Shakthi Leelai
| Shakthi Leelai | |
|---|---|
 VCD cover | |
| Directed by | T. R. Ramanna |
| Produced by | T. G. Somasundaram |
| Written by | Thuraiyur K. Moorthy |
| Starring |
Gemini Ganesan Jayalalitha Sivakumar |
| Music by | T. K. Ramamoorthy |
| Cinematography | M. A. Rehimaan |
| Edited by | T. R. Srinivasalu |
Production company |
Prasad Studios |
| Distributed by | Raaman Pictures |
Release date | 12 May 1972 |
Running time | 163 Mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Shakthi Leelai (தமிழ்: சக்தி லீலை, English: The Plays of Goddess Shakti) is a Tamil language film released in 1972. The film was directed by T. R. Ramanna and produced by T. G. Somasundaram. The film script was written by Thuraiyur K. Moorthi. It starred B. Saroja Devi, Gemini Ganeshan, Jayalalitha, K. B. Sundarambal and K. R. Vijaya in the lead roles. It is noted for being the last multi-starrer mythological film. The music was provided by T. K. Ramamoorthy. It was a successful film on its release.[1][2] Later, The film was dubbed into 1976 in Hindi as Tu Hi Kali Tu Hi Durga and 1985 in Telugu as Parashakthi Mahimalu.[3][4]
Cast
- Gemini Ganeshan as Lord Shiva
- Jayalalitha as Periya Paalayathamman/Kannika
- Saroja Devi as Renuka Devi
- Major Sundararajan as Jamadagni
- Master Sridhar as Parasuraman
- K. B. Sundarambal as Women Saint
- S. V. Sahasranamam as The King
- Senthamarai as The Minister
- A. V. M. Rajan as Prohit
- Sivakumar as Naratha Muni
- Manjula as Poonguzhali, a Classical dancer
- Gandhimathi as Poonkuzhali's Mother
- Ushanandini as Goddess Parvathi
- K. R. Vijaya as Thangam
- K. Vijayan as Thangam's Husband
- S. A. Ashokan as Vaana Sooran
- Manorama as Kaveri
- V. K. Ramasamy as Kaveri's Husband
- Pakoda Kaathar as Gopal, Kaveri's Adaptive Son
- Chittoor V. Nagaiah as Tamil Pandit Devi Daasan
- K. Kannan
- Shanmuga Sundaram as Brinkku Muni
- Karikol Raju as Washerman
- V. R. Thilagam as Vettiyan's Wife
Crew
- Director = T. R. Ramanna
- Art = B. Nagarajan
- Stills = Lakshmanan
- Design = Eswar and Venkata Rao
- Publicity = Mars Advertising Bureau
- Processing = Gemini Colour Lab
- Properties = Cine Crafts and Nadha Muni & Sons
- Audiography = S. P. Ramanathan
- Re - Recording = S. P. Ramanathan
- Choreography = Pasumarthi Krishnamoorthy, Dhandayudhapani Pillai, B. S. Moorthi and Vimala
Soundtrack
The music composed by T. K. Ramamoorthy and Lyrics were written by Kannadasan. The playback Singers Consists of K. B. Sundarambal, T. M. Soundararajan, P. Suseela, L. R. Eswari, M. S. Rajeswari, M. R. Vijaya, Sarala and Pattu.
| No | Songs | Singers | Lyrics | Length(m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sakthi Vandhaladi | L. R. Eswari | Kannadasan | 03:19 |
| 2 | Ambikai Nadagam Akilam | P. Suseela | 03:18 | |
| 3 | Malargal Enge | P. Suseela | 04:03 | |
| 4 | Unnai Thaan Paarthen | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:17 | |
| 5 | Kalai Pozhuthae Varuga | P. Suseela | 02:52 | |
| 6 | Thannai Vendravan Yaarum | M. S. Rajeswari | 04:25 | |
| 7 | Mullai Poo Pole pillai | Sarala and Pattu | 06:22 | |
| 8 | Urangak Koodathu Kanne | M. R. Vijaya | 03:35 | |
| 9 | Engum Deivam | K. B. Sundarambal | ||
| 10 | Sakthi Ennum Deivam | K. B. Sundarambal |
References
- ↑ "shakthi leelai". spicyonion. Retrieved 2016-06-13.
- ↑ "Sakthi Leelai". In.com India. Retrieved 2016-05-13.
- ↑ "Mythological Tamil Films". mayyam. Retrieved 2016-07-01.
- ↑ Baradwaj Rangan (11 September 2014). "Kamal and the Art of Screenplay Writing". "The Hindu". Retrieved 2016-07-01.