| Koondukkili | |
| Director: | T. R. Ramanna |
| Starring: | M. G. Ramachandran Sivaji Ganesan B. S. Saroja T. D. Kusalakumari |
| Producer: | T. R. Ramanna T. R. Rajakumari |
| Music: | K. V. Mahadevan |
| Cinematography: | M. A. Rahman |
| Editing: | M. S. Mani |
| Studio: | R. R. Pictures |
| Released: | [1] |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Tamil |
Koondukkili is a 1954 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed and co-produced by T. R. Ramanna. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, Sivaji Ganesan and B. S. Saroja. Although a commercial failure, it gained historical reputation over time due to the fact it was the only film in which Ramachandran and Ganesan acted together.
Thangaraj and Jeeva are friends. Thangaraj is married to Mangala and they have a son. Thangaraj goes to jail for a crime committed by Jeeva. Mangala is left with no money or house to live. Jeeva tries to help Mangala with the sinister motive of having a relationship with her. After she repeatedly refuses his attempts to help her, Jeeva starts to sadistically taunt her, but he could never win her. Meanwhile, Sokki is in love with Jeeva. When Jeeva tries to embrace Mangala, he is struck by thunder and loses his eye sight. Thangaraj is released from prison and saves Mangala from Jeeva.
The film was written by Vindhan and is the only film where Tamil superstars M. G. Ramachandran and Sivaji Ganesan acted together.[2]
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Lyrics by Mahakavi Bharathiyar, Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, Vindhan, Ka. Mu. Sheriff & A. Maruthakasi. Playback singers are T. M. Soundararajan, K. V. Mahadevan, V. N. Sundaram, P. A. Periyanayaki, T. V. Rathnam, Radha Jayalakshmi & K. Rani.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aanandhamaai Vaazha Vendume | T. V. Rathnam | A. Maruthakasi | 3:06 | |
| 2 | Yaar Vanthennai Edhirtthaalum | P. A. Periyanayaki | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass | 3:00 | |
| 3 | Raatthirikku Boovaavukku Laatteri | T. M. Soundararajan, K. V. Mahadevan, V. N. Sundaram | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass | 2:46 | |
| 4 | Paar En Magale Paar Paar | Radha Jayalakshmi | Vindhan | 3:31 | |
| 5 | Solla Vallaayo Kiliye | T. V. Rathnam | Bharathiyar | 5:32 | |
| 6 | Vaanga Ellorume Ondraagave | T. M. Soundararajan, V. N. Sundaram, Radha Jayalakshmi, K. Rani | K. M. Sheriff | 3:57 | |
| 7 | Konjum Kiliyaana Pennai | T. M. Soundararajan | Vindhan | 5:21 | |
| 8 | Kaayaadha Kaanagatthe | T. M. Soundararajan, V. N. Sundaram | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass | 3:20 | |
| 9 | Enakku Theriyala Nijama | P. A. Periyanayaki | Vindhan | 2:25 |
The film was a commercial failure in its original release, but as it remained the only film in which Ramachandran and Ganesan acted together, it gained historical reputation over time.[3] [4]