Karpooram Explained

Karpooram
Director:C. N. Shanmugham
Producer:V. T. Arasu
Screenplay:C. N. Shanmugham
Starring:A. V. M. Rajan
Pushpalatha
Music:D. B. Ramachandra
Cinematography:Vinodhan
Editing:Govindaswami
Studio:Shashti Films
Runtime:170 minutes
Country:India
Language:Tamil

Karpooram is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language film directed by C. N. Shanmugham. The film stars A. V. M. Rajan and Pushpalatha. It was released on 9 December 1967, and won the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Film, while Rajan won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor.[1]

Production

Karpooram was directed by C. N. Shanmugham, who also wrote the screenplay. It was produced by V. T. Arasu under Shashti Films. Cinematography was by Vinodhan, and the editing by Govindaswami.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack of the film was composed by D. B. Ramachandra and were lyrics written by Vidwan Ve. Lakshmanan, Mayavanathan & Poovai Senguttuvan.

Song Singers Lyrics Length
"Vanangidum Kaigalin Vadivatthai" P. Susheela & Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi Poovai Senguttavan 03:45
"Azhagu Radham Porakkum" Dharapuram Sundararajan & P. Susheela Mayavanathan 04:17
"Ammaa Vaenumaa" L. R. Eswari Vidwan Ve. Lakshmanan 03:11
"Nilave Unakku Kuraiyedhu" P. B. Sreenivas & P. Susheela 03:09

Release and reception

Karpooram was released on 9 December 1967. Kalki appreciated the film for its dialogues and cast performances. It won the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Film.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Anandan, Film News . Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru . Sivagami Publications . 2004 . 738 . Tamil Film History and Its Achievements . Film News Anandan.
  2. Book: The Times of India Directory and Year Book Including Who's who . Times of India Press . 1968 . 1119 . 28 November 2020.