Kathanayaki
Appearance
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Directed by | K. Ramnoth |
Written by | T. K. Govindan |
Screenplay by | T. K. Govindan |
Produced by | T. R. Sundaram |
Starring | Padmini T. R. Ramachandran M .N. Rajam K. A. Thangavelu |
Music by | G. Ramanathan |
Production company | Modern Theaters |
Distributed by | Modern Theaters |
Release date | 19 February 1955 |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Kathanayaki (Tamil language film, directed by K. Ramnoth and produced by T. R. Sundaram. The film stars Padmini, T. R. Ramachandran, M .N. Rajam and K. A. Thangavelu in lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Ramanathan.[1][2][3]
) ("Heroine") is a 1955 IndianCast
- Padmini
- T. R. Ramachandran
- M. N. Rajam
- K. A. Thangavelu
- K. Malathi
- T. K. Ramachandran
- K. S. Angamuthu
- A. Karunanidhi
- P. S. Gnanam
- P. D. Sambandam
- K. R. Jayagowri
- K. K. Soundar
- M. R. Santhanam
- V. P. S. Mani
- T. K. Kalyanam
- Jayasakthivel
- S. Ramarao
- M. R. Sundaram
- R. M. Sethupathi
- Rajasekharan
- Raju
- Nagaratnam
Soundtrack
Music was scored by G. Ramanathan while the lyrics were penned by Suratha, Kannadasan and Thanjai Ramaiah Dass.[4] (Another Swarnalatha was popular later during 1990s and thereafter.)
S/N | Song | Singer/s | Lyricist | Duration (m:ss) |
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1 | Kodi Naatuven, Vetri Kodi Naatuven | P. Leela | ||
2 | Adhirshtam Adhu Ishtamaaga Varuvadhu | |||
3 | Ammammaa Aagaadhu Aavesam Koodadhu | S. C. Krishnan & K. Rani | ||
4 | Pasi Pasi pasi Parama Yezhaigalin | |||
5 | Idli Saambaar, Namma Idli Saambaar | S. C. Krishnan | ||
6 | Adho Varugiran (Sathiyavan Natagam) | |||
7 | Maalai Onru Kaiyil (Kannagi Natagam) | |||
8 | Perum Panathile Pirandhu | P. Leela & Swarnalatha | ||
9 | Duraiye Ilamai Paaraai | A. M. Rajah & K. Jamuna Rani | ||
10 | Karpanai Kanavinile Naan Oru | A. M. Rajah & Swarnalatha | 03:20 | |
11 | Alolam Alolam (Sri Valli Natagam) |
Reception
According to film historian Randor Guy, the film was not successful as some critics felt it had a "predictable" storyline. However, he praised the performances of the cast, the music and the direction[3]
References
- ^ "Kathanayaki". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
- ^ "Kathanayaki". nthwall.com. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
- ^ a b Guy, Randor (31 May 2014). "Kathanayaki (1955)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 March 2017. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
- ^ G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 86.
External links
- Kathanayaki at IMDb