Sarvadhikari (film)
1951 film by T. R. Sundaram
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Sarvadhikari (English: Dictator) is a 1951 Indian Tamil-language historical adventure film starring M. G. Ramachandran and Anjali Devi, with M. N. Nambiar as the antagonist.[1] It established Nambiar as a major star.[2] The film is based on the 1948 American film The Gallant Blade. It was dubbed in Telugu under the same title.[3]
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| Directed by | T. R. Sundaram |
| Written by | A. V. P. Asai Thambi (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Ko. Dha. Shanmugasundaram |
| Story by | Ko. Dha. Shanmugasundaram |
| Produced by | T. R. Sundaram |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran Anjali Devi |
| Cinematography | M. Masthan G. R. Nathan |
| Edited by | L. Balu |
| Music by | S. Dakshinamurthi |
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Release date |
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Running time | 176 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Mahavarman, an ambitious minister with designs to topple the puppet ruler of the kingdom of Manipuri, finds the popularity of the commander-in-chief and his bodyguard Prathapan a stumbling block. He sends a young woman named Meena Devi to seduce Prathapan, but she falls in love with him. After several twists and turns, Mahavarman is exposed and felled in an duel with Prathapan. Ugrasenar is chosen as the first president while Prathapan is appointed as the new commander in chief. The kingdom of Manipuri then becomes a republic.
Cast
Cast according to the opening credits of the film
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Soundtrack
The music composed by S. Dakshinamurthi.[4][5]
All the tunes for all the songs for both languages are the same.
Tamil Songs
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Kannaalan Varuvaar Kann Munne" | P. Leela | A. Maruthakasi | 03:23 |
| "Aanazhagaa Enadhu Kaigal Seidha" | Thiruchi Loganathan & P. Leela | 03:06 | |
| "Aandiyai.... Puvi Mele Padhavigalaiye" | P. Leela | 02:59 | |
| "O Raiyaarammaa Sogusaaga" | P. A. Periyanayaki | 07:06 | |
| "Alliyin Mun Vennila Vandhadhai" | P. Leela | 02:22 | |
| "Jaakradhaiyaa Jaakradhai" | S. Dakshinamurthi & U. R. Chandra | 02:27 | |
| "Sandai Theerndhu Pochu" | S. Dakshinamurthi | 02:20 | |
| "Thadavi Paartthu Nallaa Irundhaa" | S. Dakshinamurthi & P. A. Periyanayaki | 04:11 | |
| "Panjamum... Namma Patthu Varusham" | T. M. Soundararajan | 02:28 | |
| "Karumbin Inimai Kaadhal Pechu" | 01:08 | ||
| "Theedhu Seiyum Koottam Endre" | P. Leela | 02:45 |
Sarvadhikari Telugu Songs
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Andhala Naa Raju Nannele Ratiraaju" | P. Leela | 03:23 |
| "Sundarudaa Naa Chetula Punyamademo" | S. Dakshinamurthi & P. Leela | 03:06 |
| "Aasalanni Koolipoye Premalatalu | P. Leela | 02:59 |
| "O Rayya Rara O Rayya Rara" | P. Leela | 07:06 |
| "Vetike Puvvu Teevele Yeduraayenoyi" | P. Leela | 02:22 |
| "Jagrattoyi Jagratha Jagrattoyi Nee" | S. Dakshinamurthi & P. Leela | 02:27 |
| "Poru Teeripoye Janmabhoomilo" | T. M. Soundararajan & Thiruchi Loganathan | 02:20 |
| "Saruku Choosi Baguntene Dabbuliyyandee" | S. Dakshinamurthi & P. Leela | 04:11 |
| "Pedhalu Rogulu Leni Desam" | T. M. Soundararajan | 02:28 |
| "Naaṇyamaina Attar Baabu" | S. Dakshinamurthi & P. Leela | 01:08 |
| "Pedhane Rajugaa Chestaan" | P. Leela | 02:45 |
