Manthiri Kumari

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Manthiri Kumari
Theatrical release poster
Directed byEllis R. Dungan
T. R. Sundaram
Story byM. Karunanidhi
Produced byT. R. Sundaram
StarringM. G. Ramachandran
M. N. Nambiar
S. A. Natarajan
Madhuri Devi
G. Sakunthala
CinematographyJ. G. Vijayam
Edited byL. Balu
Music byG. Ramanathan
Production
company
Release date
  • 24 June 1950 (1950-06-24)
Running time
163 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Manthiri Kumari (transl. The Minister's Daughter) is a 1950 Indian Tamil-language historical fiction film directed by Ellis R. Dungan and starring M. G. Ramachandran, M. N. Nambiar.

Plot

The King of Mullai Nadu is dominated by his Raja guru (head priest) (

Buddhist nun
. Meanwhile, Veera Mohan decides to go to the kingdom in a disguise to meet Jeevarekha, but sees Rajaguru attempting to murder the King. However, the King mistakes Veeramohan to be the person wanting to kill him. A discussion happens in a courtroom. Amudhavalli is killed by Rajaguru in court when she proved that Veeramohan was never a fraud and that she killed Parthiban. The Raja guru is jailed and Veera Mohan is reunited with the princess.

Cast

Cast according to the opening credits of the film

Production

Manthiri Kumari was the film version of a play written by

Marudhanaattu Ilavarasi (1950) was chosen for the lead role in this movie. G. Ramanathan was hired to compose the music. The lyrics for the songs were written by A. Marudhakaasi and Ka. Mu. Sherriff.[1]
Though T.M. Soundararajan sang one song that was picturized on a commoner, his contribution was not included in the title credits of playback singers.

Soundtrack

The film's music was composed by G. Ramanathan. Lyrics were by Ka. Mu. Sheriff, and A. Maruthakasi.[2]

No. Song Singers Lyrics Length (m:ss)
1 "Vaarai Nee Vaarai" Thiruchi Loganathan & Jikki A. Maruthakasi 02:52
2 "Isai Kalaiye Inidhaana" M. L. Vasanthakumari 03:32
3 "Ulavum Thendral" Thiruchi Loganathan & Jikki 03:17
4 "Kaadhal Baliyaagi" M. L. Vasanthakumari 02:45
5 "Ubakaram Seibavarukke.... Annam Itta Vittile" T. M. Soundararajan A. Maruthakasi 02:07
6 "Manam Pola Vaazhvu Peruvome" M. L. Vasanthakumari & Jikki 02:38
7 "Kannadichi Yaarai Neeyum" A. P. Komala 03:29
8 "Porakka Poguthu" A. Karunanidhi & T. P. Muthulakshmi 01:18
9 "Aahaahaahaa Vaazhvile" M. L. Vasanthakumari Ka. Mu. Sheriff 03:07
10 "O Raja O Rani Indha Ezhaiyeliya" P. Leela, U. R. Chandra & N. Lalitha 05:21
11 "Anthisaayura Neram Mandhaarai Chedi Oram" A. Maruthakasi 02:52
12 "Pengalinaal" Jikki 01:54
13 "Ennum Pozhuthil Inbam" M. L. Vasanthakumari 01:45
14 "En Erumai Kannukutti" Master Subbaiah M. Karunanidhi 02:53
15 "Aadhavan Udhitthu Tamarai Malarndhadhu" K. V. Janaki 04:31

Reception

The film was released in June 1950 and became a box office hit. Though there is no advertisement of 100 days of this film, Ramachandran's fans claims that it ran more than 100 days in all major cities and 150 days in Chennai, Madurai, Trichy 146 days. Such claims are common among fans. Though MGR was the hero, it was S. A. Natarajan's role which received the most acclaim. Karunanidhi's fiery dialogues became famous and stirred controversy.[3][4][1]

References

  1. ^ a b Manthiri Kumari – A Grand Success (in Tamil), Maalai Malar 27 October 2009 Archived 21 March 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Manthiri Kumari". Gaana. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  3. ISBN 81-230-0646-2
    .
  4. ISBN 0-333-93410-5
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External links
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