Prabhavathi

Prabhavathi is a 1944 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film directed by T. R. Raghunath and produced by Lena Chettiar. The film stars Honnappa Bhagavathar and S. P. L. Dhanalakshmi. It was released on 6 August 1944, and was not commercially successful.

Prabhavathi
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	T. R. Raghunath
Produced by	Lena Chettiar
Starring	C. Honnappa Bhagavathar S. P. L. Dhanalakshmi
Production company	Krishna Pictures
Distributed by	Murugan Talkies
Release date	6 August 1944 (1944-August-06)
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

The film revolves around the Hindu god Krishnan, his son Pradyumnan, the sage Naradar and his mischief-making activities, Pradyumnan being cursed by a sage into becoming a woman, how he is relieved of the curse due to Krishnan's involvement, and how Pradyumnan and his love interest Mayavathi are reunited.[1][2]

Cast

Male cast[2] C. Honnappa Bhagavathar as Pradyumnan M. S. Saroja as Sri Krishnan N. S. Krishnan as Haridas K. Mahadevan Iyer as Naradar R. Balasubramaniam as Durvasar D. Balasubramaniam as Vajranabhan M. Lakshmanan as Indran T. R. Ramachandran as Bhadaranadan T. V. Namasivayam as Vishvamitrar V. Krishnan as Lakshmanan S. V. Sahasranamam as Shivan S. R. Swami as Brahma E. R. Sahadevan as Sunabhan Velayum as Kumbhanabhan Kolathu Mani as Pujari Pulimootai Ramaswami Iyer as Asurar Thiruvenkitam as Asurar Kuppusami as Asurar Shankaramoorthi as Asurar Chellamuthu as Asurar Krishnamoorthi as Asurar Chinnasami as Asurar Gopal as Asurar

Female cast[2] S. P. L. Dhanalakshmi as Prabhavathi T. R. Rajakumari as Mayavathi T. A. Mathuram as Chitralekha T. S. Krishna Veni as Rukmani P. A. Periyanayaki as Kurathi P. A. Rajamani as Satyabhama A. R. Sakunthala as Ahalikai K. R. Chellam as Shakthi R. Padma as Rajahamsi Rathnam as Indrani T. A. Jayalakshmi as Dancer K. R. Jayalakshmi as Dancer K. S. Adilakshmi as Dancer K. S. Rajam as Dancer S. Saraswathi as Dancer V. S. Chitti Ammal as Dancer R. N. Dhanabhagyam as Dancer Supporting cast[2] T. D. Krishna Bai T. D. Kamala Bai P. S. Chandra V. Lakshmikantham

Production

Prabhavathi was directed by T. R. Raghunath and produced by S. M. Letchumanan "Lena" Chettiar, under the production banner Krishna Pictures. Krishna, a male character, was played by Raghunath's wife M. S. Saroja, while C. Honnappa Bhagavathar played the male lead Prathyumnan and T. R. Rajakumari played his love interest Mayavathi. S. P. L. Dhanalakshmi, aunt of Rajakumari, played the title character, while N. S. Krishnan and T. A. Mathuram played characters serving comic relief. D. Balasubramaniam played Vajranabhan, the king of Pathalaloka and S. V. Sahasranamam played Shivan, while K. Mahadevan Iyer played the sage Naradar. T. A. Jayalakshmi appeared as a background dancer.[1][2]

Soundtrack

No	Song	Singer	Length(m:ss)
1	Jegathambikaiye	S. P. L. Dhanalakshmi	02:47
2	Neeyethunai Devathi Deva	K. Mahadevan Iyer
3	Nallor Paninthida Ullang Kaninthidum	K. Mahadevan Iyer
4	Varuvare Varuvare	T. R. Rajakumari
5	Engum Eppozhutham Vilaiyatta	C. Honnappa Bhagavathar, K. Mahadevan Iyer, T. R. Rajakumari
6	Karthikai Vilakku	T. A. Mathuram
7	Ododi Vasantham Poovodu Sambandam	T. R. Rajakumari, C. Honnappa Bhagavathar
8	Kanatha Kashikanden	S. P. L. Dhanalakshmi	02:20
9	Gomatha Neeye Adharame Shri Gomatha	T. R. Rajakumari
10	Thiruvadi Malarale Ezhai	A. R. Sakunthala
11	Mathival Yar Chollum Mathavame	Background Music
12	Vanithaiyivil Gauthaman Manaivirama	T. V. Namasivayam
13	Usiravangathe Yindha Odambu Thangadhe	N. S. Krishnan, T. A. Mathuram	02:50
14	Nilavo Alathu Mugamo	C. Honnappa Bhagavathar, S. P. L. Dhanalakshmi
15	Maran Varuki	Dance Music
16	Marumalithai Soodumthirumal Magan Enge	T. R. Rajakumari
17	Thirumathu Valar Ponnadu Ennadu	P. A. Periyanayaki
18	Vellimalai Kethirai	P. A. Periyanayaki	02:50
19	Chandravathana Enthanmathana	S. P. L. Dhanalakshmi, C. Honnappa Bhagavathar
20	En Thadumarugindrai	K. Mahadevan Iyer	02:24
21	Chithamirangatha Madha	C. Honnappa Bhagavathar	02:45
22	Vanavargal Thuyartheera Makitasarar	C. Honnappa Bhagavathar

Release and reception

Prabhavathi was released on 6 August 1944, and was distributed by Murugan Talkies.[3] The film was not a commercial success, but film historian Randor Guy said it would be "Remembered for being one of the early movies of the glamour girl Rajakumari".[1]

References

1. Guy, Randor (10 December 2011). "Prabhavathi 1942". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 17 October 2016. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
2. Prabhavathi (song book) (in Tamil). Krishnan Pictures. 1944.
3. "Prabhavathi". The Indian Express. 6 August 1944. p. 3.

External links

• Prabhavathi on IMDb