Ive heard bout him.
If possible name some of his BEST movies plz
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Ive heard bout him.
If possible name some of his BEST movies plz
<dig>SP, I like them all, but I will give you my 3 personal favourites.
1. Andrey Rublev
2. Solyaris (regarded by many as the best science fiction movie ever made, even ahead of '2001:..' and remade in 2002 by Steven Soderbergh). This was supposedly his least favourite though.
3. Ivan's Childhood.
Like our own Shivaji Ganesan, Tarkovski was neglected by his country, the USSR and some of his films were even banned ('Andrey Ryublov' was screened at 4:00 in the morning at Cannes to prevent it from winning an award and it still won one)./<dig>
Ooh! I am digressing a lot. Sorry, and please continue with the discussion on our own colossus of acting.
:lol: :lol: thats "hayo"... :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by joe
v. interesting kannan. thx :)
would watch out for those mentioned by u :thumbsup:
Nadigar thilagam as VAA VUU CHIDAMBARAM in KAPPAL OTTIYA THAMIZAN
I am going straight away to the final scene…….
In his last moments…. In death bed…. The whole family and faithfulls around him….. still the fire in his eyes …. He whispers …. Very weakly …… dhaagam dhaagam….. ….. someone brings water…..
VOC feels sad……
NAAN KETADHU SUDHANDHIRA DAAGAM….. and he requests to sing Mahakavi Subramania Barathi’s song and it immediately goes….
ENDRU THANIYUM INDHA SUDHANDHIRA DAAGAM
ENDRU MADIYUM ENGAL ADIMAYIN MOGAM
I can never forget this scene in my life as this is one of the best scenes played by Nadigar thilagam ……
In his eyes , one can see the anxiety, sadness of someone who is longing dearly for his country men to be set free from the clutches of the ruthless Britishers…….
And also the reflection of a devoted person who could not see freedom during his life time…….
The song moves to the second stage :
•PANJAMUM NOYUM NIN MEI ADIYAARKO
•PAARINIL MENMAIGAL VER INIYAARKO
•THANJAM ADAINDHA PIN KAI VIDALAAMO
•THAAYUM THAN KUZANDHAYAI THALIDA POMO !!
Very touchy and tearful lyrics from our desiya kavi Barathi……
Some of the lyrics of Mahakavi were so striking and powerful that will make even a slave / timid guy wake up ……..
As the comes to an end ….SO ALSO THE LIFE OF VAA VU CEE….. ( unfortunately, VOC passed away before we could get independence )
I WILL HAVE TO MENTION HERE AS VOC only as SHIVAJI LIVED AND DIED LIKE THAT CHARACTER…..
It was a magnificent portrayal of one of the eminent freedom fighters , Tamilnadu had produced ….
The impact was such that the great VOC’s son himself acknowledged that HE COULD SEE HIS FATHER THROUGH SHIVAJI !!
To Shivaji, this must be the most befitting tribute of his life ……..
True…. Nadigar thilagam gave us the feeling that it was VOC himself ……
Now I am requesting you all those who have not seen this movie….. to watch this first….. as this is one of the best of the portrayals of Shivaji…..
And it was a precise reflection of the great freedom fighter Vaa Vuu.. Chidambaranar…….
This movie is an excellent capture of his entire life history…. A rich man , giving up all his wealth and personal life ……just dedicated his life for the sake our freedom……..
He got imprisoned several times and as it was a rigorous imprisonment , he was forced to do various tough functions which were way beyond his age then…..
To give an example, Shivaji depicts a scene wherein , inside the prison , he will be pulling a Chekku machine ( a primitive machine which will extract oil from the seeds and normally bullock will be used to pull this )……with all the pain expressed in his face….. and it will be a tearful sight ……….
We would not have known much about VOC if it is not conveyed through a powerful medium like cinema…….
There will be a fascinating scene mid way when VOC meets one of the British Collectors for demanding certain basic fundamental rights which the Collector refuses……
At this moment , VOC in a flash asks him to recollect about Veera Pandiya Kattabomman and what he did to Britishers earlier …….
Here , briefly , the great Director B.R.Panthulu flashes the images of Shivaji playing the role of Kattabomman…..
The Collector’s faces immediately turn reddish as he gets nervous and uncomfortable upon hearing the name Kattabomman !
There is another wonderful scene ….. this time in VOC’s residence with his family……
As VOC prepares to start the fund raising for buying an Indigenous Ship , he will just look at his wife ….. immediately , his wife will give her jewels whatever she had in a second !!
These are just a few unforgettable scenes…….
Even today in Ottapidaram prison, I understand, the old Chekku machine which was operated by the great VOC is being preserved as a monument in recognition of him……
As VOC belonged to the non-violent group ( another follower of Mahatma Gandhiji ) , Nadigar Thilagam must have studied his traits through references and he precisely depicts all through the movie with mild mannered approach…….
The same Nadigar Thilagam was diametrically opposite with all the native aggression and valour of a king as Kattabomman……an expression of courage to take the mighty Britishers , bearding the Lion in its own den…..
Nadigar thilagam , once mentioned that he was expecting some recognition for his performance in Veera pandiya kattabomman ……. As he thought that this could be his life time best role…..
