Marma Veeran
Marma Veeran (transl. Mysterious Warrior) is a 1956 Tamil film written by A. L. Narayanan and directed by T. R. Raghunath and was produced by actor Sriram. The film starred Sriram and Vyjayanthimala in the lead roles with N. T. Rama Rao, Sivaji Ganesan and Gemini Ganesan in guest appearances with Rajasulochana, Chittor V. Nagaiah, P. S. Veerappa, J. P. Chandrababu, K. A. Thangavelu, M. N. Rajam and T. S. Balaiah forms an ensemble cast. V. Govindarajan of Jubilee Films was the co-producer.[1]
| Marma Veeran | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | T. R. Raghunath |
| Produced by | V. Govindarajan Sriram |
| Written by | A. L. Narayanan |
| Starring | Sriram Vyjayanthimala N. T. Rama Rao Sivaji Ganesan Gemini Ganesan Rajasulochana Chittor V. Nagaiah |
| Music by | S. Vedhachalam |
| Cinematography | R. Sampath |
| Edited by | Kandaswamy |
Production company | |
Release date | 3 August 1956 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
- Sriram as Mahindra / Paramveer
- Vyjayanthimala as Rajkumari Vijaya
- Rajasulochana as Kamini
- M. N. Rajam as Mohini
- Chittor V. Nagaiah
- T. S. Balaiah
- J. P. Chandrababu
- P. S. Veerappa
- K. A. Thangavelu
- T. K. Ramachandran
- Helen as Narthaki in Special appearance
- N. T. Rama Rao in Guest appearance
- Sivaji Ganesan in Guest appearance
- Gemini Ganesan in Guest appearance
Crew
- Producer: V. Govindarajan & Sriram
- Production Company:
- Director: T. R. Raghunath
- Music: Vedha
- Lyrics: Sundar Kannan, A. L. Narayanan, Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, Villiputhan & A. Maruthakasi
- Story: A. L. Narayanan
- Screenplay: A. L. Narayanan
- Dialogues: A. L. Narayanan
- Art Direction:
- Editing: Kandaswamy
- Choreography:
- Cinematography: R. Sampath
- Stunt: None
- Dance: Helen
Soundtrack
The film's score was composed by Vedha. He was introduced as the music director in the film. He was credited as S. Vedhachalam in the film's song book. Lyrics were penned by Sundar Kannan, A. L. Narayanan, Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, Villiputhan, Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram and A. Maruthakasi.[2] Singer is J. P. Chandrababu. Playback singers are T. M. Soundararajan, A. M. Rajah, T. A. Mothi, V. N. Sundharam, S. C. Krishnan, P. Leela, Jikki, P. Suseela, R. Balasaraswathi Devi, K. Jamuna Rani & K. Rani.[3]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Thudikkum Vaalibame" | R. Balasaraswathi Devi | Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram | 03:22 |
| 2 | "Aasai Ellam Niraasai" | Jikki | ||
| 3 | "Pavazha Naattu Ellaiyile Mullai Aadudhu" | P. Suseela & K. Rani | Villiputhan | 03:16 |
| 4 | "Sooriyanai.... Kaathirundhen Romba Nalla" | K. Jamuna Rani | 03:34 | |
| 5 | "Vizhi Pesuthe Vilaiyaadudhe" | P. Suseela | 04:24 | |
| 6 | "Anbirukkudhu Arivirukkudhu Panbirukkudhu" | A. M. Rajah, T. A. Mothi & S. C. Krishnan | 03:21 | |
| 7 | "O Aiyaa O Ammaa" | J. P. Chandrababu, K. Rani, S. C. Krishnan & Jikki | A. Maruthakasi | 03:40 |
| 8 | "Munnale Pogaame" | T. M. Soundararajan & V. N. Sundharam | 02:47 | |
| 9 | "Itthanai Naalaaga" | P. Leela & Jikki | 04:12 |
References
- Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 4 April 2019.
- "Marma Veeran (1956)". Raaga.com. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
- G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 113.
External links
- Marma Veeran on IMDb
- Marma Veeran profile at Upperstall.com