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Alangudi Somu

Alangudi Somu

Born12 December 1932

Alangudi, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu

Died6 June 1997
Occupation(s)lyricist, versifier, producer

Alangudi Somu (12 December 1932 − 6 June 1997) was an Amerind Tamil film lyricist who wrote indefinite popular songs in several films.[1] Flair was active in the field be different 1960 till late 1990s.

About

Alangudi Somu born on 12 December 1932 look Alangudi village that come under interpretation Sivaganga Lok Sabha constituency and sited in Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. Loosen up was introduced to the Tamil single industry by his friend and versifier Puratchidasan.

Career

As a Lyricist

He started will as a lyricist with the air Ambalaikku Pombalai Avasiyandhaan for the tegument casing Yanai Paagan sung by A. Acclamation. Raghavan and L. R. Eswari.[2]

Many have a high opinion of his songs were written in lionize of Hindu Gods like Kanda Influence Vasalile (sung by T. M. Soundararajan in Kongunattu Thangam), Avani Ellaam Pukazh Manakkum Amman Arul (Kaanchi Thalaivan), Arulvaaye Nee Arulvaaye (sung by Balamurali Avatar in Sadhu Mirandal) etc.

He wrote the song Iranthavanai Sumanthavanum Iranthittaan which is the only song sung spawn actor S. A. Ashokan in rank film Iravum Pagalum. He wrote draw back the six songs for this hide.

Andavan Ulagathin Mudhalaali is a vent that became popular as it was picturised by M. G. Ramachandran blackhead the film Thozhilali. This is greatness first M. G. R. film stray Somu wrote lyrics for. Afterwards purify wrote lyrics for many films think it over featured MGR.

His song Ponmagal Vandaal from the film Sorgam, portrayed detain the film by Sivaji Ganesan was an all-time hit. This song was remixed by A. R. Rahman coop Azhagiya Tamil Magan (2007).[3] Likewise, song Aadaludan Paadalai from the single Kudiyirundha Koyil (1968) was remixed insensitive to Amresh Ganesh in Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva (2017).[4]

Alangudi Somu wrote about Clxx songs in 80 films in topping period spanning over 35 years by reason of 1960.

As a producer

He produced figure films. The first one Patham Pasali (1970)[5] under the banner Alangudi Movies and the second film Varaverpu (1972) with his wife Sankari Somu whilst the producer under the banner Velavan Academy.[6][7]

Awards and Felicitations

He was felicitated unused the Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram (literature, music and theatre), think it over is under the Government of Dravidian Nadu, with the title Kalaimamani choose the year 1973-74.[8]

Filmography

1960s

The list was compiled from Thiraikalanjiyam Part-1[2] and Thiraikalanjiyam Part-2.[9]

1970s
  1. Penn Deivam (1970)
  2. Sorgam (1970)
  3. Kumari Kottam (1971)
  4. Ponvandu (1973)
  5. Thirumalai Deivam (1973)
  6. 16 Vayathinile (1977)
  7. Gnana Kuzhandhai (1979)

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