Doctor Savithri

Doctor Savithri
Poster
Directed by R. M. Krishnaswamy
Produced by M. Radhakrishnan
Screenplay by T. G. Raghavachari
A. K. Velan
Elangovan
Story by T. G. Raghavachari
Based on Savitri and Satyavan
Starring Anjali Devi
M. N. Rajam
S. Balachandar
D. Balasubramaniam
B. R. Panthulu
Music by G. Ramanathan
Cinematography R. M. Krishnaswamy
Edited by R. M. Venugopal
Production
company
Aruna Films
Release date
  • 25 November 1955 (1955-11-25)
Country India
Language Tamil

Doctor Savithri is a 1955 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by R. M. Krishnaswamy and written by T. G. Raghavachari. A contemporary adaptation of the Hindu story of Savitri and Satyavan, the film features Anjali Devi and B. R. Panthulu in the lead roles.[1]

Plot

Savithri is a doctor who treats the poor for free. When she discovers that a young rich woman in their community is being harassed by a dishonest lawyer, she and her husband endeavour to help the woman. Later, the lawyer is murdered by an unknown assailant and Savithri's husband is suspected of the crime. Savithri investigates the murder and identifies the true killer as a doctor who had been blackmailed by the lawyer.[2]

Cast

Credits adapted from The Hindu:[2]

Production

In 1941, a Tamil language film based on the Hindu story of Savitri and Satyavan, titled Savithri was released. More than a decade later, T. G. Raghavachari sought to create a new adaptation of the story but with a modern setting.[2] Titled Doctor Savithri, the film's story and screenplay was written by Raghavachari and it was directed by R. M. Krishnaswamy and produced by M. Radhakrishnan under the banner Aruna Films. Krishnaswamy also served as the cinematographer, while Raghavan was the art director, and R. M. Venugopal was the editor. Raghavachari wrote the dialogues, along with A. K. Velan and Elangovan. Roy Chowdary, Muthuswamy Pillai (Sayee Subbulakshmi) and Gopalakrishnan were in charge of the choreography.[2] The film was processed at AVM Studios.[1]

Soundtrack

Music was composed by G. Ramanathan and lyrics by Udumalai Narayana Kavi, A. Maruthakasi and Mayavaram Vethanayagam Pillai [1]

No.SongSingerLyricsDuration
1Thensuvai Mevum SendhamizhP. LeelaA. Maruthakasi03:09
2Kasikku Pona Karu UndaagumN. S. Krishnan, T. A. MadhuramUdumalai Narayana Kavi02:33
3Naayagar PakshamadiP. A. Periyanayaki, A. P. KomalaMayavaram Vethanayagam Pillai02:54
4Vaadham Vambu Panna KoodadhuN. S. KrishnanUdumalai Narayana Kavi02:25
5Moolai Veettukulle Mudangi Kidakkira MuniyappaP. LeelaUdumalai Narayana Kavi02:57
6Jegamengum Pugalongum Veera Dheera SingamN. S. Krishnan, Thiruchi LoganathanUdumalai Narayana Kavi06:03
7Maayi Mahamaayi.... Aadhi ParameswariyeT. M. Soundararajan, A. G. RathnamalaUdumalai Narayana Kavi06:24

Reception

Doctor Savithri was released on 25 November 1955.[4] The film emerged a commercial success; this assisted in establishing Aruna Films as a leading production company in the 1950s Tamil film industry. Film historian Randor Guy stated the film would be remembered for "the interesting storyline, brilliant performance of Anjali Devi and excellent photography of RMK."[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Anandan, Film News (2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru. Sivagami Publishers. Archived from the original on 27 December 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Guy, Randor (4 August 2012). "Blast From The Past — Doctor Savithri: 1955". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 26 September 2013. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Doctor Savithri (songbook) (in Tamil). Aruna Films. 1955.
  4. ↑ "Dr. Savitri". The Indian Express. 25 November 1955. p. 1.
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