Global Journal of Human-Social Science, A: Arts and Humanities, Volume 22 Issue 5

MGR’s success formula: In the words of MGR: The lyrics of the songs must reflect the real theme of the story. For example, one day a producer of a movie asked me to give my opinion, on how to take a love scene in a particular movie, as I was the hero. The scene was that “myself and the heroine should share the moment of love and romance”. I told him, that the story of the movie is yet to be finalized then how can we come to a conclusion about the love scene to be taken as it is premature. The love scene should match with that of the story, the song to be sung and the tune as well. The producer told me, that he will send the recorded version of the song so that I can come up with suggestion. Such peculiar situation never occurred in the film “Nadodi Mannan”. The title song was written by Na.Muthukoothan. He is a member of the political party I belong, and thereby the political ideology coincided. He also wrote another song “Sammathama (is it ok)”. This song is a reflection of equity between husband and wife. It also contained eternal truth i.e., if poverty occurs, the family should share the food among themselves as the birds do. Similarly, for the other songs written by Sri.Baskaran and Kavinger Suradha, I clearly shared my views that made them to compose the songs. The song like “Thadukkathe Ennai Thadukkathe (do not stop me)” was written by Sri.Athmanadhan isa reflection of people who blindly follow certain sophistry. For example, a man who never tries to secure a job, but blames the fate for his unemployment! The super hit song – Thoongathe Thambi Thoongathe (do not sleep oh brother), written by Pattukottaiar – is not written for the children alone.It was intended for those who do not care to realize the sufferings of the common man but pretend to do so. Another song written by Pattukottair – Kaduvelanthenna machan (what is the use of cultivation) is the reflection of the ideology of the political party DMK. I spent good amount of time with lyric writer Sri.Lakshmanadoss to write the song “Vulaipathila Vulaippai Peruvathilla” (it is indulging in work or extracting work happiness arise). As he was new to this field, he struggled hard to complete the lyrics in accordance with my thinking. Especially, I wanted him to introduce certain new thoughts such as - happiness will never arise to the giver nor to the receiver of alms; but it lies when everyone works on the basis of their skill and live in harmony with the wealth equally divided among themselves. So far, the Philosophers claim that the giver attains happiness when he gives and sees the receiver enjoys what is given. But I wish to propagate a message in the song, that no one should be there in the country neither to give nor to take, and everyone should have their basic necessity fulfilled without seeking it from someone else. The lyrics such as “pattathile pathavivuyarvathile” (i.e. attaining degrees and getting greater elevation in jobs) one may not attain happiness - such message is a warning message to the Ministers and the officials who are occupying higher positions in the society but do nothing to improve the conditions of the people. Mr.S.M.Subbiah Naidu wonderfully composed these songs. Thus in this movie - the story, the lyrics and the tunes of the songs together reflect the message that gave impetus for the success ( 9 ). The above narrations prove the point, that Dr.MGR had his own vision about a movie and followed such an uncompromised formula to every of the movie acted by him that had resulted in success. MGR beyond Matinée idol Matinée idol is a term that was generally used to describe about the male artists who are adored to the point of adulation by their fans. Matinée idols often become the subject of parody during the height oftheir popularity, an example being Stan Laurel Spoofing Rudolph Valentino in his film Mud and Sand. This phenomenon reached its height from the 1920s to around the 1960s in Hollywood (10). Cult films are defined by audience reaction in the form of elaborate and ritualized audience participation , film festivals , or cosplay . Cinephiles argue, that over time, the definition had become more vague and inclusive, as it drifted away from its earlier stricter views (11) . Unlike the above concept of Matinee idol or Cult films Dr.MGR followed a different kind of visionary, based on his own perception, that had enabled him to attain, the state of charismatic personality of professional probity, and stands tall in the annals of history of Tamil cinema with no parallel. The following press conference given by Dr.MGR would substantiate: Question: Sir, it seems that you had refused to act in movies as you were supposed to utter the names of Gods? As an actor, are you not supposed to accept whatever role is given to you in a movie? Answer: There is no truth to substantiate the contention made out by you. First of all, it is true that I had declined to act in two movies. However, the newspaper published only a borrowed part, which is not true. God exists in everyone. You pray a particular God, I am praying another God. Is there greater God than mother herself! I pray my mother’s photo. I also pray God that was worshipped by my mother. Praying or worshipping is personal to an individual. When comes to professionalism, is it not your duty to reflect the correct perspective of the people? Is it not your duty to guide thegeneral public on the right path? Similarly, I am an actor; I have a duty attached towards the general public. Only literates can read the newspapers. However, educated, illiterate, men and women, including children are watching the movies. The people who watch movies out number those who read newspapers. Therefore, I do not want to spread false message among the people. You should not misunderstand me. I am an actor, and you should allow me to do my duty as an actor. I did not refrain from the Volume XXII Issue V Version I 42 ( ) Global Journal of Human Social Science - Year 2022 © 2022 Global Journals A A Study on Bharat Ratna Dr.M.G.Ramachandran’s Philosophical Film Songs that Contain the Ideas of Socialistic and Communistic Ideas Which can be Compared More Specifically with the Communist Manifesto as Propounded by Karl Marx and Engels – An Academic Comparative Study, using a Novel Methodology