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{{for|2008 Tamil film|Kathavarayan (2008 film)}} | {{for|2008 Tamil film|Kathavarayan (2008 film)}} | ||
{{short description|1958 film by T. R. Ramanna}} | {{short description|1958 film by T. R. Ramanna}} | ||
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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Kathavarayan | | name = Kathavarayan | ||
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== Production == | == Production == | ||
''Kathavarayan'' was adapted from ''[[Aryamala]]'' (1941).<ref name="thehindu" /> It was produced and directed by [[T. R. Ramanna]] under R. R. Pictures, and written by Thuraiyur K. Murthy. Cinematography was handled by T. K. Rajabathar, and editing by M. S. Mani and T. Durai Rajan.<ref name="Anandan" /> The original lead actor was [[M. G. Ramachandran]], who withdrew due to creative differences with Ramanna, resulting in [[Sivaji Ganesan]] replacing him.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Kannan |first=R. | ''Kathavarayan'' was adapted from ''[[Aryamala]]'' (1941).<ref name="thehindu" /> It was produced and directed by [[T. R. Ramanna]] under R. R. Pictures, and written by Thuraiyur K. Murthy. Cinematography was handled by T. K. Rajabathar, and editing by M. S. Mani and T. Durai Rajan.<ref name="Anandan" /> The original lead actor was [[M. G. Ramachandran]], who withdrew due to creative differences with Ramanna, resulting in [[Sivaji Ganesan]] replacing him.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Kannan |first=R. |title=MGR: A Life |publisher=[[Penguin Random House]] |year=2017 |isbn=978-0-14-342934-0 |location=India |pages=77–78}}</ref> To differentiate ''Kathavarayan'' from ''Aryamala'', Ramanna added a number of song and dance sequences.<ref name="thehindu" /> | ||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
The music was composed by [[G. Ramanathan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kathavarayan |url=https://gaana.com/album/kathavarayan |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200403062318/https://gaana.com/album/kathavarayan |archive-date=3 April 2020 |access-date=25 September 2014 |website=[[Gaana.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kathavarayan (1958) |url=http://play.raaga.com/tamil/album/kathavarayan-t0001649 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140913201541/http://play.raaga.com/tamil/album/kathavarayan-t0001649 |archive-date=2014 | The music was composed by [[G. Ramanathan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kathavarayan |url=https://gaana.com/album/kathavarayan |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200403062318/https://gaana.com/album/kathavarayan |archive-date=3 April 2020 |access-date=25 September 2014 |website=[[Gaana.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kathavarayan (1958) |url=http://play.raaga.com/tamil/album/kathavarayan-t0001649 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140913201541/http://play.raaga.com/tamil/album/kathavarayan-t0001649 |archive-date=13 September 2014 |access-date=25 September 2014 |website=[[Raaga.com]]}}</ref> All songs are penned by [[Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass]].<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://ia800902.us.archive.org/24/items/sok.Kathavarayan_T.R.Ramanna_1958/123.%20Kathavarayan_T.R.Ramanna_1958.pdf |title=காத்தவராயன் |date=1958 |publisher=RR Pictures |language=ta |type=[[song book]]}}</ref> Some of the songs such as "Vaa Kalaba Mayile" and "Vidhiya Sadhiya" became huge hits.<ref name="thehindu" /> | ||
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== Release and reception == | == Release and reception == | ||
''Kathavarayan'' was released on 7 November 1958.<ref name="Anandan" /> ''[[Kumudam]]'', in its review, gave the film a single line remark: "Kattharavaayan", reflecting on how it looked like a photographed play with most of the focus on aggressive dialogue delivery, similar to ''[[Parasakthi (film)|Parasakthi]]'' (1952).<ref name="thehindu" /> | ''Kathavarayan'' was released on 7 November 1958.<ref name="Anandan" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=30 September 2020 |title=நடிகர்திலகத்தின் பட வரிசைப்பட்டியல் |language=ta |work=Seithi Saral |url=https://www.seithisaral.in/2020/09/30/sivaji-ganesass-moives-list-and-release-date/ |url-status=live |access-date=17 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210529050553/https://www.seithisaral.in/2020/09/30/sivaji-ganesass-moives-list-and-release-date/ |archive-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> ''[[Kumudam]]'', in its review, gave the film a single line remark: "Kattharavaayan" (a pun on the film's title and the Tamil word for shouting, {{IPA-ta|kata|}}), reflecting on how it looked like a photographed play with most of the focus on aggressive dialogue delivery, similar to ''[[Parasakthi (film)|Parasakthi]]'' (1952).<ref name="thehindu" /> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{reflist|refs= | {{reflist|refs= | ||
<ref name="thehindu">{{Cite news |last=Guy |first=Randor |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/chen-columns/kaathavarayan-1958/article3753969.ece |title=Kaathavarayan 1958 |date=2012 | <ref name="thehindu">{{Cite news |last=Guy |first=Randor |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/chen-columns/kaathavarayan-1958/article3753969.ece |title=Kaathavarayan 1958 |date=11 August 2012 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=3 April 2020 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200403061005/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/chen-columns/kaathavarayan-1958/article3753969.ece |archive-date=3 April 2020 |author-link=Randor Guy}}</ref> | ||
<ref name="Anandan">{{Cite book |last=Film News Anandan |url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1958-cinedetails8.asp |title=Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru |publisher=Sivagami Publishers |year=2004 |language=Tamil |trans-title=Tamil film history and its achievements |author-link=Film News Anandan |access-date=3 April 2020 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200403061129/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1958-cinedetails8.asp |archive-date=3 April 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> | <ref name="Anandan">{{Cite book |last=Film News Anandan |url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1958-cinedetails8.asp |title=Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru |publisher=Sivagami Publishers |year=2004 |language=Tamil |trans-title=Tamil film history and its achievements |author-link=Film News Anandan |access-date=3 April 2020 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200403061129/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1958-cinedetails8.asp |archive-date=3 April 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* {{IMDb title|1440212}} | * {{IMDb title|1440212}} | ||
{{T. R. Ramanna}} | {{T. R. Ramanna}} | ||
Latest revision as of 11:55, 17 August 2021
| Kathavarayan | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | T. R. Ramanna |
| Produced by | T. R. Ramanna |
| Screenplay by | Thuraiyur K. Murthy |
| Based on | Aryamala |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Savitri |
| Music by | G. Ramanathan |
| Cinematography | T. K. Rajabathar |
| Edited by | M. S. Mani T. Durai Rajan |
Production company | R. R. Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 184 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kathavarayan is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film produced and directed by T. R. Ramanna, and written by Thuraiyur K. Murthy. An adaptation of the 1941 film Aryamala, it stars Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri. The film was released on 7 November 1958.
