Kaveri (1955 film)
Kaveri | |
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காவேரி | |
Directed by | D. Yoganand |
Produced by | Letchumanan Chettiar |
Written by | A. S. A. Samy |
Starring |
Sivaji Ganesan Padmini Lalitha N. S. Krishnan T. A. Madhuram P. S. Veerappa M. N. Nambiar |
Music by |
G. Ramanathan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy |
Cinematography |
M. A. Rehman P. Ramasamy |
Edited by | V. B. Natarajan |
Production company |
Krishna Pictures |
Distributed by | Krishna Pictures |
Release date | 12 January 1955[1] |
Running time | 16127 feet |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Kaveri (Tamil: காவேரி) is a Tamil language film starring Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini and Lalitha in the lead roles. The film was released in 1955.[2]
Plot
A story of two rival kings one of whom (T. E. Krishnamachari) is manipulated by his spiritual Guru (Nambiar). He has a son (Sivaji Ganesan) and this prince tries to stop the designs of the Guru. The prince moves with the people of his Kingdom and fights for their rights. He falls in love with a dancer (Padmini). In the meantime, the daughter (Lalitha) of the rival king (R. Balasubramaniam) also falls in love with the prince. The rival king's advisor (P. S. Veerappa) wants to marry the dancer. After many twists and turns in the story, the designs of the Guru and advisor come to light. The princess sacrifices her love and the prince marry the dancer.[2]
Cast
Adapted from The Hindu article.[2]
- Sivaji Ganesan
- Padmini
- Lalitha
- N. S. Krishnan
- T. A. Madhuram
- P. S. Veerappa
- M. N. Nambiar
- D. Balasubramaniam
- T. E. Krishnamachari
- E.R. Sahadevan
- Ragini
- R. Balasubramaniam
- T.K. Sampangi
- Kusalakumari
- Rushyendramani
- M. Saroja
- K.S. Angamuthu
- Pulimoottai Ramasami
- Kottapuli Jayaraman
- Karikol Raju
Dance
- Ragini
- Rita Dhanam
Crew
- Producer: Letchumanan Chettiar
- Production Company: Krishna Pictures
- Director: D. Yoganand
- Music: G. Ramanathan, Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and C. S. Jayaraman
- Lyrics: Udumalai Narayana Kavi
- Story: A. S. A. Sami
- Screenplay: A. S. A. Sami
- Dialogues: A. S. A. Sami
- Art Direction: Ganga
- Editing: V. B. Natarajan
- Choreography: Vazhuvoor B. Ramaiyah Pillai, Hiralal, Sohanlal
- Cinematography: M. A. Rehman, P. Ramasamy
- Stunt: Stunt Somu
- Audiography: T. S. Rangasamy
- Costume: A. Nadesan
Soundtrack
The music was composed by G. Ramanathan, Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and C. S. Jayaraman. Lyrics by Udumalai Narayana Kavi. Playback singers are C. S. Jayaraman, M. L. Vasanthakumari, Jikki, P. Leela & A. G. Rathnamala.[2][3]
No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length | Music |
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1 | Manjal Veyil Maalaiyile Vanna Poongkavile | C. S. Jayaraman & M. L. Vasanthakumari | Udumalai Narayana Kavi | 05:22 | G. Ramanathan |
2 | En Sindhai Noyum Theeruma | Jikki | 03:08 | ||
3 | Anbe En Aaruyire Angu Nirpadheno | C. S. Jayaraman & Jikki | 03:58 | ||
4 | Ezhettu Naalaagathaan | N. S. Krishnan, T. A. Mathuram, A. P. Komala, Jikki, A. G. Ratnamala and S. J. Kantha | |||
5 | Sandhosham Kollame Saapaadum Illaame | Jikki | 04:09 | ||
6 | Sariyille Metha Sariyille | N. S. Krishnan | |||
7 | Sivakaama Sundhari.... Kanani Endhan Kaadhal Un Arulaal | Jikki | 03:21 | ||
8 | Singaara Regaiyil Kaanudhu | P. Leela | 03:32 | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | |
9 | Kudithana Muraimai Padithida Venum | P. Leela & A. G. Rathnamala | |||
10 | Manadhile Naan Konda | M. L. Vasanthakumari | |||
11 | Maangaai Paalundu Malai Mel | C. S. Jayaraman | 02:06 | C. S. Jayaraman | |
12 | Sindhai Arindhu Vaadi Selva Kumaran | C. S. Jayaraman | 01:15 | ||
13 | Kaalai Thookki Ninraadum | C. S. Jayaraman |
Reception
Kaveri was a box office success running for 100 days in many centres of the state.[2]
References
- ↑ Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 29 January 2017.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Guy, Randor (20 October 2013). "Kaveri Review". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 13 December 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
- ↑ G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam - Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 88.
External links
- Kaveri on IMDb
- Watch manjal veyil mAlaiyilE song on YouTube
- Watch en sinthai nOyum thIrumA song on YouTube
- Watch anbE en AruyirE anggu niRpathEnO song on YouTube
- Watch mAnggAi pAluNdu malai mEl song on YouTube
- Watch santhOsham koLLAmE sAppAdum illamE song on YouTube
- Watch sinthai aRinthu vAdi selva kumAran song on YouTube
- Watch sivakAma sundhari.... kanni enthan kAdhal un aruLal song on YouTube
- Watch singgAra rEgaiyil kANuthu song on YouTube
- Watch kAvEri thaNNIr pattAl kanniyar mEni thangam song on YouTube