Selvam (1966 film)

Selvam is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film^[1] written and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan from a story by B. S. Ramiah, and produced by V. K. Ramasamy. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya. It was released on 11 November 1966.^[2]

Selvam
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	K. S. Gopalakrishnan
Screenplay by	K. S. Gopalakrishnan
Story by	B. S. Ramiah
Produced by	V. K. Ramasamy
Starring	Sivaji Ganesan K. R. Vijaya
Cinematography	R. Sampath
Edited by	R. Devarajan
Music by	K. V. Mahadevan
Production company	V. K. R. Pictures
Release date	11 November 1966 (1966-11-11)
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

Cast

• Sivaji Ganesan as Selvam
• K. R. Vijaya as Valli
• S. V. Ranga Rao as Dr. Rajan
• S. V. Sahasranamam as Boothalingam
• V. Nagayya as Kanthasamy
• M. V. Rajamma as Dhanalakshmi
• M. S. Sundari Bai as Mangalam
• Nagesh as Kathakalachebam Iyer
• Rama Prabha as Rathna
• R. Balasubramaniam as Astrologer
• Samikannu as Astrologer
• A. K. Veerasamy as Guest Appearance

Production

Selvam was directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan, who wrote the screenplay from a story by B. S. Ramiah.^[1] The film was produced by actor V. K. Ramasamy,^[3] who did not feature. It was lighter than the melodramatic films Sivaji Ganesan was previously known for starring in. The film ridicules horoscopes, astrology and superstition.^[1][4]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.^[5][6]

Song	Singers	Lyrics	Length
"Ennadi Ithanaivegam"	T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela	Alangudi Somu	04:12
"Avala Sonnal"	T. M. Soundararajan	Vaali	03:31
"Lilli Lalli Jimmi"	L. R. Eswari		03:22
"Ondra Iranda"	T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela		03:42
"Va Va Va Enakkakava"	Dharapurum Sundarrajan, K. Jamuna Rani		03:26

Release and reception

Selvam was released on 11 November 1966.^[7] Kalki criticised Gopalakrishnan's screenplay for lacking essence and direction for lacking newness, but said the dialogues had richness.^[8]