Uthami Petra Rathinam
| Uthami Petra Rathinam உத்தமி பெற்ற ரத்தினம் | |
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| Directed by | M. A. Thirumugam |
| Written by | Aarur Doss (dialogue) |
| Story by | Aarur Doss |
| Produced by | E. Radhakrishnan |
| Starring | K. Balaji Malini M. N. Rajam T. R. Ramachandran P. Kannamba |
| Cinematography | C. V. Moorthi |
| Edited by | M. A. Thirumugam M. G. Balu Rao M. A. Mariyappan |
| Music by | T. Chalapathi Rao |
Production company | Vijaya - Vahini Studios |
| Distributed by | Amara Productions |
Release date | 1960 |
Running time | 149 Mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Uthami Petra Rathinam (தமிழ்: உத்தமி பெற்ற ரத்தினம்) is a 1960 Tamil Family - Drama film directed by M. A. Thirumugam and produced by E. Radhakrishnan under the banner Amara Productions.[1] The film script was written by Aarur Das. Music by T. Chalapathi Rao is an asset to the film. It stars K. Balaji Malini, P. Kannamba played lead roles with T. K. Ramachandran, M. N. Rajam, Pandari Bai and S. V. Sahasranamam played pivotal role. Kuladeivam Rajagopal and Manorama provided comic relief.[2]
Plot
The story concerns the problems between the rich man and the poor and the rich man's daughter falling in love in with the poor boy, whose father works for the rich man. The other eye the property and the women and how these problems are solved.[1]
Cast
- K. Balaji
- Malini
- T. K. Ramachandran
- M. N. Rajam
- S. V. Sahasranamam
- P. Kannamba
- S. V. Subbaiah
- Pandari Bai
- Nagesh
- Kuladeivam Rajagopal
- Manorama
- P. D. Sambandam
- Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar
- C. P. Kittan
Crew
- Art: P. P. Choudhry
- Stills: B. V. Seshaiah
- Publicity: Elegant
- Properties: Cine Crafts and Dr. Giri Museum
- Processing: P. M. Vijaya Raghavalu by Vijaya Lab
- Audiography: W. Narasimma Moorthi
- Choreography: Hiralal, A. K. Chopra and S. M. Rajkumar
Production
The film was produced by Amara Productions and presented by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar, who produced many a successful multilingual films and was directed by his brother M. A. Thirumugam. There was a dance sequence by a famous actress Sukumari, choreographed well.[1]
Soundtrack
| Uthami Petra Rathinam | |
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| Released | 1959 |
| Recorded | 1959 |
| Length | 26:05 |
| Language | Tamil |
| Producer | T. Chalapathi Rao |
Music was by T. Chalapathi Rao and lyrics were penned by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, A. Maruthakasi and Subbu Arumugam. Playback singers are T. M. Soundararajan, P. B. Srinivas, S. C. Krishnan, A. L. Raghavan, S. V. Ponnusamy, P. Leela, P. Susheela, Jikki & S. Janaki.[3]
| No. | Song | Singer | Lyrics | Length(m:ss) |
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| 1 | "Annan Manam Polae" | S. Janaki | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass | 03:50 |
| 2 | "Lalla Lalla Lallalaa" | A. L. Raghavan & S. V. Ponnusamy | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass | 03:25 |
| 3 | "Poovintri Manamethu" | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Leela | A. Maruthakasi | 02:50 |
| 4 | "Aasaiyaale Maadapura" | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela | A. Maruthakasi | 03:34 |
| 5 | "Annamma Ennamma Sollure" | S. C. Krishnan & Jikki | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass | 03:10 |
| 6 | "Irukka Konjam Idam" | T. M. Soundararajan | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass | 04:54 |
| 7 | "Thediduthe Vanaminke" | P. B. Srinivas | A. Maruthakasi | 03:04 |
| 8 | "Thediduthe Vaanaminke" - Female | P. Susheela | A. Maruthakasi | 02:38 |
| 9 | "Aadalum Paadalum" | S. Janaki | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass |
Reception
Though the film had a formidable cast, interesting dialogues and pleasing music, it did not do well at the box-office, mainly because of the complicated and familiar story line. Film historian Randor Guy wrote in 2014 that the film is "remembered for the impressive performances of Balaji, Malini, Rajam, Pandari Bai, Sahasranamam, and Subbaiah and the comedy scenes of Rajagopal and Manorama.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Randor Guy (2 August 2014). "Blast form the Past - Utthami Petra Rathinam 1960". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 January 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
- ^ "Uthami Petra Rathinam". spicyonion. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
- ^ G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam - Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 192.