Needhipathi
1955 Indian film
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Needhipathi (transl. Judge) is a 1955 Indian Tamil language film directed by A. S. A. Sami. The film stars K. R. Ramasamy, Gemini Ganesan, Rajasulochana and M. N. Rajam. It was simultaneously shot in Telugu as Anna Thammudu.[1] The film is based on the play of the same name by M. S. Solaimalai.[2][3]
Directed byA. S. A. Sami
Screenplay byA. S. A. Sami
Based onNeedhipathi
by M. S. Solaimalai
by M. S. Solaimalai
Produced byN. S. Thiraviyam
| Needhipathi | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | A. S. A. Sami |
| Screenplay by | A. S. A. Sami |
| Based on | Needhipathi by M. S. Solaimalai |
| Produced by | N. S. Thiraviyam |
| Starring | K. R. Ramasamy Gemini Ganesan Rajasulochana K. Malathi S. V. Sahasranamam M. N. Rajam T. S. Balaiah |
| Cinematography | R. R. Chandran Rajabahadur |
| Edited by | P. V. Narayanan |
| Music by | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy |
Production company | Vijaya Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 172 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
- K. R. Ramasamy
- Gemini Ganesan
- T. S. Balaiah
- S. V. Sahasranamam
- D. Balasubramaniam
- Yadhartham Ponnusamy Pillai
- C. S. Pandian
- M. K. Mustapha
- Karikol Raj
- S. V. Shanmugam
- V. S.. Nadesan
- Sankaramurthi
- M. S. Karupiah
- T. K. Gopal
- Rajagopal
- Ponnusamy
- C. V. Velappan
- Veerasamy
- T. A. Natarajan
- Rajasulochana
- M. N. Rajam
- K. Malathi
- T. D. Kusalakumari
- E. V. Saroja
- L. Vijayalakshmi
- P. Dhanam
- Renganayagi
- P. S. Muthulakshmi
- Seethalakshmi
Soundtrack
Music was composed by the duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy assisted by G. K. Venkatesh.[4] As per film credits, Gajalakshmi and S. J. Kantha also lent their voices for a group song.
| Song | Singer/s | Duration (m:ss) | Lyricist |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Aanandhame Aanandam" | T. V. Rathnam, N. L. Ganasaraswathi | 03:41 | A. Maruthakasi |
| "Vanthadhadi Rajayogam" | K. Jamuna Rani & Group | 03:01 | |
| "Thaayum Seyum Pirindhathai Paar" | C. S. Jayaraman | 06:57 | |
| "Thaayum Seyum" (Short version) | |||
| "Unmaiyaana Uravu" | |||
| "Annan Thambi" | |||
| "Aneedhiyaale" | |||
| "Anbe Nam Deivam" | T. V. Rathnam | 03:24 | |
| "Uruvam Kandu Yen Manasu" | K. R. Ramasamy & T. M. Soundararajan | 03:16 | |
| "Jilu Jiluvena Jolikkum" | K. R. Ramasamy | 03:31 | Udumalai Narayana Kavi |
| "Varuvaar Varuvaarendru" (Music Drama) | K. R. Ramasamy, Gajalakshmi & S. J. Kantha | 06:16 | |
| "Parakudhu Paar Pori" | K. R. Ramasamy & A. P. Komala | 03:36 | Kannadasan |
