Vanasundari

Vanasundari is a 1951 Indian Tamil-language film directed by T. R. Raghunath, starring P. U. Chinnappa, T. R. Rajakumari, T. S. Balaiah and S. Varalakshmi.[1][2]

Vanasundari
Film poster
Directed byT. R. Raghunath
Produced bySM. Letchumanan Chettiar
Written byElangovan
Screenplay byT. R. Raghunath
Story byElangovan
Starring
Music by
CinematographyJithan Bannerji, Kumaradevan
Edited byS. A. Murugesan
Production
company
Krishna Pictures
Distributed byKrishna Pictures
Release date
9 February 1951
LanguageTamil

Plot

Prince Gunasagaran hates his father Marthandan, king of Neelapuri as he, in spite of his age, spends his time in entertainment without concern for people. Marthandan chases Gunasagaran out of the country. Gunasagaran and his friend Adhi Medhavi goes to another country. There, a cruel younger brother of the king, Kapaleekaran rules after killing his elder brother. His paramour Leela is virtually ruling the State. Vanasundari, the king's daughter is in custody. Adhi Medhavi is imprisoned on false charge of theft. Gunasagaran meets Vanasundari in the jungle. Both exchange their tale of woes. Gunasagaran promises to rescue her. After many twists and turns the story has a happy ending.[3]

Cast

Crew
  • Producer: SM. Letchumanan Chettiar
  • Production Company: Krishna Pictures
  • Director: T. R. Raghunath
  • Story: Elangovan
  • Screenplay: T. R. Raghunath
  • Dialogues: Elangovan
  • Choreography: Vazhuvoor B. Ramaiah Pillai & B. Hiralal
  • Cinematography: Jithen Bannerji & V. Kumaradevan
  • Editing: S. A. Murugesan
  • Art Direction: F. Nagoor

Production

The film was produced by SM. Letchumanan Chettiar, a notable personality in the Tamil film industry in the 1950s.[1] He was the first person to print and distribute handbills in Tamil and the first person to use cars such as Buick, Chevrolet, Studebaker and Dodge in Chennai.[1] Due to some legal problems, his name was never credited in any of his films and only the name of his production banner "Krishna Pictures" appeared in the credits.[1]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by S. V. Venkatraman and C. R. Subburaman. Lyrics were penned by Udumalai Narayana Kavi and Kambadasan. Singers are P. U. Chinnappa, T. R. Rajakumari, S. Varalakshmi, N. S. Krishnan and T. A. Madhuram. Playback singers are D. K. Pattammal, P. A. Periyanayaki, K. V. Janaki and P. Leela.[4]

D. K. Pattammal sang Naadu Chezhithida song off-screen.

No.SongSingersLyricsLength (m:ss)
1"Ennum Ezhutthum Iru Kananaagum P. U. ChinnappaKambadasan03:15
2"Kannile Vilaiyaadum Inba Kaadhal P. U. Chinnappa & T. R. Rajakumari05:05
3"Annam Pola Aadi"P. A. Periyanayaki & K. V. Janaki06:09
4"Vinnil Inbam...Vandu Pola Aadi Sellum Odame"P. A. Periyanayaki & P. Leela01:09
5"Mannan Pennaaga Naanum Mann Meedhu"T. R. Rajakumari03:43
6"Inbamaaga Paaduvom"P. A. Periyanayaki & K. V. Janaki00:22
7"Aadai Alangaram Venum"S. Varalakshmi
8"Naane Mahaaraani"Udumalai Narayana Kavi02:52
9"Deeyo Deeyo Deeyaalo"
Dance by Lalitha and Padmini
P. A. Periyanayaki, K. V. Janaki & P. Leela08:32
10"Namasthe Namasthe"P. U. Chinnappa & T. R. Rajakumari02:44
11"Aadu Padhinanchu Puli Moonu"T. A. Madhuram04:37
12"Sonthamaaga Nenaichu"N. S. Krishnan & T. A. Mathuram
13"Poovo Poovu Manam Veesum"P. A. Periyanayagi
14"Naadu Chezhithidavum"D. K. Pattammal

References
  1. Guy, Randor (9 July 2011). "Blast from the past - Vanasundari 1951". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 20 April 2017. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
  2. Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (1999). Encyclopaedia of Indian cinema. British Film Institute. p. 658. ISBN 978-0-85170-455-5.
  3. Vanasundari Song Book. Rainbow Printers, Thiruchirapalli.
  4. G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 26.
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