Prabhavathi
Prabhavathi is a 1944 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film directed by T. R. Raghunath and produced by Lena Chettiar. The film stars Honnappa Bhagavathar and S. P. L. Dhanalakshmi. It was released on 6 August 1944, and was not commercially successful.
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| Directed by | T. R. Raghunath |
| Produced by | Lena Chettiar |
| Starring | C. Honnappa Bhagavathar S. P. L. Dhanalakshmi |
Production company | Krishna Pictures |
| Distributed by | Murugan Talkies |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
The film revolves around the Hindu god Krishnan, his son Pradyumnan, the sage Naradar and his mischief-making activities, Pradyumnan being cursed by a sage into becoming a woman, how he is relieved of the curse due to Krishnan's involvement, and how Pradyumnan and his love interest Mayavathi are reunited.[1][2]
Cast
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Production
Prabhavathi was directed by T. R. Raghunath and produced by S. M. Letchumanan "Lena" Chettiar, under the production banner Krishna Pictures. Krishna, a male character, was played by Raghunath's wife M. S. Saroja, while C. Honnappa Bhagavathar played the male lead Prathyumnan and T. R. Rajakumari played his love interest Mayavathi. S. P. L. Dhanalakshmi, aunt of Rajakumari, played the title character, while N. S. Krishnan and T. A. Mathuram played characters serving comic relief. D. Balasubramaniam played Vajranabhan, the king of Pathalaloka and S. V. Sahasranamam played Shivan, while K. Mahadevan Iyer played the sage Naradar. T. A. Jayalakshmi appeared as a background dancer.[1][2]
Soundtrack
| No | Song | Singer | Length(m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Jegathambikaiye" | S. P. L. Dhanalakshmi | 02:47 |
| 2 | "Neeyethunai Devathi Deva" | K. Mahadevan Iyer | |
| 3 | "Nallor Paninthida Ullang Kaninthidum" | K. Mahadevan Iyer | |
| 4 | "Varuvare Varuvare" | T. R. Rajakumari | |
| 5 | "Engum Eppozhutham Vilaiyatta" | C. Honnappa Bhagavathar, K. Mahadevan Iyer, T. R. Rajakumari | |
| 6 | "Karthikai Vilakku" | T. A. Mathuram | |
| 7 | "Ododi Vasantham Poovodu Sambandam" | T. R. Rajakumari, C. Honnappa Bhagavathar | |
| 8 | "Kanatha Kashikanden" | S. P. L. Dhanalakshmi | 02:20 |
| 9 | "Gomatha Neeye Adharame Shri Gomatha" | T. R. Rajakumari | |
| 10 | "Thiruvadi Malarale Ezhai" | A. R. Sakunthala | |
| 11 | "Mathival Yar Chollum Mathavame" | Background Music | |
| 12 | "Vanithaiyivil Gauthaman Manaivirama" | T. V. Namasivayam | |
| 13 | "Usiravangathe Yindha Odambu Thangadhe" | N. S. Krishnan, T. A. Mathuram | 02:50 |
| 14 | "Nilavo Alathu Mugamo" | C. Honnappa Bhagavathar, S. P. L. Dhanalakshmi | |
| 15 | "Maran Varuki" | Dance Music | |
| 16 | "Marumalithai Soodumthirumal Magan Enge" | T. R. Rajakumari | |
| 17 | "Thirumathu Valar Ponnadu Ennadu" | P. A. Periyanayaki | |
| 18 | "Vellimalai Kethirai" | P. A. Periyanayaki | 02:50 |
| 19 | "Chandravathana Enthanmathana" | S. P. L. Dhanalakshmi, C. Honnappa Bhagavathar | |
| 20 | "En Thadumarugindrai" | K. Mahadevan Iyer | 02:24 |
| 21 | "Chithamirangatha Madha" | C. Honnappa Bhagavathar | 02:45 |
| 22 | "Vanavargal Thuyartheera Makitasarar" | C. Honnappa Bhagavathar |
Release and reception
Prabhavathi was released on 6 August 1944, and was distributed by Murugan Talkies.[3] The film was not a commercial success, but film historian Randor Guy said it would be "Remembered for being one of the early movies of the glamour girl Rajakumari".[1]
References
- Guy, Randor (10 December 2011). "Prabhavathi 1942". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 17 October 2016. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
- Prabhavathi (song book) (in Tamil). Krishnan Pictures. 1944.
- "Prabhavathi". The Indian Express. 6 August 1944. p. 3.
External links
- Prabhavathi at IMDb