# Vallavan Oruvan

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1966 Indian film

Vallavan Oruvan Theatrical release poster Directed by R. Sundaram Written by A. L. Narayanan Produced by T. R. Sundaram Starring Jaishankar L. Vijayalakshmi Cinematography C. A. S. Mani Edited by L. Balu Music by Vedha Production company Modern Theatres Release date 11 November 1966 (1966-11-11) Running time 147 minutes[1] Country India Language Tamil

***Vallavan Oruvan*** (transl. A capable man) is a 1966 Indian [Tamil](/source/Tamil_language)-language [spy thriller film](/source/Spy_thriller_film), directed by R. Sundaram and written by A. L. Narayanan. Produced by [Modern Theatres](/source/Modern_Theatres), with music composed by [Vedha](/source/Vedha_(composer)), the film stars [Jaishankar](/source/Jaishankar_(actor)) and [L. Vijayalakshmi](/source/L._Vijayalakshmi). Based on the early James Bond Films like Dr.No and From Russia with Love and 1964 [French film](/source/French_film) *[Shadow of Evil](/source/Shadow_of_Evil)*,[2] it was released on 11 November 1966.

## Plot

A dangerous gang manufactures firearms and explosives, uses them for looting, derailing trains and disrupting law and order. They make bombs using sulphur from a match factory in [Madras](/source/Chennai). A [C.I.D.](/source/Criminal_Investigation_Department_(India)) officer who is deputed to investigate these cases at Madras, finds several clues, reaches the factory and gets killed there. To investigate the case and to find who killed him, another CID officer Shankar is deputed by the [D.I.G.](/source/Deputy_inspector_general_of_police) of [Bombay](/source/Mumbai). Shankar reaches Madras and from the time of landing, is followed by his enemies. Kumar at the Madras office assists him in the investigations.

Shankar faces several challenges and dangers and several attempts are made to kill him. He falls in love with Tara, sister of Sargunam, a doctor. Shankar's Madras office head unearths crucial information on the sulphur allotted for a match factory getting diverted to another place for making the explosives and firearms. But before he is able to report the complete information, he is murdered. Shankar's personal assistants Susi and Rajini are part of the gang and are instrumental in passing information about the investigations to the gang. They separately try to seduce Shankar, but fail.

Sargunam advises Tara to send Shankar out of Madras so that his life is not in danger. She drugs him to take him out of the city, then realises brother's intention is not to save Shankar, but to make him confess details of his investigations. However, Shankar, who was pretending to be drugged, wakes up and beats the people who try to get his confession; instead he makes them confess about their illegal activities. He learns that the gang leader Black Cat employs anti-socials and ex-convicts to make explosives and firearms, which he sells at phenomenal profit to anti-national and terrorist organisations.

With the help of Tara, Kumar and Kumar's girlfriend Ammukutty, Shankar reaches the match factory and follows the lorry which takes the sulphur to the factory where the bombs are made. He also finds Black Cat, revealed to be Sargunam. In the ensuing fight, Sargunam is killed and his factory torched, but Shankar, Tara, Kumar and Ammukutty escape unharmed.

## Cast

**Male cast**

- [Jaishankar](/source/Jaishankar_(actor)) as [C.I.D.](/source/Criminal_Investigation_Department_(India)) Shankar[1]

- [Thengai Srinivasan](/source/Thengai_Srinivasan) as Kumar[2]

- [K. K. Soundar](/source/K._K._Soundar) as I.G.

- [Manohar](/source/R._S._Manohar) as Dr. Sargunam[1]

**Female cast**

- [L. Vijayalakshmi](/source/L._Vijayalakshmi) as Tara[1]

- [R. Sheela](/source/Sheela) as Susi[1]

- Pushpamala as Ammukutty[2]

- [Vijaya Lalitha](/source/Vijaya_Lalitha) as Rajini

## Production

[Judo Rathnam](/source/Judo_Rathnam) began his career as a stunt master with this film.[3]

## Soundtrack

Music was composed by [Vedha](/source/Vedha_(composer)) and lyrics were written by [Kannadasan](/source/Kannadasan).[4][5] The song "Palinginal Oru Maligai" is based on [Artie Shaw](/source/Artie_Shaw)'s version of "[Frenesi](/source/Frenesi)".[6][7][8] Another song " Ammamma kannaththil" was based on "Amore" by British singer Tony Brent.

