Thayumanavar (1938 film)
Thayumanavar (1938 film) | |
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M. M. Dandapani Desikar M. S. Devasena | |
Cinematography | P. K. Krishna Iyer |
Music by | G. Pichala Narasimha Rao |
Production company | Jayabharath Film Company Ltd. |
Distributed by | Modern Theatres |
Release date |
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Running time | 3 hr 31 mins (19000 ft) |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Thayumanavar is a 1938 Indian
Plot
Muthukrishnan Naiker was the ruler of Thiruchirapalli. He visited the temple at Vedaranyam. The Dharmakartha (trustee) of the temple gave a grand welcome to the ruler. Impressed by the reception, the ruler made the dharmakartha a minister of his court. A son is born to the minister who names him as Thayumanavan. Meanwhile, Muthukrishnan Naiker died and his son came to the throne. He appointed Thayumanavan as his minister. Thayumanavan was brilliant. He helped the king to develop the country. However, Thayumanavan was more inclined towards philosophy and divinity. Soon, the ruler becomes aware of the divine power of Thayumanavan and became a disciple. Thayumanavan performed many miracles, eventually his mortal remains and became a saint.[3]
Cast
The list is adapted from the film's songbook[4]
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R. Somasundaram, K. Ram Singh, |
Production
During the 1930s many films were made with life stories of religious saints. M. M. Dandapani Desikar who was well trained in Carnatic music and with fluency in religious lore and was the obvious choice of producers. Earlier he featured in similar role in Pattinathar and later in Nandanar.[3]
Soundtrack
Music was composed by G. Pichala Narasimha Rao and lyrics were penned by
- Orchestra[4]
- Rajukaru – Dilruba, Sitar, Organ
- T. S. Krishna Pillai – Fiddle
- G. H. Anjaneyalu – Tabla
- K. Rengaiya Naidu – Clarinet
- T. M. Ibrahim – Piano
No | Songs | Singers |
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1 | Om Shankara Purahara Sadhasiva Nin | Chorus |
2 | Ninnavar Prarandri Niyeyanay Prayer | Vidwan C. S. Selvarathnam Pillai |
3 | Malarthal Vanangum Adiyar | P. G. Venkatesan |
4 | Thejonmaya Chandra Shobhitha Bala | Lullaby Music |
5 | Kailasa Pathiye Saranam | Master Vedhamoorthi |
6 | Adiyum Nadumutiyum Ilan | Master Krishnamoorthi |
7 | Evaraiyum Imsai Seyya Lagadugan | Master Vedhamoorthi |
8 | Nandrudaiyanai Theeyathillanai Narai Velleru | M. M. Dandapani Desikar
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9 | Undendru Uruthikolvom | M. M. Dandapani Desikar
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10 | Kana Virumbum Manam Dhanuvin Karunaiye | M. M. Dandapani Desikar
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11 | Aasaikkor Alavilai | M. M. Dandapani Desikar
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12 | Penne – Nee Ennaibharati Ullasamaka | N. Ramasami Pillai, V. M. Ezhumalai & Aparanji |
13 | Ennakoram Iraivanuraiyum | M. M. Dandapani Desikar , Chorus
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14 | Kanthuka Mathakkariyai Vasama | M. M. Dandapani Desikar
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15 | Envasamillai En Seiven | M. S. Devasena |
16 | Pazhan Kadhal Kadhi | P. G. Venkatesan |
17 | Vaira Manthaiyum Ulluruka | M. S. Devasena & M. M. Dandapani Desikar
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18 | Enai Unakkintha Pedhai | M. M. Dandapani Desikar
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19 | Parayo Ennai Mugam | M. M. Dandapani Desikar
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20 | Udhavikku Oruvarille | P. S. Gnanam |
21 | Kannadi Nee Kizhicha Kottaiyini | P. G. Venkatesan, P. S. Gnanam |
22 | Patukindra Bhanuva Lorgal | M. M. Dandapani Desikar
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23 | Padhini Polave Itharai | M. M. Dandapani Desikar
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24 | Kalla Lerinthun, Kaivilla Ladithum, Kanimadhura | M. M. Dandapani Desikar
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25 | Azhuvathin Payanethu | M. M. Dandapani Desikar , N. S. Rathnambal
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26 | Kali Magamayi Enga Atha Nitha | Chorus |
27 | Kaka Muravu Kalandhunna | M. M. Dandapani Desikar
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28 | Ennannu Ennikkitte | P. S. Gnanam, P. G. Venkatesan |
29 | Saiva Samayame Samayameni Lachamaya | M. M. Dandapani Desikar
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30 | Veene Azhiyathe Nanba Perinba (Dialogue) | M. M. Dandapani Desikar
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31 | Chinthaiyeer Thandhaiyay Thayumanavan | P. G. Venkatesan |
Lost film
No print of the film is known to exist today.[3]
Reception
Film historian Randor Guy wrote in 2012 that the film is "Remembered for the rich singing of Dandapani Desikar and the scenes featuring holy places."[3]
References
- ^ a b 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 8 April 2017.
- ^ Ashish Rajadhyaksha; Paul Willemen. Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998. p. 648.
- ^ a b c d e f Guy, Randor (3 November 2012). "Thayumanavar (1938)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 April 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
- ^ a b c d தாயுமானவர் (song book) (in Tamil). Modern Theaters. 1938.