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{{short description|1943 film by S. M. Sriramulu Naidu}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Sivakavi
| image = Sivakavi poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[S. M. Sriramulu Naidu]]
| producer = S. M. Sriramulu Naidu
| writer =
| screenplay = Elangovan
| story =
| starring = [[M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar]]<br />[[S. Jayalakshmi]]
| narrator =
| music = [[Papanasam Sivan]]<br />[[G. Ramanathan]]
| cinematography = Adi Irani
| editing = Surya
| studio = [[Pakshiraja Films]]
| distributor = Narayanan & Company
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|1943|4|10}}
| runtime = 212 minutes{{Sfn|Dhananjayan|2014|page=50}}
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Sivakavi''''' is a 1943 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film directed, initially, by [[P. K. Raja Sandow]] and later, [[S. M. Sriramulu Naidu]]. It starred [[M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar]], [[S. Jayalakshmi]], [[Serukalathur Sama]], Thirupurambal, [[T. R. Rajakumari]], [[N. S. Krishnan]] and [[T. A. Mathuram]]. The film's screenplay was written by Thiru Muruga Kirubanandha Variyar. The film was shot at [[Central Studios]] and released by [[Pakshiraja Films]] in [[Coimbatore]]. The film was released on 10 April 1943.

== Cast ==
''Cast according to the opening credits''
{{Col-begin|width=60%}}
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;Male cast
* [[M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar]] as Sivakavi
* [[Serukalathur Sama]] as Cheenakkan
* P. B. Rangachari as Independent Bandyman
* V. Sundarama Iyer as Pedagogue
* [[D. Balasubramaniam]] as Chozha Natarajan
* [[S. Rajam]] as Old Man, Boy, Hunter
* [[N. S. Krishnan]] as Saravana Muthu
* Nat Annaji Rao as Kalingaraya Prabhu
* Vasudeva Pillai as Sambantham Pillai
* Master Sethuraman as Murugan
* Ramaiah Shastri as Chozha's Scholar
* Sundara Bhagavathar as Chozha's Scholar
* Pulimootai Ramasamy as Saravana Muthu's friend
{{col-break|width=50%}}
;Female cast
* [[S. Jayalakshmi]] as Amrithavalli (Sivakavi's wife)
* M. S. Thirupurambal as Valli (Cheenakkan's wife)
* [[T. R. Rajakumari]] as Vanji
* [[T. A. Mathuram]] as Yogambal
* D. Kappalakshmi as Dasi
* K. R. Rayalakshmi as Dasi
* Pushpakanthammal as Dasi
* Kannapani Bai as Dasi
* [[C. K. Saraswathi]] as Amrithavalli's friend
{{col-end}}

== Production ==
Principal photography began in 1942 with [[P. K. Raja Sandow]] as the director. But soon afterwards, there were disputes between him and the producer [[S. M. Sriramulu Naidu]].<ref name="hindu" /> With the progress of the filming, the disagreement between the two reached such high proportions that eventually, Sriramulu Naidu dismissed Raja Sandow and took over the reins himself.<ref name="hindu" /><ref name="naidu" />{{Sfn|Dhananjayan|2014|page=50}} The script for the film was written by Elangovan.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Guy |first=Randor |author-link=Randor Guy |date=26 August 2011 |title=Wordsmith |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/wordsmith/article2398014.ece |url-status=live |access-date=27 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170404211345/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/wordsmith/article2398014.ece |archive-date=4 April 2017}}</ref>

