Sarvadhikari (film)

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Sarvadhikari
Theatrical release poster
Directed byT. R. Sundaram Mudaliyar
Written byA. V. P. Asai Thambi
Screenplay byKo. Dha. Shanmugasundaram
Story byKo. Dha. Shanmugasundaram
Produced byT. R. Sundaram Mudaliyar
StarringM. G. Ramachandran
Anjali Devi
M. N. Nambiar
V. Nagayya
A. Karunanidhi
T. P. Muthulakshmi
CinematographyM. Masthan
G. R. Nathan
Edited byL. Balu
Music byS. Dakshinamurthi
Production
company
Distributed byModern Theatres
Release date
14 September 1951
Running time
176 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Sarvadhikari (English: Dictator) is a 1951 Indian Tamil-language musical film starring M. G. Ramachandran and Anjali Devi, with M. N. Nambiar as the antagonist.[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. This film is based on American film The Gallant Blade. The film was dubbed in Telugu under the same title.[3]

Plot[edit]

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[edit]

Cast according to the opening credits of the film

Soundtrack[edit]

The music composed by S. Dakshinamurthi.[4]

All the tunes for all the songs for both languages are the same.

Tamil Songs[edit]

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 and U. R. Chandra.

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 "Aandiyai.... Puvi Mele Padhavigalaiye" P. Leela 02:59
4 "O Raiyaarammaa Sogusaaga" P. A. Periyanayaki 07:06
5 "Alliyin Mun Vennila Vandhadhai" P. Leela 02:22
6 "Jaakradhaiyaa Jaakradhai" S. Dakshinamurthi & U. R. Chandra 02:27
7 "Sandai Theerndhu Pochu" S. Dakshinamurthi 02:20
8 "Thadavi Paartthu Nallaa Irundhaa" S. Dakshinamurthi & P. A. Periyanayaki 04:11
9 "Panjamum... Namma Patthu Varusham" T. M. Soundararajan 02:28
10 "Karumbin Inimai Kaadhal Pechu" 01:08
11 "Theedhu Seiyum Koottam Endre" P. Leela 02:45

Sarvadhikari Telugu Songs[edit]

Playback singers are Thiruchi Loganathan, T. M. Soundararajan, S. Dakshinamurthi and P. Leela.

No. Song Singers Lyrics Length (m:ss)
1 "Andhala Naa Raju Nannele Ratiraaju" P. Leela 03:23
2 "Sundarudaa Naa Chetula Punyamademo" S. Dakshinamurthi & P. Leela 03:06
3 "Aasalanni Koolipoye Premalatalu P. Leela 02:59
4 "O Rayya Rara O Rayya Rara" P. Leela 07:06
5 "Vetike Puvvu Teevele Yeduraayenoyi" P. Leela 02:22
6 "Jagrattoyi Jagratha Jagrattoyi Nee" S. Dakshinamurthi & P. Leela 02:27
7 "Poru Teeripoye Janmabhoomilo" T. M. Soundararajan & Thiruchi Loganathan 02:20
8 "Saruku Choosi Baguntene Dabbuliyyandee" S. Dakshinamurthi & P. Leela 04:11
9 "Pedhalu Rogulu Leni Desam" T. M. Soundararajan 02:28
10 "Naaṇyamaina Attar Baabu" S. Dakshinamurthi & P. Leela 01:08
11 "Pedhane Rajugaa Chestaan" P. Leela 02:45

References[edit]

  1. ^ Guy, Randor (24 October 2008). "Sarvadhikari 1951". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 June 2019. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  2. ^ "As Nambiar bids farewell ..." The Hindu. 21 November 2008. Archived from the original on 4 October 2010. Retrieved 30 November 2008.
  3. ^ "An antithesis on screen". Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2010.
  4. ^ "Pudhumai Pithan Songs". Raaga.com. Retrieved 21 September 2014.

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