Kuravanji

Kuravanji is a Tamil language film directed by A. Kasilingam. The film features Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri in the lead roles. The film, produced by Mu. Karunanidhi, R. M. Veerappan, and A. Kasilingam under Mekala Pictures had musical score by T. R. Pappa and was released on 4 March 1960.[2] Despite the fine and poetic dialogue by Mu. Karunanidhi, performances by top-ranking stars and supporting cast, captivating dances and pleasing music, the film did not do well.[3]

Kuravanji
Promotional poster
Directed byA. Kasilingam
Produced byMu. Karunanidhi
R. M. Veerappan
A. Kasilingam
Written byMu. Karunanidhi
StarringSivaji Ganesan
Savitri
Mynavathi
Pandari Bai
O. A. K. Thevar
C. K. Saraswathi
L. Vijayalakshmi
Music byT. R. Pappa
CinematographyG. Durai
Edited byA. Kasilingam
Production
company
Mekala Pictures
Distributed byMekala Pictures
Release date
4 March 1960[1]
Running time
18122 feet
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

The film tells the story of Thenpandiko, the king of Inbapuri. Ellaipuram is a part of the kingdom and the king appoints his brother, Mukhari, to rule it. Mukhari has a minister, Imaya, who has evil designs. Mukhari falls prey to his evil plans, and besides taking over Ellaipuram, he plans to usurp Inbapuri from his brother.

To help the suffering people enter a man named Kadhiravan, hailing from the royal family. He moves around the kingdom in the guise of a vagabond. Princess Kumari wishes to marry him, while he falls in love with Ponni, who is from the fisherfolk community. Coming to know of this, Kadhiravan's brother is furious. The princess is equally upset, but Kadhiravan is more interested in saving the people. Soon there is a protest led by him that gains momentum. What happens to it is narrated in the latter half of the film.

Cast

Cast according to the songbook:[4]


Production

Prior to Sivaji Ganesan, actor S. S. Rajendran was offered the lead role in Kuravanji. However, due to some "friction" between him and Karunanidhi, the writer of the film, he was replaced.[5] During the shoot, Ganesan chose to wear a gunny sack instead of the woollen clothes that were given to him. He wanted to "connect with the reality of the character of a tribesman."[6]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by T. R. Pappa.[7] Lyrics were by Thirikooda Rasappa Kavirayar, Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, Kannadasan, Mu. Karunanidhi & Kudanthai R. Krishnamurthi. Playback singers are C. S. Jayaraman, A. L. Raghavan, P. Leela, P. Suseela, Jikki, K. Jamuna Rani, M. S. Rajeswari, A. P. Komala & T. V. Rathinam.[8]

No.SongSingersLyricsLength (m:ss)
1"Kaadhal Pollathadhu"P. SuseelaThanjai N. Ramaiah Dass03:06
2"Sengkayal Vandu"C. S. Jayaraman, P. Leela,
A. P. Komala & Ramaiya		Thirikooda Rasappa Kavirayar
3"Ennaalum Thanniyile"A. L. Raghavan & JikkiThanjai N. Ramaiah Dass03.27
4"Thanneril Meen Irukum.... Unakku Puriyudhu"C. S. Jayaraman & P. LeelaKannadasan05:17
5"Athaachi Naazhi Pathaachi"A. L. Raghavan & M. S. RajeswariThanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
6"Kaadhal Kadal Karaiyorame"C. S. Jayaraman, P. Leela & P. SuseelaKannadasan03:53
7"Paadi Azhaippen Endru"C. S. JayaramanKannadasan03:23
8"Nee Sollavidil Yaar Solluvar Nilavae"C. S. JayaramanKudanthai R. Krishnamurthi03:30
9"Alai Irukkuthu Kadalile"K. Jamuna RaniMu. Karunanidhi03:12
10"Alaiyitta Karumbaaka"C. S. JayaramanKannadasan01:07
11"Onne Onnu Irukku"Jikki
12"Vaanarangal Kani Koduthu"T. V. Rathinam, P. Leela, A. P. Komala & C. S. Jayaraman

References
  1. "Kuravanji". nadigarthilagam. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
  2. "Kuravanji Cast and Crew". spicyonion. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
  3. "Kuravanji (1960)". The Hindu. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
  4. குறவஞ்சி (song book) (in Tamil). Shivaji Printers, Madras. 1960.
  5. Sivaji Ganesan (2002). Autobiography of an Actor, p. 116, Sivaji Prabhu Charities Trust, Chennai
  6. "Sivaji statue unveiled". The Hindu. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  7. "Kuravanji Songs". raaga. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
  8. G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 196.

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