Aaraichimani
| Aaraichimani or Manuneethi Chozhan | |
|---|---|
 Film Poster | |
| ஆராய்ச்சிமணி அல்லது மனுநீதி சோழன் | |
| Directed by | P. K. Raja Sandow |
| Produced by | Kandhan and Company |
| Story by | Kavi Kunjaram |
| Based on | Life Story of Manu Needhi Cholan[1] |
| Starring |
P. B. Rangachari M. R. Santhanalakshmi S. Balachandar S. Varalakshmi A. R. Sakunthala N. S. Krishnan T. A. Mathuram and others |
| Music by | Srinivasa Rao Shinde |
| Cinematography | E.R. Cooper |
| Edited by | Panjabi |
Production company |
Kandhan Studio (Coimbatore) |
Release date | 1942 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Araichimani or Manuneethi Chozhan is a 1942 Indian Tamil language film directed by P. K. Raja Sandow. The film features P. B. Rangachari, M. R. Santhanalakshmi, S. Balachandar, S. Varalakshmi, A.R. Sakunthala, N. S. Krishnan and T. A. Mathuram in the lead roles.[2]
Premise
Manuneethi Chozhan was a popular and just king. When a calf is killed by his only son, the mother cow asks for justice. The king orders that his son be killed in the same manner as the calf.[1] The gods come and restore both his son's and the calf's life. This story is downplayed in the film. The film details the aftermath of this popular story.
The prince falls in love with the daughter of a minister in the king's court, but the minister opposes their marriage. Aaraichimani is the story how the two are eventually married.
Cast
- P. B. Rangachari
- M. R. Santhanalakshmi
- S. Balachandar
- S. Varalakshmi
- A. R. Sakunthala
- N. S. Krishnan
- T. A. Mathuram
- P. S. Chandra
- Master Radha
- C. P. Viswanathan
- M. R. Saminathan
- S. Kosalram
- T. R. Lakshminarayanan
- B. P. Ramalingam
- T. S. Ponnusami Pillai
- R. G. L. Natarajasundaram
- M. S. Dhanalakshmi
- R. A. Lakshmirani
Dances — Kalamandalam Madhavan Thangamani Chitralekha Group[2]
Crew
- Direction: P. K. Raja Sandow assisted by Raghbhir Ramye
- Cinematography:E. R. Cooper
- Audiography: M. D. Rajaram
- Editing: Panjabi (Panju)
- Laboratory: Krishnan
- Studio: Kandhan Studio, Coimbatore
Production
The film was produced by Kandhan Studio, owned by Kandhan and Company in Coimbatore. This film was one of their famed productions. The studio and the company no longer exists now.[2]
Soundtrack
Music was directed by Srinivasa Rao Shinde, in the mean time the lyrics were written by Kambadasan. Singers include S. Balachandar, S. Varalakshmi, N. S. Krishnan, and T. A. Mathuram. Details about playback singers are unknown.[2]
According to information available in an old copy of the song book, there are 20 songs in the film.[3]
References
- 1 2 L. Renganathan (8 November 2015). "Lore of Manu Needhi Cholan". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Guy, Randor (1 March 2014). "Araichimani or Manuneethi Chozhan (1942)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 October 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ↑ Araichimani Songbook. Coimbatore: Manickam Press.