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{{short description|1938 film by T. R. Sundaram}}
{{About|| Thayumanavar, the Saint & Philosopher|Thayumanavar}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=April 2017}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Thayumanavar (1938 film)
| image = Thayumanavar1938.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Film Poster
| director = [[T. R. Sundaram]]
| producer = [[T. R. Sundaram]]
| writer =
| screenplay = P. S. Chettiar
| story = P. S. Chettiar
| based_on = {{based on|Life story of [[Thayumanavar]], a Hindu Saint and Philosopher}}
| starring = [[M. M. Dandapani Desikar]]<br />M. S. Devasena
| narrator =
| music = G. Pichala<br />Narasimha Rao
| cinematography = P. K. Krishna Iyer
| editing =
| studio = Jayabharath Film Company Ltd.
| distributor = [[Modern Theatres]]
| released = {{film date|df=yes|1938|12|31|India}}<ref name="anandan">{{Cite book |url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1938-cinedetails11.asp |title=Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru |last=Film News Anandan |date=23 October 2004 |publisher=Sivakami Publishers |location=Chennai |language=Tamil |trans-title=History of Landmark Tamil Films |author-link=Film News Anandan |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170408035447/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1938-cinedetails11.asp |archive-date=8 April 2017 |url-status=usurped |df=dmy-all}}</ref>
| runtime = 3 hr 31 mins (19000 ft)
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget =
| gross =
}}
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'''''Thayumanavar''''' is a 1938 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film produced and directed by [[T. R. Sundaram]].<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://chasingcinema.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/text.pdf |title=Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema |publisher=Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998 |pages=648 |author1=Ashish Rajadhyaksha |author2=Paul Willemen }}</ref> The film brought to screen the life story of 18th-century Hindu saint and philosopher [[Thayumanavar]]. Carnatic singer and actor [[M. M. Dandapani Desikar]] featured in the title role.<ref name="hindu">{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/chen-cinema/thayumanavar-1938/article4061489.ece |title=Thayumanavar (1938) |last=Guy |first=Randor |date=3 November 2012 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=8 April 2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170408042404/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/chen-cinema/thayumanavar-1938/article4061489.ece |archive-date=8 April 2017 |author-link=Randor Guy}}</ref>

== Plot ==
Muthukrishnan [[Nayak (title)|Naiker]] was the ruler of Thiruchirapalli. He visited the temple at [[Vedaranyam]]. The ''Dharmakartha'' (trustee) of the temple gave a grand welcome to the ruler. Impressed by the reception, the ruler made the dharmakartha a minister of his court. A son is born to the minister who names him as Thayumanavan. Meanwhile, Muthukrishnan Naiker died and his son came to the throne. He appointed Thayumanavan as his minister. Thayumanavan was brilliant. He helped the king to develop the country. However, Thayumanavan was more inclined towards philosophy and divinity. Soon, the ruler becomes aware of the divine power of Thayumanavan and became a disciple. Thayumanavan performed many miracles, eventually his mortal remains and became a saint.<ref name=hindu />

== Cast ==
The list is adapted from the film's songbook<ref name="songbook">{{Cite book |url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7JevgDCLbuNb0UxQk83bm1UR0E/view |title=தாயுமானவர் |publisher=Modern Theaters |year=1938 |language=ta |type=[[song book]]}}</ref>
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;Male Cast
* [[M. M. Dandapani Desikar]] as Thayumanavar
* Vidwan C. S. Selvarathnam Pillai as Kediliyappar
* T. E. Krishnamachariar as 2nd King, Maunaguru
* Prabhat Venkata Rao as First King, Lord Shiva
* P. G. Venkatesan as Yogi, Innocent Husband
* S. N. Sivakozhundhu as Sivachidambaram, Prabhu
* K. Sivaraman as Arulaiyar
* Master Vedhamoorthi as Young Thayumanavan
* Master Krishnamoorthi as Beggar Boy
* N. Ramasami Pillai as Fake Sami
* [[V. M. Ezhumalai]] as Fake Sami
* T. V. Devanatha Iyengar as Comedian
* S. L. Venkatanarayana Iyengar as Comedian
* P. Ramasami Udayar as Comedian
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;Female Cast
* M. S. Devasena as Queen Meenakshi
* B. Saradambal as Gajavalli Madam
* N. S. Rathnambal as Mother Who Lost Her Son
* P. S. Gnanam as Irrational Wife
* K. T. Sakku Bai as Mattuvarkuzhali
* Aparanji as Fake Lords's Teacher
* Devaram Rajammal as Chetty Girl's Mother
* K. Saraswathi as Chetty Girl
* Sakunathala as Personal Friend
* [[U. R. Jeevarathnam|Jeevarathnam]] as Girl Next Door
;Support Cast
R. Somasundaram, K. Ram Singh,<br />K. P. Lakshmanan, K. Chidambaram, and Devaraj.
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== Production ==
During the 1930s many films were made with life stories of religious saints. M. M. Dandapani Desikar who was well trained in Carnatic music and with fluency in religious lore and was the obvious choice of producers. Earlier he featured in similar role in [[Pattinathar (1936 film)|Pattinathar]] and later in [[Nandanar (1942 film)|Nandanar]].<ref name=hindu />

== Soundtrack ==
Music was composed by G. Pichala Narasimha Rao and lyrics were penned by [[Papanasam Sivan]].<ref name=anandan /><ref name=songbook /> The songs were recorded by Sardar Eswara Singh.<ref name=songbook /> Most of the songs were compositions of the Saint himself who sang nearly 1500 songs. There were 31 songs in the film most of which were sung by M. M. Dandapani Desikar.<ref name=hindu /> Singers are Vidwan C. S. Selvarathnam Pillai, P. G. Venkatesan, Master Vedhamoorthi, Master Krishnamoorthi, N. S. Rathnambal, [[M. M. Dandapani Desikar]], P. S. Gnanam, M. S. Devasena, and the chorus.

