Zamindar (1952 film)

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Zamindar
Zamindar 1952 poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byP. V. Krishnan
Written byPa. Kannan
Starring S. A. Nataraj
Madhuri Devi
CinematographyJ. G. Vijayam
Edited byT. Vijayarangam
Music by G. Ramanathan
Production
companies
Release date
  • 30 August 1952 (1952-08-30)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Zamindar is a 1952 Indian Tamil-language film directed by P. V. Krishnan and written by Jalakantapuram. The film was jointly produced by Jupiter Pictures and Sangeetha Pictures. It stars S. A. Nataraj and Madhuri Devi. The film was released on 30 August 1952, [1] and was commercially unsuccessful. [2] [3]

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Plot

Allikulam is small zamindar administered by the regent Pandi Thevar, who has plans to usurp it with the sudden and shocking death of the zamindar, his villainous brother also plans to usurp the property. These, the regent and the brother are at loggerheads with one trying to outdo each other. Manmudi, a struggling farmer, is man of discipline, even though he has a rough exterior. His sister Meenakshi is a good looking young woman. The villain plans to kidnap her. Indulging in murders and such crimes, more complications are woven into the story to create more interesting situations. [2]

Cast

Soundtrack

Music composed by G. Ramanathan and lyrics written by A. Maruthakasi and K. M. Sheriff. There was a gypsy dance by Rita which was choreographed by B. Hiralal. The Bharatha Natyam dances were choreographed by R. T. Krishnamoorthi. [2] [4]

SongsSingersLyrics
"Engume Suthuvom Ishtam Pole"JikkiA. Maruthakasi
"Maalai Pozhuthinile"JikkiA. Maruthakasi
"Madhuvai Parugum Vanduu"Radha JayalakshmiKa. Mu. Sheriff
"Nallavargal Vazhvile"V. T. RajagopalanKa. Mu. Sheriff
"Enakkum Unakkum Isaintha"T. V. RathnamKa. Mu. Sheriff
"Thunbam Menmelum Soozhnthaal"A. M. Rajah & P. LeelaKa. Mu. Sheriff
"Oh..Lucky Tikki"JikkiKa. Mu. Sheriff
"Enni Enni Ullam Yenginen"JikkiA. Maruthakasi
"Vaanil Nilavum Ulavuthe"A. M. Rajah & JikkiA. Maruthakasi
"Vanavil Pole Manthargal"G. RamanaathanA. Maruthakasi

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