Baga Pirivinai is a Tamil language film starring Sivaji Ganesan, M. R. Radha and B. Saroja Devi in the lead roles. The film, directed by A. Bhimsingh, produced by G. N. Velumani under Saravana Films and musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. Baga Pirivinai celebrated 100 days in many centers of its release, ran more than 25 Weeks and became one of the block buster of Ganesan in the year 1959. It was remade in Kannada as Muriyada Mane starring Rajkumar.
Vaidyalingam Moopanar and his younger brother Sundaralingam live together along with their family. It is one big happy joint family. Vaidyalingam does not have any children while Sundaralingam has two sons. His older son’s left hand is paralysed since childhood, while his younger son is studying in college in the city. Vaidyalingam’s wife is bitter and keeps cursing Sundaralingam and his family, while Vaidyalingam is very affectionate towards them and is unhappy with his wife for her bad behaviour. Arrive Singaram and his sister Amudha who are related to Vaidyalingam’s wife Akilandam. Singaram’s entry into the house causes a lot of confusion and the family splits. Sundaralingam’s younger son Mani gets married to Amudha. Evil Singaram misleads Akilandam and Mani into giving him money due to which both Akilandam and Mani get into trouble. What are the problems that the family face due to Singaram? Will Singaram succeed in his evil intentions? Will the family reunite?
Directed by A. Bhim Singh
Produced by G. N. Velumani
Written by M. S. Solaimalai
Screenplay by A. Bhim Singh
Story by M. S. Solaimalai
Starring Sivaji Ganesan, M. R. Radha, B. Saroja Devi, T. S. Balaiah, S. V. Subbaiah, M. N. Nambiar
Music by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
Cinematography G. Vittal Rao
Edited by A. Bhim Singh
Production Saravana Films
Distributed by Sivaji Productions
Release dates 31 October 1959
Running time 155 mins
Country India India
Language Tamil
