Manickavasagar (film)
Manickavasagar is a 1939 Indian Tamil-language film directed by T. R. Sundaram[1] and was produced by V. S. M. Gopalakrishna Iyer. The film featured M. M. Dandapani Desikar and M. S. Devasena in the lead roles.[2][3]
| Manickavasagar | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | T. R. Sundaram |
| Produced by | V. S. M. Gopalakrishna Iyer |
| Written by | Mayavaram K. Thiyagaraja Desikar |
| Based on | Based on the life of Saint Manikkavacakar |
| Starring | M. M. Dandapani Desikar M. S. Devasena N. S. Krishnan T. A. Mathuram |
| Cinematography | P. V. Krishna Iyer |
Production company | Salem Krishna Films |
| Distributed by | Modern Theatres |
Release date | 1939 |
Running time | 211 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
The film depicts the life story of Saint Manikkavacakar.
Cast
The list was compiled from the book Thamizh Cinema Ulagam[3]
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Production
The film was produced by V. S. M. Gopalakrishna Iyer and was directed by T. R. Sundaram. Mayavaram K. Thiyagaraja Desikar wrote the screenplay and dialogues. Cinematography was handled by P. V. Krishna Iyer and audiography was done by Sardar Eswara Singh. The film was shot and processed at Modern Theatres, Salem.[3]
Soundtrack
Some of the hymns sung by Saint Manickavasagar was included in the film. Mayavaram K. Thiyagaraja Desikar wrote the lyrics for the other songs. No music director was credited but the names of instrumentalists are credited.[3]
- Orchestra
- G. Rajagopal Naidu - Fiddle (Violin)
- C. Rangasami - Harmonium
- K. Ambigadas - Tabla
- B. Rangaiya Naidu - Clarinet
- C. Ramachandran - Piano, Dilruba
- List of songs (Manickavasagar hymns)
| No. | Song | Singer/s | Ragam | Duration (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Namachivaaya Vaazhga | Bhoopalam | ||
| 2 | Mukthineri Ariyaadha | M. M. Dandapani Desikar | Devagandhari | |
| 3 | Utraarai Yaan Venden | Sahana | ||
| 4 | Ammaiye Appa Oppilaa' | |||
| 5 | Thiruvalar Thamarai | Biyakadai | ||
| 6 | 'Valaindhadhu Villu | Malgosh |
- Thiruvalar Thamarai is from Thirukovaiyar; others are Thiruvasagam
- Songs penned by K. Thiyagaraja Desikar
| No. | Song | Singer/s | Ragam | Duration (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thiruvarul Purivaye | Group | Kalyani | |
| 2 | Vaadhavooranpaa | Sankarabharanam | ||
| 3 | Maamarathile Poo | Themmangu | ||
| 4 | Kattikarumbe | |||
| 5 | Kaariyathai Nee Mudithu | |||
| 6 | Aalavaayamar Adhiye Deva | P. B. Rangachari | Kambodhi | |
| 7 | Maanidap Pethai | M. M. Dandapani Desikar P. B. Rangachari | Ragamaliga | |
| 8 | Aasai Mannaa | C. V. V. Panthulu | ||
| 9 | Kooliyaal Velai Seyya | Sindhu Bairavi | ||
| 10 | Inneram Velai Seydhathu Podhum | |||
| 11 | Adimai Konde Yenai | M. M. Dandapani Desikar | Poorvi Kalyani | |
| 12 | Adikkadi Yenai Edhirthu | |||
| 13 | Ini Enakkethu Vichaaram | Mohanam | ||
| 14 | Vendaam Vendaam Vedhanai | Abhogi | 03:26 | |
| 15 | Deva Deva Moova Mudhale | Hindustani Mukhari | ||
| 16 | Utraarai Yaan Venden | Sahana | 03:10 | |
| 17 | Kannatti Namba Nalla Jodi | |||
| 18 | Nambadhe Nambadhe | Senjurutti |
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References
- Ashish Rajadhyaksha & Paul Willemen. Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998. p. 614.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
- Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers.
- Vijayakumar, Akila. Thamizh Cinema Ulagam Part 1 (in Tamil) (1st March 2019 ed.). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers 044 25361039. pp. 350–352.
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