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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = | | name = Kaanchi Thalaivan | ||
| image = Kaanchi Thalaivan.jpg | |||
| border = no | | border = no | ||
| caption = Theatrical release poster | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| director = A. Kasilingam | | director = A. Kasilingam | ||
| | | writer = [[M. Karunanidhi]] | ||
| producer = M. Karunanidhi<br />A. Kasilingam<br />[[Murasoli Maran]] | |||
| starring = [[M. G. Ramachandran]]<br />[[S. S. Rajendran]]<br />[[P. Bhanumathi]]<br />[[M. R. Radha]]<br />[[S. A. Ashokan]] | | starring = [[M. G. Ramachandran]]<br />[[S. S. Rajendran]]<br />[[P. Bhanumathi]]<br />[[M. R. Radha]]<br />[[S. A. Ashokan]] | ||
| cinematography = | | cinematography = | ||
| editing = | | editing = | ||
| music = [[K. V. Mahadevan]] | |||
| studio = Mekala Pictures | | studio = Mekala Pictures | ||
| distributor = Emgeeyaar Pictures<ref name="advert" /> | | distributor = Emgeeyaar Pictures<ref name="advert" /> | ||
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'''''Kaanchi Thalaivan''''' ({{ | '''''Kaanchi Thalaivan''''' ({{translation|Leader of [[Kanchipuram|Kaanchi]]}}) is a 1963 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[historical fiction|historical]] [[action film]], directed by A. Kasilingam. The film stars [[M. G. Ramachandran]], [[S. S. Rajendran]], [[P. Bhanumathi]] and [[C. R. Vijayakumari]], with [[M. R. Radha]] and [[S. A. Ashokan]] as villains. The film, produced by [[M. Karunanidhi]], A. Kasilingam and [[Murasoli Maran]] under Mekala Pictures, had musical score by [[K. V. Mahadevan]] and was released on 26 October 1963.<ref name="advert" /> The film was subject to numerous controversies, and became a financial failure. | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
The story is about the rivalry between the Pallavas and the Chalukyas, MGR as the Narasimha Pallava King, also known as Mamallan, rules Kanchipuram with peace, Pulikesi | The story is about the rivalry between the Pallavas and the Chalukyas, MGR as the Narasimha Pallava King, also known as Mamallan, rules Kanchipuram with peace, Pulikesi wants to capture Kanchipuram, with a cunning plan, sending Poovikraman and Chola Kumari to Kanchi. According to the plan, Poovikraman shall work as a sculptor in Kanchi and Chola Kumari as an official. Paranjothi arrests Chola Kumari and takes her to the court of Mamallan, there the King gives due respect and frees her. Meanwhile, Mamallan's friend Manavaraman (King of Ceylon) loses his crown, with his family comes to Kanchi to get the help from his friend, unfortunately the ship wrecks and his family is separated. Poovikraman had the opportunity to save the baby of Manavaraman and later his wife. | ||
Poovikaraman asks Chola Kumari to invite Mamallan, during the feast; she provokes the anger of Mamallan and makes him leave the party without taking the food. Later | Poovikaraman asks Chola Kumari to invite Mamallan, during the feast; she provokes the anger of Mamallan and makes him leave the party without taking the food. Later one of his spies informs him of her true identity. | ||
Poovikaraman sends another girl in place of Manavarman's wife | Poovikaraman sends another girl in place of Manavarman's wife to Paranjothi, on the way she tries to seduce Paranjothi and gives an impression that Manavarman's wife is adulterous. Paranjothi mentions this to Mamallan in front of his friend Manavarman, Paranjothi is slapped by his King, Paranjothi's loyalty stays the same after this incident. Manavarman tries to kill his wife, but Mamallan plays a drama and finds out that the girl Paranjothi took with him is not the wife of Manavarman. Their friendship is renewed. | ||
Though Chola Kumari is against the wish of Pulikesi, her love to Mamallan creates a problem in the kingdom and Pallava's allies turn against him. The time was now ripe for Pulikesi to attack and hold Kanchi forever. Paranjothi too resigns from his post due to the love between the King and Chola Kumari. The King appoints Manavarman as his commander, due to this, his baby was slaughtered by Pulikesi. Initially, Kanchi loses some of its forts to Pulikesi. | Though Chola Kumari is against the wish of Pulikesi, her love to Mamallan creates a problem in the kingdom and Pallava's allies turn against him. The time was now ripe for Pulikesi to attack and hold Kanchi forever. Paranjothi too resigns from his post due to the love between the King and Chola Kumari. The King appoints Manavarman as his commander, due to this, his baby was slaughtered by Pulikesi. Initially, Kanchi loses some of its forts to Pulikesi. | ||
