Dayalan

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]

Dayalan
Directed byA. Mithra Das
Produced byT. R. Sundaram
Screenplay byKuppusami Kavi
Story byKasi Viswanatha Pandian
StarringP. U. Chinnappa
T. R. Mahalingam
Kali N. Rathnam
K. V. Jayagowri
V. M. Ezhumalai
C. T. Rajakantham
Production
company
Release date
  • 20 December 1941 (1941-12-20) (India)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

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]

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.SongSinger/sDuration (m:ss)
1Jagan Maya, SahayaK. V. Jayagowri, group
2Aanandam Tharum DinameK. V. Jayagowri
3Ithupothe Kanpaalo
4Anbe Umadhu Inbamthanaye
5Ullame Kavarnthu EhinalP. U. Chinnappa
6Piriya Nesiye, Endhan Maane
7Muthukkavi Chiththaritha
8Vanidhamaniye Vaanjaiyin KaniveP. U. Chinnappa, K. V. Jayagowri
9Komala Maane Guna Bhooshaname2:43
10Pooja Balamidhuthaano
11Enake Jayam KidaithathuveT. R. Mahalingam
12Kaalinga NarthananBaby Jayalakshmi
13Yogamidhu RajabogamSahadevan
14Parimala MihuvanaT. R. Mahalingam, N. V. Krishnan
15Veenaana Peraasai AagaadhuKali N. Rathnam, C. T. Rajakantham
16Panchathinaaladi ChinniKali N. Rathnam
17Kannana PennaalaiKali N. Rathnam, P. S. Gnanam2:21
18Sundari Aananda BhairaviKali N. Rathnam, V. M. Ezhumalai7:01
19Maaya Vaazhve PaaraaiP. G. Venkatesan
20Naame Koodi Naalellam Uzhaithom

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