Kalavathi
| Kalavathi | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | L. S. Ramachandran |
| Screenplay by | L. S. Ramachandran |
| Story by | T. K. Sundara Vathiyar Chidambaram A. M. Nataraja Kavi |
| Starring | T. S. Durairaj T. A. Jayalakshmi E. R. Sahadevan |
| Cinematography | R. D. Mathur |
| Edited by | N. P. Rathinam |
| Music by | M. S. Gnanamani |
Production company | Windsor Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kalavathi is a 1951 Indian Tamil-language fantasy comedy film[1] written and directed by L. S. Ramachandran based on a story by T. K. Sundara Vathiyar and Chidambaram A. M. Nataraja Kavi. The film stars T. S. Durairaj, T. A. Jayalakshmi and E. R. Sahadevan. It revolves around the dispute between two goddesses over who is superior, and a farmer who they use to determine the answer. The film was released on 23 February 1951.[2] It later served as an inspiration for the Tamil Saraswathi Sabatham (1966).[3]
Plot[edit]
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Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge and Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth. Both argue over who is superior, and use an illiterate farmer to determine the answer.[4]
Cast[edit]
- T. S. Durairaj as the farmer[4]
- T. A. Jayalakshmi as the princess[4]
- E. R. Sahadevan as the minister[4]
Production[edit]
Kalavathi was directed by L. S. Ramachandran who also wrote the screenplay based on a story by Chidambaram A. M. Nataraja Kavi and T. K. Sundara Vathiyar, and produced by Windsor Productions. Cinematography was handled by R. D. Mathur, and editing by N. P. Rathinam.[5]
Soundtrack[edit]
The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Gnanamani.[6]
| Song | Singer/s | Lyricist |
|---|---|---|
| "Kalviyai Pol Oru" | Kamala Bai | T. K. Sundara Vathiyar |
| "Maanamundu Mazhai Pozhiya" | T. S. Durairaj | |
| "Neeyilladhu Yaar Enakor" | A. P. Komala | |
| "Manivanna Kanna" (dance drama) | Pazhani Baheeradhi & M. S. Gnanamani | |
| "Ullasamaaga Vilaiyadalaame" | T. A. Jayalakshmi & A. P. Komala | |
| "Mannanukkinai Evare" | ||
| "Ezhil Migum En Azhagile" | C. T. Rajakantham | |
| "Vinodhame Sangeetham Pol" | Kasthuri, K. S. Lakshmi & A. P. Komala | 'Chidambaram' A. M. Nataraja Kavi |
| "Vidhiyaal Vilaindha Thunbamo" | T. A. Jayalakshmi & A. P. Komala | |
| "Saaradha Mamani Neeye Gathi" | T. A. Jayalakshmi & A. P. Komala | |
| "Namaste Adhi Namaste" | K. S. Ragam, Chandra, A. P. Komala & Lakshmi | |
| "Ponnaana Bharatha Bhoomiyil" | Manigopal | M. S. Subramaniam |
References[edit]
- ^ "Kalavathi". The Indian Express. 22 February 1951. p. 1. Retrieved 8 February 2020 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "Kalavathi". The Indian Express. 23 February 1951. p. 5. Retrieved 8 February 2020 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "கோடம்பாக்கத்தின் முதல் ஸ்டுடியோவில் உருவான படம் எது தெரியுமா?". News18 (in Tamil). 23 February 2023. Archived from the original on 2 April 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d Guy, Randor (25 March 2012). "Kalavathi 1951". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 September 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2010.
- ^ "1951 – கலாவதி –வின்சர் புரொடக்ஷ்ன்ஸ்" [1951 – Kalavathi –Windsor Productions]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 22 September 2017. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
- ^ Neelamegam, G. (2014). Thiraikalanjiyam – Part 1 (in Tamil) (First ed.). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. pp. 16–17.
