| Parthiban Kanavu | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | D. Yoganand |
| Produced by | K. M. Govindarajan |
| Written by | Screenplay: D. Yoganand Dialogue: Viduvan |
| Based on | Parthiban Kanavu by Kalki Krishnamurthy |
| Starring | Gemini Ganesan Vyjayanthimala S. V. Ranga Rao Ashokan T. S. Balaiah |
| Music by | Vedha |
| Cinematography | K. S. Selvaraj |
| Editing by | Pazhani R. Rajan V. P. Nataraja Muthaliyar |
| Studio | Jubilee Studios |
| Distributed by | Jubilee Films |
| Release date(s) | 3 June 1960 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil Telugu Sinhala |
Parthiban Kanavu (Tamil: பார்த்திபன் கனவு; Telugu: పార్తిబన్ కల; Sinhala: පර්තිබන් සිහිනය; English: Parthiban's Dream) is a 1960 Black-and-white Historical fiction multilingual directed by D. Yoganand.[1] The film starred Gemini Ganesan and Vyjayanthimala in the lead with S. V. Ranga Rao, Ashokan, T. S. Balaiah, Malathi, Ragini and S. V. Subbiah forms an ensemble cast.[2] The film was based on 1942 Historical novel Parthiban Kanavu written by Kalki Krishnamurthy.[3] The film also had dancer Kumari Kamala who appeared in several item numbers and actress B. Saroja Devi as extra. The film was produced in three language, Tamil, Telugu and Sinhala by K. M. Govindarajan with his Jubilee Films.[4]
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7th century AD. Parthiban, the Chola King, dies in battle leaving incomplete his desire to be free from the yoke of the Pallavas. His son Vikraman (Gemini Ganesh) is determined to fulfil his father's dream. He is arrested by the Pallava king, Narasimhavarman and exiled to an island where he is chosen the king. Though he has banished him, Narasimhavarman in fact cares a great deal about Vikraman as the latter loves his daughter Kundhavi (Vyjayanthimala). Vikraman returns to the mainland to see his mother and is attacked by robbers. Narasimhavaraman, in the guise of asage and who has been helping Vikraman constantly rescues him. Vikraman weds Kundhavi and rules over the independent Chola Kingdom thus fulfilling his father's dream.
The film was many years in the making, where actress B. Saroja Devi who appeared as the heroine Vyjayanthimala's companion in some scenes began disappeared later.[7] While the production was in halt for many years, meanwhile, actress B. Saroja Devi had become a star and was no longer available for small roles. Later, her name appeared in the credits as guest appearance.[7] The film was produced in three language, Tamil, Telugu and Sinhala.[4] Maniyam who was associate of Kalki Krishnamurthy was chosen as the Art director who brings the historical characters alive.[8]
The film's soundtrack was compose by Vedha with the lyrics were penned by A. Maruthakasi, Kannadasan and Viduvan. The album had A. M. Rajah, P. Susheela, M. L. Vasanthakumari, Jamuna Rani and P. Leela as the singers.[9] The song "Pazhagum Thamizhe" which was a duet filmed on Vyjayanthimala and Gemini Ganesan becomes popular.[7]
| No. | Song | Singers | Picturization | Length (m:ss) | Lyrics | Notes |
| 1 | "Andhi Mayanguthadi" | M. L. Vasanthakumari[10] | Feature dancer Kumari Kamala | 03:29 | Viduvan | |
| 2 | "Idhaya Vaanin" | A. M. Rajah, P. Susheela | Featuring actress Vyjayanthimala and Gemini Ganesan | 03:25 | Vindhan | |
| 3 | "Kannale Naan Kanda" | A. M. Rajah, P. Susheela | Picturisation on Vyjayanthimala and Gemini Ganesan | 03:23 | A. Maruthakasi | |
| 4 | "Malligai Poo" | Jamuna Rani | 03:28 | Kannadasan | ||
| 5 | "Thanga Churangam" | P. Leela | 03:22 | Kannadasan | ||
| 6 | "Pazhagum Thamizhe" | A. M. Rajah, P. Susheela | Featuring the lead pair | 03:20 | Kannadasan | |
| 7 | "Munnam Avan" | P. Leela | Kumari Kamala in an item number | 04:45 | A. Maruthakasi | |
| 8 | "Vazhi Maele" | M. L. Vasanthakumari | 03:02 | A. Maruthakasi |
Despite the excellent star cast and good direction by D. Yoganand, the film did not fare well at box office.[7]
The movie generally received positive review among critics for the direction of D. Yoganand and the impressive performance by the star cast, Gemini Ganesan, Vyjayanthimala and S. V. Ranga Rao. On the other hand, the reveal of the yogi's identity in the beginning of the film was criticized as it did not hold the suspense among the audience which was the plus point of the novel.[7] The lead pair Vyjayanthimala and Gemini Ganesan was proved to be an attractive pair and their scenes sustained interest in the cinema.[7] The success of the lead pair continued through another film, Then Nilavu in the 1960.[11] Randor Guy from The Hindu had conclude that the film is "remembered for the glamour of Vyjayanthimala, the winsome lead pair, exquisite sets and pleasing music".[7]
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