Sadhaaram

Sadhaaram
Poster
Directed by V. C. Subbaraman
Produced by V. C. Subbaraman
Written by Follore Story
A. K. Velan & A. T. Krishnaswami (dialogue)
Starring P. Bhanumathi
K. R. Ramaswamy
Gemini Ganesan
Music by G. Ramanathan
Cinematography P. Sridhar
Production
company
Kasthuri Films
Distributed by Kasthuri Films
Release date
13 April 1956[1]
Country India
Language Tamil

Sadhaaram is a Tamil film starring P. Bhanumathi, K. R. Ramaswamy and Gemini Ganesan.[2] The film was released in the year 1956.[3]

Production

Sankaradas Swamigal picked themes from mythology, literature and folklore and adapted them for the stage with deft, innovative touches. Sadhaaram is an illustrations of his brilliant stagecraft and was one such popular play that highlighted the noble attributes of Indian womanhood. As a child, P. U. Chinnappa had won praise acting as a thieving boy in this play.

A silent movie version of the story had been produced in 1930. The next celluloid adaptation was Naveena Sadhaaram in 1935 by Madras United Artistes Corporation. Directed by K. Subramanyam, the movie starred G. Pattu Iyer, S. S. Mani Bagavathar, S. D. Subbulakshmi and Parvathi Bai.[4]

This is the third attempt by V. C. Subbaraman which is in 1956.

Cast

ActorRole
P. BhanumathiSadhaaram
K. R. Ramaswamy
Gemini Ganesan
M. N. Rajam
T. S. Balaiah
V. K. Ramasamy
K. Sarangkapani
M. S. S. Bhagyam
P. S. Vengadasalam
C. K. Saraswathi
K. S. Angamuthu

Crew

  • Producer: V. C. Subbaraman
  • Production Company: Kasthuri Films
  • Director: V. C. Subbaraman
  • Music: G. Ramanathan
  • Lyrics: Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
  • Story: Folklore
  • Screenplay: A. K. Velan & A. T. Krishnaswami
  • Dialogues: A. K. Velan & A. T. Krishnaswami
  • Art Direction:
  • Editing:
  • Choreography:
  • Cinematography: P. Sridhar
  • Stunt:
  • Dance: Kumari Kala Devi

Soundtrack

The music was composed by G. Ramanathan. Lyrics were penned by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass and A. Maruthakasi. Singers are K. R. Ramaswamy, P. Bhanumathi, K. Sarangkapani & V. K. Ramasamy. Playback singers are T. M. Soundararajan, Thiruchi Loganathan, Seerkazhi Govindarajan, S. C. Krishnan, V. T. Rajagopalan, Jikki, K. Jamuna Rani, A. P. Komala & A. G. Rathnamala.

No.SongSingersLyricsLength (m:ss)
1Ponggi Varum Pudhu NilaveeT. M. Soundararajan & P. Bhanumathi03:11
2Anggum Inggum PaartthidaamalJikki05:19
3Raajaatthi Kanne RaajaatthiK. R. Ramaswamy02:42
4Annaiye Kaaliyamma EeswariT. M. Soundararajan, V. T. Rajagopalan,
A. P. Komala & A. G. Rathnamala
05:46
5Azhagu Brammachchaari Vaarum AiyaaK. Jamuna Rani02:29
6Kaayam Karuvappillai SoodandiS. C. Krishnan & K. Sarangkapani02:25
7Enggum Oli Veesudhe Ennai ThediP. Bhanumathi, A. P. Komala & A. G. Rathnamala03:10
8Ninaindhu Ninaindhu Nenjam UrugudheT. M. SoundararajanA. Maruthakasi03:11
9Laaba Nashtamadaa NainaSeerkazhi Govindarajan & V. K. Ramasamy02:11
10Nal Vaakuu Nee KodadiK. R. Ramaswamy01:32
11Madhiyaadhaar Vaasal.... Mann Meedhu MaanamThiruchi Loganathan02:54
12Pudhumai Enna SolvenT. M. Soundararajan03:24
13Thaaye Ezhai MugamP. Bhanumathi
14Villaadhi Villanadaa.... Thullaattam PottadhellaamK. R. Ramaswamy02:39

References

  1. "Satharam". The Indian Express. 10 April 1956. p. 4.
  2. Imbaminge
  3. Onion
  4. Dhool


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