Devotional Films of the 1960s and 1970s

[NOV]

There was real spirituality in the films of the 1960s and early 70s unlike those of the 80s, which made use of amateur technology and turned out to be unwittingly funny, if not disgraceful.
Let us discuss the historic devotional films of the 1960s.

[NOV]

When you speak of devotional films and the 1960s, the first name that comes to mind is Sivaji Ganesan.
If Lord Siva were to appear on earth, he would find competition in Sivaji!

Thiruvilaiyadal - as Lord Siva
Karnan
Saraswathy Sabatham - as Naradhar and poet
Thirmaal Perumai - as Azhvaars
Thiruvarutselvar
Kandhan Karunai
Raja Raja Cholan

[NOV]

The next list will be Devar Films

Thunaivan
Thiruvarul
Deivam
Velum Mayilum Thunai


There were others, and some of the 1950s too, which are worth considering...

Thirumalai Deivam
Aadhi Parasakthi
Dasavatharam
Baktha Prahlada
Maya Bazaar
Lava Kusa
Sampoorna Ramayanam
Agathiyar

[NOV]

Here is the full film of Baktha Prahlada on youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk_dHH-Tjrk

[suvai]

mahakavi kaalidas padamum serthukalaamey intha thread la...remember i asked u for a fav song in video form ..malarum vaan nilavum

[rajeshkrv]

2 classics by AP Nagarajan tops the chart
1. Thiruvilayadal

2. Saraswathi sabatham

of course lot of films followed it like thiruvarutchelvar, thirumal perumai etc ..

the professionalism, the small small nuances and minute things they took care of be it photography, the way sets were done all mind blowing

watch saraswathi sabatham here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUAXSCgzzpU

watch thiruvilayadal here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zztzKqHb66c&feature=watch-now-button&wide=1

[rajeshkrv]

of course Lava kusa was another milestone movie

[groucho070]

For non-spiritual types like me (who likes spirits), I think good performance and very strong script are the draws. I can't watch any of these without NT. NT is essential ingredient. Saraswathy Sabatham (http://www.mayyam.com/talk/showthread.php?7207-Nadigar-Thilagam-Sivaji-Ganesan-Part-5&p=348437#post348437) for me is a must revisit every few months. Then, of course, Thiruvilayadal.

[rajeshkrv]

to add
thiruvarutselvar,kandan karunai and adhiparasakthi.

watch
thiruvarutselvar here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad7REA3aqXc

[NOV]

Thanks Rajesh... would you know where I can get a clear copy of Suprapatham?

[rajeshkrv]

Thanks Rajesh... would you know where I can get a clear copy of Suprapatham?

nov do you mean suprabatham by MS or suprabatham movie

[Shakthiprabha]

1. arutperum jothi (அருட்பெரும்ஜோதி) strictly a spiritual film, with very little element of bhakthi, More for abstract spiritual quest on formless worship. Film on vaLLalaar.

2. Pattinathaar

3. kaaraikkaal ammaiyaar (initially lakshmi, elder lady role enacted by kb.sundarambal)