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Hi
My contribution to the list:
Mullum Malarum published in Kalki in the sixties.
Writer : Umachandran ? (not sure)
Movie directed by Mahendran.

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RR
Thanks for reminding me of Maragatham . I think the name of the novel is "Kunrakkudi Kolai Vazhakku" or something like that. S. Balachander produced this thriller movie.

[S.T.D.]

Moham Muppadhu Varusham & Idaya Veenai were two other movies based on Manian Novels.

[brraverishhh]

one more:
meendum savithri came as a thodar in vikatan.

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S. Ramamurthy
Thanks for the correction. Many of the Jayakanthans works are neither novels nor short stories. As soon as JK started to write, many prominent figures refused to accept his works as novels. The conventional writers believed that writing by tons would be the basis of qualification for novels. So they satrted to call JK's works as "KuRunovel". But Jayakanthan said they are full length novels. I do not know how to categorise them. Oo


RR
Thanksfor reminding of Maragatham. If I am not wrong the name of the novel is "Kunrakkugai Kolai vazhakku" or something like that. Ihope someone else could help.

[Big A]

1. "ithu saththiyam" was based on the novel by raa. ki. ranga raajan, with the same title.
2. "padiththaal mattum pOthumaa" was based on a bengaali novel which I dont remember, but I have read the translated version of tht novel in tamil, namely, "alla!" [meaning "NO!" as in the sentence, "avan alla"!]
3. Somebody told me tht "vEdham puthithu" movie is a "sumaar thazhuval" of Jayakaanthan's "brammaabathEsam"

[Big A]

RS, can u post more details on that movie 'YEN'. I am trying to trace up some early R chandran,Jay L movies and would like to know. thanks

[tgs]

Santhi Nilayam seems to be based on the Novel 'Jane Eyre' by 'Emily Bronte'.

[Fegasderty]

RS:

I used to read Krishna's stories with interest and would appreciate if you can post some of her titles here to stir my nostalgic memories.

[Ifroham4]

How about Mahendranin "uthiripuukkaL"
wasn't that inspired by a Puthumaipithan
short story..

[Raj_Copi_Jin]

Digambara Samiyar was written by Vaduvur Duraisami Iyengar, not JR Rangaraju.

[Fegasderty]

bhoorisravas thanks

[Beerinkol]

S. Balachander's Nadu Iravil is loosely based on Agatha Christie's Ten Little Niggers.

[Ifroham4]

Ramanan: Santhi Nilayam is actually Sound of Music with a Jane Eyrish ending.

[Paul Bunyan]

was watching Priyamudan y'day. I think it's based on a story by Pattukkottai Prabakar. Anyone recollect ?
Incidentally, PK prabakar has penned the dialogues for this movie (also makes a brief appearance) but the story is credited to Vicent-Selva, the director.

[TorryJens]

I watched the movie "Athma" recently. It was a raguman, ramki, gouthami, kasturi starrer. Somehow i felt it has been copied from Irving Wallace novel titled "The Miracle". Though part of it had been altered to suit our indian taste, the main theme of God's appearance, bombing the temple seemed to have been extracted from the novel. Any one sharing my views on that?

[radikal]

1. Petra Manam - Mu Va
2. Vazhvu Engey -Akilan (came out as Kulamakal Rathai)
3. Pavai Vilakku- Akilan
4. Pen Manam by Lakshmi-came out as Iruvar Ullam
5. Kayal vizhi by akilan-came out as Maduraiyai Meettiya Sundara Pandiyan
6. Parthiban Kanavu -Kalki
7. Kalvanin Kathali-Kalki
8. Oru Nadigai Nadagam Parkiral- Jayakanthan
9. Sila NErangalil Sila Manitharkal-Jayakanthan
10. Unnai Pol Oruvan-Jayakanthan
11.Yarukkaka azhuthaan-Jayakanthan
12. Puvana Oru Kelvikkuri- Magtarshi
13. Badrakali-Maharishi
14.Thillana Moganambal- Kothamangalam Subbu
15. Kaleer Kaleer- Kothamangalam Subbu-came out as Adavantha deivam
16. Rangoon Radha- Novel by Anna and dialogue by Karunanithi
17. Oru Oothappoo Kan simittukirathu
18. Naan Adimai Illai
19. Natpu
20. Mouna Ithayangal
21.Kai Vilangu by Jayakanthan came out as Kaval Deivam
22. Karunayinaal Alla by Jayakanthan already produced as Krunai Ullam-yet to be released
23. Parisukku Po by Jayakanthan was produced for Tv as Nallathor Veenai

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RR:

There is a movie by name 'Yen' by Ravichandran and jayalalitha. Thats based on the novel written by my granny. Her pen name is Krishna and she is a novelist(Pre 70's). Dont remember the novel name!!
Gimme some time! i will find out and post it!!

[Raj_Copi_Jin]

Maragatham was Karunkuyil Kunram Kolai Vazhakku.

Several of Annas works made it to the movies viz. Velaikkari, Oriravu etc. I am not sure whether Anna wrote them as plays or as novels.

Ezhai Padum Padu was from a novel by Suddhananda Bharatiyar. I believe it was either an inspiration/translation of Les Miserables.

Thayaga Bhoomi by Kalki was made into a movie starring MS and directed by K. Subrahmanyam.

Digambara Samiyar was a thriller by JR Rangaraju???

Recently Swarnamukhi was serialized in Vikatan.

Sirai was a short story written by Anuradha Ramanan.

[HedgeYourBets]

Sujatha's:
Gayatri
Priya (very loosely based)
Kareyellaam shenbagapoo
Poi mugangal
Nadodi thendral (inspired by 'Ratham ore niram')

Vikram came out as a thodarkathai and was simultaneously made into movie.
Uyire I heard is coming out as a novel.

Thi.Jaa:
Mogamul

Sivasankari:
Nandu
47 naatkal

There are many more..
Pls share if you have any interesting comments about movie version & original story.