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| Directed by | I. V. Sasi |
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| Written by | Allapee Sheriff (Malayalam) Vietnam Veedu Sundaram (Tamil)
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| Starring | Template:Unbulleted list |
| Cinematography | Ramachandra Babu |
| Edited by | K. Narayanan |
| Music by | G. Devarajan
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| Country | India |
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Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (Template:Translation) is a 1979 Indian fantasy film directed by I. V. Sasi based on Aladdin's story from One Thousand and One Nights. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Jayabharathi, Sripriya, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri and S. A. Ashokan. It was simultaneously filmed in Malayalam and Tamil languages, the latter as Allaudinaum Arputha Vilakkum (Template:Translation) which was released on 8 June 1979, two months after the Malayalam version which came on 14 April 1979.
Plot
Kamaruddin, the commander of the armed forces of Baghdad, has a desire for princess Roshni, the heiress to the kingdom, as her husband will rule the land after the Caliph's death. Roshni, however, loves street urchin Alavuddin, and he reciprocates. Alavuddin's childhood friend Jameela loves him, but it is a one-sided affair. Alavuddin and Kamaruddin fight a duel for winning over Roshni. Alavuddin triumphs, but his joy is short-lived as the courtier Mir Qasim, who wants Roshni for himself, kidnaps her and spirits her away. Alavuddin and Kamaruddin join forces and with help from a genie, rescue Roshni. On the way back, Kamaruddin is trapped in quicksand, but is rescued by Jameela. They unite.Template:Sfn
Cast
| Character | Actors in Language | |
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| Tamil | Malayalam | |
| Alavuddin | Kamal HaasanTemplate:Sfn | |
| Kamaruddin | RajinikanthTemplate:Sfn | |
| Roshni | JayabharathiTemplate:Sfn | |
| Jameela | SripriyaTemplate:Sfn | |
| Mir Qasim | Gemini GanesanTemplate:Sfn | |
| The genie | S. A. Ashokan[1] | |
| Alavuddin's mother | Savitri[2] | |
| Fasul Jamal | Ravikumar | |
| Abdulla, Alavuddin's Uncle | T. K. Bagavathi | T. P. Madhavan |
| Jameela's Father | V. S. Raghavan | Sankaradi |
| Ayishaumma | Sukumari | |
| Shehansha | P.S. Veerappa | Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair |
| R.S. Manohar | ||
| V.K. Ramasamy | ||
| Fathima | Meenakumari | |
| Kunal | Sreelatha Namboothiri | |
| Sainaba | Lalithasree | |
| Aboobakkar | Jose | |
| Yusaf | Cochin Haneefa | |
| Muhammed Hussain | Adoor Bhasi | |
Additionally, Bollywood actresses Helen, Bindu and Jayshree T. portray cabaret dancers.Template:Sfn
Production
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum, directed by I. V. Sasi, was based on the story of Aladdin from One Thousand and One Nights, and had Kamal Haasan playing the title character, named Alavuddin here. Rajinikanth was cast as Kamaruddin, a character not present in the original story but created for the film.[3] It was his first film in the Malayalam language and the fantasy genre. The film was simultaneously shot in Tamil as Allaudinaum Arputha Vilakkum,Template:Sfn[4] marking Sasi's directorial debut in Tamil cinema.[5] This version was the second Tamil adaptation of the story of Aladdin, after a 1957 film with the same name.[6] Ramachandra Babu worked as cinematographer, and the film was made in CinemaScope.[7] According to him, Rajinikanth would often turn violent on the sets: "[He] was always under the influence of liquor and could turn violent any moment. Even Kamal was wary of doing fight sequences with [him]".[8]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack of both versions was composed by G. Devarajan. The lyrics for the Malayalam version were written by Yusufali Kechery,[9] while the lyrics for the Tamil version were written by Vaali and Kannadasan.[10] Template:Track listing Template:Track listing
Release
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum was released on 14 April 1979, and Allaudinaum Arputha Vilakkum on 8 June 1979.[11] The film performed well at the box office for the first two weeks, but slumped in the third.[12] In 2008, The Times of India rated the Tamil version 2 out of 5, stating that it was "strictly for fans".[13]
References
- ↑ IV Sasi made stars out of actors, without losing craft: A look back at some of his most notable work, Narayanan, Sujatha. Firstpost(25 October 2017). Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- ↑ செல்லுலாய்ட் பெண்கள். Dinakaran(10 March 2017). Retrieved 20 September 2018.
- ↑ பிளாஷ்பேக்: ரஜினி, கமலை பிரித்த படம். Dinamalar(12 May 2017). Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- ↑ சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் ரஜினியின் துளிகள்..... Dinakaran(12 December 2013). Retrieved 18 November 2017.
- ↑ பிரபல இயக்குனர் ஐ.வி.சசி உடல்நலக்குறைவால் காலமானார். Maalai Malar(24 October 2017). Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ↑ வெள்ளைக்காரர்களே நடிக்க வேண்டுமா? ஹாலிவுட்டில் நீடிக்கும் சர்ச்சை. Puthiya Thalaimurai(10 June 2017). Retrieved 28 March 2018.
- ↑ 40th Anniversary of First Cinemascope Film in South India, Babu, Ramachandra. Ramachandra Babu(4 June 2013). Retrieved 18 April 2018.
- ↑ Greatest crowd pleaser. Deccan Chronicle(25 October 2017). Retrieved 19 December 2017.
- ↑ Alavudheenum Albhutha Vilakkum (1979). Raaga.com. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- ↑ Alavudeenum Arputha Vilakum. Songs4all. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ↑ The Name is Rajinikanth{{#if:Sreekanth|, Sreekanth}. Om Books International(2008)
- ↑ Khaas Baat. Sunday(26 August 1979).
- ↑ Alavuddinum Arpudha Vilakkum. The Times of India(4 July 2008). Retrieved 14 February 2018.
Bibliography
- Rajinikanth: The Definitive Biography{{#if:Ramachandran|, Ramachandran}. Penguin Books(2014). ISBN 978-81-8475-796-5