Silver Jubilee in 3 cities Chennai, Madurai and Coimbatore.

As stated earlier total number of MGR acted movies released in 1970 are 5 of this 4 movies such as Mattukara Velan, En Annan, Thedivantha Mapillai, Engal Thangam reached 50 days in all centers

a) 86 centers for Mattukara Velan (75 days in 25 cities, 50 days in 45 cities)

b) 62 centers for En Annan.

c) 42 centers for Engal Thangam

d) 28 centers for Thedivantha Mapillai

Combined No.of days in Salem in 3 theaters comes to 222 days.

In Sri Lanka Mattukara Velan was released in 4 theaters of this 2 theaters reached 126 and 142 and fifty days for other two. In Re-release in 1973 and 1977 50 days.

In Bangalore 3 centers reached 50 days and in 2 11 weeks.

Tamil Malar a Daily in Singapore held a contest for the Best Actor in1970 and MGR was elected as the Best Actor for the movie Mattukara Velan.

After Nadodi Mannan i.e. nearly after 12 years Mattukara Velan is the movie to reach 100 days. And after Enga Veetu Pillai film Mattukara Velan crossed 175 days in Coimbatore (Iruthaya – 188 days)

Records and images provided by “Anaithulaga MGR Pothunala Sangam” B.S.Raj.

Junior MGR

When ever I write a new Post and publish I receive less comments just one or two. When the topic shifts to MGR Movie records I get various kind of comments from MGR Fans as well as from Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Fans. The post for comments will come within 2 to 3 days. Some post will comments nearly after three or four months. I posted about MGR's Picture festival on December. By the end of February I received a comment from Mr.Pradeep Balu saying him the Grand Son of M.G.Chakrapani and MGR. I first thought some one is trying to play practical joke. Because I felt why should such persons will try to contact me, what great thing I have done to MGR. I did not answer to his email. This month too I received two comments one with his mobile number. Then I contacted Mr.Pradeep Balu just two minutes talk and when contacted daily. I asked more about his family and he gave the details which I want to share with MGR Devotees and MGR Fans.


MGR and M.C.Balu

PRADEEP BALU Son of M.C.Balu (9^th son of M.G.Chakrapani) M.C.Balu is a singer he had a troupe started with Abaswaram Ramjhi, an Ad film director and ADMK Party Worker. He actively participated in ADMK party. M.C.Balu passed away one year back, his wife a writer in Andhra Pradesh and daughter of the famous film writer and novelist in Andhra Pradesh named Palagummi Padmaraju. Pradeep Balu was born in the year when MGR came to power.

MGR, Jr.MGR (Pradeep Balu), M.G.Chakrapani and his wife, Janaki Ramachandran.

Pradeep Balu was to be debuted as Junior MGR in Tamil film unfortunately that did not happen. Then Junior MGR Pradeep concentrated on Film editing. He worked as Assistant Editor in various movies such as “Bambhara Kannaley”, “Azhaga Irukirai Bayamaiga Irukirathu”, “Thiruvillyadal Arambam”, “Kannum Kannum”, “Sabari”, “Deepavalli”. And he worked for five Hollywood films shot in RAMOJI FILM CITY in “Crocodile-2- death roll”, “Quick Sand”, “In the shadow of the cobra. He was credited for Assistant Director for Beeper, and Centipede. After 12 years of Hard Work Junior MGR got to work independently it is again an English co produced by Walt Disney named "The Family Picture" Directed by Umakanth.



Junior MGR Pradeep Balu

Junior MGR is the only person from the MGR family to be in Film Industry. Junior MGR Pradeep Balu wants to achieve something in this film Industry and prove that his grandfathers a good grandson.

LET US (MGR DEVOTEES AND FANS) PRAY FOR JUNIOR MGR SUCCESS IN HIS CAREER.

LET MGR SPIRIT SHALL GUIDE PRADEEP BALU.

The images are provided by Jr.MGR Pradeep Balu, from his Mobile, with his consent I have produced some of the words from his email. He has promised me in giving the scanned pictures of MGR and his family.

Re-release Matukara Velan Part II

Ponmanachemmal Sri MGR Bakthargal celebrated the re-release of Matukara Velan in Natraj Theater. As usual Sathya and his friends garlanded MGR Image in the Banner. The fans standing below the Banner are ready with flowers in their hands. When the camphor was lit MGR Devotees and Fans throwed flowers and praised MGR. Long Live Puratchi Thalaivar MGR echoed.

The Video the celebration.

The theater management first opened the balcony counter priced as Rs.15/- when it was full then only the next ticket counter was opened. People rushed to the counter as their was Police unwanted verbal fights did not arise. The Police helped in keeping the line in order.

The evening show was full. The print was not bad. As per MGR devotees the request for “Oru Pakkam Pakura” song was shown once more. As a special item Doctorate function awarded to MGR was also shown in the first half of the film. The enjoyment of the MGR devotees reached the sky when their request was permitted.

Collections for 3 days is Rs.50,000/- The highest ticket is Rs.15/- and lowest Rs.12/-

Matukara Velan records will follow soon.

Re-release Matukara Velan

Hoarding placed by Ponmanachemmal Sri MGR Bakthargal




A special vinyl banner indicating the pathetic condition of New released films and the success of MGR movies re release in 2007.

The Banner placed in the Movie Hall

Image showing a Lady performing Pooja to MGR



Cricket Fever Hoarding placed by MGR Devotees from East Tambaram



Movie Records

Ponmanachemmal Sri MGR Bakthargal have placed photos and paper cuttings of old news Papers the success of Matukara Velan.

Matukara Velan

MGR's Dual Action movie Jayanthi films "Matukara Velan" was released in Natraj Theater this week (14.3.2008) Ads were placed in Daily Thanthi on Friday. In 14.1.1970 Matukara Velan was released in Plaza, Broadway, Krishnaveni and Sayani (Chennai).

As usual MGR Devotees have fixed vinyl hoardings and garlanded and decorated MGR images. A Fan has kept a MGR picture and performed pooja. Anaithulaga MGR Pothunala Sangam welcomed MGR Fans and issued special notice about Matukara Velan records and various MGR film records and the movies which are released in 1970.

Various MGR Fans Association came to show their respect to MGR. They performed Poojas to cut outs and Banners of MGR. Even women fans and children were in large number.

Indian Cricket Team had won the mighty Australian team in their soil the fever is still felt. A group of MGR Devotees from East Tambaram have place a hoarding that MGR is still not out batsman.

When the function began cracker and applause was non stop. Then Police came in and made order. Four police men were kept near the counter to maintain order. The film was house full. The Theater management has decorated the Movie hall with colourful lights, and also placed a focus light for MGR's Big picture which is kept in the middle of the entrance.

I thank Ponmanachemmal Sri MGR Bakthargal and Anaithulaga MGR Pothunala Sangam helping me to take pictures and videos and Yukesh Babu protected me from the crowd.