>Menjobleeko11 →Soundtrack: less links |
imported>Arjayay m Duplicate word removed |
||
| Line 5: | Line 5: | ||
| name = Arunagirinathar | | name = Arunagirinathar | ||
| image = Arunagirinathar film poster.jpg | | image = Arunagirinathar film poster.jpg | ||
| border = no | |||
| caption = Theatrical release poster | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| director = [[T. R. Ramanna]] | | director = [[T. R. Ramanna]] | ||
| producer = B. S. Moorthy<ref name="release" /> | | producer = B. S. Moorthy<ref name="release" /> | ||
| screenplay = [[Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy]] | | screenplay = [[Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy]] | ||
| starring = [[T. M. Soundararajan]]<br />[[Sharada (actress)|Saratha]]<br />[[B. S. Saroja]] | | starring = [[T. M. Soundararajan]]<br />[[Sharada (actress)|Saratha]]<br />[[B. S. Saroja]] | ||
| music = [[G. Ramanathan]] <br /> [[T. R. Papa]] | | music = [[G. Ramanathan]] <br /> [[T. R. Papa]] | ||
| Line 18: | Line 17: | ||
| distributor = Sarathy Pictures | | distributor = Sarathy Pictures | ||
| released = {{film date|1964|8|7|df=y}} | | released = {{film date|1964|8|7|df=y}} | ||
| runtime = 120 | | runtime = 120 minutes | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Tamil | | language = Tamil | ||
| budget = <!-- don't add without source --> | |||
| gross = <!-- don't add without source --> | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Arunagirinathar''''' ({{IPA-ta|aɾ̪uɳaɡiɾ̪in̪aːt̪aɾ̪}}) is a 1964 [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[biographical film]], directed by [[T. R. Ramanna]] and written by [[Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy]]. Based on the poet of [[Arunagirinathar|the same name]], the film stars [[T. M. Soundararajan]] | '''''Arunagirinathar''''' ({{IPA-ta|aɾ̪uɳaɡiɾ̪in̪aːt̪aɾ̪}}) is a 1964 [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[biographical film]], directed by [[T. R. Ramanna]] and written by [[Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy]]. Based on the poet of [[Arunagirinathar|the same name]], the film stars [[T. M. Soundararajan]], supported by [[M. R. Radha]], [[B. S. Saroja]], [[Sharada (actress)|Sharatha]], [[C. Lakshmi Rajyam]] and Master Raghunath.<ref name="thehindu1" /> It was released on August 7th, 1964. | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
Arunagirinathar was born in the town of [[Tiruvannamalai|Thiruvannamalai]] in Tamil Nadu. Arunagiri | Arunagirinathar was born in the town of [[Tiruvannamalai|Thiruvannamalai]] in Tamil Nadu. Arunagiri is portrayed as attracted to the [[pleasures of the flesh]] and spent his youth pursuing a life of debauchery. He frequently visited the devadasi Maragatham. His sister, Aadhilakshmi, wants to reform her brother, so she arranges his marriage with Gnanavalli. However, he is unhappy with his life, neglects his wife and continues his bad ways. He persuades his sister to sell all their property and their house to get money for his dissipation. Despite his sister giving him the money she earns, he reduces himself, his wife, and his sister to dire poverty. He catches [[leprosy]], and people avoid him. | ||
Eventually Aadhilakshmi is unable to meet his demands for money to support his depraved life. Arunagiri says he will end his life because of this. To prevent Arunagiri from killing himself, his sister says that he should sell her in order to have money for prostitutes. However, as Arunagiri has leprosy, prostitutes avoid him. Aadhilakshmi offers herself to him in order to stop Arunagiri from committing suicide. This deeply shocks Arunagiri, and he realizes the consequences his actions have had on his family. Arunagiri feels guilty and attempts suicide by jumping off a temple tower, but [[Kartikeya|Murugan]] himself, disguised as a pious young man, saves him. Murugan cures his leprosy, shows him a path of religious devotion, and initiates his composition of the [[Thiruppugazh]], an anthology of songs dedicated to Lord Murugan.<ref name="thehindu1" /> | |||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
| Line 44: | Line 45: | ||
== Production == | == Production == | ||