Plot[edit | edit source]
Due to quarrel between Lord Shiva and Shakti, Shakti and her son Veerabahu are cursed to be born on Earth and live as mortals. Veerabahu is Kathavarayan whom the tribals adopt and he becomes the prince of the mountains. Kathavarayan grows up and goes on a world tour, his mother Shakti blesses him with the divine power of transforming into any form he wishes when he is in danger. During his quests Kathavarayan falls in love with Princess Aryamala. Aryamala is reborn to a Rajaguru who predicts a tragic life for her, but the King adopts her and names her Aryamala. But the King is against their love. Kathavarayan is arrested by the King and taken to be impaled when Shakti prays to Shiva who saves him. Kaathavarayan and Aryamala live happily thereafter.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Sivaji Ganesan as Kathavarayan[1]
- K. Savithri as Princess Aryamala[1]
- P. Kannamba as Goddess Parvathi / Kamakshi
- E. V. Saroja as Swarnam
- M. N. Rajam as Aravalli
- T. S. Balaiah as Chinnan[1]
- K. A. Thangavelu as General
- J. P. Chandrababu as Mannaru
- E. R. Sahadevan as King Aryan
- O. A. K. Thevar as Gypsy's head
Production[edit | edit source]
Kathavarayan was adapted from Aryamala (1941).[1] It was produced and directed by T. R. Ramanna under R. R. Pictures, and written by Thuraiyur K. Murthy. Cinematography was handled by T. K. Rajabathar, and editing by M. S. Mani and T. Durai Rajan.[2] The original lead actor was M. G. Ramachandran, who withdrew due to creative differences with Ramanna, resulting in Sivaji Ganesan replacing him.[3] To differentiate Kathavarayan from Aryamala, Ramanna added a number of song and dance sequences.[1]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music was composed by G. Ramanathan.[4][5] All songs are penned by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass.[6] Some of the songs such as "Vaa Kalaba Mayile" and "Vidhiya Sadhiya" became huge hits.[1]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Ada Moona Asal Mukkaalanaa" | Jikki & T. M. Soundararajan | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass | 03:33 |
| 2 | "Kanne En.... Amudha Ootrile" | A. P. Komala & Ghantasala | 02:46 | |
| 3 | "Jaadhi Illai Madha Bedham Illaiye" | P. Leela & T. M. Soundararajan | 02:50 | |
| 4 | "Jigu Jigu" | J. P. Chandrababu & Jikki | 03:26 | |
| 5 | "Kumkara Kuppanna" | S. C. Krishnan, A. G. Rathnamala, K. Jamuna Rani, K. Rani & Sundaramma | 06:08 | |
| 6 | "Niraiveruma Ennam Niraiveruma" | P. Suseela & T. M. Soundararajan | 03:13 | |
| 7 | "Nithirai Illaiyadi Sagiye" | P. Leela | 03:39 | |
| 8 | "Thandhane Thana Thandhane" | J. P. Chandrababu | 03:04 | |
| 9 | "Vaa Kalaba Mayile" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:34 | |
| 10 | "Dheviyaval Kirubai Vendum" | T. M. Soundararajan | 01:10 | |
| 11 | "Vetriye Arulamma" | A. P. Komala, K. Jamuna Rani, K. Rani & Sundaramma | 02:20 | |
| 12 | "Thane Thandhaanane" | Jikki | 02:23 | |
| 13 | "Sangili Jingili...Vaarandi Vaaraandi Kutticchaatthaan" | S. C. Krishnan, J. P. Chandrababu, A. G. Rathnamala & T. M. Soundararajan | 06:55 | |
| 14 | "Vidhiya Sadhiya" | C. S. Jayaraman | 03:00 |
Release and reception[edit | edit source]
Kathavarayan was released on 7 November 1958.[2][7] Kumudam, in its review, gave the film a single line remark: "Kattharavaayan" (a pun on the film's title and the Tamil word for shouting, [kata]), reflecting on how it looked like a photographed play with most of the focus on aggressive dialogue delivery, similar to Parasakthi (1952).[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Guy, Randor (11 August 2012). "Kaathavarayan 1958". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Film News Anandan (2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [Tamil film history and its achievements] (in Tamil). Sivagami Publishers. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ Kannan, R. (2017). MGR: A Life. India: Penguin Random House. pp. 77–78. ISBN 978-0-14-342934-0.
- ↑ "Kathavarayan". Gaana.com. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Kathavarayan (1958)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 13 September 2014. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
- ↑ காத்தவராயன் (PDF) (song book) (in தமிழ்). RR Pictures. 1958.
- ↑ "நடிகர்திலகத்தின் பட வரிசைப்பட்டியல்". Seithi Saral (in தமிழ்). 30 September 2020. Archived from the original on 29 May 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Kathavarayan on IMDb