Kathanayaki

Kathanayaki (pronunciation ) lit. 'Heroine') is a 1955 Indian Tamil language film, directed by K. Ramnoth and produced by T. R. Sundaram. The film stars Padmini, T. R. Ramachandran, M. N. Rajam and K. A. Thangavelu in lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Ramanathan.[1][2][3]

Kathanayaki
Poster
Tamilகதாநாயகி
Directed byK. Ramnoth
Produced byT. R. Sundaram
Written byT. K. Govindan
Screenplay byT. K. Govindan
StarringPadmini
T. R. Ramachandran
M. N. Rajam
K. A. Thangavelu
A. Karunanidhi
Music byG. Ramanathan
CinematographyW. R. Subba Rao
Edited byL. Balu
Production
company
Modern Theaters
Distributed byModern Theaters
Release date
19 February 1955
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

The story set in a drama troupe company. Padmini leaves home and joins drama company whose owner T. R. Ramachandran falls in love with her. She faces many problems and how she and her boyfriend solve them forms the rest of the plot.

Cast

Soundtrack

Music was scored by G. Ramanathan while the lyrics were penned by Suratha, Kannadasan and Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass.[4] (Another Swarnalatha was popular later during 1990s and thereafter.)

S/NSongSinger/sLyricistDuration (m:ss)
1Kodi Naatuven, Vetri Kodi NaatuvenP. Leela
2Adhirshtam Adhu Ishtamaaga Varuvadhu
3Ammammaa Aagaadhu Aavesam KoodadhuS. C. Krishnan & K. Rani
4Pasi Pasi pasi Parama Yezhaigalin
5Idli Saambaar, Namma Idli SaambaarS. C. Krishnan
6Adho Varugiran (Sathiyavan Natagam)
7Maalai Onru Kaiyil (Kannagi Natagam)
8Perum Panathile PirandhuP. Leela & Swarnalatha
9Duraiye Ilamai PaaraaiA. M. Rajah & K. Jamuna Rani
10Karpanai Kanavinile Naan OruA. M. Rajah & Swarnalatha03:20
11Alolam Alolam (Sri Valli Natagam)

Reception

According to film historian Randor Guy, the film was not successful as some critics felt it had a "predictable" storyline. However, he praised the performances of the cast, the music and the direction[3]

References
  1. "Kathanayaki". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
  2. "Kathanayaki". nthwall.com. Archived from the original on 24 September 2014. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
  3. Guy, Randor (31 May 2014). "Kathanayaki (1955)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 March 2017. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
  4. G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 86.


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