Manamagal

Last updated

Manamagal
Manamagal.jpg
Poster
Directed by N. S. Krishnan
Screenplay by M. Karunanidhi
Based onSuprabha
by Munshi Paramu Pillai
Produced byN. S. Krishnan
Starring Padmini
Lalitha
S. V. Sahasranamam
T. S. Balaiah
N. S. Krishnan
T. A. Mathuram
CinematographyG. Vittal Rao
Edited byS. Panjabi
Music by C. R. Subburaman
Production
company
N. S. K. Films
Release date
  • 15 August 1951 (1951-08-15)
[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Manamagal (transl. The Bride) is a 1951 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed and produced by N. S. Krishnan. The film stars Padmini, Lalitha, S. V. Sahasranamam and T. S. Balaiah in lead roles. The film had musical score by C. R. Subburaman. [2] [3] It is based on the Malayalam play Suprabha by playwright Munshi Paramu Pillai. The film was dubbed into Telugu as Pelli Kuthuru. [4]

Contents

Plot

Mei Kandar runs an ashram called Thiruvalluvar ashram for poor kids, providing them education and other skills for their future. On one occasion, his students rescue Chandra, a poor widowed pregnant woman abandoned by her remarried husband Bagavathar (Music Teacher). Chandra gives birth to a boy baby who later grows up in the ashram. Meanwhile, abandoning his first wife, Bagavathar moves to teach music to a rich person's daughter Kumari. But she is already engaged to S. V. Sahasranamam, son of her father's family friend. Kumari's father also has an accountant who married a young girl Vijaya. Kumari's father is the one who sponsors the ashram run by N. S. Krishnan. After the arrival of Chandra, the ashram goes under more progressive changes.

Meanwhile, Bagavathar, teaching music has an eye on Kumari to marry her as second wife by hiding his previous life. Bagavathar also tries to seduce the accountant's wife Vijaya who is distressed due to the age difference of her husband. Varathan, a friend of Bagavathar moving along with him from his days with Chandra, gives suggestions to cheat and marry Kumari avoiding Sahasranamam. Kumari "to-be husband" S. V. Sahasranamam is away in England for his Barrister studies and returns to her home. Knowing Bagavathar's intentions when he is trying to propose to Kumari, he clashes with Bagavathar earning Kumari's ire. Kumari, out of anger, decides to marry Bagavathar. Taking a twist in the plot, circumstances force her to marry him. Situations lead to Madhuram son's death where Kumari learns about Bagavathar. Kumari's father learns about Bagavathar and his affairs seeing his accountant roaming mad in Mahabalipuram. Meanwhile, Kumari donates all her wealth to the ashram as Bagavathar and her illicit partner, his friend lavishly spend money. Knowing about her donations to the ashram, Kumari is kidnapped to force her to give her property to the antagonists. Leading to a climax — the heroine discards her namesake husband and in a reformative gesture marries her boyfriend Sahasranamam. [4]

Cast

Cast according to the opening credits of the film

Production

Based on a popular Malayalam play Suprabha by playwright Munshi Paramu Pillai, Manamagal had dialogue by Mu. Karunanidhi. N. S. Krishnan directed the film, besides playing a social reformer. [4] The title refers to the heroine (Padmini) who chooses to remain a bride and never a wife because of the lecherous nature of her husband (T. S. Balaiah). [4] Krishnan decided to adapt the play into a film after being impressed by the plotline. Krishnan met Munshi and paid him Rs. 500 for the rights. [5]

Krishnan chosen M. Karunanidhi to write the dialogues. The film was launched at Newton Studios at 31 December 1950. [5] A. Bhimsingh who was one of the assistant directors in the film was assigned the job to dub the film in Telugu. Some scenes were shot in Telugu to make it look like a straight Telugu film. [5] According to film producer and writer G. Dhananjayan, S. S. Rajendran made his acting debut with this film in a role of a beggar, but his portions were edited out the film by the Censor Board as they felt his dialogues were too revolutionary. [5] Dhananjayan also noted that Rajendran's name still appears in the credits, though there are no scenes featuring him. The film marked the acting debut of Padmini as a lead actress. K. A. Thangavelu, Kaka Radhakrishnan did a minor role in the film. In the film, Krishnan introduced a technical innovation by showing the behind-the-screen-technicians on screen. [6] [4]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by C. R. Subburaman.

