Kumari (1952 film)
Kumari is a 1952 Indian Tamil-language film directed by R. Padmanaban and starring M. G. Ramachandran and Sriranjani in the lead roles.[1]
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| Directed by | R. Padmanaban |
| Produced by | R. Padmanaban |
| Story by | Ku. Sa. Krishnamurthi |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran Sriranjani Madhuri Devi Serukulathur Sama |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
| Cinematography | D. Marconi |
| Edited by | V. P. Nataraja Mudaliyar |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
The princess Kumari, while travelling in a horse carriage, meets with an accident when the horses run wild, and is rescued by a man named Vijayan. The two fall in love and the princess gives him a signet and invites him to her palace. Problems arise when the king wishes to get the princess married and the queen Chandravali wishes to have her married to her useless brother Sahaaran. After many thrilling incidents, the lovers are united and live happily ever after.
Cast
The list is adapted from the film's song book.[2]
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Hundreds of circus gypsy's played |
Production
The film was produced and directed by R. Padmanaban. Ku. Sa. Krishnamurthi and S. M. Santhanam wrote the story and dialogues. Cinematography was done by D. Marconi while V. P. Nataraja Mudaliyar handled the editing. Choreography was done by Sohanlal and Still photography was done by R. N. Nagaraja Rao.[2]
The film was also made in Telugu with the title Rajeshwari.[1]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan and lyrics were by M. P. Sivam, T. K. Sundara Vathiyar and Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthi.[1] Playback singers are K. V. Mahadevan, A. M. Rajah, Jikki, P. Leela, A. P. Komala and N. L. Ganasaraswathi.[3]
There were also gypsy dances choreographed by Sohanlal. One song rendered by Jikki off-screen, ‘Laalalee laallee…..' picturised on Madhuri Devi, became popular.[4]
Kantha Sohanlal danced for the song Cholla Cholla Ulley Vetkam which tune became very popular and was adapted in many other films later.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
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| 1 | "Azhiyaadha Kaadhal Vaazhvil Anaiyaadha Jothiyaai" | A. M. Rajah | Ku. Sa. Krishnamurthi | 03:00 |
| 2 | "Aaye Aaye Jee Maaye" | A. P. Komala | T. K. Sundara Vathiyar | |
| 3 | "Vaazhga Vaazhga Sathiyame" | Group song | ||
| 4 | "Aanukkoru Penn Venumey" | K. V. Mahadevan | ||
| 5 | "Kadhalin Cholai Kaniyai" | A. M. Rajah | ||
| 6 | "Azhagin Rani Yaarenake Inaiyaavaar" | Jikki | 03:28 | |
| 7 | "Irulile Nilavoli Pol Avar Varuvar" | A. M. Rajah & Jikki | M. P. Sivam | 03:21 |
| 8 | "O Ambuliye Vaa" | P. Leela | 02:41 | |
| 9 | "Adhairiyam Kolvadhu Ariveenam...Prakaasam Poley" | A. M. Rajah & P. Leela | 03:40 | |
| 10 | "Lalalee Lalalee Azhagin Arbuthame" | Jikki | 03:27 | |
| 11 | "Cholla Cholla Ulley Vetkam" | A. P. Komala | 02:49 | |
| 12 | "Alaiyaadum Poley" | P. Leela | 03:56 | |
| 13 | "Themmaangu Dabukku Dabbaa" | Group song | ||
| 14 | "Naattukku Nalam Naaduvom" | N. L. Ganasaraswathi |
Box office
In spite of the interesting onscreen narration, deft direction and excellent camerawork by Marconi and impressive performances by MGR, Serukalathur Sama and others, Kumari did not do well.[4]
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 20 June 2018. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
- Song Book
- G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 35.
- Guy, Randor (13 February 2011). "Kumari 1952". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 20 June 2018.