Kathanayaki

Kathanayaki
Poster
Tamil கதாநாயகி
Directed by K. Ramnoth
Produced by T. R. Sundaram
Written by T. K. Govindan
Screenplay by T. K. Govindan
Starring Padmini
T. R. Ramachandran
M .N. Rajam
K. A. Thangavelu
Music by G. Ramanathan
Production
company
Modern Theaters
Distributed by Modern Theaters
Release date
 19 February 1955
Country India
Language Tamil

Kathanayaki ( pronunciation ) ("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]

Cast

Soundtrack

Music was scored by G. Ramanathan while the lyrics were penned by Suratha, Kannadasan and Thanjai 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 Saambaar S. 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. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
  3. 1 2 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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