Sarvadhikari (film)

Sarvadhikari (English: Dictator) is a 1951 Tamil language musical film starring M. G. Ramachandran and Anjali Devi in the lead roles and M. N. Nambiar as the villain.[1] It established Nambiar as a major star.[2] It was the 25th film for MGR. It ran more than 100 days in Chennai and major cities and maximum run at Trichy – 141 days. With this film actress T. P. Muthulakshmi established herself as comedian and supporting actress.

Sarvadhikari
Theatrical release poster
Directed byT. R. Sundaram Mudaliyar
Produced byT. R. Sundaram Mudaliyar
Written byA. V. P. Asai Thambi
Screenplay byKo. Dha. Shanmugasundaram
Story byKo. Dha. Shanmugasundaram
StarringM. G. Ramachandran
Anjali Devi
M. N. Nambiar
Chittor V. Nagaiah
A. Karunanidhi
T. P. Muthulakshmi
Music byS. Dakshinamurthi
CinematographyM. Masthan
G. R. Nathan
Edited byL. Balu
Production
company
Distributed byModern Theatres
Release date
14 September 1951
Running time
176 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

An ambitious minister (Mahavarman) with designs to topple the puppet king (Pulimoottai Ramaswami) of Manipuri finds the popularity of the commander-in-chief (Ugrasenar) and his bodyguard (Pratapan) a stumbling block. He sends a young woman (Meena Devi) to seduce Pratapan, but she falls in love with him. After several twists and turns, Mahavarman is exposed and felled in an exciting duel with Pratapan. Ugrasenar is chosen as the first president while Pratapan is appointed as the new commander in chief. The kingdom of Manipuri is now a republic.

Cast

Cast according to the opening credits of the film

Crew
  • Producer: T. R. Sundaram
  • Production Company: Modern Theatres
  • Director: T. R. Sundaram
  • Music: S. Dakshinamurthi
  • Lyrics: Ka. Mu. Sherrif, A. Maruthakasi & K. P. Kamatchi Sundharam
  • Story: Ko. Dha. Shanmugasundaram
  • Screenplay: Ko. Dha. Shanmugasundaram
  • Dialogues: A. V. P. Asai Thambi
  • Art Direction: A. J. Dominic, P. B. Krishnan & M. V. Kochababu
  • Editing: L. Balu
  • Choreography: B. Hiralal & K. K. Sinha
  • Cinematography: M. Masthan & G. R. Nathan
  • Stunt: R. N. Nambiar
  • Dance: Kumari Kamala

Soundtrack

The music composed by S. Dakshinamurthi.[3] Lyrics were by Ka. Mu. Sheriff, A. Maruthakasi & K. P. Kamatchi Sundharam. Playback singers are Thiruchi Loganathan, T. M. Soundararajan, S. Dakshinamurthi, P. A. Periyanayaki and P. Leela.

No.SongSingersLyricsLength (m:ss)
1"Kannaalan Varuvaar Kann Munne"P. LeelaA. Maruthakasi03:23
2"Aanazhagaa Enadhu Kaigal Seidha"Thiruchi Loganathan & P. Leela03:06
3"Puvi Mele Padhavigalaiye"P. Leela02:59
4"Ore Aiyaaramaa Sosusaaga"07:06
5"Alliyin Mun Vennila Vandhadhai"P. Leela02:22
6"Jaakradhaiyaa Jaakradhaiyaa"S. Dakshinamurthi & U. R. Chandra02:27
7"Sandai Theerndhu Pochu"S. Dakshinamurthi02:20
8"Thadavi Paartthu Nallaa Irunthaa"S. Dakshinamurthi & P. A. Periyanayaki04:11
9"Namma Patthu Varusham Patta Kashtam"T. M. Soundararajan02:28
10"Karumbin Inimai Kaadhal Pechu"01:08
11"Theedhu Seiyum Koottam Endre"02:45
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References
  1. Guy, Randor (24 October 2008). "Sarvadhikari 1951". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 June 2019. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  2. "As Nambiar bids farewell ..." The Hindu. 21 November 2008. Retrieved 30 November 2008.
  3. "Pudhumai Pithan Songs". raaga. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
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