Kaveri (1955 film)

Kaveri
காவேரி
Directed by D. Yoganand
Produced by Letchumanan Chettiar
Written by A. S. A. Samy
Starring Sivaji Ganesan
Padmini
Lalitha
N. S. Krishnan
T. A. Madhuram
P. S. Veerappa
M. N. Nambiar
Music by G. Ramanathan
Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
Cinematography M. A. Rehman
P. Ramasamy
Edited by V. B. Natarajan
Production
company
Krishna Pictures
Distributed by Krishna Pictures
Release date
 12 January 1955[1]
Running time
 16127 feet
Country India
Language Tamil

Kaveri (Tamil: காவேரி) is a Tamil language film starring Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini and Lalitha in the lead roles. The film was released in 1955.[2]


Plot

A story of two rival kings one of whom (T. E. Krishnamachari) is manipulated by his spiritual Guru (Nambiar). He has a son (Sivaji Ganesan) and this prince tries to stop the designs of the Guru. The prince moves with the people of his Kingdom and fights for their rights. He falls in love with a dancer (Padmini). In the meantime, the daughter (Lalitha) of the rival king (R. Balasubramaniam) also falls in love with the prince. The rival king's advisor (P. S. Veerappa) wants to marry the dancer. After many twists and turns in the story, the designs of the Guru and advisor come to light. The princess sacrifices her love and the prince marry the dancer.[2]

Cast

Adapted from The Hindu article.[2]

Dance

Crew

Soundtrack

The music was composed by G. Ramanathan, Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and C. S. Jayaraman. Lyrics by Udumalai Narayana Kavi. Playback singers are C. S. Jayaraman, M. L. Vasanthakumari, Jikki, P. Leela & A. G. Rathnamala.[2][3]

Sindhai Arindhu Vaadi, a song penned by Papanasam Sivan for Sri Valli (1945 film) (partly) and Kaalai Thookki Nindraadum, a kriti by Marimutha Pillai have been used in this film.

No.SongSingersLyricsLengthMusic
1Manjal Veyil Maalaiyile Vanna PoongkavileC. S. Jayaraman & M. L. VasanthakumariUdumalai Narayana Kavi05:22G. Ramanathan
2En Sindhai Noyum TheerumaJikki03:08
3Anbe En Aaruyire Angu NirpadhenoC. S. Jayaraman & Jikki03:58
4Ezhettu NaalaagathaanN. S. Krishnan, T. A. Mathuram, A. P. Komala, Jikki, A. G. Ratnamala and S. J. Kantha
5Sandhosham Kollame Saapaadum IllaameJikki04:09
6Sariyille Metha SariyilleN. S. Krishnan
7Sivakaama Sundhari.... Kanani Endhan Kaadhal Un ArulaalJikki03:21
8Singaara Regaiyil KaanudhuP. Leela03:32Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
9Kudithana Muraimai Padithida VenumP. Leela & A. G. Rathnamala
10Manadhile Naan KondaM. L. Vasanthakumari
11Maangaai Paalundu Malai MelC. S. Jayaraman02:06C. S. Jayaraman
12Sindhai Arindhu Vaadi Selva KumaranC. S. JayaramanPapanasam Sivan01:15
13Kaalai Thookki NindraadumC. S. Jayaraman Marimutha Pillai

Reception

Kaveri was a box office success running for 100 days in many centres of the state.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 29 January 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Guy, Randor (20 October 2013). "Kaveri Review". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 13 December 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
  3. ↑ G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam - Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 88.
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