Orey Vazhi
| Orey Vazhi | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. Shankar |
| Written by | Javar Seetharaman |
| Produced by | Vasu Menon |
| Starring | Prem Nazir M. N. Rajam |
| Cinematography | Thambu |
| Edited by | K. Shankar, Narayanan |
| Music by | R. Govardhanam |
Production company | Vasu Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 16,398 ft |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Orey Vazhi (English: The Only Way) is a 1959 Indian Tamil language film directed by K. Shankar. The film stars Prem Nazir and M. N. Rajam.[1] It was remade in Hindi as Shaadi (1962).[2]
Plot
Mohan is a brilliant lawyer. He was educated by his elder brother who sold the family properties to educate him. Mohan marries the daughter of a judge. Conflicts arise within the family and after much twists and turns the family is reunited.
Cast
The list is adapted from The Hindu article.[1]
- Prem Nazir
- M. N. Rajam
- S. V. Subbaiah
- Sriranjani, Jr.
- Tambaram N. Lalitha
- ‘Valayapathi’ G. Muthukrishnan
- S. Ramarao
- K. R. Chellam
- Pakkirisami
- K.M. Nambirajan
- C.P. Kittaan
- V.T. Kalyanam
- Thiruvengadam
- C.S. Desikan
- S.K. Ramaraj
- Raju
- Kuppusami
- Sivaraman
(Guest Artistes)
Dance Drama Sayee Subbulakshmi
Production
The film marked the debut of N. Vasudeva "Vasu" Menon as a film producer. Earlier, he had worked in the production department of AVM Productions. He later established his own studio, Vasu Studios, under which the film was produced, with K. Shankar directing. However, shooting took place at Gemini Studios.[1][3]
Soundtrack
Music was composed by R. Govardhanam.[4]
| Song | Singer/s | Lyricist | Duration(m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Anbum Aramum Uyir Ena" | P. Suseela | Kannadasan | 03:31 |
| "Theeyinar Sutta Pun...Ethanai Vazhigal" | C. S. Jayaraman | 03:13 | |
| "Piranthu Vandhadhum Orey Vazhi" | S. C. Krishnan | 03:28 | |
| "Kalvi Kalvi Endru Paadu" | M. L. Vasanthakumari & P. Leela | ||
| "Velli Meenum Thulli Aadhuthu" | A. M. Rajah & P. Suseela | 03:43 | |
| "Aandavanai Padaithavane...Pananaadhaa" | T. M. Soundararajan & S. C. Krishnan | 03:11 | |
| "Vettunda Kaiyum Veezhndhu" | P. Leela | 03:01 | |
| "Vanna Medaiyil Ennam" | T. S. Bagavathi | 03:31 | |
| "Vaanamennum Veediyile" | P. Susheela | 03:05 | |
| "Karuppu Kudaiyin Keezh" Dance Drama | S. C. Krishnan & Group | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass | 06:04 |
Release and reception
Orey Vazhi was released on 6 March 1959.[3][5] The film received positive reviews from a number of critics.[6][7]
References
- 1 2 3 Guy, Randor (23 August 2014). "Orey Vazhi 1959". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Shaadi". The Indian Express. 27 July 1962. p. 3. Retrieved 2 May 2019 – via Google News Archive.
- 1 2 "1959 – ஒரே வழி – வாசு பிலிம்ஸ்" [1959 – Orey Vazhi – Vasu Films]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 18 March 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
- ↑ Neelamegam, G. (2014). Thiraikalanjiyam – Part 1 (in Tamil). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. p. 163.
- ↑ "The Only Way". The Indian Express. 6 March 1959. p. 3. Retrieved 10 May 2019 – via Google News Archive.
- ↑ "Press acclaims". The Indian Express. 21 March 1959. p. 10. Retrieved 10 May 2019 – via Google News Archive.
- ↑ காந்தன் (5 April 1959). "ஒரே வழி". Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 22–23. Retrieved 10 October 2022 – via Internet Archive.
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External links
- Orey Vazhi at IMDb