Usha Kalyanam

Usha Kalyanam is a 1936 Tamil-language film directed by K. Subramaniam.[2] The film starred S. D. Subbulakshmi, C. V. V. Panthulu and G. Pattu Iyer in lead roles.[3]

Usha Kalyanam
Promotional poster for Usha Kalyanam
Directed byK. Subramaniam
Produced byMurugan Talkies
StarringS. D. Subbulakshmi
C.V.V. Panthulu
G. Pattu Iyer
M. V. Krishnappa
V. Govindasami
M. S. Pattammal
J. M. Sundaram
S. S. Padmavathi
S. S. Rajamani
K. E. Madhava Iyer
S. Gomathi Bai
CinematographySailen Bose[1]
Release date
  • 1936 (1936)
LanguageTamil

As was the practice of that time, another film titled Kizhattu Maappillai was also screened along with this film.[1] N. S. Krishnan and T. A. Mathuram featured in this short film.[3]

Plot

The film is based on the Hindu mythological tale of Aniruddha, the grandson of Krishna. Aniruddha and Usha, the daughter of the demon Bakasura fall in love with one another. Bakasura does not assent to their love and imprisons Aniruddha. Aniruddha is saved by Krishna who defeats Bakasura and liberates Aniruddha. Bakasura, eventually, patches up with Krishna and conducts their marriage.[3]

Cast

The following list is adapted from the film's review article in The Hindu[3]

Production

The film was produced by Murugan Talkies of Madurai, one of the early pioneers of Tamil film production. The company was owned by yarn merchants of the city. The film was shot in the East India Film Studios in Calcutta and directed by K. Subramanian, one of the early South Indian film pioneers. He was assisted by his uncle C. V. V. Iyer, credited as assistant director in the film.[3]

Soundtrack

As was the custom in those days, there were many songs included in the film. Altogether there were 33 songs in this film. Madhurakavi Bhaskara Das and Sathasivadas wrote the lyrics.[3]

Reception

Writing in 2012, Film Historian Randor Guy said the film is "Remembered for the interesting storyline, impressive performances by Subbulakshmi and Panthulu and deft direction by K. Subramanyam."[3]

References
  1. 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 28 October 2016.
  2. Ashish Rajadhyaksha & Paul Willemen. Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998. p. 651.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
  3. Guy, Randor (20 May 2012). "Usha Kalyanam 1936". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 February 2013.
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