Sarvadhikari (film)

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Sarvadhikari
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by T. R. Sundaram Mudaliyar
Written byA. V. P. Asai Thambi
Screenplay byKo. Dha. Shanmugasundaram
Story byKo. Dha. Shanmugasundaram
Produced by T. R. Sundaram Mudaliyar
Starring M. G. Ramachandran
Anjali Devi
M. N. Nambiar
CinematographyM. Masthan
G. R. Nathan
Edited byL. Balu
Music by S. Dakshinamurthi
Production
company
Release date
  • 14 September 1951 (1951-09-14)
Running time
176 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Sarvadhikari (English: Dictator) is a 1951 Indian Tamil-language historical adventure film starring M. G. Ramachandran and Anjali Devi, with M. N. Nambiar as the antagonist. [1] It established Nambiar as a major star. [2] The film is based on the 1948 American film The Gallant Blade. The film was dubbed in Telugu under the same title. [3]

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Plot

Mahavarman, an ambitious minister with designs to topple the puppet king of Manipuri, finds the popularity of the commander-in-chief and his bodyguard Prathapan a stumbling block. He sends a young woman Meena Devi to seduce Prathapan, but she falls in love with him. After several twists and turns, Mahavarman is exposed and felled in an exciting duel with Prathapan. Ugrasenar is chosen as the first president while Prathapan is appointed as the new commander in chief. The kingdom of Manipuri is now a republic.

Cast

Cast according to the opening credits of the film

Soundtrack

The music composed by S. Dakshinamurthi. [4]

All the tunes for all the songs for both languages are the same.

Tamil Songs

SongSingersLyricsLength (m:ss)
"Kannaalan Varuvaar Kann Munne" P. Leela A. Maruthakasi 03:23
"Aanazhagaa Enadhu Kaigal Seidha" Thiruchi Loganathan & P. Leela03:06
"Aandiyai.... Puvi Mele Padhavigalaiye"P. Leela02:59
"O Raiyaarammaa Sogusaaga" P. A. Periyanayaki 07:06
"Alliyin Mun Vennila Vandhadhai"P. Leela02:22
"Jaakradhaiyaa Jaakradhai" S. Dakshinamurthi & U. R. Chandra02:27
"Sandai Theerndhu Pochu"S. Dakshinamurthi02:20
"Thadavi Paartthu Nallaa Irundhaa"S. Dakshinamurthi & P. A. Periyanayaki04:11
"Panjamum... Namma Patthu Varusham" T. M. Soundararajan 02:28
"Karumbin Inimai Kaadhal Pechu"01:08
"Theedhu Seiyum Koottam Endre"P. Leela02:45

Sarvadhikari Telugu Songs

SongSingersLength (m:ss)
"Andhala Naa Raju Nannele Ratiraaju"P. Leela03:23
"Sundarudaa Naa Chetula Punyamademo"S. Dakshinamurthi & P. Leela03:06
"Aasalanni Koolipoye PremalataluP. Leela02:59
"O Rayya Rara O Rayya Rara"P. Leela07:06
"Vetike Puvvu Teevele Yeduraayenoyi"P. Leela02:22
"Jagrattoyi Jagratha Jagrattoyi Nee"S. Dakshinamurthi & P. Leela02:27
"Poru Teeripoye Janmabhoomilo"T. M. Soundararajan & Thiruchi Loganathan02:20
"Saruku Choosi Baguntene Dabbuliyyandee"S. Dakshinamurthi & P. Leela04:11
"Pedhalu Rogulu Leni Desam"T. M. Soundararajan02:28
"Naaṇyamaina Attar Baabu"S. Dakshinamurthi & P. Leela01:08
"Pedhane Rajugaa Chestaan"P. Leela02:45

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