Kamadhenu (film)
Kamadhenu is a 1941 Tamil-language film directed by Nandalal Jaswantalal[1] and featuring Baby Saroja, Vatsala, K. B. Vatsal and G. Pattu Iyer in the main roles.[2]
| Kamadhenu | |
|---|---|
| Kamadhenu | |
| Directed by | Nandalal Jaswantalal |
| Produced by | N. Rajagopalan |
| Screenplay by | K. Subramanyam |
| Story by | Mohanlal Thave |
| Starring | Baby Saroja Vatsala K.B. Vatsal |
| Music by | Rajeswara Rao Kalyanaraman |
| Cinematography | Adi M. Irani |
Production company | The Madras United Artists Corporation |
| Distributed by | Chitra Talkies |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
Credits adapted from the Film's songbook[3]
- Shrimathi Vatsala as Anuradha
- Baby Saroja as Kamdhenu & Chandi (Pappayi's son)
- G. Subbulakshmi as Pappayi
- K. N. Kamalam as Lady Doctor Kamala Bai
- K. B. Vatsal as Chandramohan
- G. Pattu Iyer as Zaminder Sir Vasantha Raja
- M. R. S. Mani as Duraisami
- C. N. Sadasivan as Professor Rangasami
- Jolly Kittu Iyer as Head Clerk
- S. Ramachandra Iyer as College Principal
- Kolathu Mani as Mowali Driver
- Master Balachandar as Raju (Hotel Boy)
- S. V. Venkatraman as Sadhu
- G. V. Sharma as Lawyer
Production
The film is almost a family venture. K. Subramanyam's brother K. Viswanathan, who was the owner of Chitra Talkies, produced the film while K. Subramanyam wrote the story and dialogues. K. Viswanathan also featured as the hero. His wife Vatsala was the heroine. Their daughter Baby Saroja featured as a child artiste.
K. Subramanyam brought Nandalal Jaswantalal, who was a successful director of Hindi films, to direct this film. This the first and only Tamil film he directed.[2]
Soundtrack
S. Rajeswara Rao and Kalyanaraman scored the music under supervision of Papanasam Brothers - Papanasam Sivan and Papanasam Rajagopala Iyer both of whom also penned the lyrics. Background music was composed by Anil Biswas, the songs were recorded by C. E. Biggs.
| No | Song | Singer | Length(m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Naran Ethir Partha Nargalam" | Shrimathi Vatsala | |
| 2 | "Mathana Parai Mathizh Singara" | Shrimathi Vatsala, K. B. Vatsal | |
| 3 | "Andaranga Vazhkaiye" | Shrimathi Vatsala, K. B. Vatsal | |
| 4 | "Vaarai Vaarai Mohana" | Shrimathi Vatsala, K. B. Vatsal | 02:55 |
| 5 | "Pattatai Mani Joray Nane" | G. Subbulakshmi | |
| 6 | "Mathivathanane Vaarai En Duraiye" | G. Subbulakshmi | 02:27 |
| 7 | "Thaye... Thaye" | Shrimathi Vatsala | |
| 8 | K. B. Vatsal, Shrimathi Vatsala, Chorus | ||
| 9 | Shrimathi Vatsala, K. B. Vatsal | ||
| 10 | Shrimathi Vatsala, Baby Saroja | ||
| 11 | G. Subbulakshmi, Master Balachander, Baby Saroja, Others | ||
| 12 | S. V. Venkatraman | ||
| 13 | Master Balachander, Baby Saroja, Shrimathi Vatsala, S. V. Venkatraman | ||
| 14 | Baby Saroja, Master Balachander | ||
| 15 | Baby Saroja, Master Balachander, Drunk People | ||
| 16 | Baby Saroja, Drunk People | ||
| 17 | (Baby Saroja) Kakkudi Dance Song | ||
| 18 | Shrimathi Vatsala, K. B. Vatsal, Baby Saroja, G. Pattu Iyer | ||
Reception
The film fared well at the box office. Film historian Randor Guy said in 2016 that the film is "Remembered for the brilliant direction of Nandlal Jaswantlal and impressive performances of the family trio."
References
- Ashish Rajadhyaksha & Paul Willemen. Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998. p. 113 & 605.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
- Guy, Randor (22 September 2012). "Kamadhenu 1941". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 17 April 2017.
- Song Book for Tamil Film "Kamadhenu". InternetArchive (in Tamil). Retrieved 14 August 2019.
External links
- Vaarai vaarai mohana on YouTube - Duet by K. B. Vatsal & Vatsala (See YouTube page for further details in Tamil)