Sarvadhikari (film)
| Sarvadhigari | |
|---|---|
| File:Sarvadhikari Dictator.jpg Poster | |
| Directed by | T. R. Sundaram |
| Screenplay by | Ko. Dha. Shanmugasundaram |
| Story by | Ko. Dha. Shanmugasundaram |
| Produced by | T. R. Sundaram |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran Anjali Devi M. N. Nambiar Chittor V. Nagaiah |
| Music by | S. Dakshinamurthi |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Modern Theatres |
Release date | 14 September 1951 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Sarvadhikari (English title: Dictator) is a Tamil language musical film starring M. G. Ramachandran and Anjali Devi in the lead roles and M. N. Nambiar as the villain. The film was released in 1951.[1] It established Nambiar as a major star.[2] It was the 25th film for MGR. It ran more than 100 days in Chennai and major cities and maximum run at Trichy - 141 days.With this film actress T. P. Muthulakshmi established herself as comedian and supporting actress.
Plot
An ambitious minister (Mahavarman) with designs to topple the puppet king (Pulimoottai Ramaswami) of Manipuri finds the popularity of the commander-in-chief (Ugrasenar) and his bodyguard (Pratapan) a stumbling block. He sends a young woman (Meena Devi) to seduce Pratapan, but she falls in love with him. After several twists and turns, Mahavarman is exposed and felled in an exciting duel with Pratapan. Ugrasenar is chosen as the first president while Pratapan is appointed as the new commander in chief. The kingdom of Manipuri is now a republic!
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| M. G. Ramachandran | Pratapan |
| Anjali Devi | Meena Devi |
| M. Saroja | Karpagam |
| M. N. Nambiar | Mahavarman |
| Chittor V. Nagaiah | Ugrasenar |
| Pulimoottai Ramaswami | King |
| A. Karunanidhi | Vairagyam |
| V. K. Ramasamy | Baladev |
| K. K. Soundar | |
| Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar | |
| Jeyalakshmi | |
| S. R. Janaki | |
| K. S. Angamuthu | |
| T. P. Muthulakshmi | |
| S. M. Thirupathisamy | |
| S. S. Shivasooryan |
S. M. Thirupathisamy S. S. Shivasooryan
Crew
- Producer: T. R. Sundaram
- Production Company: Modern Theatres
- Director: T. R. Sundaram
- Music: S. Dakshinamurthi
- Lyrics: Ka. Mu. Sherrif, A. Maruthakasi & K. P. Kamatchi Sundharam
- Story: Ko. Dha. Shanmugasundaram
- Screenplay: Ko. Dha. Shanmugasundaram
- Dialogues: A. V. P. Asai Thambi
- Art Direction:
- Editing: L. Balu
- Choreography: B. Heeralal & Sinha
- Cinematography: M. Masthan & G. R. Nathan
- Stunt: R. N. Nambiar
- Dance: Kumari Kamala
Soundtrack
The music composed by S. Dakshinamurthi.[3] Lyrics were by Ka. Mu. Sheriff, A. Maruthakasi & K. P. Kamatchi Sundharam. Playback singers are Thiruchi Loganathan, T. M. Soundararajan, S. Dakshinamurthi, P. A. Periyanayaki & P. Leela.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
| 1 | "Kannaalan Varuvaar Kann Munne" | P. Leela | A. Maruthakasi | 03:23 |
| 2 | "Aanazhagaa Enadhu Kaigal Seidha" | Thiruchi Loganathan & P. Leela | 03:06 | |
| 3 | "Puvi Mele Padhavigalaiye" | P. Leela | 02:59 | |
| 4 | "Ore Aiyaaramaa Sosusaaga" | 07:06 | ||
| 5 | "Alliyin Mun Vennila Vandhadhai" | P. Leela | 02:22 | |
| 6 | "Jaakradhaiyaa Jaakradhaiyaa" | S. Dakshinamurthi & U. R. Chandra | 02:27 | |
| 7 | "Sandai Theerndhu Pochu" | S. Dakshinamurthi | 02:20 | |
| 8 | "Thadavi Paartthu Nallaa Irunthaa" | S. Dakshinamurthi & P. A. Periyanayaki | 04:11 | |
| 9 | "Namma Patthu Varusham Patta Kashtam" | T. M. Soundararajan | 02:28 | |
| 10 | "Karumbin Inimai Kaadhal Pechu" | 01:08 | ||
| 11 | "Theedhu Seiyum Koottam Endre" | 02:45 |
References
- ^ "Sarvadhikari 1951". The Hindu. 24 October 2008. Archived from the original on 2 February 2009. Retrieved 30 November 2008.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "As Nambiar bids farewell ..." The Hindu. 21 November 2008. Retrieved 30 November 2008.
- ^ "Pudhumai Pithan Songs". raaga. Retrieved 21 September 2014.