Panchaali
Panchaali is a 1959 Tamil-language drama film directed by Muktha Srinivasan and produced by M. A. Thyagarajan.[1] The film script was written by Naga Shanmugam and the music by K. V. Mahadevan.[2] It stars R. S. Manohar, Devika, V. K. Ramasamy in a lead role with L. Vijayalakshmi, T. P. Muthulakshmi, T. K. Ramachandran and Lakshmi Prabha in supporting roles.[3]
| Panchaali பாஞ்சாலி | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Muktha Srinivasan |
| Produced by | M. A. Thyagarajan |
| Written by | Naga Shanmugam |
| Starring | R. S. Manohar Devika V. K. Ramsamy L. Vijayalakshmi |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
| Edited by | V. Rajagopal |
Production company | Rathna Studios |
| Distributed by | M. A. V. Pictures |
Release date | 31 October 1959 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
During the Panchayat elections held in the village Ponnaruvi, the Ayurveda specialist doctor, Dr. Natarajan defeats Anandan, the son of Kalyani Ammal. This causes Anandan and his mother, Kalyani to hate the kindhearted doctor. Apart from Anandan, Kalyani takes care of her other child, Gomathi and her nephew, Raghavan, whom she raises as her own child.
After returning from Madras, where he went to study medicine, Raghavan wins over the villagers with his medical expertise and helping hand. Oblivious to Kalyani's plans to get him married to Gomathi, he falls in love with Dr. Natarajan's daughter Panchaali. The rest of the film is about Raghavan discovering Anandan's misdemeanors as a servant in disguise. Complications arise when Anandan decides to murder his enemies.[1]
Cast
- R. S. Manohar
- Devika
- V. K. Ramasamy
- L. Vijayalakshmi
- Lakshmi Prabha
- T. P. Muthulakshmi
- T. K. Ramachandran
- S. Rama Rao
- K. K. Soundar
- S. S. Srinivasan
- "Karadi" Muthu
- R. Pakkirisamy
- Chandra
- E. R. Shanthakumari
- M. S. Thamizharasi
- M. Natarajan
- Stunt P. Krishnan
Box office
Randor Guy stated in this article that the film was well received at the box-office, even if the story line was predictable.[1]
Soundtrack
Music by K. V. Mahadevan and lyrics were written by A. Maruthakasi and Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthi. Playback singers are Sirkazhi Govindarajan, S. C. Krishnan, A. L. Raghavan, Thiruchi Loganathan, K. Jamuna Rani, P. Susheela and L. R. Eswari.[4]
The song "Oru Murai Paarthalae Podhum" is tuned in the raga Kalyani.
| No. | Songs | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Oru Murai Paarthalae Podhum" | A. L. Raghavan | A. Maruthakasi | 03:23 |
| 2 | "Azhagu Vilayaada Amaidhi Uravaada" | A. L. Raghavan & K. Jamuna Rani | 03:41 | |
| 3 | "Andhi Neram, Aathangarai Oram" | K. Jamuna Rani | ||
| 4 | "Illaadha Pazhakkam Idhu" | |||
| 5 | "Maa Manakkudhu Thaen Manakkudhu" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan & Thiruchi Loganathan | ||
| 6 | "Ilavu Kaatha Kili Thaano" | P. Susheela | ||
| 7 | "Anbu Ullam Venum" | Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthi | ||
| 8 | "Namma Naattu Vaithiyathai" | S. C. Krishnan & Thiruchi Loganathan |
References
- Randor Guy (10 January 2015). "Blast from the Past - Panchaali 1959". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2 January 2017. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
- "Panchali 1959 Tamil movie". filmiclub. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
- "Panchaali - K. Srinivasan". indiancine.ma. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
- G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 177.