# Vannakili > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Vannakili > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Vannakili.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vannakili > Source revision: 1341630751 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) 1959 Indian film Vannakili Theatrical release poster Directed by T. R. Raghunath Written by R. Venkatachalam Produced by T. R. Sundaram Starring Manohar Prem Nazir B. S. Saroja T. R. Ramachandran Cinematography R. Sampath Edited by S. A. Murugesh Music by K. V. Mahadevan Production company Modern Theatres Release date 3 April 1959 (1959-04-03) Country India Language Tamil ***Vannakili*** (transl. Coloured Parrot) is a 1959 Indian [Tamil](/source/Tamil_language)-language film, directed by [T. R. Raghunath](/source/T._R._Raghunath) and produced by [T. R. Sundaram](/source/T._R._Sundaram) of [Modern Theatres](/source/Modern_Theatres). The film stars [Manohar](/source/R._S._Manohar), [Prem Nazir](/source/Prem_Nazir), [B. S. Saroja](/source/B._S._Saroja) and [T. R. Ramachandran](/source/T._R._Ramachandran).[1] It was released on 3 April 1959, and became a success.[2] ## Plot This article's plot summary needs to be improved. Please help do so. Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page. (August 2022) (Learn how and when to remove this message) The village landlord, a widower with a college-educated daughter Saraswathi in love with her father's farmhand Mayan, has an eye on the farmhand's sister, Vannakili. Mayan, however, declines the proposal of the landlord who suggests they could work out an exchange of alliances. Meanwhile, the village macho Poochie falls for Vannakili, kidnaps her and marries her against her wishes. A woman of strong character and old world values, she becomes the obedient wife to her husband who whips her to sing for him. She has a stepdaughter who refuses to acknowledge the new mother. With her good nature, the kind-hearted Vannakili transforms her husband and child, and solves all the problems, leading to her brother marrying the landlord's daughter. ## Cast - [Manohar](/source/R._S._Manohar) as Poochie - [Prem Nazir](/source/Prem_Nazir) as Mayan - [B. S. Saroja](/source/B._S._Saroja) as Vannakili - [T. R. Ramachandran](/source/T._R._Ramachandran) as Natarajan - [D. Balasubramaniam](/source/D._Balasubramaniam) as landlord - R. M. Sethupathi as Karappan - [Mynavathi](/source/Mynavathi) as Saraswathi - [T. P. Muthulakshmi](/source/T._P._Muthulakshmi) as Eesal - S. Rama Rao as Astrologer Subbaiya - [M. Saroja](/source/M._Saroja) as Village Girl - C. T. Rajakantham as Guest - Kallapart T. R. Nadarajan - [C. K. Saraswathi](/source/C._K._Saraswathi) as Natarajan's Mother - K. K. Soundar as Police Inspector - M. M. Jayasakthivel - C. K. Soundirarajan - Baby Uma as Kungumam ## Soundtrack The music was composed by [K. V. Mahadevan](/source/K._V._Mahadevan).[3] Lyrics were written by [A. Maruthakasi](/source/A._Maruthakasi).[4][5] Song Singers Length "Maattukara Vela" Seerkazhi Govindarajan 03.21 "Chinna Chinna Pappa" P. Susheela 04.21 "Aathiley Thanni Vara" Seerkazhi Govindarajan 04.03 "Saathukkudi Chaaru" S. C. Krishnan & A. G. Rathnamala 03.12 "Aasai Irukkuthu" P. Susheela 03.36 "Adikkira Kaithan" Thiruchi Loganathan & P. Susheela 04.09 "Chithadi Kattikittu" S. C. Krishnan & P. Susheela 06.07 "Aanandhamaai Ingu" P. Susheela & Chorus 04.03 "Vandi Urundoda" Seerkazhi Govindarajan & P. Susheela 04.03 "Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum" P. Susheela 03.20 ## Release *Vannakili* was released on 3 April 1959,[6] and emerged a success.[7] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-:0_1-0)** ["1959 – வண்ணக்கிளி – தி மாடர்ன் தியேட்டர்ஸ்"](http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1959-cinedetails47.asp) [1959 – Vannakili – The Modern Theatres]. *[Lakshman Sruthi](/source/Lakshman_Sruthi)* (in Tamil). Retrieved 30 April 2017.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service)) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["மாடர்ன் தியேட்டர்ஸ் தந்த இசை விருந்து 'வண்ணக்கிளி'!"](https://minnambalam.com/cinema/65-years-of-vannakili-movie-overview-a-musical-party-by-modern-theatres-by-udayasankaran-padagalingam-review/). *Minnambalam* (in Tamil). 4 September 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service)) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Vannakkili"](https://gaana.com/album/vannakkili). *[Gaana](/source/Gaana_(music_streaming_service))*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210807061753/https://gaana.com/album/vannakkili) from the original on 7 August 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Vannakili Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by K V Mahadevan"](https://mossymart.com/product/vannakili-tamil-film-ep-vinyl-record-by-k-v-mahadevan-2/). *Mossymart*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240925130758/https://mossymart.com/product/vannakili-tamil-film-ep-vinyl-record-by-k-v-mahadevan-2/) from the original on 25 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Vannakili 2 Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by K V Mahadevan"](https://mossymart.com/product/vannakili-2-tamil-film-ep-vinyl-record-by-k-v-mahadevan/). *Mossymart*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240925170354/https://mossymart.com/product/vannakili-2-tamil-film-ep-vinyl-record-by-k-v-mahadevan/) from the original on 25 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Vannakili"](https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19590403&printsec=frontpage&hl=en). *[The Indian Express](/source/The_Indian_Express)*. 3 April 1959. p. 9. Retrieved 19 October 2020 – via [Google News Archive](/source/Google_News_Archive). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** [Guy, Randor](/source/Randor_Guy) (11 December 2009). ["Vannakili (1959)"](https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Vannakili-1959/article16852538.ece). *[The Hindu](/source/The_Hindu)*. Retrieved 7 August 2021.{{[cite news](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_news)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service)) ## External links - [*Vannakili*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0259082/) 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) v t e Films directed by T. R. Sundaram Naveena Nirupama (1937) Padhma Jothi (1937) Sathi Akalya (1937) Maanikka Vaasakar (1939) Uthama Puthiran (1940) Manonmani (1942) Sathi Suganya (1942) Arundhati (1943) Dewan Bahadur (1943) Rajarajeswari (1944) Burma Rani (1945) Subhadhra (1946) 1000 Thalaivangi Apoorva Chinthamani (1947) Adhithan Kanavu (1948) Manthiri Kumari (1950) Thigambara Samiar (1950) Sarvadhikari (1951) Valayapathi (1952) Thirumbi Paar (1953) Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum (1956) Thalai Koduthaan Thambi (1959) Kandam Becha Kottu (1961) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Vannakili](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vannakili) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vannakili?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.