Dayalan

Dayalan
Directed by	A. Mithra Das
Produced by	T. R. Sundaram
Screenplay by	Kuppusami Kavi
Story by	Kasi Viswanatha Pandian
Starring	P. U. Chinnappa; T. R. Mahalingam; Kali N. Rathnam; K. V. Jayagowri; V. M. Ezhumalai; C. T. Rajakantham
Production; company	Modern Theatres
Release date	20 December 1941 (India);
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Dayalan is a 1941 Indian, Tamil-language film produced by T. R. Sundaram and directed by A. Mithra Das.[1] The film featured P. U. Chinnappa, T. R. Mahalingam and K. V. Jayagowri in the lead roles.[2]

Plot

King Arputhavarman has two sons, Dayalan from his deceased wife and Bharathan from his second wife. He also brought up a young girl, Padmavathi. Dayalan falls in love with Padmavathi. A servant, Dunmathi, succeeds in poisoning the mind of the King and becomes the prime minister. His son Prathapan conspires with the father and plans to take over the Kingdom. Dunmathi convinces the King to believe that Dayalan is trying to kill the king and take over the Kingdom. The king sentences his son to death. Dayalan escapes from the prison with the help of his friends. After many twists and turns, Dayalan succeeds in exposing the conspiracy by the prime minister and his son. The king realises his folly. Dunmathi and Prathapan are killed. Dayalan marries Padmavathi and crowned as King.[3]

Cast

The list is compiled from the film's song book.[3]

Male cast

P. U. Chinnappa as Dayalan
T. R. Mahalingam as Bharathan
Kali N. Rathnam as Chadayan
P. G. Venkatesan as Sanyasi (Sergeant)
K. K. Perumal as Dunmathi
S. S. Kokko as Sokku
T. M. Ramasami as Arputhavarman (King)
E. R. Sahadevan as Prathapan
B. P. Ramalingam as Krupakarar
V. M. Ezhumalai as Vengan
N. V. Krishnan as Madavian

Female cast

K. V. Jayagowri as Padmavathi
P. S. Gnanam as Chilambu
C. T. Rajakantham as Alamu
S. S. Bhagyalakshmi as Manorama (Queen)
Ramani as Kanaga
Baby Jayalakshmi as Poor Girl

Dance

Kulkarni & Party, Rohini, Dhanam, Bala, Usha.

Production

The film was produced by T. R. Sundaram under his own banner Modern Theatres and was directed by A. Mithra Das. The story was written by Kasi Viswanatha Pandian, the Elayaraja (Prince) of Ettayapuram. The dialogue was written by Kuppusami Kavi.[2]

Soundtrack

Tunes for almost all the songs were lifted from Hindi and Bengali. The song book gives the source for all songs. However, there is one song, Ullame Kavarnthu Ehinal, sung by P. U. Chinnappa in pure Carnatic raga SayadhaRanjani set to Adi Thalam. No music director was credited. Lyrics were penned by Maharaja Vaththiyar.[3]

Song list

No.	Song	Singer/s	Duration (m:ss)
1	Jagan Maya, Sahaya	K. V. Jayagowri, group
2	Aanandam Tharum Diname	K. V. Jayagowri
3	Ithupothe Kanpaalo
4	Anbe Umadhu Inbamthanaye
5	Ullame Kavarnthu Ehinal	P. U. Chinnappa
6	Piriya Nesiye, Endhan Maane
7	Muthukkavi Chiththaritha
8	Vanidhamaniye Vaanjaiyin Kanive	P. U. Chinnappa, K. V. Jayagowri
9	Komala Maane Guna Bhooshaname		2:43
10	Pooja Balamidhuthaano
11	Enake Jayam Kidaithathuve	T. R. Mahalingam
12	Kaalinga Narthanan	Baby Jayalakshmi
13	Yogamidhu Rajabogam	Sahadevan
14	Parimala Mihuvana	T. R. Mahalingam, N. V. Krishnan
15	Veenaana Peraasai Aagaadhu	Kali N. Rathnam, C. T. Rajakantham
16	Panchathinaaladi Chinni	Kali N. Rathnam
17	Kannana Pennaalai	Kali N. Rathnam, P. S. Gnanam	2:21
18	Sundari Aananda Bhairavi	Kali N. Rathnam, V. M. Ezhumalai	7:01
19	Maaya Vaazhve Paaraai	P. G. Venkatesan
20	Naame Koodi Naalellam Uzhaithom	P. G. Venkatesan

Reception

Writing in 2014, Randor Guy said the film was only an average success at the box-office. He said, the film is remembered for "The performances by Chinnappa, Perumal, and melodious music and well-choreographed dances."[2]

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References

Ashish Rajadhyaksha & Paul Willemen. Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998. p. 588.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
Guy, Randor (12 April 2014). "Dayalan (1941)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 October 2019. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
Dayalan Song book. Chandiravilas Pincharapol Press, Grand Bazaar, Trichy.

External links

Kannaana Pennaale on YouTube - a song from the film sung by Kali N. Rathnam and P. S. Gnanam

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[1] Ashish Rajadhyaksha & Paul Willemen. Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998. p. 588.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)

[hindu-2] Guy, Randor (12 April 2014). "Dayalan (1941)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 October 2019. Retrieved 27 October 2019.

[songbook-3] Dayalan Song book. Chandiravilas Pincharapol Press, Grand Bazaar, Trichy.