''Arunagirinathar'' | ''Arunagirinathar'' is based on the life of the poet of [[Arunagirinathar|the same name]] who created Thirupugazh. This is the third film to be produced on this theme. B. S. Moorthy produced the film for Baba Art Productions. The script was written by [[Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy]]. [[T. M. Soundararajan]] portrayed the titular character, [[Sharada (actress)|Sharadha]] played his wife, and [[M. R. Radha]] and [[Manohar (actor)|Manohar]] (credited as R. Manohar) played two egotistical men who face defeat at the hands of Arunagirinathar. [[C. Lakshmi Rajyam]] played the vamp Maragatham.<ref name="thehindu1" /><ref name="review" /> | ||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
| Line 71: | Line 72: | ||
}} | }} | ||
The music was composed by [[G. Ramanathan]] and [[T. R. Pappa]]. The lyrics were by T. K. Krishnasamy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaana.com/album/arunagirinathar|title=Arunagirinathar|website=[[Gaana.com]]|accessdate=2015-12-15}}</ref> During production, Pappa completed the score after Ramanathan fell ill.<ref name="Shanmukhapriya" /> The tune "Muthai Tharu" was composed by Pappa; before the recording, he called the religious preacher [[Kirupanandha Variyar]], who explained its meaning. T. M. Soundararajan rehearsed for an entire day before he recorded it.<ref name="thehindu1" /> The song is based on [[Shanmukhapriya]] raga.<ref name="Shanmukhapriya" /> | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! No. !! Song !! Singer !! Lyrics !! Length | ! No. !! Song !! Singer !! Lyrics !! Length | ||
| Line 79: | Line 80: | ||
| 2 || "Nilavo Aval" || T. M. Soundararajan [[P. Susheela]] || T. K. Krishnasamy || 3:23 | | 2 || "Nilavo Aval" || T. M. Soundararajan [[P. Susheela]] || T. K. Krishnasamy || 3:23 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 3 || "Penn | | 3 || "Penn Piranha Pavathai" || P. Susheela || T. K. Krishnasamy || 3:28 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 4 || "Muthai Tharu" || T. M. Soundararajan || [[Arunagirinathar]] || 4:10 | | 4 || "Muthai Tharu" || T. M. Soundararajan || [[Arunagirinathar]] || 4:10 | ||
| Line 112: | Line 113: | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* {{IMDb title|id=0317103 | * {{IMDb title|id=0317103}} | ||
{{T. R. Ramanna}} | {{T. R. Ramanna}} | ||
[[Category:1960s biographical films]] | [[Category:1960s biographical films]] | ||
[[Category:1960s Tamil-language films]] | [[Category:1960s Tamil-language films]] | ||
[[Category:1964 films]] | [[Category:1964 films]] | ||
[[Category:1964 musical films]] | |||
[[Category:Films about Hinduism]] | [[Category:Films about Hinduism]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by T. R. Ramanna]] | [[Category:Films directed by T. R. Ramanna]] | ||
Revision as of 23:25, 8 August 2021
| Arunagirinathar | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | T. R. Ramanna |
| Produced by | B. S. Moorthy[1] |
| Screenplay by | Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy |
| Starring | T. M. Soundararajan Saratha B. S. Saroja |
| Music by | G. Ramanathan T. R. Papa |
| Cinematography | G. K. Ramu[1] |
| Edited by | D. K. Shankar[1] |
Production company | Baba Art Productions |
| Distributed by | Sarathy Pictures |
Release date |
|
Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Arunagirinathar (Tamil pronunciation: [aɾ̪uɳaɡiɾ̪in̪aːt̪aɾ̪]) is a 1964 Tamil-language biographical film, directed by T. R. Ramanna and written by Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy. Based on the poet of the same name, the film stars T. M. Soundararajan, supported by M. R. Radha, B. S. Saroja, Sharatha, C. Lakshmi Rajyam and Master Raghunath.[2] It was released on August 7th, 1964.
Plot
Arunagirinathar was born in the town of Thiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu. Arunagiri is portrayed as attracted to the pleasures of the flesh and spent his youth pursuing a life of debauchery. He frequently visited the devadasi Maragatham. His sister, Aadhilakshmi, wants to reform her brother, so she arranges his marriage with Gnanavalli. However, he is unhappy with his life, neglects his wife and continues his bad ways. He persuades his sister to sell all their property and their house to get money for his dissipation. Despite his sister giving him the money she earns, he reduces himself, his wife, and his sister to dire poverty. He catches leprosy, and people avoid him.