However, in my opinion, I feel he should have been given national award for his magnificent portrayal of VOC in Kappal Ottiya Thamizan…..
Antony Quin’s Omar Mukthar was widely publicized and it got huge recognition across the world ( indeed it was a nice movie no doubt ) …….but Shivaji’s Kappal ottiya Thamizan was not even recognized by our own countrymen……..
Its very important for us today to know about the freedom fighters who gave their life for the sake of independence and freedom for the country…….
Nobody else could have played this role with such a precision than the Everest of acting…..
It appeared as if he was born to play this role of VOC
This movie also had some beautiful lyrics of Mahakavi Barathi like :
•Velli panimalayin meedhu ulaavuvom…….. ( this song will feature when VOC comes back successfully with his ship and one should look at the cheer and happiness shown by Nadigar Thilagam … )
•Vande mataram enbom ( during this song, the swadeshi movement will be at its peak and everyone will be burning the clothes imported by the Britishers into the country )
•Odi vilayaadu paapaa
•Katru veliyidai kannamaa
•Nenjil uramindri nermai thiramum indri vandhanai solvaaradee
•Thaneer vitto valarthom sarvesaa ippayirai….kaneeraaal kaathom…karuga thiruvulamo…… and when the song touches the following words :
MELORGAL VENSIRAYIL VEENZDHU KIDAPADHUVUM….NOOLORGAL CHEKKADIYIL NOVADHUVUM KAANGILAYOO………
The whole theatre will cry and our hearts will pain as mid way, there will be shot showing VOC pulling the chekku machine , grimacing in acute pain and agony………Shivaji will make us weep uncontrollably ……
There will be another shot showing the legendary VOC eating the horrible food inside the prison …..while eating , he will recollect his glorious yesteryears when he used to sit with his family and eat with a silver spoon…… A PRIZE THAT HE GOT FOR HAVING GIVEN UP PERSONAL LIFE FOR THE SAKE OF THE COUNTRY……
Apparently, B.R.Panthulu took this movie , with a genuine intention to spread the unparalleled contributions of our freedom fighters …….there was no commercial element……
Unfortunately, despite the government support on giving a tax exemption certificate, the movie was not commercially successful …………
And this is one of the sad stories of tamil film industry…….
Dear All...
Just see the url below for the particular scene which I had mentioned earlier on the great VOC pullling the chekku instrument while getting beaten by the Jail warden
http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/gallery/sg/sg025.htm
Here you see the stills of Gauravam...
the 2 different personalities ...seeing eye to eye
the arrogant and self confident Barrister and the gentle Junior
http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/gallery/sg/sg003.htm
Balaji,
Thanks for the links! :D
It is very difficult to pick 10 out of almost 300 movies. I am going to categorize his movies and try to pick the best, as per my opinion. Also, I will list out other great movies under each list:
1. Love: Iruvar Ullam - a soft, tender love and realistic portrayal (other good ones are: ambakapathi, V Maaligai, Ooty varai uravu, Niraikudam, Sivandha Mann and so on)
2. Comedy: Bale Pandya - with M R Radha, a hilarious movie (sabash meena,arivaali,galatta kalyanam,moondru deivangal and so on)
3. Acting: Bhaga Pirivinai - awesome movie (list will be endless. Some notables are: deiva magan, thevar magan, paasamalar, padithal mattum pothuma,pachai vilakku, parthal pasi theerum, padikkatha medhai, mudhal mariyathai, raman ethanai ramanadi, thavapputhalvan, and so on. Especially all "paa" movies Bhim Singh-Sivaji combination)
4. Family: Paalum pazhamum - husband & movie feelings nicely reflected (motor sundaram pillai,paar magale paar, nitchaya thampoolam, uyarntha manithan, and so on)
5. Mythological: Saraswathy sabatham - delightful movie (thiruvilaiyadal, tiruvarutchelvar, kanthan karunai, tirumal perumai. all AP Nagarajan movies)
6. History: Kappalottiya tamilzhan - tribute to freedom fighter (karnan, VP kattabomman,manohara, many movies where he came as a historian for short time, eg. gauravam)
7. Artist: Thillana Mohanambal - wonderful movie to watch (pattum parathamum, miruthanga chakaravarthy)
8. Action: Raja - stylish movie (pattikada pattanama, engal thanga raaja)
9. Real life character: Gauravam - a fierce lawyer (thangapathakkam, vietnam veedu, mahakavi kalidas and so on)
10. Others: Uthama Puthiran - a blessing for sivaji fans (andha naal, navarathiri, pudhiya paravai, rajapat rangadurai, avanthan manithan, sorgam, uthahaman and so on)
His first movie Parasakthi created history - a must watch for every one..
Sivaji was the only leading tamil actor who acted many movies with popular co-stars. He acted many movies with Gemini ganesan, Muthuraman and SS Rajendran. I believe Sivaji must have been extremely confident and felt that he can stand out in any crowd. In fact, all Bhim Singh "paa" series movies had a big team, besides Sivaji, Gemini acted in almost all movies. Kondukili is the only movie where sivaji-mgr acted together.
Awe some work tacinema ............
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