Mamallan's sister | Mamallan's sister, who is attached to Paranjothi, asks for his help, but he turns her down. She goes to the temple to pray, where Poovikraman plans to kill Mamallan, before the explosives go off, Mamallan comes out of the temple, but his sister dies. Chola Kumari speaks with Pallava's allies and consents to their wish that she will not marry the Kanchi King. Now Paranjothi volunteers for the war and takes up the commanding position with Mamallan, Manavarman on one side and the allies of Kanchi on another side. They destroy the force of Pulikesi and he was later killed in the battle. | ||
Finally Kanchi's allies changes their wish and ask Chola Kumari to marry Kanchi Thalaivan. | Finally Kanchi's allies changes their wish and ask Chola Kumari to marry Kanchi Thalaivan. | ||
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* 'Valayapathy' Muthukrishnan as Ceylon King Manavarman | * 'Valayapathy' Muthukrishnan as Ceylon King Manavarman | ||
* [[T. A. Madhuram]] as Bhairavi | * [[T. A. Madhuram]] as Bhairavi | ||
*[[G. Sakunthala]] as Ceylon Queen Sangai | * [[G. Sakunthala]] as Ceylon Queen Sangai | ||
* D. V. Narayanasamy as Kollidakkarai King Mutharaiyar | * D. V. Narayanasamy as Kollidakkarai King Mutharaiyar | ||
*[[S. V. Ramadas]] | * [[S. V. Ramadas]] | ||
* [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] as Singaari | * [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] as Singaari | ||
* S. M. Thirupathisamy as Urayur Chola King | * S. M. Thirupathisamy as Urayur Chola King | ||
* T. V. Sivanandam as Kodumbalur King | * T. V. Sivanandam as Kodumbalur King | ||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
The music was composed by [[K. V. Mahadevan]]. Lyrics were by [[K. D. Santhanam]], [[M. Karunanidhi]] & [[Alangudi Somu]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kanchi Thalaivan |url=https://gaana.com/album/kanchi-thalaivan |access-date=3 April 2021 |website=[[Gaana | The music was composed by [[K. V. Mahadevan]]. Lyrics were by [[K. D. Santhanam]], [[M. Karunanidhi]] & [[Alangudi Somu]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kanchi Thalaivan |url=https://gaana.com/album/kanchi-thalaivan |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170221051220/http://gaana.com/album/kanchi-thalaivan |archive-date=21 February 2017 |access-date=3 April 2021 |website=[[Gaana (music streaming service)|Gaana]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |url=https://archive.org/details/sok.KanchiThalaivan_A.KasiLingam_1963 |title=காஞ்சி தலைவன் |publisher=Mekala Pictures |year=1963 |language=ta |type=[[song book]]}}</ref> | ||
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== Controversies == | |||
The [[Central Board of Film Certification|Censor Board]] objected to the title ''Kaanchi Thalaivan'' as politician [[C. N. Annadurai]] was, coincidentally, also known as such, and demanded to change the title, but the producers refused. Nonetheless, as noted by historian R. L. Hardgrave, the Board "so badly mangled the film that it was a financial failure".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sri Kantha |first=Sachi |author-link=Sachi Sri Kantha |date=6 June 2015 |title=MGR Remembered – Part 28 {{!}} Heroines and Muses |url=https://sangam.org/mgr-remembered-part-28/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210818072711/https://sangam.org/mgr-remembered-part-28/ |archive-date=18 August 2021 |access-date=24 August 2021 |website=[[Ilankai Tamil Sangam]]}}</ref> The film also courted controversy by portraying the Chalukya king as a buffoon and featured a scene of the Tamil king trampling upon the flag of the Chalukyas. This led to massive protests in Bangalore under the leadership of Kannada activist [[Ma Ramamurthy]] culminating into the need for the [[Flag of Karnataka|Kannada flag]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nandakumar |first=Prathibha |date=2 November 2012 |title=Decoding Kannada flag |work=[[Bangalore Mirror]] |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/lounge/decoding-kannada-flag/articleshow/21287831.cms |url-status=live |access-date=3 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210807092028/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/lounge/decoding-kannada-flag/articleshow/21287831.cms |archive-date=7 August 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Nair |first=Janaki |date=18 November 2000 |title=Language and Right to the City |url=http://www.jstor.org/stable/4409981 |magazine=[[Economic and Political Weekly]] |volume=35 |pages=4141–4146 |access-date=24 August 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{ | {{reflist|refs= | ||
