Thiruneelakantar
1939 Indian film
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Thiruneelakantar is a 1939 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Raja Sandow and starring M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar. The film, based on the life of Tirunilakanta Nayanar, was a big hit[2] and was known for Thyagaraja Bhagavathar's acting[2] apart from his songs.[3] The noted nadaswaram player T. N. Rajarathinam Pillai makes a guest appearance.[3]
- M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
- Tirunelveli Paapa
- "Yaanai" Vaidyanatha Iyer
- S. S. Rajamani
- Serukalathur Sama
- N. S. Krishnan
- T. A. Mathuram
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| Directed by | Raja Sandow |
| Screenplay by | Elangovan |
| Produced by | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar |
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| Cinematography | Jitan Banerji |
| Edited by | R. S. Mani |
| Music by | Papanasam Sivan |
Production company | Trichy Thyagaraj Films Ltd |
Release date |
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Running time | 148 Minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
- M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar as Thiruneelakantar[4]
- Sirukalathur Sama as Siva Yogi[4]
- Thirunelveli Papa as Neelaya Thatchi
- N. S. Krishnan as Chokan
- T. A. Mathuram as Bommi[4]
- Kothamangalam Subbu as temple priest
- T. S. Durairaj
- R. Balasaraswathi as Saraswathi[4]
- S. S. Rajamani as Kalavathi[4]
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by Papanasam Sivan. The song "Dheena Karunakaraney" was well received and became a cult classic.[2] The song Pavazhamaal is a Thiruvisaippa composed by Thiruvaliyamudhanar.[a] T. N. Rajarathnam Pillai set the tune for this in the raga Nattai.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Saraasarangal" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | 02:49 |
| 2. | "Un Azhagai Kaana" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | 03:01 |
| 3. | "Dheena Karunakarane" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | 03:08 |
| 4. | "Chidhambara Naadha" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | 03:22 |
| 5. | "Pavazhamaal" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | 03:38 |
| 6. | "Orunaal Oru Pozhuthu" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | 03:15 |
Release
Randor Guy of The Hindu wrote "Remembered for MKT’s scintillating songs and the comedy by NSK-TAM."[2]
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