Kuravanji

Kuravanji
Promotional poster
Directed by A. Kasilingam
Produced by Mu. Karunanidhi
R. M. Veerappan
A. Kasilingam
Written by Mu. Karunanidhi
Starring Sivaji Ganesan
Savitri
Mynavathi
Pandari Bai
O. A. K. Thevar
Music by T. R. Pappa
Cinematography G. Durai
Edited by A. Kasilingam
Production
company
Mekala Pictures
Distributed by Mekala Pictures
Release date
 4 March 1960[1]
Running time
 18122 feet
Country India
Language Tamil

Kuravanji is a Tamil language directed by A. Kasilingam. The film features Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri in the lead roles. The film, produced by Mu. Karunanidhi, R. M. Veerappan and A. Kasilingam under Mekala Pictures, had musical score by T. R. Pappa and was released on 4 March 1960.[2] Despite the fine and poetic dialogue by Mu. Karunanidhi, performances by top-ranking stars and supporting cast, captivating dances and pleasing music, the film did not do well.[3]

Plot

The film tells the story of Thenpandiko, the king of Inbapuri. Ellaipuram is a part of the kingdom and the king appoints his brother, Mukhari, to rule it. Mukhari has a minister, Imaya, who has evil designs. Mukhari falls a prey to his evil plans, and besides taking over Ellaipuram, he plans to usurp Inbapuri from his brother.

To help the suffering people, enters a man named Kadhiravan, hailing from the royal family. He moves around the kingdom in the guise of a vagabond. Princess Kumari wishes to marry him, while he falls in love with Ponni, who is from the fisher folk community. Coming to know of this, Kadhiravan’s brother is furious. The princess is equally upset, but Kadhiravan is more interested in saving the people. Soon there is a protest led by him that gains momentum. What happens to it is narrated in the latter half of the film.

Cast

Crew

Production

Prior to Sivaji Ganesan, actor S. S. Rajendran was offered the lead role in Kuravanji. However, due to some "friction" between him and Karunanidhi, the writer of the film, he was replaced.[4] During the shoot, Ganesan chose to wear a gunny sack instead of the woollen clothes that were given to him. He wanted to "connect with reality of the character of a tribesman."[5]

Soundtrack

The music composed by T. R. Pappa.[6] Lyrics by Thirikooda Rasappa Kavirayar, Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, Kannadasan, Mu. Karunanidhi & Kudanthai R. Krishnamurthi. Playback singers are C. S. Jayaraman, A. L. Raghavan, P. Leela, P. Suseela, Jikki, K. Jamuna Rani, M. S. Rajeswari, A. P. Komala & T. V. Rathinam.[7]

No.SongSingersLyricsLength (m:ss)
1Kaadhal PollathadhuP. SuseelaThanjai N. Ramaiah Dass03:06
2Sengkayal VanduC. S. Jayaraman, P. Leela,
A. P. Komala & Ramaiya		Thirikooda Rasappa Kavirayar
3Ennaalum ThanniyileA. L. Raghavan & JikkiThanjai N. Ramaiah Dass03.27
4Thanneril Meen Irukum.... Unakku PuriyudhuC. S. Jayaraman & P. LeelaKannadasan05:17
5Athaachi Naazhi PathaachiA. L. Raghavan & M. S. RajeswariThanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
6Kaadhal Kadal KaraiyorameC. S. Jayaraman, P. Leela & P. SuseelaKannadasan03:53
7Paadi Azhaippen EndruC. S. JayaramanKannadasan03:23
8Nee Sollavidil Yaar Solluvar NilavaeC. S. JayaramanKudanthai R. Krishnamurthi03:30
9Alai Irukkuthu KadalileK. Jamuna RaniMu. Karunanidhi03:12
10Alaiyitta KarumbaakaC. S. JayaramanKannadasan01:07
11Onne Onnu IrukkuJikki
12Vaanarangal Kani KoduthuT. V. Rathinam, P. Leela, A. P. Komala & C. S. Jayaraman

References

  1. ↑ "Kuravanji". nadigarthilagam. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  2. ↑ "Kuravanji Cast and Crew". spicyonion. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  3. ↑ "Kuravanji (1960)". The Hindu. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  4. ↑ Sivaji Ganesan (2002). Autobiography of an Actor, p. 116, Sivaji Prabhu Charities Trust, Chennai
  5. ↑ "Sivaji statue unveiled". The Hindu. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  6. ↑ "Kuravanji Songs". raaga. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  7. ↑ G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 196.

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