<ref name="Randor Guy">{{Cite news |last=Guy |first=Randor |author-link=Randor Guy |date=13 December 2015 |title=Kanchi Thalaivan(1963) |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/kanchi-thalaivan1963/article7981469.ece |url-status=live |access-date=3 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200101004637/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/kanchi-thalaivan1963/article7981469.ece |archive-date=1 January 2020}}</ref> | |||
<ref name="advert">{{Cite news |date=26 October 1963 |title=Kānjithalaivan |pages=12 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19631026&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |access-date=7 July 2018 |archive-date=24 August 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref> | |||
}} | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{IMDb title|id=1475371 | * {{IMDb title|id=1475371}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:1960s Tamil-language films]] | ||
[[Category:1963 films]] | [[Category:1963 films]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by K. V. Mahadevan]] | [[Category:Films scored by K. V. Mahadevan]] | ||
[[Category:Indian films]] | |||
[[Category:Indian historical action films]] | |||
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| Kaanchi Thalaivan | |
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| File:Kaanchi Thalaivan.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | A. Kasilingam |
| Produced by | M. Karunanidhi A. Kasilingam Murasoli Maran |
| Written by | M. Karunanidhi |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran S. S. Rajendran P. Bhanumathi M. R. Radha S. A. Ashokan |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | Mekala Pictures |
| Distributed by | Emgeeyaar Pictures[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kaanchi Thalaivan (transl. Leader of Kaanchi) is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language historical action film, directed by A. Kasilingam. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, S. S. Rajendran, P. Bhanumathi and C. R. Vijayakumari, with M. R. Radha and S. A. Ashokan as villains. The film, produced by M. Karunanidhi, A. Kasilingam and Murasoli Maran under Mekala Pictures, had musical score by K. V. Mahadevan and was released on 26 October 1963.[1] The film was subject to numerous controversies, and became a financial failure.
Plot[edit]
The story is about the rivalry between the Pallavas and the Chalukyas, MGR as the Narasimha Pallava King, also known as Mamallan, rules Kanchipuram with peace, Pulikesi wants to capture Kanchipuram, with a cunning plan, sending Poovikraman and Chola Kumari to Kanchi. According to the plan, Poovikraman shall work as a sculptor in Kanchi and Chola Kumari as an official. Paranjothi arrests Chola Kumari and takes her to the court of Mamallan, there the King gives due respect and frees her. Meanwhile, Mamallan's friend Manavaraman (King of Ceylon) loses his crown, with his family comes to Kanchi to get the help from his friend, unfortunately the ship wrecks and his family is separated. Poovikraman had the opportunity to save the baby of Manavaraman and later his wife.
Poovikaraman asks Chola Kumari to invite Mamallan, during the feast; she provokes the anger of Mamallan and makes him leave the party without taking the food. Later one of his spies informs him of her true identity.
Poovikaraman sends another girl in place of Manavarman's wife to Paranjothi, on the way she tries to seduce Paranjothi and gives an impression that Manavarman's wife is adulterous. Paranjothi mentions this to Mamallan in front of his friend Manavarman, Paranjothi is slapped by his King, Paranjothi's loyalty stays the same after this incident. Manavarman tries to kill his wife, but Mamallan plays a drama and finds out that the girl Paranjothi took with him is not the wife of Manavarman. Their friendship is renewed.
Though Chola Kumari is against the wish of Pulikesi, her love to Mamallan creates a problem in the kingdom and Pallava's allies turn against him. The time was now ripe for Pulikesi to attack and hold Kanchi forever. Paranjothi too resigns from his post due to the love between the King and Chola Kumari. The King appoints Manavarman as his commander, due to this, his baby was slaughtered by Pulikesi. Initially, Kanchi loses some of its forts to Pulikesi.
