Chakravarthi Thirumagal
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| Chakravarthi Thirumagal | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | P. Neelakantan |
| Written by | Elangovan (dialogues) |
| Story by | P. A. Kumar |
| Produced by | R. M. Ramanathan |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran Anjali Devi P. S. Veerappa S. Varalakshmi |
| Cinematography | V. Ramamoorthy |
| Edited by | R. Devarajan |
| Music by | G. Ramanathan |
Production company | Uma Pictures |
| Distributed by | A.L.S. Productions[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 168 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Chakravarthi Thirumagal (transl. Princess) is a 1957 Indian Tamil language historical action film starring M. G. Ramachandran, Anjali Devi and S. Varalakshmi. The film, directed by P. Neelakantan, was released on 18 January 1957 and became a box office success.
The film features a damsel in distress scenario. A prince wins a competition over the right to marry a princess, but his would-be bride is kidnapped by one of his enemies. The prince has to rescue her.
Prince Udayasuriyan wins a tough competition to marry Princess Kalamani. Durga and Bhairavan plot to ruin their lives. Durga plans to take the queen's place in order to live with Udayasuriyan. Meanwhile, Bhairavan abducts Kalamani from the palace. The rest of the film deals with Udayasduriyan foiling his enemies' plan in order to save the princess.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| M. G. Ramachandran | Prince Udayasuriyan |
| Anjali Devi | Princess Kalamani |
| P. S. Veerappa | Bhairavan |
| S. Varalakshmi | Durga |
| N. S. Krishnan | Soka |
| T. A. Madhuram | Soki |
| K. A. Thangavelu | |
| T. P. Muthulakshmi | Antharangam |
| G. Sakunthala | |
| E. R. Sahadevan | |
| Lakshmi Prabha | |
| E. V. Saroja | Dancer |
| R. Balasubramaniam | King |
Soundtrack
The music was composed by G. Ramanathan.[2][3]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Kaadhalenum Cholayile | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam | 03:12 |
| "Aada Vaanga Annaatthe" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan, Jikki & P. Leela | 04:24 | |
| "Ellai Illadha Inbatthile" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan & P. Leela | 03:26 | |
| "Porakkum Podhu Porandha Gunam" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram | 04:40 |
| "Kannaalane Vaarunga" | Jikki | Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam | 03:07 |
| "Sollaale Vilakka Mudiyale" | S. Varalakshmi & P. Leela | Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthy | 03:22 |
| "Endhan Inbam Kollai Konda" | M. L. Vasanthakumari | Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam | 02:59 |
| "Emaatram Thaana" | S. Varalakshmi | K. D. Santhanam | 03:18 |
| "Aththaanum Naandhane" | S. C. Krishnan & T. V. Rathnam | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass | 02:09 |
| "Ennam Ellaam Inba Kadhai" | P. Leela | Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthy | 02:58 |
| "Nalangittu Paarpomadi" | S. Varalakshmi & A. P. Komala | K. D. Santhanam | 03:23 |
| "Seermevum Gurupaadham" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan & N. S. Krishnan | Clown Sundaram | 03:23 |
| "Dhilli Thulukkar Seidha" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | Subramania Bharati | 01:01 |
