Kokilavani
| Kokilavani | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | S. A. Natarajan |
| Screenplay by | S. D. Sundharam |
| Produced by | S. A. Natarajan Vijayam |
| Starring | S. A. Natarajan Tambaram Lalitha Raghuveer K. Sarangapani Dr.Vishnuvardhan as a child artist |
| Cinematography | J. G. Vijayam |
| Music by | G. Ramanathan |
Production company | Forward Art Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 174 mins (15716 ft.) |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kokilavani (transl. Singing (Indian) Cuckoo) is a 1956 Indian Tamil-language film directed by S. A. Natarajan.[2] The film stars Raghuveer and Tambaram Lalitha.[3]
Cast
The list is adapted from the database of Film News Anandan[1] and from Thiraikalangiyam.[4]
- Male cast
- S. A. Natarajan
- Raghuveer (debut)
- K. M. Balakrishnan
- K. Sarangapani
- S. V. Subbaiah
- V. M. Ezhumalai
- Kaka Radhakrishnan
- Female cast
- Tambaram Lalitha
- B. Sarojadevi
- P. Susheela
- A. Sakunthala
- R. Bharathi
Production
The film was produced by S. A. Natarajan and J. G. Vijayam who also handled the cinematography. Choreography was done by P. S. Gopalakrishnan.
The film was produced in Kannada with the same title. B. Sarojadevi featured in the female lead role.[5]
Soundtrack
Music was composed by G. Ramanathan while the lyrics were penned by T. K. Sundara Vathiyar, Lakshmanadas, S. D. Sundharam and A. Maruthakasi. A Thiruvarutpa by Ramalinga Swamigal was included in the film. Playback singers are S. C. Krishnan, T. M. Soundararajan, D. B. Ramachandran, Sirkazhi Govindarajan, Moorthi, P. S. Thangamani, Elangovan, S. R. Ramadas, Baby Saroja, Devaki, T. R. Gajalakshmi and Jikki.[4]
The song "Sarasa Mohana Sangeedhaamrutha" set in the raga Sudha Dhanyasi was a hit.[6]
| No. | Song | Singer/s | Lyricist | Duration (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Kambiyile Vaasikiren" | Baby Saroja, Devaki, Moorthi, P. S. Thangamani, Elangovan, S. R. Ramadas | T. K. Sundara Vathiyar | 03:06 |
| 2 | "Oonuyirgal Ullamellaam" | S. C. Krishnan | ||
| 3 | "Jilu Jilu Mittaai Paarungo" | Lakshmanadas | 02:19 | |
| 4 | "Ammaiyappa Unnai" | T. M. Soundararajan | 02:35 | |
| 5 | "Thaditha Or Maganai Thandhai" | Ramalinga Swamigal | 00:53 | |
| 6 | "Vanjanaiyariyaa Vaanambaadi" | D. B. Ramachandran & T. R. Gajalakshmi | S. D. Sundharam | 04:38 |
| 7 | "Sarasa Mohana Sangeedhaamrudha" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan | 04:12 | |
| 8 | "Anboli Veesi" | 03:17 | ||
| 9 | "Azhagodaiyil Neendhum Annam" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan & Jikki | 04:43 | |
| 10 | "Thiruve En Deviye" | A. Maruthakasi | ||
| 11 | "Ulagam Pugazhum Ezhil Raani" | Jikki & group | 05:28 | |
| 12 | "Maalaiyile Manasaanthi" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan | 02:34 |
References
- ^ a b 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 22 May 2017.
- ^ Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998. p. 608.
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- ^ a b G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 105.
- ^ Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998. p. 87.
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External links
- Sarasa Mohana Sangeedhaamrudha on YouTube - Song by Sirkazhi Govindarajan