Chakravarthi Thirumagal
| Chakravarthi Thirumagal | |
|---|---|
| File:Chakravarthi Thirumagal Poster.jpg Film poster | |
| Directed by | P. Neelakantan |
| Written by | Elangovan |
| Story by | P. A. Kumar |
| Produced by | R. M. Ramanathan |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran Anjali Devi P. S. Veerappa S. Varalakshmi N. S. Krishnan T. A. Madhuram K. A. Thangavelu T. P. Muthulakshmi |
| Cinematography | V. Ramamoorthy |
| Edited by | R. Devarajan |
| Music by | G. Ramanathan |
Production company | Uma Pictures |
| Distributed by | A. L. S. Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 168 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Chakravarthi Thirumagal (English: Princess) is a 1957 Indian Tamil language folklore film starring M. G. Ramachandran, Anjali Devi and S. Varalakshmi in the lead roles.[2] The film, directed by P. Neelakantan, had musical score by G. Ramanathan and was released on 18 January 1957.[3] Box office hit of the year and crossed 100 days in 8 centres.
Plot
Prince Udayasuriyan (M.G.R) wins all tough competition to marry Princess Kalamani (Anjali Devi). Durga (S. Varalaxmi) and Bhairavan (P.S. Veerappa) plot to ruin their lives. Durga plans to take the queen's place in order to live with Udayasuriyan. Meanwhile, Bhairavan abducts Kalamani from the palace. The rest of the movie deals with Udayasduriyan foiling his enemies' plan in order to save the princess.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| M. G. Ramachandran | |
| Anjali Devi | |
| P. S. Veerappa | |
| S. Varalakshmi | |
| N. S. Krishnan | |
| T. A. Madhuram | |
| K. A. Thangavelu | |
| T. P. Muthulakshmi | |
| Lakshmi Prabha | |
| E. R. Sahadevan |
Crew
- Producer: R. M. Ramanathan
- Production Company: Uma Pictures
- Director: P. Neelakantan
- Music: G. Ramanathan
- Lyrics: Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, K. D. Santhanam, Ku. Sa. Krishnamurthy, Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam, Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram & Clown Sundaram
- Story: P. A. Kumar
- Dialogues: Elangovan
- Art Direction: Syed Ahmed
- Editing: R. Devarajan
- Choreography: B. Sohanlal & Thangaraju
- Cinematography: V. Ramamoorthy
- Stunt: R. M. Nambiar
- Audiography: A. Krishnan, T. S. Rangasamy & Rajagopal
- Dance: G. Sakunthala, E. V. Saroja & Ragini
Soundtrack
The music was composed by G. Ramanathan.[4] All Songs became super hit. Lyrics were by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, K. D. Santhanam, Ku. Sa. Krishnamurthy, Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam, Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram & Clown Sundaram. Singer is N. S. Krishnan & S. Varalakshmi. Playback singers are Seerkazhi Govindarajan, S. C. Krishnan, M. L. Vasanthakumari, P. Leela, Jikki, A. P. Komala & T. V. Rathinam.[5]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
| 1 | Kaadhalenum Cholayile | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam | 03:12 |
| 2 | Aada Vaanga Annaatthe | Seerkazhi Govindarajan, Jikki & P. Leela | 04:24 | |
| 3 | Ellai Illadha Inbatthile | Seerkazhi Govindarajan & P. Leela | 03:26 | |
| 4 | Porakkum Podhu Porandha Gunam | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram | 04:40 |
| 5 | Kannaalane Vaarunga | Jikki | Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam | 03:07 |
| 6 | Sollaale Vilakka Mudiyale | S. Varalakshmi & P. Leela | Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthy | 03:22 |
| 7 | Endhan Inbam Kollai Konda | M. L. Vasanthakumari | Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam | 02:59 |
| 8 | Emaatram Thaana | S. Varalakshmi | K. D. Santhanam | 03:18 |
| 9 | Aththaanum Naandhane | S. C. Krishnan & T. V. Rathinam | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass | 02:09 |
| 10 | Ennam Ellaam Inba Kadhai | P. Leela | Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthy | 02:58 |
| 11 | Nalangittu Paarpomadi | S. Varalakshmi & A. P. Komala | K. D. Santhanam | 03:23 |
| 12 | Seermevum Gurupaadham | Seerkazhi Govindarajan & N. S. Krishnan | Clown Sundaram | 03:23 |
| 13 | Dhilli Thulukkar Seidha | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | Subramania Bharati | 01:01 |
Reception
The film opened on 18 January 1957. Chakravarthi Thirumagal became a huge success at the box office, highest grosser of the year, and successfully ran for over 150 days in theatres.[6] Film historian Randor Guy wrote "Chakravarthi Thirumagal remembered for the interesting storyline, good music, song and dance sequences and taut on-screen narration. A Song and dance sequence ‘Aaadavaanga annaathey' sung off-screen by Sirkazhi Govindarajan, Jikki and P. Leela, with words such as ‘gummaalu' was a hit. Sohanlal and Thangaraj choreographed the dances by Ragini, E. V. Saroja and G. Sakunthala."[7]
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 31 October 2017.
- ^ "Chakravarthi Thirumagal". spicyonion. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
- ^ "Chakravarthi Thirumagal Release". mgrblog. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
- ^ "Chakravarthi Thirumagal Songs". raaga. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
- ^ G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 124.
- ^ "Chakravarthi Thirumagal Records". mgrblog. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
- ^ "Chakravarthi Thirumagal Reviews". the hindu. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
