Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai (1959 film)

Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai (transl. Unity is propitious) is a 1959 Indian Tamil-language film produced by V. L. Narasu and directed by D. S. Rajagopal. The film stars S. S. Rajendran and B. Saroja Devi.^[2]

Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	D. S. Rajagopal
Screenplay by	Thuraiyur Murthi
Produced by	V. L. Narasu
Starring	S. S. Rajendran B. Saroja Devi Prem Nazir Girija
Cinematography	V. Kumaradevan
Music by	T. Chalapathi Rao
Production company	Narasu Studios
Distributed by	Chamba Talkie Distributors[1]
Release date	14 February 1959 (1959-02-14)
Running time	187 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

The film's story is woven with problems faced by people from different linguistic and other backgrounds. The hero is a Tamil-speaking person. When he comes to Madras for employment, he finds it difficult to find accommodation. A Malayalam speaking person refuses to rent out a room for him. The hero meets the heroine while hailing for a taxi and they fall in love. The story is complicated but all ends well educating the audience that unity is propitious for all.

Cast

The list is compiled from the database of Film News Anandan^[3] and from the review article in the Hindu newspaper.^[2]

• S. S. Rajendran
• B. Saroja Devi
• Prem Nazir
• Girija
• V. K. Ramasamy
• S. V. Subbaiah
• D. Balasubramaniam
• Sayeeram
• C. K. Saraswathi
• Ganapathi Bhat
• Ratnam
• Lakshmi

Production

The film was produced by V. L. Narasu under his own banner Narasu Studios and was filmed at his studio that bore the same name. However, the film was released after his death and therefore it was dedicated to his memory. D. S. Rajagopal directed the film while Thuraiyur Murthi wrote the screenplay and dialogues. Cinematography was by V. Kumaradevan. Art Director was Vasanth Biankar. K. N. Dandayudhapani Pillai and Jayaraman was in charge of Choreography. Kannappan handled the still photography.^[3][2]

Soundtrack

Music was composed by T. Chalapathi Rao while the lyrics were penned by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass.^[4]

Song	Singer/s	Duration
"Jaya Jaya Jaya Bharathi"	Group song
"Naattu Valappam Ariyaa"	T. M. Soundararjan
"En Ullathaye Kollai Konda"		03:37
"Mana Oonjalile Aadum Mannaa"
"Padhumai Thaano, Paayum Pulli"	P. B. Srinivas	02:45
"Mathaa Pithaavin Manam Kulira"
"Onnu Venumaa Ille"	S. Janaki	03:35
"Machaan Unnaithaane"

Release and reception

Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai was released on 14 February 1959,^[5] delayed from a Diwali 1958 release.^[6] According to film historian Randor Guy, it was an average success "mainly because of the predictable storyline and treatment".^[2]