Zamindar (1952 film)
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| Directed by | P. V. Krishnan |
| Written by | Pa. Kannan |
| Starring | S. A. Nataraj Madhuri Devi |
| Cinematography | J. G. Vijayam |
| Edited by | T. Vijayarangam |
| Music by | G. Ramanathan |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Zamindar is a 1952 Indian Tamil-language film directed by P. V. Krishnan and written by Jalakantapuram. The film was jointly produced by Jupiter Pictures and Sangeetha Pictures. It stars S. A. Nataraj and Madhuri Devi. The film was released on 30 August 1952,[1] and was commercially unsuccessful.[2][3]
Plot[edit]
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Allikulam is small zamindar administered by the regent Pandi Thevar, who has plans to usurp it with the sudden and shocking death of the zamindar, his villainous brother also plans to usurp the property. These, the regent and the brother are at loggerheads with one trying to outdo each other. Manmudi, a struggling farmer, is man of discipline, even though he has a rough exterior. His sister Meenakshi is a good looking young woman. The villain plans to kidnap her. Indulging in murders and such crimes, more complications are woven into the story to create more interesting situations.[2]
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Soundtrack[edit]
Music composed by G. Ramanathan and lyrics written by A. Maruthakasi and K. M. Sheriff. There was a gypsy dance by Rita which was choreographed by B. Hiralal. The Bharatha Natyam dances were choreographed by R. T. Krishnamoorthi.[2][4]
| Songs | Singers | Lyrics |
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| "Engume Suthuvom Ishtam Pole" | Jikki | A. Maruthakasi |
| "Maalai Pozhuthinile" | Jikki | A. Maruthakasi |
| "Madhuvai Parugum Vanduu" | Radha Jayalakshmi | Ka. Mu. Sheriff |
| "Nallavargal Vazhvile" | V. T. Rajagopalan | Ka. Mu. Sheriff |
| "Enakkum Unakkum Isaintha" | T. V. Rathnam | Ka. Mu. Sheriff |
| "Thunbam Menmelum Soozhnthaal" | A. M. Rajah & P. Leela | Ka. Mu. Sheriff |
| "Oh..Lucky Tikki" | Jikki | Ka. Mu. Sheriff |
| "Enni Enni Ullam Yenginen" | Jikki | A. Maruthakasi |
| "Vaanil Nilavum Ulavuthe" | A. M. Rajah & Jikki | A. Maruthakasi |
| "Vanavil Pole Manthargal" | G. Ramanaathan | A. Maruthakasi |
References[edit]
- ^ "1952 – ஜமீன்தார் – ஜூபிடர் சங்கீதா பிக்சர்ஸ்". Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 21 November 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- ^ a b c Guy, Randor (12 January 2013). "Zamindar 1955 [sic]". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 5 October 2022. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
- ^ மணியன், பி.ஜி.எஸ். "இசைச் சக்கரவர்த்தி திரு. ஜி. ராமநாதன் - 13". thamizhstudio.com (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 27 June 2019. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ a b c d ஜமீன்தார் (song book) (in Tamil). Excellant Publicities at H. S. D. Press, Madurai. 1952. Archived from the original on 11 September 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
