Soubhagyavathi
Soubhagyavathi (transl. Lucky woman) is 1957 Indian Tamil-language historical comedy film directed by Jampanna and produced by N. M. Naganna. The film dialogue was written by A. L. Narayanan and the story was written by Jampanna. Music was by Pendyala Nageswara Rao and M. S. Gnanamani. The film stars Gemini Ganesan Savitri, K. A. Thangavelu S. V. Ranga Rao and T. P. Muthulakshmi, playing lead, with O. A. K. Devar, Kaka Radhakrishnan, M. S. Draupadi and Suryakala in supporting roles.[2][3][4][5]
| Soubhagyavathi | |
|---|---|
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| Tamil | சௌபாக்கியவதி |
| Directed by | Jampanna |
| Produced by | K. M. Naganna |
| Written by | A. L. Narayanan |
| Story by | Jampanna |
| Starring | Gemini Ganesan Savitri S. V. Ranga Rao K. A. Thangavelu T. P. Muthulakshmi |
| Music by | Pendyala Nageswara Rao M. S. Gnanamani |
| Cinematography | Laxman Gore Masthan Prakash Durai |
| Edited by | P. V. Manickam |
Production company | Nandhi Pictures |
Release date | 22 October 1957[1] |
Running time | 161 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
- Gemini Ganesan as Kalatharan
- Savitri as Gowri
- S. V. Ranga Rao as Maha Bhairavan, bad magician
- K. A. Thangavelu as Vairavan, Kalatharan's Friend
- T. P. Muthulakshmi as Maragatham, Thandavam's sister
- Kaka Radhakrishnan as Thandavam, Gowri's cousin
- K. Suryakala as Princess Kalavalli
- O. A. K. Thevar as Kasi King
- M. S. Draupadi as Saradha, Gowri's Mother
- C. K. Saraswathi as Maragatham & Thandavam's Mother
- S. V. Subbaiah as Kalatharan's father
- E. V. Saroja as Kalavalli's palace dancer
- P. Saraswathi
- Kamakshi
- M. E. Madhavan
- M. R. Santhanam
- A. K. Chopra
- Ramaiah Shashthri
- Stunt Somu
- Krishnan
Soundtrack
Music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao and M. S. Gnanamani, with lyrics written by Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram, A. L. Narayanan and Ra. Pazhanisami. Playback singers are T. M. Soundararajan Sirkazhi Govindarajan, S. C. Krishnan, M. L. Vasanthakumari, Jikki, P. Leela, T. V. Rathinam and Swarnalatha.[6]
A song "Yedhuko, Iru Vizhi Marulum", written by Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram and sung by T. M. Soundararajan (in Raga Kalyani) was recorded and released as a vinyl record, but was not included in the film. M. S. Gnanamani composed music for only one song Ven Thamarai Raaniye in the raga Kalyani.[7] A song Matha Maragatha from the Shyamala-Dandakam written by Kālidāsa was included in the film and sung by M. L. Vasanthakumari.
| No. | Song | Singer | Lyrics | Length(m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matha Maragatha | M. L. Vasanthakumari | Mahakavi Kalidas | 03:59 |
| 2 | Ven Thamarai Raaniye | Sirkazhi Govindarajan and P. Leela | A. L. Narayanan | 03:20 |
| 3 | Alai Mevum Kadal Mele | P. Leela | ||
| 4 | Ullum Puramum | Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram | 02:22 | |
| 5 | Vaa Vaa Vennilaave Vaa | |||
| 6 | Kaiyile Soolamum | |||
| 7 | Sagalamum Neeyae" (Oh Madha Bhavani) | 03:22 | ||
| 8 | Singara Velavane | T. V. Rathinam | 02:48 | |
| 9 | Manjal Poosi Poo Mudichu | S. C. Krishnan and Swarnalatha | 03:40 | |
| 10 | Singara Poongavil Aaduvom | Jikki and group | 04:07 | |
| 11 | Oho Ho Machane Neengala | P. Leela, Jikki and group | 02:52 | |
| 12 | Chinna Maamaa Romba Nerama | Jikki | ||
| 13 | Karuvulagil Uruvaagi | T. M. Soundararajan | ||
| 14 | "Thillai Ambala Nadaraajaa" | 03:57 | ||
| 15 | Yeduko, Iru Vizhi Marulum | 03:16 | ||
| 16 | Paadhai Romba Neelamada | Ra. Pazhanisami |
References
- https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19571022&printsec=frontpage&hl=en
- "soubhagyavathi". spicyonion. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
- http://tamilrasigan.com/soubhagyavathi-1957-tamil-movies-online-watch-free/
- "Soubhagyavathi 1957". venpura. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
- "soubhagyavathi 1957 Tamil movie". filmiclub. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
- Neelamegam, G. (December 2014). Thiraikalanjiyam – Part 1 (in Tamil) (1st ed.). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers 044 25361039. p. 125.
- Inioru
External links
- Soubhagyavathi at IMDb
- Yeduko Iru vizhi Marulum on YouTube - Song published on vinyl record but not included in the film