Mamallan's sister, who is attached to Paranjothi, asks for his help, but he turns her down. She goes to the temple to pray, where Poovikraman plans to kill Mamallan, before the explosives go off, Mamallan comes out of the temple, but his sister dies. Chola Kumari speaks with Pallava's allies and consents to their wish that she will not marry the Kanchi King. Now Paranjothi volunteers for the war and takes up the commanding position with Mamallan, Manavarman on one side and the allies of Kanchi on another side. They destroy the force of Pulikesi and he was later killed in the battle.
Finally Kanchi's allies changes their wish and ask Chola Kumari to marry Kanchi Thalaivan.
Cast[edit]
- M. G. Ramachandran as King Narasimhavarman I / Mamallan[2]
- S. S. Rajendran as Commander Paranjothi[2]
- P. Bhanumathi as Chola Kumari
- M. R. Radha as Poovikraman / Madhanan
- S. A. Ashokan as Chalukya King Pulakeshin II
- C. R. Vijayakumari as Narasimha's sister Poongkuzhali
- 'Valayapathy' Muthukrishnan as Ceylon King Manavarman
- T. A. Madhuram as Bhairavi
- G. Sakunthala as Ceylon Queen Sangai
- D. V. Narayanasamy as Kollidakkarai King Mutharaiyar
- S. V. Ramadas
- Manorama as Singaari
- S. M. Thirupathisamy as Urayur Chola King
- T. V. Sivanandam as Kodumbalur King
Soundtrack[edit]
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Lyrics were by K. D. Santhanam, M. Karunanidhi & Alangudi Somu.[3][4]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Avani Ellam" | L. R. Eswari & S. V. Ponnusamy | Alangudi Somu | 02:40 |
| 2 | "Kan Kavarum Silaiye" | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Bhanumathi | K. D. Santhanam | 03:26 |
| 3 | "Makkal Oru" | T. M. Soundararajan | Alangudi Somu | 03:11 |
| 4 | "Mayangatha Manamyaavum" | P. Bhanumathi | 05:12 | |
| 5 | "Neermel Nadakkalam" | A. L. Raghavan & L. R. Eswari | M. Karunanidhi | 03:07 |
| 6 | "Ninaithu Vandha" | T. M. Soundararajan | Alangudi Somu | 02:57 |
| 7 | "Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal" | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela | 03:45 | |
| 8 | "Uyirai Tharukiren" | P. Susheela | 03:56 | |
| 9 | "Vaanathil Varuvathu" | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela | 04:09 | |
| 10 | "Velga Naadu" | C. S. Jayaraman | M. Karunanidhi | 03:25 |
Controversies[edit]
The Censor Board objected to the title Kaanchi Thalaivan as politician C. N. Annadurai was, coincidentally, also known as such, and demanded to change the title, but the producers refused. Nonetheless, as noted by historian R. L. Hardgrave, the Board "so badly mangled the film that it was a financial failure".[5] The film also courted controversy by portraying the Chalukya king as a buffoon and featured a scene of the Tamil king trampling upon the flag of the Chalukyas. This led to massive protests in Bangalore under the leadership of Kannada activist Ma Ramamurthy culminating into the need for the Kannada flag.[6][7]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Kānjithalaivan". The Indian Express. 26 October 1963. p. 12. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
{{cite news}}:|archive-date=requires|archive-url=(help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Guy, Randor (13 December 2015). "Kanchi Thalaivan(1963)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 January 2020. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ↑ "Kanchi Thalaivan". Gaana. Archived from the original on 21 February 2017. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ↑ காஞ்சி தலைவன் (song book) (in தமிழ்). Mekala Pictures. 1963.
- ↑ Sri Kantha, Sachi (6 June 2015). "MGR Remembered – Part 28 | Heroines and Muses". Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Archived from the original on 18 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- ↑ Nandakumar, Prathibha (2 November 2012). "Decoding Kannada flag". Bangalore Mirror. Archived from the original on 7 August 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ↑ Nair, Janaki (18 November 2000). "Language and Right to the City". Economic and Political Weekly. Vol. 35. pp. 4141–4146. Retrieved 24 August 2021.