Kaveri (1955 film)

Kaveri
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]

Dance

Crew

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
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

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. 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.
  3. ↑ G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam - Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 88.
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