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{{short description|1964 film by T. R. Ramanna}} | {{short description|1964 film by T. R. Ramanna}} | ||
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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Arunagirinathar | | name = Arunagirinathar | ||
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| 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. | | music = [[G. Ramanathan]] <br /> [[T. R. Pappa]] | ||
| cinematography = G. K. Ramu<ref name="release" /> | | cinematography = G. K. Ramu<ref name="release" /> | ||
| editing = D. K. Shankar<ref name="release" /> | | editing = D. K. Shankar<ref name="release" /> | ||
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'''''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 | '''''Arunagirinathar''''' ({{IPA-ta|aɾ̪uɳaɡiɾ̪in̪aːt̪aɾ̪}}) is a 1964 Indian [[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 7 August 1964. | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
Arunagirinathar was born in the town of [[Tiruvannamalai|Thiruvannamalai]] in Tamil Nadu. Arunagiri is portrayed as attracted to the | 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 | 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 realises 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 == | ||
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* [[Master Sridhar]] as young Arunagirinathar | * [[Master Sridhar]] as young Arunagirinathar | ||
* [[Sharada (actress)|Sharadha]] as Gnanavalli | * [[Sharada (actress)|Sharadha]] as Gnanavalli | ||
*[[B. S. Saroja]] as Aadhilakshmi | * [[B. S. Saroja]] as Aadhilakshmi | ||
* [[M. R. Radha]] as Samanthandam | * [[M. R. Radha]] as Samanthandam | ||
* [[C. Lakshmi Rajyam]] as Maragatham | * [[C. Lakshmi Rajyam]] as Maragatham | ||
* [[Manohar | * [[R. S. Manohar|R. Manohar]] as Tamil Pandit | ||
* [[C. R. Parthiban]] as Vedan Lord Murugan (@Viralimalai) | * [[C. R. Parthiban]] as Vedan Lord Murugan (@Viralimalai) | ||
* Master Raghunath as Lord Murugan | * Master Raghunath as Lord Murugan | ||
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== Production == | == Production == | ||
''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 [[ | ''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 [[R. S. 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 == | ||
The music was composed by [[G. Ramanathan]] and [[T. R. Pappa]]. The lyrics were by T. K. Krishnasamy.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arunagirinathar |url=https://gaana.com/album/arunagirinathar |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116131612/https://gaana.com/album/arunagirinathar |archive-date=16 November 2018 |website=[[Gaana (music streaming service)|Gaana]] |access-date=6 December 2021}}</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" /> | |||
The music was composed by [[G. Ramanathan]] and [[T. R. Pappa]]. The lyrics were by T. K. Krishnasamy.<ref>{{ | |||
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! No. !! Song !! Singer !! Lyrics !! Length | ! No. !! Song !! Singer !! Lyrics !! Length | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
{{reflist|refs= | {{reflist|refs= | ||
<ref name="thehindu1">{{Cite news |last=Guy |first=Randor |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Arunagirinathar-1964/article12556488.ece | <ref name="thehindu1">{{Cite news |last=Guy |first=Randor |date=13 October 2012 |title=Arunagirinathar (1964) |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Arunagirinathar-1964/article12556488.ece |access-date=24 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190824083224/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Arunagirinathar-1964/article12556488.ece |archive-date=24 August 2019}}</ref> | ||
<ref name="review">{{Cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19640815&printsec=frontpage&hl=en | <ref name="review">{{Cite news |date=15 August 1964 |title=Fine music features 'Arunagirinathar' |pages=3 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19640815&printsec=frontpage&hl=en}}{{cbignore}}</ref> | ||
<ref name="Shanmukhapriya">{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/a-ragas-journey-sacred-shanmukhapriya/article2418290.ece | <ref name="Shanmukhapriya">{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |author-link=Charulatha Mani |date=2 September 2011 |title=A Raga's Journey – Sacred Shanmukhapriya |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/a-ragas-journey-sacred-shanmukhapriya/article2418290.ece |access-date=9 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141009133403/http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/a-ragas-journey-sacred-shanmukhapriya/article2418290.ece |archive-date=9 October 2014}}</ref> | ||
<ref name="release">{{Cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19640807&printsec=frontpage&hl=en | <ref name="release">{{Cite news |date=7 August 1964 |title=Arunagirinathar |pages=10 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19640807&printsec=frontpage&hl=en}}{{cbignore}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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[[Category:Films directed by T. R. Ramanna]] | [[Category:Films directed by T. R. Ramanna]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by T. R. Pappa]] | [[Category:Films scored by T. R. Pappa]] | ||
[[Category:Hindu devotional films]] | [[Category:Hindu devotional films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian biographical films]] | [[Category:Indian biographical films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian black-and-white films]] | [[Category:Indian black-and-white films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian epic films]] | [[Category:Indian epic films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian films based on actual events]] | [[Category:Indian films based on actual events]] | ||
[[Category:Indian musical films]] | [[Category:Indian musical films]] | ||
[[Category:Religious epic films]] | [[Category:Religious epic films]] | ||
Revision as of 22:08, 1 July 2022
| 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. Pappa |
| Cinematography | G. K. Ramu[1] |
| Edited by | D. K. Shankar[1] |
Production company | Baba Art Productions |
| Distributed by | Sarathy Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Arunagirinathar (Tamil pronunciation: [aɾ̪uɳaɡiɾ̪in̪aːt̪aɾ̪]) is a 1964 Indian 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 7 August 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 realises 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 R. S. 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
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. Archived from the original on 16 November 2018. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ↑ 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.