Track listing No. Title Singer(s) Length 1. "Ammamma Kannathil" L. R. Eswari 2:52 2. "Palinginal Oru Maligai" L. R. Eswari 3:28 3. "Thottu Thottu Padava" T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela 3:45 4. "Innum Parthukondirunthal" T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela 3:58 5. "Muthu Ponnu Vamma" T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela 4:05 Total length: 18:08

## Release and reception

*Vallavan Oruvan* was released on 11 November 1966.[9] *[Ananda Vikatan](/source/Ananda_Vikatan)* said, "The film gives a feeling of watching a Hollywood film... One should watch this film for a good time pass".[10] *[Kalki](/source/Kalki_(magazine))* praised the performances of Jaishankar and Manohar, but criticised that of Vijayalakshmi. The critic also appreciated the comedy of Srinivasan and Pushpamala, the audiography, cinematography and outdoor photography.[2]

## Legacy

After the film's success, "CID Shankar" became a common name used for Jaishankar's characters in other unrelated films, including *[Neelagiri Express](/source/Neelagiri_Express)* (1968) and *[CID Shankar](/source/CID_Shankar)* (1970).[11]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTEDhananjayan2011236_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTEDhananjayan2011236_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTEDhananjayan2011236_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTEDhananjayan2011236_1-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTEDhananjayan2011236_1-4) [Dhananjayan 2011](#CITEREFDhananjayan2011), p. 236.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Kalki_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Kalki_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Kalki_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Kalki_2-3) ["வல்லவன் ஒருவன்"](https://archive.org/details/kalki1966-11-27/page/n37/mode/2up). *[Kalki](/source/Kalki_(magazine))* (in Tamil). 27 November 1966. p. 36. Retrieved 11 April 2023 – via [Internet Archive](/source/Internet_Archive).{{[cite magazine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_magazine)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Darshan, Navein (26 January 2023). ["Legendary stunt choreographer Judo Rathnam passes away at 92"](https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/Jan/26/legendary-stunt-choreographer-judo-rathnam-passes-away-at-92-39286.html). *[Cinema Express](/source/Cinema_Express)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230126165844/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/jan/26/legendary-stunt-choreographer-judo-rathnam-passes-away-at-92-39286.html) from the original on 26 January 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Vallavan Oruvan, Vallavanukku Vallavan Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Veda"](https://mossymart.com/product/vallavan-oruvan-vallavanukku-vallavan-tamil-film-lp-vinyl-record-by-veda/). *Mossymart*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220708101411/https://mossymart.com/product/vallavan-oruvan-vallavanukku-vallavan-tamil-film-lp-vinyl-record-by-veda/) from the original on 8 July 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Vallavan Oruvan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP"](https://music.apple.com/in/album/vallavan-oruvan-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1429785966). *[Apple Music](/source/Apple_Music)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220822071658/https://music.apple.com/in/album/vallavan-oruvan-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1429785966) from the original on 22 August 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** [Karthik](/source/Karthik_Srinivasan) (31 March 2019). ["Milliblog Weeklies – MAR31.2019"](https://milliblog.com/2019/03/31/milliblog-weeklies-mar31-2019/). *[Milliblog](/source/Milliblog)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200116135031/http://milliblog.com/2019/03/31/milliblog-weeklies-mar31-2019/) from the original on 16 January 2020. Retrieved 11 September 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTERamnarine2017202_7-0)** [Ramnarine 2017](#CITEREFRamnarine2017), p. 202.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Srinivasan, Sudhir (30 September 2016). ["Inspired stuff"](https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/Inspired-stuff/article15007781.ece). *[The Hindu](/source/The_Hindu)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20161016043650/http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/mindframe-inspired-stuff/article9168090.ece) from the original on 16 October 2016. Retrieved 7 October 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Vallavan Oruvan"](https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19661111&printsec=frontpage&hl=en). *[The Indian Express](/source/The_Indian_Express)*. 11 November 1966. p. 14. Retrieved 11 September 2021 – via [Google News Archive](/source/Google_News_Archive).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-FOOTNOTEDhananjayan2011237_10-0)** [Dhananjayan 2011](#CITEREFDhananjayan2011), p. 237.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** S V, Harshini (20 July 2023). ["Andha Naal To Thupparivaalan: 9 Tamil Detective Thrillers To Watch Before Vijay Antony's Kolai"](https://www.filmcompanion.in/fc-lists/andha-naal-to-thupparivaalan-9-tamil-detective-thrillers-to-watch-before-vijay-antonys-kolai-mysskin-ashok-selvan). *[Film Companion](/source/Film_Companion)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240914161502/https://www.filmcompanion.in/fc-lists/andha-naal-to-thupparivaalan-9-tamil-detective-thrillers-to-watch-before-vijay-antonys-kolai-mysskin-ashok-selvan) from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024.

