Chandhrodhayam
Chandhrodhayam (transl. Moonrise) is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film, directed by K. Shankar. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and J. Jayalalithaa with M. N. Nambiar and Nagesh in supporting roles. It was inspired by the 1934 American film It Happened One Night.
| Chandhrodhayam | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. Shankar |
| Produced by | G. N. Velumani |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran J. Jayalalithaa |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
| Cinematography | Thambu |
| Edited by | K. Narayanan |
Production company | Saravana Films |
Release date | 27 May 1966 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Devi, an innocent heiress, runs away from her home, the Selvamani Estate, the day before her engagement, thereby creating a scandal within her family, in particular, for her father, Zamindar Ponnambalam. Being away, abandoned to herself, Devi is saved at the last minute by a reporter, Chandran, who decides to accommodate her at his home until he is able to find her a new home.
Chandran is the news reporter for the newspaper named Dinakkavartchi, managed by Duriothanan, an unscrupulous man with no regard for genuine news presentation, always having an eye for making sensational news, even if it means concealing the truth. The two very often disagree. Chandran is helped in his quest by his friend, the newspaper's photographer, Alwar.
Chandran wants at all costs to help another young woman, Kamala, wounded cruelly by life since her birth. She had previously been a victim of a predator, the rich Paranthaman. Chandran puts everything in its place by uniting Kamala with Paranthaman and he himself marrying Devi, with the blessings of the elders from both the families. Duriothanan regrets his misdeeds and asks Chandran to start a new newspaper and name it as he wants. The newspaper is named Chandrodayam, the first issue carrying the wedding news of Chandran and Devi.
Cast
- M. G. Ramachandran as Chandran
- J. Jayalalithaa as Devi
- M. R. Radha as Duriothanan
- M. N. Nambiar as Paranthaman
- Nagesh as Alwar
- S. A. Ashokan as Ponnambalam
- Kuladeivam Rajagopal as Ekambaram
- Bharathi Vishnuvardhan as Kamala
- Pandari Bai as Lakshmi
- Manorama as Ahalya
- S. N. Lakshmi as Maheshwari
- Karikol Raju
Production
Chandrodayam was inspired by the 1934 American film It Happened One Night. The climax fight sequence between M. N. Nambiar and M. G. Ramachandran was shot with the use of only one light source: a rolling, broken small table lamp.[1]
Music
The soundtrack is composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[2] The songs "Chandrodhayam Oru", "Buddhan Yesu" and "Kasikku Pogum" were well received.[1]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Pudhiyadhor Ulagam Seivom" | Bharathidasan | Sirkazhi Govindarajan & chorus | 3.16 |
| 2. | "Buddhan Yesu Gandhi" | Vaali | T. M. Soundararajan | 5.19 |
| 3. | "Kettimelam Kottura Kalyanam..." | Vaali | P. Susheela | 4.01 |
| 4. | "Kaasikku Pogum Sanyasi..." | Vaali | T. M. Soundararajan & Sirkazhi Govindarajan | 5.23 |
| 5. | "Engiruntho Aasaikal..." | Vaali | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela | 3.49 |
| 6. | "Chandrodayam Oru Pennanatho..." | Vaali | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela | 5.46 |
| 7. | "Pudhiyadhor Ulagam Seivom..." (Reprise) | Bharathidasan | Sirkazhi Govindarajan & chorus | 0.19 |
Release and reception
Chandrodayam was released on 27 May 1966.[3]
References
- Guy, Randor (9 January 2016). "Blast from the past: Chandhrodhayam (1966)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 November 2016. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
- "Chandhrodhayam (1966)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 12 September 2012. Retrieved 11 March 2012.
- "எம்.ஜி.ஆர். நடித்த படங்களின் பட்டியல்". Ithayakkani (in Tamil). 2 April 2011. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2019.