Chakravarthi Thirumagal
| Chakravarthi Thirumagal சக்ரவர்த்தி திருமகள் | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | P. Neelakantan |
| Produced by | R. M. Ramanathan |
| Written by | Elangovan |
| Story by | P. A. Kumar |
| Starring |
M. G. Ramachandran Anjali Devi P. S. Veerappa S. Varalakshmi N. S. Krishnan T. A. Madhuram K. A. Thangavelu T. P. Muthulakshmi |
| Music by | G. Ramanathan |
| Cinematography | V. Ramamoorthy |
| Edited by | R. Devarajan |
Production company |
Uma Pictures |
| Distributed by | A. L. S. Productions |
Release dates |
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Running time | 168 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Chakravarthi Thirumagal (Tamil: சக்ரவர்த்தி திருமகள்) is a Tamil language Folklore film starring M. G. Ramachandran, Anjali Devi and S. Varalakshmi in the lead roles.[1] The film, directed by P. Neelakantan, had musical score by G. Ramanathan and was released on 18 January 1957.[2] Box office hit of the year and crossed 100 days in 8 centres.
Plot
Prince Udayasuriyan (M.G.R) wins all tough competition to marry Princess Kalamani (Anjali Devi). Durga (S. Varalaxmi) and Bhairavan (P.S. Veerappa) plot to ruin their lives. Durga plans to take the queen place in order to live with Udayasuriyan while Bhairavan abduct Kalamani from the palace. The rest of the movie deals with Udayasduriyan foiling his enemies plan in order to save the princess.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| M. G. Ramachandran | |
| Anjali Devi | |
| P. S. Veerappa | |
| S. Varalakshmi | |
| N. S. Krishnan | |
| T. A. Madhuram | |
| K. A. Thangavelu | |
| T. P. Muthulakshmi | |
| Lakshmi Prabha | |
| E. R. Sahadevan |
Crew
- Producer: R. M. Ramanathan
- Production Company: Uma Pictures
- Director: P. Neelakantan
- Music: G. Ramanathan
- Lyrics: Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, K. D. Santhanam, Ku. Sa. Krishnamurthy, Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam, Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram & Clown Sundaram
- Story: P. A. Kumar
- Dialogues: Elangovan
- Art Direction: Syed Ahmed
- Editing: R. Devarajan
- Choreography: B. Sohanlal & Thangaraju
- Cinematography: V. Ramamoorthy
- Stunt: R. M. Nambiar
- Audiography: A. Krishnan, T. S. Rangasamy & Rajagopal
- Dance: G. Sakunthala, E. V. Saroja & Ragini
Soundtrack
The music composed by G. Ramanathan.[3] All Songs became super hit. Lyrics were by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, K. D. Santhanam, Ku. Sa. Krishnamurthy, Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam, Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram & Clown Sundaram. Singer is N. S. Krishnan & S. Varalakshmi. Playback singers are Seerkazhi Govindarajan, S. C. Krishnan, M. L. Vasanthakumari, P. Leela, Jikki, A. P. Komala & T. V. Rathinam.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
| 1 | Kaadhalenum Cholayile | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam | 03:12 |
| 2 | Aada Vaanga Annaatthe | Seerkazhi Govindarajan, Jikki & P. Leela | 04:24 | |
| 3 | Ellai Illadha Inbatthile | Seerkazhi Govindarajan & P. Leela | 03:26 | |
| 4 | Porakkum Podhu Porandha Gunam | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram | 04:40 |
| 5 | Kannaalane Vaarunga | Jikki | Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam | 03:07 |
| 6 | Sollaale Vilakka Mudiyale | S. Varalakshmi & P. Leela | Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthy | 03:22 |
| 7 | Endhan Inbam Kollai Konda | M. L. Vasanthakumari | Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam | 02:59 |
| 8 | Emaatram Thaana | S. Varalakshmi | K. D. Santhanam | 03:18 |
| 9 | Aththaanum Naandhane | S. C. Krishnan & T. V. Rathinam | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass | 02:09 |
| 10 | Ennam Ellaam Inba Kadhai | P. Leela | Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthy | 02:58 |
| 11 | Nalangittu Paarpomadi | S. Varalakshmi & A. P. Komala | K. D. Santhanam | 03:23 |
| 12 | Seermevum Gurupaadham | Seerkazhi Govindarajan & N. S. Krishnan | Clown Sundaram | 03:23 |
Reception
The film opened on 18 January 1957. Chakravarthi Thirumagal became a huge success at the box office, highest grosser of the year, and successfully ran for over 150 days in theatres.[4] Film historian Randor Guy wrote "Chakravarthi Thirumagal remembered for the interesting storyline, good music, song and dance sequences and taut on-screen narration. A Song and dance sequence ‘Aaadavaanga annaathey' sung off-screen by Sirkazhi Govindarajan, Jikki and P. Leela, with words such as ‘gummaalu' was a hit. Sohanlal and Thangaraj choreographed the dances by Ragini, E. V. Saroja and G. Sakunthala."[5]
References
- ↑ "Chakravarthi Thirumagal". spicyonion. Retrieved 2014-09-21.
- ↑ "Chakravarthi Thirumagal Release". mgrblog. Retrieved 2014-09-21.
- ↑ "Chakravarthi Thirumagal Songs". raaga. Retrieved 2014-09-21.
- ↑ "Chakravarthi Thirumagal Records". mgrblog. Retrieved 2014-09-21.
- ↑ "Chakravarthi Thirumagal Reviews". the hindu. Retrieved 2014-09-21.
External links
Chakravarthi thirumagal at the Internet Movie Database