Dasavatharam (film)
Dasavatharam (English: The Ten Avatars) is a 1976 Tamil Hindu – Devotional Mythology film, directed and written by K. S. Gopalakrishnan.[1] Music was by S. Rajeswara Rao. It stars Ravikumar playing titular role, with Sirkazhi Govindarajan, Jayachitra, Gemini Ganesan, M. R. Radha, P. S. Veerappa, Sowcar Janaki and K. R. Vijaya in supporting roles.[2][3]
| Dasavatharam | |
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| Directed by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Written by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Screenplay by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Based on | Dashavatara by Vishnu |
| Music by | S. Rajeswara Rao |
| Cinematography | P. Ramasamy |
| Edited by | R. Devarajan |
Production company | Karpagam Studios |
| Distributed by | Brilliant Picture Co – Operation (or) B. P. C |
Release date | 1976 |
Running time | 179 Min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Dasavatharam tells the "Ten Avatars", a spell–binding story about how far you can get with Lord Vishnu's grace. The Ten avatars named are as follows: Matsya (The Fish), Kurma (The Tortoise), Varaha (The Boar), Narasimha (The halfman/half lion), Vamana (a Dwarf), Parashurama (Warrior with the Axe), Rama (Prince of Ayodhya), Krishna (Prince of Mathura), Balarama (Avatar of Adhisheshan) and Kalki (Eternity).
Cast
- Ravikumar as Lord Vishnu
- Jayachitra as Goddess Lakshmi
- Seerkazhi Govindarajan as Naradha
- Gemini Ganesan as Prince Arjuna
- P. S. Veerappa as Prince Dhuchadhanan
- K. R. Vijaya as Yasodhai
- M. R. Radha as Hiranyakashipu
- M. R. R. Vasu as Hayagriva
- S. Varalakshmi as Goddess Aadhi Parasakthi
- Udaiyappa as Lord Shiva
- P. R. Varalakshmi as Goddess Parvathi
- V. Gopalakrishnan as Lord Brahma
- Vijayageetha as Goddess Saraswathi
- Sowcar Janaki as Leelavathi
- Baby Rani as Prahalad
- V. S. Raghavan as Guru Sukracharya
- Kaka Radhakrishnan as Sukracharya's Assistant
- Y. G. Mahendran as a Tribe
- S. V. Sahasranamam as King Mahabali
- Shanmugasundaram as Prince Namachi, Mahabali's Son
- Master Raghuraman as Vamana
- Major Sundararajan as King Dasharatha
- C. R. Vijayakumari as Queen Kaikeyee
- Master Sridhar as Prince Lakshmana
- Master Sekhar as Prince Bharatha
- Sridevi as Pricess Seetha Devi
- Sripriya as Soorpanaka
- S. A. Ashokan as King Ilangeswaran or Ravanan
- V. K. Ramasamy as Ilangeswaran's Minister
- Thengai Srinivasan as Jamadagni
- V. R. Thilagam as Renuka Devi
- A. K. Veerasami as Sage Durvasa
- S. V. Ramadoss as Prince Duryodhana
- Jaya as Princess Draupadi/Panchaali
- Indhra devi as Thazhambu
Crew
- Art: B. Nagarajan
- Stills: D. I. Santhamiyan
- Design: Deenan
- Publicity: Elegant
- Processing: M. A. Bhatt by Film Center
- Audiography (song): A. R. Swaminathan and T. S. Rangasamy
- Audiography (dialogue): D. V. Nathan and G. Kanthasamy
- Re – Recording: J. J. Manickam
- Choreography: K. N. Dhandayudhapani Pillai and T. C. Thangaraj
- Special Effect: Ravikanth Nikaich
- Outdoor: Chithra Movies
Soundtrack
| Dasavatharam | |
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| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 1976 |
| Recorded | 1976 |
| Genre | Devotional |
| Language | Tamil |
| Producer | S. Rajeswara Rao |
Music was by S. Rajeswara Rao and lyrics were written by Udumalai Narayana Kavi, A. Maruthakasi and Vaali.[4]
| No. | Song | Singers | Length(m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Santhakaram Pujakasayanam" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan | 02:02 |
| 2 | "Om Ennum Manthirathin" | P. Suseela | 04:38 |
| 3 | "Hari Narayana" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan | 02:32 |
| 4 | "Narayana Ennum Naamam" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan | 06:47 |
| 5 | "Hari Narayana Ennum Naamam" – (F) | T. K. Kala | 02:23 |
| 6 | "Iranyaya Namaga" | Y. G. Mahendran T. K. Kala | 02:55 |
| 7 | "Thaniyaayo Sinam" | T. K. Kala | 01:45 |
| 8 | "Keral Music" | Instrumental | |
| 9 | "Moovadi Mann Kettu" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan | |
| 10 | "Thaayinum Paaramal" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan | |
| 11 | "Thandhai Soll Mikka" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan Vani Jayaram | |
| 12 | "Ambai Eduthaan" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan Vani Jayaram K. J. Yesudas | 10:01 |
| 13 | "Adhu Mutriya Kaliyin Avatharam" | T. L. Maharajan | 05:21 |
References
- Ashish Rajadhyaksha & Paul Willemen. Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998. p. 588.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
- "Dasavatharam (1976)". movies.indiaglitz. Archived from the original on 8 January 2017. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
- Purnima Sriram. "Natya Tarangini's 4oth Anniversary Celebrated". "New Indian Express". Retrieved 15 July 2016.
- "Vani Jayaram's Songs". tfmpage. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
External links
- Dasavatharam at IMDb
