Kaveri (1955 film)
Kaveri is a 1955 Indian Tamil-language film directed by D. Yoganand, produced by Lena Chettiar and written by A. S. A. Sami. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini and Lalitha. It was released in 1955.[2]
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| Tamil | காவேரி |
| Directed by | D. Yoganand |
| Produced by | Lena Chettiar |
| Written by | A. S. A. Sami |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Padmini Lalitha |
| Music by | G. Ramanathan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy |
| Cinematography | M. A. Rehman P. Ramasamy |
| Edited by | V. B. Natarajan |
Production company | Krishna Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 16127 feet |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
This film is shot simultaneously in Telugu as Vijaya Gauri with slightly different cast.
Plot
A story of two rival kings one of whom (T. E. Krishnamachari) is manipulated by his spiritual Guru (Nambiar). He has a son (Sivaji Ganesan) and this prince tries to stop the designs of the Guru. The prince moves with the people of his Kingdom and fights for their rights. He falls in love with a dancer (Padmini). In the meantime, the daughter (Lalitha) of the rival king (R. Balasubramaniam) also falls in love with the prince. The rival king's advisor (P. S. Veerappa) wants to marry the dancer. After many twists and turns in the story, the designs of the Guru and adviser come to light. The princess sacrifices her love and the prince marries the dancer.[2]
Cast
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Soundtrack
The music was composed by G. Ramanathan, Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and C. S. Jayaraman. Lyrics by Udumalai Narayana Kavi. Playback singers are C. S. Jayaraman, M. L. Vasanthakumari, Jikki, P. Leela & A. G. Rathnamala.[2][3]
Sindhai Arindhu Vaadi, a song penned by Papanasam Sivan for Sri Valli (1945 film) (partly) and Kaalai Thookki Nindraadum, a kriti by Marimutha Pillai have been used in this film.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length | Music |
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| 1 | "Manjal Veyil Maalaiyile Vanna Poongkavile" | C. S. Jayaraman & M. L. Vasanthakumari | Udumalai Narayana Kavi | 05:22 | G. Ramanathan |
| 2 | "En Sindhai Noyum Theeruma" | Jikki | 03:08 | ||
| 3 | "Anbe En Aaruyire Angu Nirpadheno" | C. S. Jayaraman & Jikki | 03:58 | ||
| 4 | "Ezhettu Naalaagathaan" | N. S. Krishnan, T. A. Mathuram, A. P. Komala, Jikki, A. G. Ratnamala and S. J. Kantha | |||
| 5 | "Sandhosham Kollame Saapaadum Illaame" | Jikki | 04:09 | ||
| 6 | "Sariyille Metha Sariyille" | N. S. Krishnan | |||
| 7 | "Sivakaama Sundhari...Kanani Endhan Kaadhal Un Arulaal" | Jikki | 03:21 | ||
| 8 | "Singaara Regaiyil Kaanudhu" | P. Leela | 03:32 | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | |
| 9 | "Kudithana Muraimai Padithida Venum" | P. Leela & A. G. Rathnamala | |||
| 10 | "Manadhile Naan Konda" | M. L. Vasanthakumari | |||
| 11 | "Maangaai Paalundu Malai Mel" | C. S. Jayaraman | 02:06 | C. S. Jayaraman | |
| 12 | "Sindhai Arindhu Vaadi Selva Kumaran" | C. S. Jayaraman | Papanasam Sivan | 01:15 | |
| 13 | "Kaalai Thookki Nindraadum" | C. S. Jayaraman | Marimutha Pillai |
Reception
Kaveri was a box office success, running for 100 days in many centres of the state.[2]
References
- 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 29 January 2017.
- Guy, Randor (20 October 2013). "Kaveri (1959) [sic]". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 13 December 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
- G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam – Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 88.