Kiratha Arjuna (also known as Oorvasi Saahasam) is a 1940 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film directed by G. Rameshwaran and Murugadasa, and produced by Venus Pictures. Based on the war between the Pandava prince Arjuna and the god Shiva, the film stars M. R. Krishnamurthi, Thirukharaivaasal Subbulakshmi, Bhavani K. Sambamurthi and T. M. Ramasami Pillai. It was released on 25 May 1940. No print of the film is known to survive, making it a lost film.[1]
| Kiratha Arjuna | |
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| Directed by | G. Rameshwaran Murugadasa |
| Starring | M. R. Krishnamurthi Thirukharaivaasal Subbulakshmi Bhavani K. Sambamurthi T. M. Ramasami Pillai |
| Cinematography | G. Singh Devji |
| Music by | Bhavani K. Sambamurthi |
Production company | Venus Pictures |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
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Production edit
Kiratha Arjuna had an alternate title: Oorvasi Saahasam. It was directed by G. Rameshwaran and Murugadasa, and produced by Venus Pictures.[a] Bhavani K. Sambamurthi, who portrayed Narada, also composed the film's music,[1] while Papanasam Sivan wrote the lyrics. Cinematography was handled by G. Singh and Devji. The final length of the film was 14,000 feet (4,300 m).[2]
Release and reception edit
The film was censored in 1939,[1] but released only on 25 May 1940.[2] No print of the film is known to survive, making it a lost film.[1]
Notes edit
- ^ Not the later studio of the same name.
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h Guy, Randor (7 April 2012). "Kiratha Arjuna (Oorvasi Saahasam) 1940". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 22 January 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- ^ a b Film News Anandan (2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [Tamil film history and its achievements] (in Tamil). Sivagami Publishers. Archived from the original on 29 January 2020.
