Vanasundari
| Vanasundari | |
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 Film poster | |
| Tamil | வனசுந்தரி |
| Directed by | T. R. Raghunath |
| Produced by | SM. Letchumanan Chettiar |
| Written by |
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| Starring | |
| Music by | |
Release dates | 1951 |
| Language | Tamil |
Vanasundari is a 1951 Indian Tamil-language film directed by T. R. Raghunath, starring P. U. Chinnappa, T. R. Rajakumari, T. S. Balaiah and S. Varalakshmi.[1][2]
Production
The film was produced by SM. Letchumanan Chettiar, a notable personality in the Tamil film industry in the 1950s.[1] He was the first person to print and distribute handbills in Tamil and the first person to use cars such as Buick, Chevrolet, Studebaker and Dodge in Chennai.[1] Due to some legal problems, his name was never credited in any of his films and only the name of his production banner "Krishna Pictures" appeared in the credits.[1]
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| P. U. Chinnappa | |
| T. R. Rajakumari | |
| T. S. Balaiah | |
| S. Varalakshmi | |
| R. Balasubramaniam | |
| D. Balasubramaniam | |
| M. G. Chakrapani | |
| N. S. Krishnan | |
| T. A. Mathuram | |
| Kaka Radhakrishnan | |
| C. T. Rajakantham | |
| C. V. V. Panthulu | |
| M. S. Karuppaiah | |
| T. V. Kumudhini | |
| T. A. Jayalakshmi | |
| Pulimoottai Ramaswami | |
| Kulathu Mani |
Crew
- Producer: SM. Letchumanan Chettiar
- Production Company: Krishna Pictures
- Director: T. R. Raghunath
- Music: S. V. Venkatraman & C. R. Subburaman
- Lyrics: Udumalai Narayana Kavi & Kambadhasan
- Story: Elangovan
- Screenplay: T. R. Raghunath
- Dialogues: Elangovan
- Art Direction:
- Editing:
- Choreography: Vazhuvoor B. Ramaiah Pillai & B. Heeralal
- Cinematography: Jithen Bannerji & V. Kumara Deva
- Stunt: None
- Dance: Lalitha, Padmini & C. R. Rajakumari
Soundtrack
The music was composed by S. V. Venkatraman & C. R. Subburaman. Lyrics were by Udumalai Narayana Kavi & Kambadhasan. Singers are P. U. Chinnappa, T. R. Rajakumari, S. Varalakshmi, N. S. Krishnan & T. A. Madhuram. Playback singers are D. K. Pattammal, P. A. Periya Nayaki, K. V. Janaki & P. Leela.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
| 1 | Kannile Vilaiyaadum Inba Kaadhal | P. U. Chinnappa & T. R. Rajakumari | 05:05 | |
| 2 | Pennin Inbam Naadida Vaareer | P. A. Periya Nayaki & K. V. Janaki | 06:09 | |
| 3 | Ennum Ezhutthum Iru Kananaagum | P. U. Chinnappa | 03:15 | |
| 4 | Deeyo Deeyo Deeyaalo | P. A. Periya Nayaki, K. V. Janaki & P. Leela | 08:32 | |
| 5 | Naane Mahaaraani | S. Varalakshmi | 02:52 | |
| 6 | Namasthe Namasthe | P. U. Chinnappa & T. R. Rajakumari | 02:44 | |
| 7 | Aadu Padhinanchu Pulli Moonu | T. A. Madhuram | 4:37 | |
| 8 | Vandu Pola Aadi Sellum Odame | P. A. Periya Nayaki & P. Leela | 01:09 | |
| 9 | Pennaaga Naanum Mann Meedhu | T. R. Rajakumari | 03:43 | |
| 10 | Inbamaaga Paaduvom | P. A. Periya Nayaki & P. Leela | 00:22 |
References
- 1 2 3 4 Guy, Randor (9 July 2011). "Blast from the past - Vanasundari 1951". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
- ↑ Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (1999). Encyclopaedia of Indian cinema. British Film Institute. p. 658. ISBN 0-85170-455-7, ISBN 978-0-85170-455-5.