Rambaiyin Kaadhal (1956 film)

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Rambaiyin Kaadhal
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Theatrical release poster
Directed byR. R. Chandran
Screenplay byP. Raghu
R. R. Chandran
K. Narayanan
Produced byR. R. Chandran
Starring P. Bhanumathi
K. A. Thangavelu
M. N. Rajam
CinematographyR. R. Chandran
Edited byJ. B. Raj
Music by T. R. Pappa
Production
company
Kalpana Kala Mandhir
Release date
  • 28 September 1956 (1956-09-28)
Running time
137 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Rambaiyin Kaadhal (English: Rambha's Love) is a 1956 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film starring P. Bhanumathi, K. A. Thangavelu and M. N. Rajam. [1] A remake of the 1939 film of the same name, [2] it was released on 28 September 1956. [3]

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Plot

On one of her sojourns to the earth, the celestial nymph Rambha is struck by the serene, picturesque beauty of an obscure spot. Tired of the ostentatious splendour of the Indra's court, she is filled with a quiet rapture at discovering the idyllic, rustic charm of this earthly setting. So entranced is she by the place that she is late for her usual dance recital in the hall of the King of Gods. When Indra learns the reason for her belated arrival, he flies into a rage and curses Rambha to be transformed into a statue during the day in the very place that had so transfixed her.

In that hamlet, there lived a young simpleton who was always the target of everyone's taunts and tricks. A group of mischief mongers lead him blindfolded to the statue and performing a sham ceremony, declare that the statue is his wife. Rambha too falls in love with her gullible husband. The events that follow range from hilarious to moving and heartwarming.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by T. R. Pappa. Lyrics were penned by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass & A. Maruthakasi. [4] Among the songs, Sirkazhi Govindarajan's 'Samarasam ulavum idame' became perennially popular, for its philosophical preaching that cemetery is the only place where equality reigns.

SongSingersLyricsLength
"Kattivellam Neeye Katterumbu Naane"K. H. Reddy & A. G. RathnamalaA. Maruthakasi
"Kalaignanam Uravaadum Naadu"P. Leela & N. L. Ganasaraswathi04:34
"Podu Dakku Mukku Dakku Thaalam"S. C. Krishnan & Jikki02:22
"Samarasam Ulaavum Idame"Seerkazhi Govindarajan04:32
"Bagavaane Mounam Eno"03:09
"Bakthar Potrum Badhrachchalane Naaraayanaa"Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass05:02
"Kannu Therinju Nadakkanum"T. M. Soundararajan, S. V. Ponnusamy & Ramaiah02:43
"Aadavaareer Indre Aadavaareer"P. Bhanumathi03:41
"Kannaalaa Vaazhvile Kaadhal Poidhaana"03:16
"Saanjaa Saayara Pakkame Saayara Semmari Aadugalaa"T. M. Soundararajan03:04
"Kannaalaa Vaazhvile Kaadhal Poidhaana"P. Bhanumathi & P. Suseela03:51
"Kattumasthu Kalaiyaadha Kattazhagi...Katthiri Saadham"P. Leela03:23
"Aalamara Muniyaandi...Sanggili Karuppano"S. V. Ponnusamy02:22

Reception

The Indian Express wrote, "Bhanumathi, still in her prime as an actress, fills remarkably the role of Ramba. Muthulakshmi, the budding starlet, shows real promise. But Nambiar makes a mockery of Narada". [5] Kanthan of Kalki appreciated the direction, writing and music. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "ரம்பையின் காதல்". Kalki (in Tamil). 30 September 1956. p. 8. Archived from the original on 8 March 2023. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
  2. ↑ "84 வருடங்களுக்கு முன்பே பாக்ஸ் ஆபிஸில் மாஸ் காட்டிய ரம்பையின் காதல் படம்". News18 (in Tamil). 24 February 2023. Archived from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
  3. ↑ "1956 – ரம்பையின் காதல் – கல்பனா பிக்சர்ஸ்". Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 12 October 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  4. ↑ Neelamegam, G. (2014). Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil) (1st ed.). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. pp. 116–117.
  5. ↑ "Rambha's Love". The Indian Express . 28 September 1956. p. 3. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  6. ↑ காந்தன் (21 October 1956). "ரம்பையின் காதல்". Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 56–57. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
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