[[T. R. Rajakumari]], in one of her early roles, plays a court dancer or ''devadasi'' who falls in love with M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar. [[S. Jayalakshmi]] who was married at that time played the character of Amrithavalli.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ashok Kumar |first=S.R. |date=22 July 2007 |title=Yesteryear actor dead |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/Yesteryear-actor-dead/article14801338.ece |url-status=live |access-date=27 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322060629/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/Yesteryear-actor-dead/article14801338.ece |archive-date=22 March 2017}}</ref> Her brother S. Rajam played the role of Lord Muruga.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Guy |first=Randor |author-link=Randor Guy |date=20 March 2009 |title=Artist's brush with celluloid |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/Artistrsquos-brush-with-celluloid/article15937654.ece |url-status=live |access-date=27 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827061320/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/Artistrsquos-brush-with-celluloid/article15937654.ece |archive-date=27 August 2020}}</ref> Her father Sundaram Iyer played the role of a teacher of young Srikavi in sequences with N. S. Krishnan and others.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Guy |first=Randor |author-link=Randor Guy |date=5 February 2010 |title=Rajam's romance with cinema |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/Rajams-romance-with-cinema/article15693108.ece |url-status=live |access-date=27 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704162129/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/Rajams-romance-with-cinema/article15693108.ece |archive-date=4 July 2020}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
The soundtrack of the film consisted of 29 songs were composed by [[Papanasam Sivan]] who also penned the lyrics for all songs while G. Ramanthan took care of orchestration.<ref name="hindu" /> Sivan originally penned the song "Vadaname Chandra Bhimbamo" as "Mugam Adhu Chandra Bimbamo".<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 June 2010 |title=Sound matters! |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/Sound-matters/article16249778.ece |url-status=live |access-date=27 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827061320/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/Sound-matters/article16249778.ece |archive-date=27 August 2020}}</ref> When M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar pointed out to Sivan how "Mugam Adhu" sounded like "[[Muhammad]]", Sivan changed it to "Vadaname".<ref name="hindu" />{{Sfn|Dhananjayan|2014|page=51}} The song "Soppana Vazhvil" was based on Vijayanagari raga which resembles Sivaranjini raga.<ref>{{Cite news |date=29 September 2012 |title=Sivaranjani for pathos |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/sivaranjani-for-pathos/article3947154.ece |url-status=live |access-date=27 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170405005755/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/sivaranjani-for-pathos/article3947154.ece |archive-date=5 April 2017}}</ref> The song "Amba Manam" is based on Pantuvarali raga.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 October 2011 |title=Poignant Pantuvarali |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/poignant-pantuvarali/article2501737.ece |url-status=live |access-date=27 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827061314/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/poignant-pantuvarali/article2501737.ece |archive-date=27 August 2020}}</ref> The song "Vallalai Paadum" is based on Senchuruti raga.<ref name="senchuruti" /> The song "Vasantharuthu" is based on Vasantha raga.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |author-link=Charulatha Mani |date=6 January 2012 |title=A Raga's Journey — Hopeful, festive, vibrant Vasantha |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/a-ragas-journey-hopeful-festive-vibrant-vasantha/article2780440.ece |url-status=live |access-date=27 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181214115400/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/a-ragas-journey-hopeful-festive-vibrant-vasantha/article2780440.ece |archive-date=14 December 2018}}</ref> The song "Kavalayai" is based on Natakurinji raga.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |author-link=Charulatha Mani |date=18 January 2013 |title=Tones of grace |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/tones-of-grace/article4319761.ece |url-status=live |access-date=27 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131024020838/http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/tones-of-grace/article4319761.ece |archive-date=24 October 2013}}</ref> The song "Vadhaname" is based on Sindhubairavi raga.<ref name="sindhubairavi" /> The song "Ellam Sivan Seyal" is based on Thodi raga.<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 December 2012 |title=Towering Thodi |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/towering-thodi/article4227372.ece |url-status=live |access-date=27 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140831184344/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/towering-thodi/article4227372.ece |archive-date=31 August 2014}}</ref> The song "Manam Kanidhe " is based on Rathipatipriya raga.<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 January 2014 |title=The Priya principle |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/the-priya-principle/article5535520.ece |url-status=live |access-date=27 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140613062753/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/the-priya-principle/article5535520.ece |archive-date=13 June 2014}}</ref>

The soundtrack was well received with the songs particularly "Soppana Vazhvil" and "Vadanamae" were well received. G. Dhananjayan said in his book ''Pride of Tamil Cinema'' that the songs contributed to the film's success.{{Sfn|Dhananjayan|2014|page=51}} According to film critic Randor Guy, the film is remembered for its scintillating songs mostly rendered by Thyagaraja Bhagavathar.<ref name="hindu" /> Singer Charulatha Mani wrote for [[The Hindu]] on the song "Vallalai" that, "M.K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar’s voice is at its pliable best in this piece, and challenging sangatis flow unfettered, like liquid gold".<ref name="senchuruti" /> For the song "Vadhaname", she said "the complete octave is explored with splendid vocalisation in ‘...Madura Gaanamo...’, in lightning speed".<ref name="sindhubairavi" />