The song "Ellam Inbamaayam" was well received and catapulted its singer M. L. Vasanthakumari to fame. This song was composed based on six ragas of Carnatic music. [6] The song "Ellam Inbamayam", based on the Kalyani raga, starts with Simhendramadhyamam and having a ragamalika suite of Mohanam, Hindolam and Darbar. [7] [8] The song "Chinnanchiru Kiliiye" based on the poem by Subramaniya Bharati was sung by V. N. Sundaram. [9] This song is based on Kapi raga. [10] Originally, GNB was supposed to sing this song with Vasanthakumari. GNB had some rehearsals too, when T. R. Balu protested that GNB should not sing for the film, he opted out. [11]

No.SongSingersLyricsLength (m:ss)
1"Chinnanciru kiliye Kannammaa" M. L. Vasanthakumari & V. N. Sundharam Mahakavi Bharathiyar 03:29
2"Nalla Pennmani Miga Nalla Pennmani" T. A. Madhuram Udumalai Narayana Kavi 03:08
3"Ellaam Inbamayam"M. L. Vasanthakumari & P. Leela 05:32
4"Aayirathu Tholaayirathu"04:03
5"Podhu Kootangalukkum Poradhum"T. A. Madhuram00:49
6"Sudhandhiram Vandhadhunnu Solaadheenga"T. A. Madhuram01:19
7"Paaviyinum Padu Paavi"M. L. Vasanthakumari & V. N. Sundharam02:59
8"Villambu Patta Pun" C. S. Jayaraman 02:54
9"Aanaa Vilaasam Appaa" T. S. Durairaj 01:52
10"Aadiduven Nadanam Aadiduven" P. Leela 02:22
11"Iru Kaadhalar Magizhndhe" C. R. Subburaman & M. L. Vasanthakumari02:23

Pelli Kuthuru Telugu songs

No.SongSingersLyricsLength (m:ss)
1"Kanne Chilaka Yegiripodhu"M. L. Vasanthakumari & C. R. SubburamanSamudrala Sr.03:29
2"Nannu Dayaganave Vayyari"03:08
3"Anthaa Premamayam"M. L. Vasanthakumari & P. Leela05:32
4"1950 Ki 60 Inthe Theda"M. L. Vasanthakumari & A. P. Komala04:03
5"Nenu Nee Dasuda"00:49
6"Ivigo Jothalu Telungu Thallee"01:19
7"Papulao Kadu Papi Anevadu"M. L. Vasanthakumari & C. R. Subburaman02:59
8"Noru Manchidaithe Naruda"Madhavapeddi Satyam02:54
9"Yebbe Yebbebbe YebbeIllu"01:52
10"Manchi Chinnade Mamanchi Chinnadi"Jikki02:22
11"Virajajula Valapu Vayyari"M. L. Vasanthakumari & C. R. Subburaman02:23

Release

Manamagal became a commercial success at box office. [12] The Malayalam play which was the base was thematically similar to Hindi film Duniya Na Maane by V. Shantaram. [4] [6]

The film received positive reviews for its bold theme. Magazine Pesum Padam wrote, "Producer made the film with reformative intentions but the film leads to indiscipline only". [6] Upon the success of the movie Producer Kalaivanar NS Krishnan gifted the writer M. karinanithi a car for celebrating the success. [13]

Related Research Articles

M. L. Vasanthakumari Musical artist

Madras Lalitangi Vasanthakumari was a Carnatic musician and playback singer for film songs in many Indian languages. MLV and her contemporaries D. K. Pattammal and M. S. Subbulakshmi are popularly referred to as the female trinity of Carnatic Music. A prime disciple of G. N. Balasubramaniam, she was the youngest among the established musicians of that era, and was the youngest female awardee of the Sangita Kalanidhi award. In 1967 she was honored with the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award by the government of India. Her daughter late K.Srividya was the well-known, famous film actress in Tamil and Malayalam languages.

<i>Avargal</i> 1977 film by K. Balachander

Avargal (transl. They) is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Sujatha, Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth and Ravikumar. A triangular love story, it revolves around a woman who is caught between the man she fell in love with and her former sadistic husband who is supposedly reformed and wants to rejoin her.

<i>Kaajal</i> 1965 Indian film

Kaajal is a 1965 Bollywood film produced by Pannalal Maheshwari and directed by Ram Maheshwari. The film stars Meena Kumari, Raaj Kumar, Dharmendra, Padmini, Mumtaz, Mehmood, Durga Khote, Helen. The film's music is by Ravi.

<i>Sivakavi</i> 1943 film by S. M. Sriramulu Naidu

Sivakavi is a 1943 Indian Tamil-language film directed, initially, by P. K. Raja Sandow and later, S. M. Sriramulu Naidu. It starred M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, S. Jayalakshmi, Serukalathur Sama, Thirupurambal, T. R. Rajakumari, N. S. Krishnan and T. A. Mathuram. The film's screenplay was written by Thiru Muruga Kirubanandha Variyar. The film was shot at Central Studios and released by Pakshiraja Films in Coimbatore. The film was released on 10 April 1943.

<i>Paithiyakkaran</i> 1947 Indian film

Payithiyakaran is a 1947 Tamil-language film produced by and starring N. S. Krishnan. It was based on the play of the same name staged by Krishnan's drama troupe. It was the first film for Krishnan after his acquittal in the Lakshmikanthan murder case. M. G. Ramachandran played a supporting role in the film.

<i>Nallathambi</i> (1949 film) 1949 Indian film

Nallathambi is a 1949 Indian Tamil-language film starring and produced by N. S. Krishnan. The film's script was written by C. N. Annadurai. This film marked Annadurai's debut in Tamil films. The movie is an adaptation of 1936 American movie Mr. Deeds Goes to Town.

<i>Kanchana</i> (1952 film) 1952 Indian film

Kanchana is a 1952 Indian drama film produced and directed by S. M. Sriramulu Naidu. The story is based on a popular Tamil novel, Kanchanayin Kanavu, authored by Lakshmi. It was filmed simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam languages.

<i>Thillana Mohanambal</i> 1968 film by A. P. Nagarajan

Thillana Mohanambal is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language musical drama film written, directed and produced by A. P. Nagarajan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini and T. S. Balaiah, with A. V. M. Rajan, Nagesh and Manorama in supporting roles. It tells the story of Shanmugasundaram, a nadaswaram player who falls in love with Mohanambal, a Bharatanatyam dancer who reciprocates his feelings, but unfortunate circumstances and their egoistic nature prevents them from confessing their love for one another. How they overcome their self-created obstacles and those created by the people around them forms the rest of the story.

<i>Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum</i> 1965 film by Krishnan–Panju

Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language children's film directed by the duo Krishnan–Panju. It is an adaptation of Disney's The Parent Trap (1961) which in turn was based on Erich Kästner's 1949 German novel Lisa and Lottie. The film tells the story of twin sisters attempting to reunite their separated parents.

<i>Naalvar</i> 1953 film

Naalvar is a 1953 Tamil-language drama film directed by V. Krishnan. The film stars A. P. Nagarajan, Kumari Thankam, N. N. Kannappa, M. N. Krishnan and T. P. Muthulakshmi in major roles. Nagarajan, who played the main lead was also the writer of the film. The film revolves around a family consisting of four siblings.

Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy were an Indian music composing duo composed of M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy. They worked together on over 100 films, from 1952's Panam to 1965's Aayirathil Oruvan. After their split, Ramamoorthy worked on 16 films between 1966 and 1986. He and Viswanathan reunited in 1995 for Engirundho Vandhan.

<i>Pudhaiyal</i> 1957 Indian film

Pudhaiyal (transl. Treasure) is a 1957 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film starring Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini. The film, directed by Krishnan–Panju, had musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and was released on 10 May 1957

<i>Marumagal</i> (1953 film) 1953 Indian film

Marumagal (transl. Daughter-in-law) is a 1953 Indian Tamil-language drama film, produced by Lena Chettiar on Krishna Pictures banner and directed by D. Yoganand. Starring N. T. Rama Rao, Padmini, Lalitha in lead roles and music composed by C. R. Subburaman. The film was simultaneously shot in Telugu-language as Ammalakkalu.

Thiruchi Loganathan was a playback singer of the Tamil film industry. He is known for his work in movies such as Manthiri Kumari (1950) and Parasakthi (1952). He was married to Rajalakshmi, daughter of actress C. T. Rajakantham. His sons are, T. L. Maharajan, Deepan Chakravarthy, and T.L. Thyagarajan, who are also popular playback singers.

<i>Sri Valli</i> (1945 film) 1945 Indian film

Sri Valli is a 1945 Tamil-language film co-directed by A. V. Meiyappan and produced by him under Pragathi Studios. It was co-directed by A. T. Krishnaswamy who also wrote the script. The film stars T. R. Mahalingam and Kumari Rukmani. Sri Valli revolves around the romance between Muruga and Valli, a tribal girl. The rest of the story shows how Valli wins the heart of Murugan.

<i>Kula Deivam</i> (1956 film) 1956 Indian film

Kula Deivam is a 1956 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Krishnan–Panju and written by Murasoli Maran. It is a remake of the 1954 Bengali film Banga Kora. The film stars S. V. Sahasranamam and Pandari Bai, while Rajagopal, S. S. Rajendran, Chandrababu, S. A. Ashokan and Vijayakumari play supporting roles. The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by R. Sudarsanam. Maruthi Rao and S. Panjabi handled cinematography and editing respectively. The film was released on 29 September 1956, and became a commercial success, winning the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. Banga Kora went on to be remade in Hindi as Bhabhi and in Kannada as Jenu Goodu. Pandari Bai reprised her role in both the versions.

A. G. Rathnamala was an Indian stage drama artist and playback singer who has recorded over 500 songs in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada language films.

<i>Dharma Devatha</i> 1952 film

Dharma Devatha is a 1952 Indian bilingual film produced and directed by P. Pullaiah. The film stars Santha Kumari and Kaushik, with Mudigonda Lingamurthy, Mukkamala, Relangi, Baby Sachu and Girija in supporting roles.

<i>Avan Pithana?</i> 1966 Indian film

Avan Pithana? is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by P. Neelakantan, produced by P. Angamuthu and written by M. Karunanidhi. It is a remake of the Telugu film Dagudu Moothalu (1964). The film stars S. S. Rajendran, C. R. Vijayakumari, S. V. Sahasranamam, T. S. Balaiah and T. P. Muthulakshmi. It was released on 29 April 1966.

<i>Velaikari Magal</i> Tamil-language drama film

Velaikari Magal is a 1953 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by C. V. Ranganatha Das and starring N. T. Rama Rao, C. Lakshmi Rajyam, and S. V. Ranga Rao. The film is a remake of the 1952 Telugu film Daasi.

References

  1. ↑ Dhananjayan 2014, p. 90.
  2. ↑ "Manamagal". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
  3. ↑ "Manamagal". gomolo.com. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Manamagal - The Hindu". thehindu.com. Archived from the original on 29 September 2014. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Dhananjayan 2014, p. 91.
  6. 1 2 3 4 Dhananjayan 2014, p. 92.
  7. ↑ vdt10 (8 November 2002). "Voice with an enchanting lilt". The Hindu . Archived from the original on 10 February 2003.
  8. ↑ "The royal Durbar". The Hindu. 28 September 2013 – via www.thehindu.com.
  9. ↑ Guy, Randor (17 June 2012). "Markandeya 1935". The Hindu– via www.thehindu.com.
  10. ↑ Mani, Charulatha (7 December 2012). "Notes that intrigue". The Hindu– via www.thehindu.com.
  11. ↑ Gopal, Rupa (1 December 2009). "A nightingale called MLV". The Hindu– via www.thehindu.com.
  12. ↑ "The generous comic genius". The Hindu. 5 December 2008 – via www.thehindu.com.
  13. ↑ ""கலைஞர் எப்படி சென்னைக்கு வந்தார்..." - கோவி.லெனின்". 8 August 2018.

Bibliography

This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.