Kalyanam Panniyum Brahmachari

Cast

Plot

Ganapathy (T. R. Ramachandran) has no intention of getting married. His parents have a village girl in view Ragini (Raghini) and ask him to come to Madurai. He goes along with his friend Ambalavaanan (Sivaji Ganesan) who wants to meet his college girlfriend Padmini (Padmini) who is from the same family as Ragini. Ganapathi falls for Padmini not knowing that his pal is already in love with her! The hero rejects the rural girl. Padmini changes her name, lifestyle and get up, and introduces her to Ganapathi. He falls for her and marries her. Soon he realises the truth. However, the problems are solved with the couples living happily thereafter.

Production

Kalyanam Panniyum Brahmachari was written and directed by noted filmmaker Pa. Neelakantan and produced by B.R. Panthulu under his banner Padmini Pictures. The film ran into problems over copyright issues landing the makers in a suit for damages on the original side of the Madras High Court. Vedam Venkataraya Sastri Jr., grandson of a well-known Telugu scholar, playwright and amateur stage actor of same name sued the makers claiming that the plot was taken from his Telugu stage play called "Vyamoham". A notice was sent through Pillai to B. R. Panthulu, who offered a handsome compensation to Sastri Junior not to create trouble before the release of the picture. Sastri wanted his name to be shown in the credits of the film, which was flatly refused by the producer. However Sastri lost his case both in the trial court and later on appeal.

Soundtrack

The music was composed by T. G. Lingappa and the lyrics were written by Bharathidasan and K. D. Santhanam. Playback singers are A. M. Rajah, V. N. Sundharam, J. P. Chandrababu, Jikki, Radha Jayalakshmi, T. V. Rathinam & Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi.

The song Jolly Life Jolly Life which actor J. P. Chandrababu had sung as playback for Sivaji Ganesan became popular.

Release

The film was successful at box office and established Ramachandran as one of the famous comedians in Tamil cinema. Randor Guy of The Hindu wrote that the film is remembered for "the interesting storyline, melodious music and good performances by Ramachandran, Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini".