Mayavathi is a 1949 Indian Tamil-language film produced and directed by T. R. Sundaram. The film stars T. R. Mahalingam and Anjali Devi.[2]
| Mayavathi | |
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| Tamil | மாயாவதி |
| Directed by | T. R. Sundaram |
| Written by | P. Kannan |
| Produced by | T. R. Sundaram |
| Starring | T. R. Mahalingam Anjali Devi |
| Music by | G. Ramanathan |
Production company | Ganapathy Pictures |
| Distributed by | Modern Theatres |
Release date |
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Running time | 2 hrs. 24 mins. (12997 ft.) |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot edit
The story is that of a princess falling in love with a prince who hates women. Another person, a barber is also interested in the princess. He uses several tricks to get her but fails every time. How the princess succeeds in winning over the prince forms the plot of the story.[2]
Cast edit
The list is adapted from a review article published in The Hindu newspaper.[2]
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Production edit
The story is based on a folk tale and the film was produced at Modern Theatres that was located on the outskirts of Salem. The dances by Lalitha and Padmini were choreographed by K. K. Sinha.[2]
Soundtrack edit
Music was composed by G. Ramanathan while the lyrics were penned by A. Maruthakasi and Ka. Mu. Sheriff.[2][1] Singer is T. R. Mahalingam. Playback singer is M. L. Vasanthakumari.
Pennenum Maaya Peyaam Poi Maadharai is the first film song penned by A. Maruthakasi.[3]
| No. | Song | Singer | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
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| 1 | "Pennenum Maaya Peyaam Poi Maadharai" | T. R. Mahalingam | A. Maruthakasi | 03:44 |
| 2 | "Maane En Prema Raani" | T. R. Mahalingam & M. L. Vasanthakumari | 03:17 | |
| 3 | "Vaaraai En Inba Vaazhve" | M. L. Vasanthakumari | 02:02 | |
| 4 | "Aahaa Thanimai Tharum Invbam" | M. L. Vasanthakumari | 02:47 | |
| 5 | "Manamohiniye Unnai Maravene" | T. R. Mahalingam | 02:55 | |
| 6 | "Sadhaa Un Haasyamevum" | T. R. Mahalingam | 02:25 | |
| 7 | "Alli Malaraayirundhen" | M. L. Vasanthakumari | A. Maruthakasi | 02:45 |
| 8 | "Varuvano Madhivadhanan" | M. L. Vasanthakumari | 02:11 | |
| 9 | "Jeyame En Vaazhvile" | M. L. Vasanthakumari | 01:30 |
Reception edit
According to Randor Guy, this movie was a flop s at the box-office. This was supported in M. Karunanidhi's autobiography. Karunanidhi had written that to recover from this flop in 1949, mogul T.R. Sundaram decided to make "Manthiri Kumari" movie in a grand style and succeeded well in 1950."Mayavathi", nevertheless is "remembered for: Lalitha-Padmini’s dances, and the daring romantic scenes between the lead pair."[2]
References edit
- ^ a b Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 11 April 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f Guy, Randor (5 January 2015). "Mayavathi (1949)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 11 April 2017. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
- ^ "Thiraikavi Thilagam Kavignar Maruthakasi" ["Thiraikavi Thilagam" Poet Maruthakasi]. Dinamani. 19 September 2012. Archived from the original on 4 May 2017.
External links edit
- Pennenum Maaya on YouTube - First film song by A. Maruthakasi