Chandraguptha Chanakya

Chandraguptha Chanakya is an Indian Tamil language historical drama film produced and directed by C. K. Sachi with Bhavani K. Sambamurthy and N. C. Vasanthakokilam in the lead roles.[1][2]

Chandraguptha Chanakya
N. C. Vasanthakokilam as Princess Chaaya
சந்திரகுப்த சாணக்யா
Directed byC. K. Sachi (C. K. Sadasivam)
Produced byC. K. Sachi (C. K. Sadasivam)
Screenplay byC. K. Sachi (C. K. Sadasivam)
Based onHistory of Chandragupta Maurya
StarringBhavani K. Sambamurthy
N. C. Vasanthakokilam
Brihadambal
T. K. Kalyanam
S. S. Kokko and P. Saradambal
Music byPapanasam Sivan
CinematographyS. Das
Production
company
Trinity Theatres
Release date
  • 24 August 1940 (1940-08-24) (India)
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Running time
14,000 ft.
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Storyline

Chandragupta Maurya is the founder of the Maurya Empire. His advisor was Chanakya who is traditionally identified as Kautilya who authored Arthashastra. The film brought alive these two personalities.[1]

Cast

Bhavani K. Sambamurthy as Chandragupta
N. C. Vasanthakokilam as Princess Chaaya
Brihadambal
T. K. Kalyanam
S. S. Kokko and P. Saradambal[1]

Soundtrack

Papanasam Sivan composed the music. N. C. Vasanthakokilam, who is an accomplished musician rendered a few songs.[1]

References

  1. "Chandragupta Chanakya 1940". thehindu.com. 8 May 2009. Archived from the original on 18 January 2017. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  2. 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 18 October 2016.


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