Eventually Aadhilakshmi is unable to meet his demands for money to support his depraved life. Arunagiri says he will end his life because of this. To prevent Arunagiri from killing himself, his sister says that he should sell her in order to have money for prostitutes. However, as Arunagiri has leprosy, prostitutes avoid him. Aadhilakshmi offers herself to him in order to stop Arunagiri from committing suicide. This deeply shocks Arunagiri, and he realizes the consequences his actions have had on his family. Arunagiri feels guilty and attempts suicide by jumping off a temple tower, but Murugan himself, disguised as a pious young man, saves him. Murugan cures his leprosy, shows him a path of religious devotion, and initiates his composition of the Thiruppugazh, an anthology of songs dedicated to Lord Murugan.[2]
Cast
- T. M. Soundararajan as Arunagirinathar
- Master Sridhar as young Arunagirinathar
- Sharadha as Gnanavalli
- B. S. Saroja as Aadhilakshmi
- M. R. Radha as Samanthandam
- C. Lakshmi Rajyam as Maragatham
- R. Manohar as Tamil Pandit
- C. R. Parthiban as Vedan Lord Murugan (@Viralimalai)
- Master Raghunath as Lord Murugan
- Angamuthu as Maragatham's Mother
- N. S. Kolappan as Annamalai
Production
Arunagirinathar is based on the life of the poet of the same name who created Thirupugazh. This is the third film to be produced on this theme. B. S. Moorthy produced the film for Baba Art Productions. The script was written by Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy. T. M. Soundararajan portrayed the titular character, Sharadha played his wife, and M. R. Radha and Manohar (credited as R. Manohar) played two egotistical men who face defeat at the hands of Arunagirinathar. C. Lakshmi Rajyam played the vamp Maragatham.[2][3]
Soundtrack
| Arunagirinathar | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |||
| Released | 1964 | ||
| Recorded | 1964 | ||
| Genre | Devotional | ||
| Length | 33:18 | ||
| Language | Tamil | ||
| Producer | G. Ramanathan and T. R. Papa | ||
| |||
The music was composed by G. Ramanathan and T. R. Pappa. The lyrics were by T. K. Krishnasamy.[4] During production, Pappa completed the score after Ramanathan fell ill.[5] The tune "Muthai Tharu" was composed by Pappa; before the recording, he called the religious preacher Kirupanandha Variyar, who explained its meaning. T. M. Soundararajan rehearsed for an entire day before he recorded it.[2] The song is based on Shanmukhapriya raga.[5]
| No. | Song | Singer | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Aadavendum Mayile" | T. M. Soundararajan S. Janaki | T. K. Krishnasamy | 4:03 |
| 2 | "Nilavo Aval" | T. M. Soundararajan P. Susheela | T. K. Krishnasamy | 3:23 |
| 3 | "Penn Piranha Pavathai" | P. Susheela | T. K. Krishnasamy | 3:28 |
| 4 | "Muthai Tharu" | T. M. Soundararajan | Arunagirinathar | 4:10 |
| 5 | "Senkol Ezh Adthu" | T. M. Soundararajan | Arunagirinathar | 6:11 |
| 6 | "Ven Kudai Viruthu" | T. M. Soundararajan | Arunagirinathar | 1:13 |
| 7 | "Thandayani Vendayam" | T. M. Soundararajan | Arunagirinathar | 2:56 |
| 8 | "Pakkarai Vichitharamani" | T. M. Soundararajan | Arunagirinathar | 2:40 |
| 9 | "Yethanai Piravi Petru" | T. M. Soundararajan | T. K. Krishnasamy | 3:32 |
| 10 | "Santhaana Pushpa" | T. M. Soundararajan | Arunagirinathar | 3:10 |
| 11 | "Aadum Parivel" | T. M. Soundararajan | Arunagirinathar | 1:24 |
| 12 | "Amma Deivam Agivittal" | L. R. Eswari | T. K. Krishnasamy |
Release and reception
Arunagirinathar was released on 7 August 1964. The film was distributed by Sarathy Pictures in Madras.[1] The Indian Express positively reviewed it for Soundararajan's performance and the music.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Arunagirinathar". The Indian Express. 7 August 1964. p. 10.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Guy, Randor (13 October 2012). "Arunagirinathar (1964)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 August 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Fine music features 'Arunagirinathar'". The Indian Express. 15 August 1964. p. 3.
- ↑ "Arunagirinathar". Gaana.com. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Mani, Charulatha (2 September 2011). "A Raga's Journey – Sacred Shanmukhapriya". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 October 2014. Retrieved 9 October 2014.