Sigappukkal Mookkuthi
| Sigappukkal Mookkuthi | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Valampuri Somanathan |
| Story by | Kannadasan |
| Starring | Kamal Haasan Vijayakumar Sridevi Roja Ramani S. V. Subbaiah Pandari Bai |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Swarnambika Films |
| Distributed by | Aalamma Movies |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Sigappukkal Mookkuthi (transl. Red stoned nose ring) is a 1979 Indian Tamil language film,[1] directed by Valampuri Somanathan,[2][3] starring Sridevi in the lead role. Kamal Haasan and Vijayakumar play other prominent roles.
Plot
The film revolves around the life of a young, innocent woman (played by Sridevi) and her deep spiritual connection to Goddess Parvati. The Conflict: The narrative explores the struggles of a traditional family and the virtues of the protagonist. Sridevi’s character is portrayed as the epitome of grace and devotion. A central element of the plot involves a red-stoned nose ring, which serves as a symbol of divine blessing, marital sanctity, and perhaps the trials the protagonist must endure.
The Characters: Vijayakumar typically plays the role of the husband or the protective family member, while Kamal Haasan appears in a significant role that influences the protagonist's journey.
Devotional Themes: The film features a famous sequence where Sridevi dresses up as the Goddess Parvati. Much of the drama is driven by social misunderstandings and the protagonist's unwavering faith, which eventually helps her overcome the obstacles created by those around her.
Cast
Production
For one sequence, Sridevi dressed up as the goddess Parvati.[5]
Soundtrack
The music composed by M. S. Viswanathan and lyrics for all songs were written by Kannadasan.[6]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ambigaiye Nayagiye" | T. M. Soundararajan, T. L. Maharajan | |
| 2. | "Mangala Malai Magal Varuga" | P. Susheela, Vani Jairam | |
| 3. | "Aathangarai Arasamaram" | T. M. Soundararajan |
References
- ^ "1979-ல் வெளியான படப்பட்டியல் - தயாரிப்பாளர்கள்" [List of films released in 1979 – Producers]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 5 April 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- ^ "Veteran movie man passes on". The Hindu. 30 June 2010. Archived from the original on 28 July 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ^ "'வசன வல்லுநர்' வலம்புரி சோமநாதன்!". Dinamani (in Tamil). 20 September 2012. Archived from the original on 16 April 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ^ "Sridevi's popular Tamil movies". The Times of India. 25 February 2018. Archived from the original on 6 March 2018. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ^ Nayak, Satyarth (2019). Sridevi: The Eternal Screen Goddess. India: Penguin Random House. p. 37. ISBN 9789353056780.
- ^ "Sivappukkal Mookuthi Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by MS Viswanathan". Macsendisk. Archived from the original on 30 May 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.