Sarvadhikari (film)
| Sarvadhigari சர்வாதிகாரி | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | T. R. Sundaram |
| Produced by | T. R. Sundaram |
| Written by | A. V. P. Asai Thambi (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Ko. Dha. Shanmugasundaram |
| Story by | Ko. Dha. Shanmugasundaram |
| Starring |
M. G. Ramachandran Anjali Devi M. N. Nambiar Chittor V. Nagaiah |
| Music by | S. Dakshinamurthi |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Modern Theatres |
Release dates | 14 September 1951 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Sarvadhikari (Tamil: சர்வாதிகாரி) (English title: Dictator) is a Tamil language musical film starring M. G. Ramachandran and Anjali Devi in the lead roles and M. N. Nambiar as the villain. The film was released in 1951.[1] It established Nambiar as a major star.[2] It was the 25th film for MGR.
Plot
An ambitious minister (Nambiar) with designs to topple the puppet king (Pulimoottai Ramaswami) finds the popularity of the commander-in-chief (Nagaiah) and his favourite soldier (MGR) a stumbling block. He sends a young woman (Anjali Devi) to seduce the soldier, but she falls in love with him. After several twists and turns, the evil minister is exposed and felled in an exciting duel with the hero. The commander is chosen as the first president of the kingdom, now a republic!
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| M. G. Ramachandran | |
| Anjali Devi | |
| M. Saroja | |
| M. N. Nambiar | |
| Chittor V. Nagaiah | |
| Pulimoottai Ramaswami | |
| A. Karunanidhi | |
| V. K. Ramasamy | |
| K. K. Soundhar | |
| Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar | |
| Jeyalakshmi | |
| S. R. Janaki | |
| K. S. Angamuthu | |
| T. P. Muthulakshmi |
Crew
- Producer: T. R. Sundaram
- Production Company: Modern Theatres
- Director: T. R. Sundaram
- Music: S. Dakshinamurthi
- Lyrics: Ka. Mu. Sherrif, A. Maruthakasi & K. P. Kamatchi Sundharam
- Story: Ko. Dha. Shanmugasundaram
- Screenplay: Ko. Dha. Shanmugasundaram
- Dialogues: A. V. P. Asai Thambi
- Art Direction:
- Editing: L. Balu
- Choreography: B. Heeralal & Sinha
- Cinematography: M. Masthan & G. R. Nathan
- Stunt: R. N. Nambiar
- Dance: Kumari Kamala
Soundtrack
The music composed by S. Dakshinamurthi.[3]Lyrics were by Ka. Mu. Sherrif, A. Maruthakasi & K. P. Kamatchi Sundharam. Playback singers are Thiruchi Loganathan, T. M. Soundararajan, S. Dakshinamurthi, P. A. Periya Nayaki & P. Leela.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
| 1 | Kannaalan Varuvaar Kann Munne | P. Leela | 03:23 | |
| 2 | Aanazhagaa Enadhu Kaigal Seidha | S. Dakshinamurthi & P. Leela | 03:06 | |
| 3 | Puvi Mele Padhavigalaiye | P. Leela | 02:59 | |
| 4 | Ore Aiyaaramaa Sosusaaga | 07:06 | ||
| 5 | Alliyin Mun Vennila Vandhadhai | P. Leela | 02:22 | |
| 6 | Jaakradhaiyaa Jaakradhaiyaa | S. Dakshinamurthi & U. R. Chandra | 02:27 | |
| 7 | Sandai Theerndhu Pochu | S. Dakshinamurthi | 02:20 | |
| 8 | Thadavi Paartthu Nallaa Irunthaa | S. Dakshinamurthi & P. A. Periya Nayaki | 04:11 | |
| 9 | Namma Patthu Varusham Patta Kashtam | T. M. Soundararajan | 02:28 | |
| 10 | Karumbin Inimai Kaadhal Pechu | 01:08 | ||
| 11 | Theedhu Seiyum Koottam Endre | 02:45 |
References
- ↑ "Sarvadhikari 1951". The Hindu. 24 October 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
- ↑ "As Nambiar bids farewell …". The Hindu. 21 November 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
- ↑ "Pudhumai Pithan Songs". raaga. Retrieved 2014-09-21.