Sri MGR Year 98, 22nd August, Saturday
Continuation to the post about MGR movies which celebrated 50 years and that have been published as a special post in srimgr.com
Earlier post include movies Nadodi Mannan (1958), Thirudathey (1961), Thai Sollai Thatathey (1961) and Thaiyai Katha Thanayan (1962).
The fifth of the series for the golden jubilee year is Panathottam a black and white movie, released in the year 1963. Director K.Shankar’s first venture with MGR.
Movie Name : Panathottam
Date of Release : 11.01.1963
Production : Saravana Films
Direction : K.Shankar
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The sixth instalment to the 50 years celebration is none other than Mekala Pictures Kanchi Thalaivan. Our Puratchi Thalaivar took the incarnation of Narasimha Pallavan on screen. In the title MGR is shown as M.G.Ramachandran, M.L.C., for the first and last time. This movie is a treat for historical fans especially for Pallavan dynasty.
Movie Name : Kanchi Thalaivan
Date of Release : 26.10.1963
Production : Mekala Pictures
Direction : Kasilingam
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The seventh of the series is Gowri Pictures Parisu, a crime thriller, directed by Yoganand. MGR as police officer investigates a grand theft in jewellery store who then undergoes in disguise and stays in the village as a researcher. One of the highlight of the movie is the climax scene, MGR outwits Nambiyar in a revolver fight.
Movie Name : Parisu
Date of Release : 15.11.1963
Production : Gowri Pictures
Direction : D.Yoganand
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The eighth part of the series that was covered for MGR movies celebrating golden jubilee is Vettaikaran, the box office success and the second highest grossing MGR movie in 1964. MGR cladded in tight fitting cowboy costume, faster drawing of gun from his belt and mesmerizing songs are highlight of the movie.
Movie Name : Vettaikaran
Date of Release : 14.01.1964
Production : Devar Films
Direction : M.A.Thirumugam
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The ninth movie that was published in srimgr.com for the series of Golden jubilee celebration is colour movie Padagotti. I have written the posts in two parts (still third part has to be written). Our Puratchi Thalaivar MGR as a fisherman who tries to unite two hamlets forms the story.
Movie Name : Padagotti
Date of Release : 03.11.1964
Production : Saravana Films
Direction : T.Prakashrao
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Will continue.
