Chakravarthi Thirumagal
| Chakravarthi Thirumagal | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | P. Neelakantan |
| Written by | Elangovan (dialogues) |
| Story by | P. A. Kumar |
| Produced by | R. M. Ramanathan |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran Anjali Devi P. S. Veerappa S. Varalakshmi |
| Cinematography | V. Ramamoorthy |
| Edited by | R. Devarajan |
| Music by | G. Ramanathan |
Production company | Uma Pictures |
| Distributed by | A.L.S. Productions[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 168 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Chakravarthi Thirumagal (transl. Princess) is a 1957 Indian Tamil language film starring M. G. Ramachandran, Anjali Devi and S. Varalakshmi. The film, directed by P. Neelakantan, was released on 18 January 1957. It was a box office success.
Plot[edit]
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Prince Udayasuriyan wins a tough competition to marry Princess Kalamani. Durga and Bhairavan 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 film deals with Udayasduriyan foiling his enemies' plan in order to save the princess.
Cast[edit]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| M. G. Ramachandran | Prince Udayasuriyan |
| Anjali Devi | Princess Kalamani |
| P. S. Veerappa | Bhairavan |
| S. Varalakshmi | Durga |
| N. S. Krishnan | Soka |
| T. A. Madhuram | Soki |
| K. A. Thangavelu | |
| T. P. Muthulakshmi | Antharangam |
| G. Sakunthala | |
| E. R. Sahadevan | |
| Lakshmi Prabha | |
| E. V. Saroja | Dancer |
| R. Balasubramaniam | King |
Soundtrack[edit]
The music was composed by G. Ramanathan. Lyrics were by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, K. D. Santhanam, Ku. Sa. Krishnamurthy, Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam, and Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram.[2][3]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. Rathnam | 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 |
Release[edit]
Chakravarthi Thirumagal was released on 18 January 1957,[4][5] and became a success at the box office.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "Chakravarthi Thirumagal". The Indian Express. 14 January 1957. p. 12. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ G., Neelamegam (2014). Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. p. 124.
- ^ "Chakravarthi Thirumagal". Saregama. Archived from the original on 18 May 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "Chakravarthi Thirumagal". The Indian Express. 18 January 1957. p. 1. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ "1957 – சக்ரவர்த்தி திருமகள் – உமா பிக்சர்ஸ்" [1957 – Chakravarthi Thirumagal – Uma Pictures]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 31 October 2017. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
- ^ Guy, Randor (9 April 2011). "Chakravarthi Thirumagal 1957". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 22 October 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
