Macha Rekai

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Macha Rekai
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by P. Pullaiah
Story by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Produced by T. R. Mahalingam
StarringT. R. Mahalingam
S. Varalakshmi
CinematographyJithan Banerjee
G. Vittal Rao
Edited byT. M. Lal
Music by C. R. Subburaman
Production
company
Sukumar Productions
Release date
  • 11 August 1950 (1950-08-11)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Macha Rekai is a 1950 Indian Tamil-language film directed by P. Pullaiah and produced by T. R. Mahalingam. It is based on Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass' play of the same name. The film stars Mahalingam, S. Varalakshmi, Santha Kumari, B. R. Panthulu, Kumari Kamala and C. T. Rajakantham. It is also the feature film debut of Vijaya Nirmala, who portrays the younger version of Mahalingam's character. The film was released on 11 August 1950 and became a moderate success.

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Plot

Cast

Production

Macha Rekai was a play written by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. Upon seeing the play, actor T. R. Mahalingam decided to produce and star in its film adaptation. [4] The adaptation, also titled Macha Rekai, was directed by P. Pullaiah and produced by Mahalingam under the banner Sukumar Productions. [2] Mahalingam portrayed the male lead Macharaju, and Nirmala (who later became known as Vijaya Nirmala) portrayed the character's younger self, thereby making her acting debut. The original lead female was Anjali Devi, who left after filming a few scenes, and was replaced by S. Varalakshmi. [1] The film's story and dialogues were written by Ramaiah Dass. Cinematography was handled by Jithan Banerjee and G. Vittal Rao and editing by T. M. Lal. [2]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by C. R. Subburaman, while Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass was lyricist. [2]

Song TitleSingersLength
"Vaan Mevum Nilaave"S. Varalakshmi02:54
"Kalai Maanaip Pola"T. R. Mahalingam01:41
"Manam Magizhave"P. Leela02:31
"Ellam Irunthenna... Aaadharavilaa"T. R. Mahalingam & S. Varalakshmi03:05
"Devi Jaganmaathaa"T. R. Mahalingam02:32
"Antho Puvimel Adimaiyaaga"T. R. Mahalingam03:00
"Brindavanampol Engum Kanuthe"
"Vin Mel Thavazhnthu Sellum"T. R. Mahalingam
"Nilaiyillatha Ulagamithe"A. G. Rathnamala
"Raththa Veri Konda"
"Raja En Mel Kobama"A. P. Komala
"Odathe Unnai Vida Matten"T. R. Mahalingam & S. Varalakshmi
"Maname Mayaginen Mannavane"S. Varalakshmi
"Kanavilum Maravene Naan"T. R. Mahalingam & S. Varalakshmi
"Androru Naal Unthan"T. R. Mahalingam

Release

Macha Rekai was released on 11 August 1950. [5] The film was distributed by Kumaravel Pictures in North Arcot, South Arcot, Chengelpet and Chittoor; and Dhanalakshmi Films in Salem. [3] It was a moderate success. [4]

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