Ammaiyappan (film)
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| Ammaiyappan | |
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| Directed by | A. Bhimsingh |
| Written by | M. Karunanidhi |
| Produced by | Dinshaw K. Tehrani Jithan Banerjee |
| Starring | S. S. Rajendran S. Varalakshmi G. Sakunthala |
| Cinematography | G. Vittal Rao |
| Edited by | A. Bhimsingh |
| Music by | T. R. Pappa |
Production company | National Pictures |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Ammaiyappan is a 1954 Indian Tamil-language film written by M. Karunanidhi and directed by A. Bhimsingh in his directorial debut. The film stars S. S. Rajendran, G. Sakunthala and S. Varalakshmi. It was released on 24 September 1954 and became a major breakthrough in the career of Bhimsingh.
Cast
Cast according to the song book
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Production
Ammaiyappan marked the directorial debut of A. Bhimsingh.[2] It was produced by National Pictures,[1] written by M. Karunanidhi,[3] and featured S. S. Rajendran as the male lead, with G. Sakunthala as his love interest. Shooting took place at the studios Newtone and Citadel in Chennai (then known as Madras).[2] Cinematography was handled by G. Vittal Rao.[1]
Music
The music of the film was composed by T. R. Pappa, with lyrics by Karunanidhi, Suratha, M. K. Athmanathan and N. M. Muthukuttan.[1][2]
| Song | Singer/s |
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| "Ammaiyappaa Arul Puruvaai" | |
| "Kaadhal Thuraiye Pudhumai Kanave" | M. L. Vasanthakumari & |
| "Kaadhal Puraa Kaadhile" | S. Varalakshmi |
| "Chinna Pudhu Malare" | M. L. Vasanthakumari |
| "Sidhaindhadhe.... Manamogana Jeevan" | S. Varalakshmi & M. L. Vasanthakumari |
| "Poojaikku.... Pillaiyaare Thulli" | M. L. Vasanthakumari |
| "Neelakadal Paaru Paappaa" | M. L. Vasanthakumari |
| "Kaadhal Thuraiye Pudhumai Kanave" | M. L. Vasanthakumari |