## Bibliography

- [Dhananjayan, G.](/source/G._Dhananjayan) (2011). *The Best of Tamil Cinema, 1931 to 2010: 1931–1976*. Galatta Media. [OCLC](/source/OCLC_(identifier)) [733724281](https://search.worldcat.org/oclc/733724281).

- Ramnarine, Tina K., ed. (2017). [*Global Perspectives on Orchestras: Collective Creativity and Social Agency*](https://books.google.com/books?id=s_pADwAAQBAJ). [Oxford University Press](/source/Oxford_University_Press). [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-0-19-935224-1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-0-19-935224-1).

## External links

- [*Vallavan Oruvan*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10703746/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

v t e Modern Theatres Key people T. R. Sundaram (founder) Films produced 1930s Modern Girl (1935) Bandit of the Air (1936) Country Girl (1936) Modern Lady (1936) Modern Youth (1937) Mr. Ammanchi (1937) Naveena Nirupama (1937) Padma Jothi (1937) Sathi Ahalya (1937) Balan (1938) Dhaksha Yagnam (1938) Kambar (1938) Maya Mayavan (1938) Mayuradhawaja (1938) Santhanadevan (1938) Thayumanavar (1938) Maanikka Vaasakar (1939) Manmadha Vijayam (1939) Sathyavaani (1939) Sri Sankarachariyar (1939) 1940s Harihara Maya (1940) Raja Yogam (1940) Sathyavaani (1940) Sathi Mahananda (1940) Sathi Murali (1940) Uthama Puthiran (1940) Vikrama Oorvasi (1941) Bhaktha Gowri (1941) Dhayalan (1941) Ashok (1942) Manonmani (1942) Sathi Suganya (1942) Sivalinga Satchi (1942) Arundhathi (1943) Dewan Bahadur (1943) Soorapuli (1943) Sow Sow (1944) Rajarajeswari (1944) Burma Rani (1945) Chitra (1946) Sangram (1946) Subhathra (1946) 1000 Thalaivangi Apoorva Chinthamani (1947) Sulochana (1947) Adhithan Kanavu (1948) Ahimasa Yuddham (1948) Bhojan (1948) 1950s Thigambara Samiar (1950) Manthiri Kumari (1950) Maaya Rambha (1950) Ponmudi (1950) Aada Janma (1951) Sarvadhikari (1951) Kaadu (1952) The Jungle (1952) Atthinti Kapuram (1952) Kalyani (1952) Savathiporu (1952) Valayapathi (1952) Mangala Gowri (1953) Thirumbi Paar (1953) Deva Kannika (1954) Illara Jothi (1954) Sugam Enge (1954) Kathanayaki (1955) Maheswari (1955) Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum (1956) Pasavalai (1956) Aravalli (1957) Kitna Badal Gaya Insan (1957) Veera Kankanam (1957) Petra Maganai Vitra Annai (1958) Engal Kuladevi (1959) Thalai Koduthaan Thambi (1959) Vannakili (1959) 1960s Anna Chellalu (1960) Kaithi Kannayiram (1960) Kandam Becha Kottu (1961) Kumudham (1961) Modern Girl (1961) Kavitha (1962) Kattu Roja (1963) Konjum Kumari (1963) Yarukku Sontham (1963) Amma Enge (1964) Chitrangi (1964) Vallavanukku Vallavan (1965) Iru Vallavargal (1966) Monagallaku Monagadu (1966) Vallavan Oruvan (1966) Ethirigal Jakkirathai (1967) Kadhalithal Podhuma (1967) Evaru Monagadu (1968) Naangu Killadigal (1969) 1970s CID Shankar (1970) Justice Viswanathan (1971) Nenu Manishine (1971) Karunthel Kannayiram (1972) Thedi Vandha Lakshmi (1973) Prayachitham (1974) Kaali Koyil Kabali (1979) Vallavan Varugiraan (1979) 1990s Jenanaayakan (1999)

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