Kalyanamam Kalyanam (film)
| Kalyanamam Kalyanam | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. Krishnamurthy |
| Screenplay by | K. Krishnamurthy |
| Story by | Panchu Arunachalam |
| Produced by | K. Balakrishnan S. Kamakshi R. M. Manikkam |
| Starring | Jaishankar Jayachitra |
| Cinematography | Dutt |
| Edited by | B. S. Mani |
| Music by | Vijaya Bhaskar |
Production company | Geetha Chithra Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kalyanamam Kalyanam (transl. Marriage is Marriage) is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language comedy film written and directed by K. Krishnamurthy from a story by Panchu Arunachalam.[1] The film stars Jaishankar and Jayachitra. It was released on 12 January 1974.
Plot
Cast
Production
Latha was initially chosen to portray Jayachitra's sister; however a day before the film's launch, she informed she could not act in the film. During the launch, the producers announced that Jayachitra will play dual roles as siblings.[2] The film's launch saw T. R. Sundaram of Modern Theatres clapping the film while Jayaseelan from the same company switched on the camera. The song "Kalaigal Naan" was picturised on that day.[3]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Vijaya Bhaskar.[4][5]
| No. | Title | Singers(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aththaimagan" | L. R. Eswari | 3:11 |
| 2. | "Ilamai Naattiya" | T. M. Soundararajan, S. Janaki | 5:06 |
| 3. | "Kaalam Ponnaanathu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 3:26 |
| 4. | "Kavithai Naan" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari | 3:46 |
| Total length: | 15:29 | ||
Release and reception
Kalyanamam Kalyanam was released on 12 January 1974,[6][7] and emerged a commercial success.[8] Kanthan of Kalki said those who did not watch Pattikada Pattanama (1972) would enjoy this.[9] Navamani praised the acting, dialogues, music, humour and direction.[10] The film's success established Arunachalam as a successful screenwriter in Tamil cinema.[11]
References
- ^ "கல்யாணமாம் கல்யாணம்". Navamani (in Tamil). 19 September 1973. p. 4. Retrieved 22 October 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "திடீர் ஆசைகள்; படீர் சிரிப்புகள்!". Kalki (in Tamil). 28 January 1979. pp. 27–28. Archived from the original on 7 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "கலைகள் நான் ரசிகன் நீ கனிகள் நான் பறவை நீ". Navamani (in Tamil). 31 October 1973. p. 4. Retrieved 24 October 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "Kalyanamam Kalyanam". JioSaavn. December 1974. Archived from the original on 7 April 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ^ "Kalyanamam Kalyanam Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Vijayabhaskar". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 28 October 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
- ^ "கல்யாணமாம் கல்யாணம் / Kalyanamam Kalyanam (1974)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 15 June 2022. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
- ^ "திரைத்தொண்டர் - 10". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). 2 June 2016. Archived from the original on 7 April 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ^ "பிளாஷ்பேக்: பாதிக் கதை பஞ்சு அருணாசலம்" [Flashback: Half story Panchu Arunachalam]. Dinamalar (in Tamil). 6 February 2017. Archived from the original on 7 April 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ^ காந்தன் (27 January 1974). "கல்யாணமாம் கல்யாணம்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 53. Archived from the original on 27 July 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ "கல்யாணமாம் கல்யாணம்". Navamani (in Tamil). 20 January 1974. p. 4. Retrieved 26 October 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "'பாதிக்கதை பஞ்சு அருணாசலம்'; வெற்றி அடைந்த முழுக்கதை!". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 5 September 2016. Archived from the original on 7 April 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
