Jagathalaprathapan (1944 film)
| Jagathalaprathapan | |
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A still from Jagathalaprathapan | |
| Produced by | Pakshiraja Films |
| Starring |
P. U. Chinnappa, M. S. Sarojini, M. R. Santhanalakshmi, P. B. Rangachari, U. R. Jeevaratnam, S. Varalakshmi, T. A. Jayalakshmi, T. S. Balaiah, N. S. Krishnan, T. A. Madhuram <'Baby' Kamala Yogambal, Mangalam |
Release dates | 1944 |
| Language | Tamil |
Jagathalaprathapan was a 1944 Tamil-language film starring P. U. Chinnappa and M. S. Sarojini in the lead roles. Dubbed the '12 Minister's Tale', Jagathalaprathapan was a box-office success and sealed Chinnappa's position as one of the top stars in Tamil cinema.
Plot
Jagathalaprathapan was based on the fantasy story of a prince who is to be punished from his kingdom for expressing his desire for four celestial maidens, Indrani, Nagakumari, Agnikumari and Varunakumari. The prince, however, escapes punishment and roams in disguise in the company of a friend when he meets a damsel who is Indirakumari in disguise. He marries her and settles down in a kingdom whose king falls in love with his wife and sends the prince away to Nagaloka in order to covet her. The prince, however, succeeds in finding Nagakumari in Nagaloka, Agnikumari in Agniloka and Varunakumari in Varunaloka and succeeds in winning them as wives.
Cast
- P. U. Chinnappa as Prince Jagathalaprathapan
- M. S. Sarojini as Indirakumari
- P. B. Rangachari as Jagathalaprathapan's father
- M. R. Santhanalakshmi as Jagathalaprathapan's mother
- U. R. Jeevarathnam as Nagakumari
- S. Varalakshmi as Agnikumari
- T. A. Jayalakshmi as Varunakumari
- P. Saradambal as 'Avvai'
- N. S. Krishnan as Jagathalaprathapan's friend.
Reviews
Jagathalaprathapan was acclaimed for its stunning dance sequences and technical excellence.
References
- Randor Guy (August 31, 2010). "Jagathalaprathapan 1944". The Hindu.