Panakkaari
1953 Indian film
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Panakkari (transl. Rich woman) is a 1953 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan.[a] Starring T. R. Rajakumari, M. G. Ramachandran and V. Nagayya, it is an adaptation of the 1877 novel Anna Karenina by Russian writer Leo Tolstoy.[1]
| Panakkaari | |
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| Directed by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan[a] |
| Based on | Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy |
| Starring | T. R. Rajakumari M. G. Ramachandran V. Nagayya |
| Music by | S. V. Venkatraman |
Production company | Uma Pictures |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
List adapted from the database of Film News Anandan[1]
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Production
Panakkaari was based on Russian writer Leo Tolstoy's novel Anna Karenina. It was directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan[a] under the technical supervision of Newtone Studio founder Jiten Bannerjee.[2]
Soundtrack
The music of the film was composed by S. V. Venkatraman, with lyrics by Papanasam Sivan, Thanjai Ramaiah Das, Lakshmana Das and Kuyilan.[3]
| Song | Singer/s | Lyricist |
|---|---|---|
| "Kanimadhura Mazhalai Mozhi Kanne" | ||
| "Pengal Viduthalai Petra Magizhchchi" | ||
| "Kaalam Therindhu Vaazhavendum Penne" | ||
| "Beautyile Pottiyile...Isaintha Kaathaliyai Kettu" | P. Leela & group | |
| "Sundarin Jodiyaai Vaazhvile" | ||
| "Kaalaiyil Inbam Kaanume" | ||
| "Avaniyile Iyarkai Ezhil Pola" | ||
| "Ammaavendre Nee Azhaithidum" | P. Leela | |
| "Ulaga Iyalbu Idhuve" | ||
| "Needhi Enge Aneedhi Enge" |
Release and reception
Panakkaari was released on 1 May 1953.[4] According to historian Randor Guy, the film failed at the box office "mainly because of its ‘anti-sentimental’ storyline". During the same period, another film, Pitchaikkari, became a major commercial success; people in Madras would often joke, "Those who bought Panakkari became pitchaikkaarans (beggars), while buyers of Pitchaikkari became panakkarans (rich men)!"[2]
Notes
- Not to be confused with the later director of the same name.[2][5]
