Nandanar (1942 film): Difference between revisions
| Line 23: | Line 23: | ||
==Plot== |
==Plot== |
||
Nandan([[M. M. Dandapani Desikar]]) , a pariah([[Untouchable]]) by caste, is a simple farmer. He is the bonded slave of Brahmin landlord Vediyar([[Serukalathur Sama]]), who is an ardent devotee of [[Lord Shiva]]([[Ranjan (actor)|Ranjan]]. Vediyar's assiatant Jambu(Narayana Rao) treats the slaves badly. However, Vedhiyar has a soft corner for Nandan for his devotion and disciplined way of living. |
|||
==Cast== |
==Cast== |
||
Revision as of 06:28, 29 March 2016
| Nandanar | |
|---|---|
| File:Nandanar 1942 film .jpg Film Poster | |
| Directed by | Muruga Dosa |
| Written by | Ki. Ra |
| Produced by | S. S. Vasan |
| Starring | M. M. Dandapani Desikar Serukalathur Sama Sundari Bai M. R. Swamynathan Ranjan |
| Cinematography | Sailane Boss B. S. Ranga |
| Edited by | C. Panju N. R. Krishnamoorthy |
| Music by | M. T. Parthasarathy Rajeswara Rao |
Production company | Gemini Studios |
| Distributed by | Gemini Studios |
Release date | 20 September 1942[1] |
Running time | 1942 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Nandanar is 1942 Indian Mythological and Devotional film was directed by Muruga Dossa and produced by S. S. Vasan under his production company Gemini Studios. The film Script written by Ki. Ra. Music by M. T. Parthasarathy and Rajeswara Rao assets to the movie. Starring M. M. Dandapani Desikar (his played titled role) and Serukalathur Sama played lead role and M. R. Swamynathan, Sundari Bai and other played portraying supporting role.[2] The Rs. 10,000/- prize scheme was announced, this was the first time such as scheme was introduced in South India and contributed to the box office success of the film. Nandanar was a major success.[2]
Plot
Nandan(M. M. Dandapani Desikar) , a pariah(Untouchable) by caste, is a simple farmer. He is the bonded slave of Brahmin landlord Vediyar(Serukalathur Sama), who is an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva(Ranjan. Vediyar's assiatant Jambu(Narayana Rao) treats the slaves badly. However, Vedhiyar has a soft corner for Nandan for his devotion and disciplined way of living.
Cast
Male Actors
- M. M. Dandapani Desikar as Nandhan
- Serukalathur Sama as Vediyar Landlord
- Ranjan as Lord Shiva,(Cameo Apperance)
- M. R. Swamynathan as Valluvan
- Narayana Rao as Jambu
- Velayudham as Meennadiyan
- Appanna Ayyangar as Mondhai
- Krishnamoorthy as Pottai
- Kothamangalam Subbu as Bhagavathar
- Kulathumani as Deetshithar
- Ramasamy Pillai as Periya Kizhavan
- Pulliyur Duraisamy Ayyangar as Veriyan
- Rajam Ayyangar as Maamundi
Female Actress
- Sundari Bai as Karuppi
- K. S. Angamuthu as Vellachchi
- Gnanambaal as Vediyar's wife
- Jayalakshmi Ammal as Nandan's Mother
- Sakku Bai
Soundtrack
Music composed by M. T. Parthasarathy and Rajeswara Rao. Lyrics written by Papanasam Sivan and Kothamangalam Subbu. Some songs become popular like Sivaloga nathanai kandu in raga "Nathanamakriya" (Bharathi's composed it in "Senjurutti"), "Vazhi Marathirukirathey"...(in raga "Thodi"), "Ellarum Varungal".. (In raga Bilahari and Bharathi's song it in Behag), "Pitham Theyliya"(in raga "Sankarabharanam").[2]
| No | Songs | Singers | Length(m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anandha Nadamedum | 02:28 | |
| 2 | Sivaloga Nathanai | M. M. Dandapani Desikar | 03:07 |
| 3 | Piravaa Varam Tharum | M. M. Dandapani Desikar | 01:53 |
| 4 | Ulaganathan Thaalam | M. M. Dandapani Desikar | |
| 5 | Paavi Paarayan | M. M. Dandapani Desikar | 02:40 |
| 6 | Enakkum Irangi | M. M. Dandapani Desikar | |
| 7 | Ellorum Varungal | M. M. Dandapani Desikar | 01:11 |
| 8 | Kana Kann Vendumo | M. M. Dandapani Desikar | 01:36 |
| 9 | Thillai Ambala | M. M. Dandapani Desikar & Serukalathur Sama | 01:56 |
| 10 | Kaamamagatriya | M. M. Dandapani Desikar | 02:22 |
| 11 | Ellai Pidariyae | ||
| 12 | Sambo Sankara Samba | M. M. Dandapani Desikar | |
| 13 | Varugalaamo Ayya | M. M. Dandapani Desikar | 03:44 |
| 14 | Vara Vara Kettu Pochu | M. M. Dandapani Desikar | |
| 15 | Jathiyillum Kidaiyaen | M. M. Dandapani Desikar | 02:20 |
| 16 | Vazhi Marathirukkirathe | M. M. Dandapani Desikar | 5:33 |
| 17 | Hara Hara Jagatheesa | M. M. Dandapani Desikar | 02:03 |
| 18 | Unaiyellar Kaathi Yaar | Serukalathur Sama | |
| 19 | En Appanallavaa | M. M. Dandapani Desikar | 01:49 |
| 20 | Piththam Theliya | M. M. Dandapani Desikar | 02:44 |
| 21 | Ayyae Mettha Kadinam | M. M. Dandapani Desikar | 03:14 |
| 22 | Veeraadum | M. M. Dandapani Desikar | 03:13 |
References
- ^ Dhananjayan 2016, p. 48.
- ^ a b c Randor Guy (May 30, 2008). "todays paper - Nandanar 1942". "The Hindu". Retrieved 2016-03-28.
