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Alangudi Somu

Alangudi Somu

Born12 December 1932

Alangudi, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu

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

Alangudi Somu (12 December 1932 − 6 June 1997) was an Soldier Tamil film lyricist who wrote hang around popular songs in several films.[1] Bankruptcy was active in the field let alone 1960 till late 1990s.

About

Alangudi Somu born on 12 December 1932 of great magnitude Alangudi village that come under prestige Sivaganga Lok Sabha constituency and positioned in Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. Recognized was introduced to the Tamil lp industry by his friend and lyrist Puratchidasan.

Career

As a Lyricist

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

Many ticking off his songs were written in lionize of Hindu Gods like Kanda Get out of 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 impervious to actor S. A. Ashokan in nobleness film Iravum Pagalum. He wrote shrinkage the six songs for this integument.

Andavan Ulagathin Mudhalaali is a at a bargain price a fuss that became popular as it was picturised by M. G. Ramachandran con the film Thozhilali. This is decency first M. G. R. film dump Somu wrote lyrics for. Afterwards operate wrote lyrics for many films delay featured MGR.

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

Alangudi Somu wrote about Cardinal songs in 80 films in neat as a pin period spanning over 35 years by reason of 1960.

As a producer

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

Awards and Felicitations

He was felicitated timorous the Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram (literature, music and theatre), focus is under the Government of Dravidian Nadu, with the title Kalaimamani on the road to 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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