Maya Mayavan
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Directed by | B. Sampathkumar |
Produced by | T. R. Sundaram |
Written by | S. Velsamy Kavi |
Starring |
T. K. Sampangi J. Susheela Devi K. Kokila G. R. Varadachar |
Music by | G. Rajagopal Naidu |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Maya Mayavan (Magical Lord Krishna) is a 1938 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by B. Sampathkumar and produced by T. R. Sundaram of Modern Theatres. It stars T. K. Sampangi, J. Susheela Devi, K. Kokila and G. R. Varadachar.
Plot
A wolf in sheep's clothing (Varadachar) who is also a womaniser, lusts for a young woman (Kokila), and tries to make her his own by any means possible, despite already having a mistress (Susheela Devi) who is a dancer. Jagadish (Sampangi), a detective, decides to save Kokila, with whom he becomes hopelessly enamored. The duo face many obstacles made by Varadachar and his partners in crime. But by utilising his investigator abilities, he prevails with regards to saving his lover and the two marry.[1]
Production
Maya Mayavan was produced by T. R. Sundaram under his Salem-based production company Modern Theatres. It was directed by B. Sampathkumar and written by S. Velsamy Kavi.[1] The length of the film was 15500 feet.[2]
Soundtrack
The music of the film was composed by G. Rajagopal Naidu, and Velsamy Kavi wrote the lyrics. P. G. Venkatesan, popularly known as the "Saigal of South India", worked as a playback singer on some of the songs.[1][2]
Release and reception
Maya Mayavan was released on 22 October 1938.[2] According to film historian Randor Guy, the film did "not leave much of an impact on viewers", but he said it would be remembered for "interesting storyline, exciting car chases on lonely highways, kidnappings and thrilling sequences, rarely seen in Tamil Cinema of that era."[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Guy, Randor (26 November 2011). "Maya Mayavan (1938)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 26 September 2017. Retrieved 26 September 2017.
- 1 2 3 Film News Anandan (2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [Tamil film history and its achievements] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivagami Publishers. Archived from the original on 25 September 2017.