R ARIVANANTHAM
CHENNAI, MAY 7
Singara Chennai gets one more landmark with the inauguration of the AVM Heritage Museum at AVM Studios by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin here on Sunday. The museum houses old equipment used in mixing and editing, movie artefacts and around 40 cars and 20 bikes used by various actors and the founder of AVM, A.V.M. Meyyappa Chettiar.
- The museum houses old equipment used in mixing and editing, movie artefacts and around 40 cars and 20 bikes used by various actors and the founder of AVM, AV Meyyappa Chettiar
- AVM has the credit of introducing many innovations into the Indian film arena
- AVM has had the privilege of associating with five Chief Ministers – four from Tamil nadu and one from Andhra Pradesh
- ‘Parasakthi” which came with a very powerful storyline and fiery dialogues written by the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr Kalaignar M Karunanidhi changed the character of Tamil Cinema
- The museum will be open to public from Wednesday to Monday from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm and will be closed on Tuesdays & National Holidays.
ஏவிஎம் ஹெரிடேஜ் முயூசியம் திறப்பதற்கு பல்வேறு பணிகளுக்கிடையே எங்கள் அழைப்பை ஏவிஎம் ஸ்டுடியோஸ் வந்திருந்து முயூசியத்தை திறந்து வைத்து பார்வையிட்டு எங்களுக்கு ஊக்கமளித்த மாண்பு மிகு தமிழ்நாடு முதல்வர் திரு மு.க.ஸ்டாலின் அவர்களுக்கு ஏவிஎம் குடும்பதினர் சார்பில் எங்கள் நெஞ்சார்ந்த… https://t.co/aAlZW1i3Co
— AVM Productions (@avmproductions) May 7, 2023
Ulaga Nayagan Kamal Haasan, who was introduced as a child actor in ‘ Kalathur Kannama’, produced by AVM Studios, veteran actor and father of Superstars Suriya-Karthik – Sivakumar, poet Vairamuthu, DMK MP T R Balu, Higher Education Minister K Ponmudy and the family of AVM Saravanan were also present on this historic occasion.
77 and still going strong
For over 77 years, AVM Studios has been synonymous with seƫting benchmarks in the film industry by producing over 178 movies. As the oldest active film studio in India, the AVM family has kept up with that legacy, building and adapting it to changing times.
Inspired by its founder Sri AV Meiyappan’s footsteps of being innovative and creative, AVM Studios proudly launched ‘AVM Heritage Museum’. A celebration of legacy, cinema, history and our carefully preserved archives and equipments, the museum will give visitors the chance to immerse themselves into the rich history of AVM and an impressive collection of rare automobiles.
AVM’s commitment for innovation & evolution
AVM has the credit of introducing many innovations into the Indian film arena. The first Indian film to introduce dubbing (‘Harish Chandra’ in 1944), the first film to introduce playback singing (‘Nandakumar’ in 1938), the first film to introduce playback with post lip synchronisation (‘Sri Valli’ in 1945), the first Tamil film without any songs (‘Andha Naal’ in 1954), the first Indian film to combine real actors with animation (‘Raja Chinna Roja’ in 1989), the first film to win the Jawaharlal Nehru Gold Medal for the Best Children’s Film (‘Hum Panchhi Ek Daal Ke’ in 1957), the first Indian film to use Dolby Atmos Technology (‘Sivaji 3D,’ 2012) are some classic examples of AVM’s commitment for innovation & evolution.
AVM has had the privilege of associating with five Chief Ministers (Dr CN Annadurai, Dr Kalaignar M Karunanidhi, Dr MG Ramachandran, Thiru NT Rama Rao and Dr J Jayalalithaa) in their films. AVM’s ‘Parasakthi” which came with a very powerful storyline and fiery dialogues written by the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr. Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi changed the character of Tamil Cinema. The film preached social revolution and introduced the policies of social justice in the films. ‘’Success!’’ ‘’Success!!’’ ‘’Success!!!’’ – the veteran actor Sivaji Ganesan delivered these words as his first ever dialogue when he debuted in this revolutionary movie. The famous monument that commemorates the actor’s first-ever shot in the movie is exhibited at the AVM Heritage Museum.
AVM Heritage Museum is an opportunity for the public to relish key milestones that have transformed Indian Cinema. The visitors can sneak peek into an assortment of audio and video equipment, including the cameras used for shooting magnum opus movies like ‘Murattu Kaalai’, ‘Sakala Kala Vallavan’, ‘Mundhanai Mudichu’, ‘Samsaram Athu Minsaram’ and ‘Yejaman’. The palanquins used in the song ‘Vaaji Vaaji’’ in the movie ‘Sivaji – The Boss’ and in the song ‘Aalappol Velapol’ in the movie ‘Yajamaan’ and the 1939 model MG TB car used in the ‘Athiradee’ song in the movie ‘Sivaji – The Boss’ will undoubtedly fascinate Super Star Rajinikanth’s fans!
The statue of the Super Star that ‘Mottai Boss’ garlands in the movie ‘Sivaji – The Boss’ will surely enchant the movie buffs! With over 45 vintage & classic cars and 20 bikes spanning from 1910s to the 2000s, this fleet of machines will transport the visitors back in time to experience the golden era of automobiles. The visitors can also witness the elegant curves and luxurious details of cars used by icons like Dr MG Ramachandran, Thiru SS Vasan (Founder, Gemini Studios) and Thiru AV Meiyappan. A working replica of a 1886, Benz Patent Motorwagen, the first automobile of the world propelled by an internal combusƟon engine and a Ford Quadricycle which was Henry Ford’s first experimental automobile which he built in 1896 will be the biggest attractions for auto enthusiasts.
The museum will be open to public from Wednesday to Monday from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm and will be closed on Tuesdays & National Holidays. An entry fee of ₹200 per adult and ₹150 per child shall be applicable.
