Inbavalli
Inbavalli is a Tamil film released in 1949 with T. R. Mahalingam and B. S. Saroja in the lead roles.[1]
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| இன்பவல்லி | |
| Directed by | S. Nottani |
| Produced by | Shyamala Pictures |
| Written by | Elangovan Srinivasan P. A. Kumar |
| Story by | Elangovan Srinivasan P. A. Kumar |
| Starring | T. R. Mahalingam B. S. Saroja N. S. Krishnan T. A. Madhuram P. K. Saraswathi M. R. Swaminathan E. R. Sahadevan S. Menon |
| Music by | G. Ramanathan |
| Cinematography | V. B. Jagtab |
| Edited by | S. Nottani |
Production company | Ratna Studios, Salem |
| Distributed by | Shyamala Pictures |
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Running time | 15,465 ft. |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Production
The film was produced by Shyamala Pictures and shot at Ratna Studios, Salem. The film is a folklore-genre tale with incredible twists. May be inspired by the classic The Arabian Nights, this film has scenes where humans are transformed into animals like bears and monkeys and also shows a kind of mirror in which one can see the past and the future.[1]
Plot
It is a love story between a princess and the minister's son. Both of them grew up together and eventually fall in love with each other. However, the reigning queen has an idea of marrying her daughter to a prince. Learning this, the lovers elope together during a night. A massive hunt for them begins. There is a wily magician who is also interested in the princess. He finds the minister's son and captures him by his tricks. But an old lady saves the minister's son. She transforms him into a parrot. The parrot flies away and escapes. The palace dancer take refuge of the parrot. After many twists and turns finally the lovers are united.[1]
Cast
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Crew
Production: Shyamala Pictures
Director: S. Nottani
Story: Elangovan, Srinivasan and P. A. Kumar
Dialogues: Elangovan, Srinivasan and P. A. Kumar
Editing: S. Nottani
Choreography: Vaideeswarankoil Muthuswami Pillai
Studio: Ratna Studios, Salem[1]
Cinematography: V. B. Jagtab[2]
Fake Horse Dance
One of the attractions of the film was a folk art dance ‘Poikaal Kudhirai Aattam’ brilliantly executed by N.S. Krishnan.(See Sound Track for video).
Sound Track
Music was composed by G. Ramanathan and lyrics were penned by Rajagopala Iyer and K. P. Kamatchi. Singers : T.R. Mahalingam, N. S. Krishnan & T. A. Madhuram. Playback singers are P. A. Periyanayaki, T. V. Rathinam & P. Leela.
| No. | Song | Singer | Lyrics | Duration |
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| 1 | Anbe Perum Nidhiye | T. R. Mahalingam & P. A. Periyanayaki | 02:47 | |
| 2 | Dheiva Sothanai Thaano | P. A. Periyanayaki | 03:33 | |
| 3 | Thanguda Dingale | N. S. Krishnan & T. A. Madhuram Poikaal Kudhirai Aattam | 04:42 | |
| 4 | Jagadamba | P. A. Periyanayaki & P. Leela | 03:35 (02:43 - 06:18) | |
| 5 | Eno Innum Vara Kaanen | T. R. Mahalingam | 03:44 | |
| 6 | Maalai Sooda Avar Vanthaaradi | P. Leela | 02:48 | |
| 7 | O Aiyaa Maare Vaarunga | 02:14 | ||
| 8 | Nee Thunai Purivaaiye | P. Leela | 02:37 | |
| 9 | Aaruyire Enathaasai Anbe Vaa | P. Leela | 02:24 | |
| 10 | Innum Vara Kaanene | P. A. Periyanayaki | 03:11 | |
| 11 | Inbamana Mohini Maane | T. R. Mahalingam & P. Leela | 03:20 | |
| 12 | Sambalame Elumichambazhame | N. S. Krishnan & T. A. Madhuram | ||
| 13 | Naadha En Aasai | T. R. Mahalingam & T. V. Rathinam | 02:13 | |
| 14 | Yaar Umai Polae | P. A. Periyanayaki | 04:27 | |
| 15 | Mandhirathin Perai Solli | N. S. Krishnan & T. A. Madhuram | 01:35 |
References
- "Inbavalli (1949) - The Hindu". thehindu.com. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
- "1949 வெளியான படங்களின் விபரம்| Lakshman Sruthi - 100% Manual Orchestra |". lakshmansruthi.com. Retrieved 16 September 2016.