Konjum Kumari

Konjum Kumari (தமிழ்: கொஞ்சும் குமரி, English: Enticing Girl) is 1963 Tamil language action film, directed by G. Viswanathan and produced by T. R. Sundaram under his own company Modern Theatres. The script was written by Mana and K. Devarajan, an expert at writing comedy scenes. Music was by Vedha. The film stars Manorama and R. S. Manohar in the lead roles, with S. V. Ramadoss, A. Karunanidhi and K. K. Soundar in supporting roles.[1][2][3] The film ran successfully in many centers in Madras. Konjum Kumari was Modern Theatres' 97th film.

Not to be confused with Konjum Salangai.

Konjum Kumari
கொஞ்சும் குமரி
Theatrical release poster
Directed byG. Viswanathan
Produced byT. R. Sundaram
Written byMana
K. Devarajan(Comedy Track)
Story byMana
StarringR. S. Manohar
Manorama
S. V. Ramadoss
A. Karunanidhi
Music byVedha
CinematographyMalli A. Irani
Edited byL. Balu
Production
company
Distributed byModern Theatres
Release date
4 October 1963
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

Alli (Manorama) is a veritable jungle queen who rescues Rajangam (R. S. Manohar), where gang of robbers attack him in the forest. She loses her heart to him, but he turns her down. So, the rifle-toting heroine forces him to marry her at gunpoint. When the villain abducts Rajangam's brother for ransom, it's Alli who comes to the rescue again. How this and other events unite the couple forms the rest of the movie.[1]

Cast

Cast according to the opening credits

Crew
  • Director: G. Viswanathan
  • Producer: T. R. Sundaram
  • Music: Vedha
  • Studio: Modern Theatres
  • Art: B. Nagarajan
  • Processing: T. P. Krishnamoorthy
  • Audiography: P. S. Narasimmahm
  • Choreography: B. Jayaram
  • Stunt: Y. Sivaiah Banu
  • Painting: K. Velu

Reception

Konjum Kumari was the film that saw the versatile star Manorama raised to the status of Action heroine. The modern film was made by editor - turned - director G. Viswanathan. The boss T. R. Sundaram[4] was on the lookout for Hollywood stories to adapt for the local milieu and this film was no exception, adapting a popular western movie. The movie was only a reasonable success with audience rather reluctant to accept Manorama inn the lead role. However, the film scored because of the action sequences, Manorama's impressive performance and R. S. Manohar's stylish presence. K. Devarajan, an expert at writing comedy scenes, received a credit title. Noted cinematographer Nalli A. Irani was assisted by prominent cameraman known for his Trick Shots, S. S. Lal with L. Balu in charge of editing.[1][5]

Soundtrack

Music was composed by Vedha and lyrics were written by Vaali, Karunaidasan and Nallathambi. The playback singers consist of P. Susheela, K. J. Yesudas,[6] Tiruchi Loganathan, A. G. Rathnamala and B. Vasantha.[7] The dance sequence was choreographed by Y. Sivaiah Banu with dancers Madras Sisters Sasi - Kala.

No.SongsSingerslength (m:ss)
1"Jaliyana Jodikala"P. Susheela04:57
2"Kaathirundhene Naane"03:37
3"Mappillaiyae Mappillaiye Kovama"03:14
4"Thoppula Oru Naal"Tiruchi Loganathan & A. G. Rathnamala03:14
5"Naadanthu Kaadu Enakku"P. Susheela02:45
6"Aasai Vanthapinne"K. J. Yesudas & B. Vasantha03:34
7"Vanakkam Vanakkam"04:35

Other Fact

R. S. Manohar, who started out as hero with R. M. Krishanswami's Rajambal and later blossomed into villain was lead opposite Manorama.[8] Manorama is an amazing talent, with more than 1000 movies her credit and was active in the film industry until her death. R. S. Manohar was a T. R. Sundaram favorite starring in 18 of his films, the highest by any actor working for Modern Theatres. Sundaram liked his discipline, voice, dialogue delivery and his knowledge about English. Manohar graduated at Madras University, worked as a clerk in the postal department and climbed to stardom from stage role.[1]

References
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  6. "Gaanagandharvan Dr. KJ Yesudas Tamil". ganagandharvan.weebly. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
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