;Orchestra<ref name=songbook />
* Rajukaru – [[Dilruba]], [[Sitar]], [[Organ (music)|Organ]]
* T. S. Krishna Pillai – [[Violin|Fiddle]]
* G. H. Anjaneyalu – [[Tabla]]
* K. Rengaiya Naidu – [[Clarinet]]
* T. M. Ibrahim – [[Piano]]

{| class="wikitable"
! No !! Songs !! Singers
|-
| 1 || Om Shankara Purahara Sadhasiva Nin || Chorus
|-
| 2 || Ninnavar Prarandri Niyeyanay {{small|Prayer}} || Vidwan C. S. Selvarathnam Pillai
|-
| 3 || Malarthal Vanangum Adiyar || P. G. Venkatesan
|-
| 4 || Thejonmaya Chandra Shobhitha Bala || Lullaby Music
|-
| 5 || Kailasa Pathiye Saranam || Master Vedhamoorthi
|-
| 6 || Adiyum Nadumutiyum Ilan || Master Krishnamoorthi
|-
| 7 || Evaraiyum Imsai Seyya Lagadugan || Master Vedhamoorthi
|-
| 8 || Nandrudaiyanai Theeyathillanai Narai Velleru || [[M. M. Dandapani Desikar]]
|-
| 9 || Undendru Uruthikolvom || [[M. M. Dandapani Desikar]]
|-
| 10 || Kana Virumbum Manam Dhanuvin Karunaiye || [[M. M. Dandapani Desikar]]
|-
| 11 || Aasaikkor Alavilai || [[M. M. Dandapani Desikar]]
|-
| 12 || Penne – Nee Ennaibharati Ullasamaka || N. Ramasami Pillai, [[V. M. Ezhumalai]] & Aparanji
|-
| 13 || Ennakoram Iraivanuraiyum || [[M. M. Dandapani Desikar]], Chorus
|-
| 14 || Kanthuka Mathakkariyai Vasama|| [[M. M. Dandapani Desikar]]
|-
| 15 || Envasamillai En Seiven || M. S. Devasena
|-
| 16 || Pazhan Kadhal Kadhi || P. G. Venkatesan
|-
| 17 || Vaira Manthaiyum Ulluruka || M. S. Devasena & [[M. M. Dandapani Desikar]]
|-
| 18 || Enai Unakkintha Pedhai || [[M. M. Dandapani Desikar]]
|-
| 19 || Parayo Ennai Mugam || [[M. M. Dandapani Desikar]]
|-
| 20 || Udhavikku Oruvarille || P. S. Gnanam
|-
| 21 || Kannadi Nee Kizhicha Kottaiyini || P. G. Venkatesan, P. S. Gnanam
|-
| 22 || Patukindra Bhanuva Lorgal || [[M. M. Dandapani Desikar]]
|-
| 23 || Padhini Polave Itharai || [[M. M. Dandapani Desikar]]
|-
| 24 || Kalla Lerinthun, Kaivilla Ladithum, Kanimadhura || [[M. M. Dandapani Desikar]]
|-
| 25 || Azhuvathin Payanethu || [[M. M. Dandapani Desikar]], N. S. Rathnambal
|-
| 26 || Kali Magamayi Enga Atha Nitha || Chorus
|-
| 27 || Kaka Muravu Kalandhunna || [[M. M. Dandapani Desikar]]
|-
| 28 || Ennannu Ennikkitte || P. S. Gnanam, P. G. Venkatesan
|-
| 29 || Saiva Samayame Samayameni Lachamaya || [[M. M. Dandapani Desikar]]
|-
| 30 || Veene Azhiyathe Nanba Perinba (Dialogue) || [[M. M. Dandapani Desikar]]
|-
| 31 || Chinthaiyeer Thandhaiyay Thayumanavan || P. G. Venkatesan
|}

== Lost film ==
No print of the film is known to exist today.<ref name=hindu />

== Reception ==
Film historian [[Randor Guy]] wrote in 2012 that the film is "Remembered for the rich singing of Dandapani Desikar and the scenes featuring holy places."<ref name=hindu />

== References ==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{T. R. Sundaram}}
{{Modern Theatres}}

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[[Category:1938 films]]
[[Category:1938 Indian films]]
[[Category:1938 lost films]]
[[Category:1930s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Films about Hinduism]]
[[Category:Films scored by G. Pichala Narasimha Rao]]
[[Category:Hindu devotional films]]
[[Category:Indian black-and-white films]]
[[Category:Lost Indian films]]
[[Category:Tamil-language Indian films]]

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