Karkottai
1954 Indian film
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Karkottai (transl. Rock Fort) is a 1954 Indian Tamil-language historical adventure film produced and directed by Kemparaj Urs. The film stars himself and Krishna Kumari. It is based on the 1844 novel The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. The film was released on 12 March 1954.[2]
Directed byKemparaj Urs
Screenplay byV. Gopalan
S. R. Krishna Ayyangar
S. R. Krishna Ayyangar
Based onThe Count of Monte Cristo
by Alexandre Dumas
by Alexandre Dumas
Produced byKemparaj Urs
| Karkottai | |
|---|---|
Poster | |
| Directed by | Kemparaj Urs |
| Screenplay by | V. Gopalan S. R. Krishna Ayyangar |
| Based on | The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas |
| Produced by | Kemparaj Urs |
| Starring | Kemparaj Urs K. Sarangapani Krishna Kumari B. R. Panthulu |
| Cinematography | Madhur |
| Edited by | Paul, G. Yadav |
| Music by | S. V. Venkatraman G. Ramanathan |
Production company | Kemparaj Productions |
| Distributed by | Ramanathan Pictures[1] |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Languages | Tamil Kannada |
Plot
Cast
- Kemparaj Urs
- Krishna Kumari
- K. Sarangapani
- B. R. Panthulu
- M. V. Rajamma
- Jayalakshmi
- Sandhya
- B. Jayamma
Production
Karkottai was based on The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas.[1] It was simultaneously produced in Kannada under the title Jaladurga.[2][3][4]
Soundtrack
Music was composed by S. V. Venkatraman and G. Ramanathan while the lyrics were penned by Srimathi Rajeswary.[5]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "O! Kappalottu Thamizhaa" | |
| 2. | "Naan Ingu Thaniyaaga, Nee Angu Thaniyaaga" | |
| 3. | "Inbamaa, Nee Thunbamaa" | |
| 4. | "Kovilukku Odiduvaar Govinda" | |
| 5. | "Avan Seyyum Leelaikku" |
