Kalavathi
1951 film by L. S. Ramachandran
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Kalavathi (/kəˈlɑːvəθi/) is a 1951 Indian Tamil-language fantasy comedy film written and directed by L. S. Ramachandran based on a story by T. K. Sundara Vathiyar and Chidambaram A. M. Nataraja Kavi. The film stars T. S. Durairaj, T. A. Jayalakshmi and E. R. Sahadevan. It revolves around the dispute between two goddesses over who is superior, and a farmer who they use to determine the answer. The film was released on 23 February 1951.[2] It later served as an inspiration for the Tamil film Saraswathi Sabatham (1966).[3]
Chidambaram A. M. Nataraja Kavi
T. A. Jayalakshmi
E. R. Sahadevan
| Kalavathi | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | L. S. Ramachandran |
| Screenplay by | L. S. Ramachandran |
| Story by | T. K. Sundara Vathiyar Chidambaram A. M. Nataraja Kavi |
| Starring | T. S. Durairaj T. A. Jayalakshmi E. R. Sahadevan |
| Cinematography | R. D. Mathur |
| Edited by | N. P. Rathinam |
| Music by | M. S. Gnanamani |
Production company | Windsor Productions |
| Distributed by | Windsor Productions[1] |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Cast
- T. S. Durairaj as the farmer[4]
- T. A. Jayalakshmi as the princess[4]
- E. R. Sahadevan as the minister[4]
Production
Kalavathi was directed by L. S. Ramachandran who also wrote the screenplay based on a story by Chidambaram A. M. Nataraja Kavi and T. K. Sundara Vathiyar, and produced by Windsor Productions. Cinematography was handled by R. D. Mathur, and editing by N. P. Rathinam.[5]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Gnanamani.[6]
| Song | Singer/s | Lyricist |
|---|---|---|
| "Kalviyai Pol Oru" | Kamala Bai | T. K. Sundara Vathiyar |
| "Maanamundu Mazhai Pozhiya" | T. S. Durairaj | |
| "Neeyilladhu Yaar Enakor" | A. P. Komala | |
| "Manivanna Kanna" (dance drama) | Pazhani Baheeradhi & M. S. Gnanamani | |
| "Ullasamaaga Vilaiyadalaame" | T. A. Jayalakshmi & A. P. Komala | |
| "Mannanukkinai Evare" | ||
| "Ezhil Migum En Azhagile" | C. T. Rajakantham | |
| "Vinodhame Sangeetham Pol" | Kasthuri, K. S. Lakshmi & A. P. Komala | 'Chidambaram' A. M. Nataraja Kavi |
| "Vidhiyaal Vilaindha Thunbamo" | T. A. Jayalakshmi & A. P. Komala | |
| "Saaradha Mamani Neeye Gathi" | T. A. Jayalakshmi & A. P. Komala | |
| "Namaste Adhi Namaste" | K. S. Ragam, Chandra, A. P. Komala & Lakshmi | |
| "Ponnaana Bharatha Bhoomiyil" | Manigopal | M. S. Subramaniam |
