| Abhimanyu | |
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M. G. Ramachandran as Arjuna |
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| Directed by | M. Somasundaram A. Kasilingam |
| Produced by | Jupiter Pictures |
| Written by | A. S. A. Sami M. Karunanidhi |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran S. M. Kumaresan M. R. Santhanalakshmi M. G. Chakrapani Narasimmabharathi M. N. Nambiar |
| Music by | C. R. Subburaman S. M. Subbaiah Naidu |
| Cinematography | W. R. Subbarao |
| Editing by | A. Kasilingam |
| Release date(s) | 6 May 1948 |
| Running time | 180 min. (16,325 Feet) |
| Language | Tamil |
Abhimanyu (Tamil: அபிமன்யு) is a 1948 Tamil film produced by Jupiter Pictures and starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) in a supporting role. It was based on the Mahabharatha story of Abhimanyu. The screenplay was written by A. S. A. Sami and M. Karunanidhi. This was the second film for Karunanidhi as scriptwriter. The film also starred M. N. Nambiar in a supporting role.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
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Jupiter Pictures, a production company promoted by M. Somasundaram and S. K. Mohideen shifted to Madras from Coimbatore in 1948 after acquiring Neptune Studios. In 1948 they produced Abhimanyu, a mythological tale from the epic Mahabharatha at Madras. During 1930s and the 40s Tamil films were mostly based on when mythologicals, folktales, folk myths and socially themed films were rare. Somasundaram himself directed the film along with A. Kasilingam. The script was written by A. S. A Sami and M. Karunanidhi. This was the second film for Karunanidhi as script writer after Rajakumaari (1947). S. M. Kumaresan a new actor was cast in the lead role as Abhimanyu. M. G. Ramachandran and M. N. Nambiar played supporting roles in the film. The film's music was composed by S. M. Subbaiah and C. R. Subbaraman.[1][6]
The film tells the story of the Pandava prince Abhimanyu.
The film was released on 6 May 1948.[2]
Partial list of songs in the film:
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