{{Track listing
| title1 = Soppana Vaazhvil
| lyrics12 = Papanasam Sivan
| extra3 = [[M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar]]
| extra2 = M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
| extra1 = M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
| lyrics15 = Papanasam Sivan
| lyrics16 = Papanasam Sivan
| lyrics13 = Papanasam Sivan
| lyrics11 = Papanasam Sivan
| extra6 = M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
| lyrics10 = Papanasam Sivan
| lyrics9 = Papanasam Sivan
| lyrics8 = Papanasam Sivan
| lyrics7 = Papanasam Sivan
| lyrics6 = Papanasam Sivan
| lyrics5 = Papanasam Sivan
| extra4 = M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
| extra5 = M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
| lyrics3 = Papanasam Sivan
| extra15 = M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
| title17 = Payirai Thinnum Maattai
| length17 = 0:57
| lyrics17 = Papanasam Sivan
| extra17 = [[N. S. Krishnan]], [[T. A. Mathuram]]
| all_writing =
| extra16 = M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
| extra14 = M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
| extra9 = M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
| extra13 = M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
| extra12 = M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
| extra11 = M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
| extra10 = M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
| extra8 = M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
| extra7 = M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
| lyrics4 = Papanasam Sivan
| lyrics2 = Papanasam Sivan
| length1 = 3:11
| length5 = 2:34
| length8 = 1:57
| title8 = Thiruvarul Thara
| length7 = 2:32
| title7 = Vasantha Ruthu
| length6 = 2:45
| title6 = Vadhaname
| title5 = Mannam Kanindhae
| length9 = 1:24
| length4 = 3:02
| title4 = Vallalalai Paadum Vaayaal
| length3 = 2:55
| title3 = Naattiya Kalaiyae
| length2 = 3;23
| title2 = Amba Manamkanindhu
| title9 = Maakaali Annaiye
| title10 = Sambho Sankara Gowreesa
| lyrics1 = [[Papanasam Sivan]]
| title14 = Ungalile Yaan Oruvan
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| all_lyrics = Papanasam Sivan
| length15 = 3:03
| length16 = 3:20
| title15 = Sithaye Ye Sithaye
| title16 = Sree Kalyana Guna
| length14 = 1:14
| length10 = 0:54
| length13 = 0:51
| title13 = Kooththaal Than Mooththaal
| length12 = 2:15
| title12 = Thamiyen Painthamizh
| length11 = 1:16
| title11 = Vaasamalar Madanthai
| total_length = 39:55
| lyrics14 = Papanasam Sivan
| extra18 = N. S. Krishnan, T. A. Mathuram
| lyrics18 = Papanasam Sivan
| length18 = 2:00
| title18 = Pothum Pothume
}}

== Release ==
''Sivakavi'' was released on 10 April 1943.<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 April 1943 |title=Sivakavi |page=4 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19430409&printsec=frontpage&hl=en}}</ref> The film was a major success and ran for a prolonged period even in non-Tamil speaking areas in the Madras Presidency.<ref name="hindu" /><ref name="naidu" />

== References ==
{{reflist|refs=
<ref name="hindu">{{Cite news |last=Guy |first=Randor |author-link=Randor Guy |date=26 September 2008 |title=Sivakavi 1943 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/sivakavi-1943/article3023385.ece |url-status=live |access-date=27 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827061318/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/sivakavi-1943/article3023385.ece |archive-date=27 August 2020}}</ref>
<ref name="naidu">{{Cite news |last=Guy |first=Randor |author-link=Randor Guy |date=11 June 2010 |title=Baker-turned-filmmaker |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/Baker-turned-filmmaker/article16249879.ece |url-status=live |access-date=27 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827061320/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/Baker-turned-filmmaker/article16249879.ece |archive-date=27 August 2020}}</ref>
<ref name="senchuruti">{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |author-link=Charulatha Mani |date=23 November 2012 |title=Folksy flavours |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/Folksy-flavours/article12373946.ece |url-status=live |access-date=27 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827061314/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/Folksy-flavours/article12373946.ece |archive-date=27 August 2020}}</ref>
<ref name="sindhubairavi">{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |author-link=Charulatha Mani |date=10 May 2013 |title=Light and melodious |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/light-and-melodious/article4702358.ece |url-status=live |access-date=27 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180723083947/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/light-and-melodious/article4702358.ece |archive-date=23 July 2018}}</ref>
}}

== Bibliography ==
* {{Cite book |last=Dhananjayan |first=G. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=e07vBwAAQBAJ |title=Pride of Tamil Cinema: 1931 to 2013 |publisher=Blue Ocean Publishers |year=2014 |isbn=978-93-84301-05-7 |author-link=G. Dhananjayan}}

== External links ==

* {{IMDb title|id=6239226}}

[[Category:1943 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:1940s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Indian black-and-white films]]

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