Sathi Ahalya
| Sathi Ahalya | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | T. R. Sundaram |
| Based on | Ahalya by Hindu mythology |
| Produced by | T. R. Sundaram |
| Starring | K. Thavamani Devi S. D. Subbaiah |
| Music by | R. Balusami |
Production company | Modern Theatres Ltd. |
Release date |
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Running time | 2:35:33 (14,000 ft.) |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Sathi Ahalya is a 1937 Indian, Tamil language film directed by T. R. Sundaram.[2] The film featured K. Thavamani Devi as Ahalya in her debut role.
Plot[edit]
The film depicts the story of Ahalya, wife of Gautama Maharishi, as told in Hindu mythology. Ahalya was turned into a stone by her husband as she was said to be unfaithful to him. However, she gets back to her own self when Rama's feet touches the stone.
Cast[edit]
Cast according to the film's song book[3]
- K. Thavamani Devi as Ahalikai (Ahalya)
- T. M. Shankar as Indran
- S. D. Subbaiah as Naradar
- S. V. Dhathachar as Gauthamar
- S. N. Sivakozhundu as Vishwamitrar
- T. R. Thulasi Bai as Indrani
- S. L. Venkitanarayana Iyengar as Comedian
- S. S. Sakunthala as Comedian
- Venu Bai, Rathnam, Jeevarathnam.
Production[edit]
This is the first film produced by Modern Theatres shot in their own studios.[4] 117 films were made in this studio from 1937 till 1982 including the first full-length Tamil colour film Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum (1956 film).[5]
Soundtrack[edit]
R. Balusami composed the music while the lyrics were penned by Baskaradas
References[edit]
- ^ 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 27 October 2017.
- ^ Ashish Rajadhyaksha; Paul Willemen. Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998. p. 639. - written as Sati Ahalya
- ^ Song book
- ^ "Founder of Modern Theatres remembered". The Hindu. 31 August 2016. Archived from the original on 20 November 2017. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
- ^ "It is curtains for tinsel world's dream factory". The Hindu. 8 March 2004. Archived from the original on 20 November 2017. Retrieved 20 November 2017.