Vedavathi Alladhu Seetha Jananam
1941 Indian film
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Vedavathi Alladhu Seetha Jananam (transl. Birth of Vedavathi or Sita) is a 1941 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film directed by T. R. Raghunath.[3] The film featured M. R. Krishnamoorthy and K. Thavamani Devi in the lead roles.
R. Balasubramaniam
M. G. Ramachandran
M. G. Chakrapani
K. Thavamani Devi
Kolar Rajam
| Vedavathi or Seetha Jananam | |
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| Directed by | T. R. Raghunath |
| Based on | Ramayana Indian Epic |
| Produced by | Raja Chandrasekar |
| Starring | M. R. Krishnamoorthy R. Balasubramaniam M. G. Ramachandran M. G. Chakrapani K. Thavamani Devi Kolar Rajam |
| Cinematography | T. E. Cooper |
| Music by | T. K. Jeyarama Iyer |
Production company | Shyamala Pictures[1] |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
The names in this list were adapted from the film poster.[2]
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Crew
The names in this list was adapted from the film poster.[4]
- Producer – Raja Chandrasekar
- Director – T. R. Raghunath
- Cinematography – T. E. Cooper
- Audiography – A. Krishnaiyer
- Art – F. Nagoor
- Studio – Newtone
Production
Most of the early films in Tamil were reproduction of stage dramas. Some films even opened with a screen going up. The stage dramas usually had a main title and an alternative title. Thus this film also had two titles.[5]
A comedy short film titled Aakaasa Vaani, featuring N. S. Krishnan and T. A. Mathuram, was included in the film.[2]
Soundtrack
Music was composed by T. K. Jeyarama Iyer while the songs' lyrics were penned by Papanasam Sivan and P. R. Rajagopala Iyer.[4] Krishnamoorthy and Thavamani Devi sang most of the songs.
| No. | Song | Singer/s | Lyricist | Duration (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Maara Janaka... Sri Ramana" | M. R. Krishnamoorthy | 03:16 | |
| 2 | "Idhu Enna Urakkam" | 03:23 | ||
| 3 | "Prema Sanga Sugam" | P. G. Venkadesan | 03:39 | |
| 4 | "Ulagile" | 03:41 |