Vellikizhamai Viradham(1974)
Vellikizhamai Viradham is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language devotional film directed by R. Thyagarajan in his debut. The film stars Sivakumar, Jayachitra, and Jayasudha. It follows a childless woman who performs a Friday fast to seek the blessing of the snake god. The story explores themes of faith, family conflict, and divine intervention. The film was produced by Sandow M.M.A. Chinnappa Devar, who also wrote the story. It is known for its strong devotional tone and cultural depiction of Tamil village traditions. The film was released in 1974 and remains a notable example of the devotional genre in Tamil cinema.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1974
- Director
- R. Thyagarajan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 27m 0
Storyline
A childless woman named Parvathi makes a sacred vow to the snake god. She promises to perform a strict Friday fast until she becomes a mother. Her family mocks her, but her faith never wavers. Years of devotion lead to a dream that changes her life forever.
“Faith that moves a god”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vellikizhamai Viradham
Cast reunions in this film: Nagesh & Major Sundarrajan (43 films together), Thengai Srinivasan & Major Sundarrajan (32 films together), Sankar Ganesh & Nagesh (27 films together), Nagesh & Thengai Srinivasan (25 films together), Shankar & Sankar Ganesh (22 films together), and Sankar Ganesh & Sivakumar (20 films together).
Trivia
- This was the first Tamil film to be directed by R. Thyagarajan, who was previously known as a producer.
- The film's music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, but it did not produce any major hit songs.
- It is one of the few Tamil films from that era to directly center its entire plot on the conflict between snake worship and snake fear.
- The movie was not a major commercial success, which led the director to return to focusing on production work.
- Actress Lakshmi, who played Parvathi, was already a well-known star, but this role did not significantly advance her career.
- The film's title translates to 'Friday Fasting,' a practice associated with worshipping snake deities in South Indian tradition.
- Scenes involving snakes were reportedly filmed with extreme caution, using trained handlers to ensure actor safety.