Avan Amaran
Avan Amaran (He is immortal) is a 1958 Indian Tamil language film produced and written by Nagercoil S. Nagarajan, and directed by Sundaram Balachander.[1]
Plot
A poor woman (Kannamba) struggles to bring up her only child, a son (Ramaswamy), who does odd jobs to stay afloat. An accident disables her and life becomes harsh for her. The boy has a classmate (Rajasulochana), the daughter of a mill owner (Balaiah). The two fall in love and marry against the wishes of the dictatorial mill owner. The boy wins a scholarship, goes to England and returns as a barrister. He dedicates himself to the cause of the poor, struggling underpaid workers exploited by the mill owner. The mill owner creates much trouble because his daughter defied him by marrying the labour leader. Further problems arise when the workers demand bonus and better wages and go on strike. The mill owner indulges in several subterfuges by setting fire, beating up workers and in the process the labour leader dies, leaving his widow and a young child. The mill owner's daughter takes up the cause of her idealistic husband and dedicates her life to the welfare of the mill workers.
Cast
Credits adapted from The Hindu.[1]
Production
Avan Amaran was shot at the Newtone, Paramount, and Revathi studios in Chennai.[1]
Sound Track
Music was composed by T. M. Ibrahim. Lyrics were by A. Marudhakasi, Ku. Sa. Krishnamurthi and Kuyilan. Singer is K. R. Ramaswamy. Playback singers are C. S. Jayaraman, Seerkazhi Govindarajan, A. M. Rajah, Jikki & A. P. Komala.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
| 1 | Vaanmadhi Nee Arivaai | Seerkazhi Govindarajan & Jikki | 03:34 | |
| 2 | Ezhaiyai Kozhai Endru Ninaikkudhu | K. R. Ramaswamy | 02:22 | |
| 3 | Varum Kaalam Ulagam Namadhendre | Jikki | 03:24 | |
| 4 | Kaalanaa Minjaadhaiyaa Kaalanaa Minjaadhaiyaa | Seerkazhi Govindarajan & A. P. Komala | 03:14 | |
| 5 | Aniyaayam Indha Ulagile | C. S. Jayaraman | 04:12 | |
| 6 | Kanneer Sindhaadhe Kavalai Kollaadhe | Jikki | 03:11 | |
| 6 | Van Pasiyaale Thudikkiraar Inge | K. R. Ramaswamy | ||
| 8 | Kanmaniye Innamudhe Karkandu Page | Jikki | 03:01 |
Reception
Film historian Randor Guy wrote that the film would be "Remembered for the leftist message-oriented story, screenplay and dialogue, the performances by Ramasami, Kannamba, Balaiah and Rajasulochana, and Balachandar's deft direction."[1]