Raj Kiran’s ‘Idhu MGR Illam’
- 24.02.2006
Cinesouth.com
MGR died many years back, but he still lives on among the people. A recent survey shows that his popularity overshadows that of younger actors now. This is going to be made into a money spinner in ‘Idhu MGR Illam.’
‘Naidugaru Kudambam’ produced by D Rama Naidu with story-screenplay by V C Guhanathan celebrated a silver jubilee success in Andhra. After few years, this film is being remade in Tamil as ‘Idhu MGR Illam.’
Raj Kiran who was stubborn that he would do only positive roles, is the hero of this film.
3 young heroes and 5 young heroines also co-star with him, so MGR Illam is full of stars.
Maybe because of the film title, the music composer is MS Viswanathan, lyrics by Mu Metha and Piraisudan, all retired film people.
Story, screenplay, dialogue and direction are by V C Guhanathan himself. The Tamil remake is based on Malayalam films ‘In Harihar Nagar’ and ‘MGR Nagaril.’ Though MGR’s name figures in the title, the film is not about him in any way. The film still praises the Puratchi Thalaivar, because, V C Guhanathan came into films through MGR’s ‘Pudhiya Bhoomi’!
