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| released = {{Film date|df=yes | | released = {{Film date|df=yes|1938|10|22}} | ||
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'''''Maya Mayavan''''' ({{ | '''''Maya Mayavan''''' ({{translation|Magical Krishna}}) is a 1938 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action thriller film]] directed by B. Sampathkumar and produced by [[T. R. Sundaram]] of [[Modern Theatres]]. It stars T. K. Sampangi, J. Susheela Devi, K. Kokila and G. R. Varadachar. It was released on 22 October 1938. | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
Sabapathy Mudaliar, a [[wolf in sheep's clothing]] and [[Promiscuity#Male promiscuity|womaniser]], lusts for a young woman named Indira, and tries to make her his own by any means possible, despite already having a mistress who is a dancer named Sundari. Jagadish, a detective, decides to save Indira, with whom he becomes hopelessly enamored. The duo faces many obstacles | Sabapathy Mudaliar, a [[wolf in sheep's clothing]] and [[Promiscuity#Male promiscuity|womaniser]], lusts for a young woman named Indira, and tries to make her his own by any means possible, despite already having a mistress who is a dancer named Sundari. Jagadish, a detective, decides to save Indira, with whom he becomes hopelessly enamored. The duo faces many obstacles from Sabapathy and his partners in crime. But by utilising his investigative abilities, he succeeds in saving his lover and the two marry.<ref name="RandorGuy" /><ref name="songbook" /> | ||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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<ref name="Anandan">{{Cite book |url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1938-cinedetails26.asp |title=Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru | |||
<ref name="RandorGuy">{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/maya-mayavan-1938/article2662633.ece | | <ref name="Anandan">{{Cite book |last=Film News Anandan |url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1938-cinedetails26.asp |title=Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru |publisher=Sivagami Publishers |year=2004 |location=Chennai |language=Tamil |trans-title=Tamil film history and its achievements |author-link=Film News Anandan |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170925094535/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1938-cinedetails26.asp |archive-date=25 September 2017 |url-status=usurped}}</ref> | ||
<ref name="RandorGuy">{{Cite news |last=Guy |first=Randor |author-link=Randor Guy |date=26 November 2011 |title=Maya Mayavan (1938) |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/maya-mayavan-1938/article2662633.ece |url-status=live |access-date=26 September 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170926070745/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/maya-mayavan-1938/article2662633.ece |archive-date=26 September 2017}}</ref> | |||
<ref name="songbook">{{Cite book |url=https://eap.bl.uk/archive-file/EAP689-27-1-20 |title=Maya Mayavan |publisher=Modern Theaters |year=1938 |language=ta |type=[[song book]]}}</ref> | <ref name="songbook">{{Cite book |url=https://eap.bl.uk/archive-file/EAP689-27-1-20 |title=Maya Mayavan |publisher=Modern Theaters |year=1938 |language=ta |type=[[song book]]}}</ref> | ||
</references> | |||
{{Modern Theatres}} | {{Modern Theatres}} | ||
[[Category:1930s action thriller films]] | [[Category:1930s action thriller films]] | ||
[[Category:1930s Tamil-language films]] | |||
[[Category:1938 Indian films]] | |||
[[Category:Films scored by G. Rajagopal Naidu]] | |||
[[Category:Indian action thriller films]] | [[Category:Indian action thriller films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian black-and-white films]] | [[Category:Indian black-and-white films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Tamil-language Indian films]] | ||
[[Category:1930s chase films]] | |||
[[Category:Indian chase films]] | |||
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| Maya Mayavan | |
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| Directed by | B. Sampathkumar |
| Produced by | T. R. Sundaram |
| Written by | S. Velusami |
| Starring | T. K. Sampangi J. Susheela Devi K. Kokila G. R. Varadachar |
| Music by | G. Rajagopal Naidu S. Velusami |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Maya Mayavan (transl. Magical Krishna) is a 1938 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by B. Sampathkumar and produced by T. R. Sundaram of Modern Theatres. It stars T. K. Sampangi, J. Susheela Devi, K. Kokila and G. R. Varadachar. It was released on 22 October 1938.
Plot[edit | edit source]
Sabapathy Mudaliar, a wolf in sheep's clothing and womaniser, lusts for a young woman named Indira, and tries to make her his own by any means possible, despite already having a mistress who is a dancer named Sundari. Jagadish, a detective, decides to save Indira, with whom he becomes hopelessly enamored. The duo faces many obstacles from Sabapathy and his partners in crime. But by utilising his investigative abilities, he succeeds in saving his lover and the two marry.[1][2]
Cast[edit | edit source]
Cast adapted from the film's songbook:[2]
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Production[edit | edit source]
Maya Mayavan was produced by T. R. Sundaram under his Salem-based production company Modern Theatres. It was directed by B. Sampathkumar and written by S. Velsamy Kavi.[1] The length of the film was 15500 feet.[3]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music of the film was composed by G. Rajagopal Naidu. S. Velusami wrote the lyrics. The singers were Miss K. Kokila, Miss J. Susheela Devi, Venugopala Sharma, Venu Chetti, and T. K. Sampangi. P. G. Venkatesan, popularly known as the "Saigal of South India", worked as a playback singer on two of the songs.[1][2][3]
- Orchestra[2]
- Rajagopal Naidu – Fiddle
- Ibrahim – Organ & Piano
- K. Rangaiah Naidu – Clarinet
- T. P. Chinaiah – Tabla
| No. | Song | Singer/s |
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| 1 | Thyagabuvani Bharath Devi | P. G. Venkatesan |
| 2 | Malai Neram Manoharantharumam Kalam | Miss K. Kokila |
| 3 | Loka Nayaga Mathiya Kanthi | Miss K. Kokila |
| 4 | Manilameede Jananamalame | Miss J. Susheela Devi |
| 5 | Urargal Thetum Chothu Ellame Namekku (Lion Dance) |
Chorus |
| 6 | Kamavathana Radhai Sukuna | Miss J. Susheela Devi |
| 7 | Kulavi Guti Maygadal Peruvome | T. K. Sampangi, Miss K. Kokila |
| 8 | Vazhvithu Thane Uzhvinai Kane | P. G. Venkatesan |
| 9 | Alankaraganne Kaicharasi...Nay-Lattu Poori | Venugopala Sharma, Venu Chetti |
| 10 | Ika Loka Vazhvile | Miss J. Susheela Devi |
Release and reception[edit | edit source]
Maya Mayavan was released on 22 October 1938.[3] According to film historian Randor Guy, the film did "not leave much of an impact on viewers", but he said it would be remembered for "interesting storyline, exciting car chases on lonely highways, kidnappings and thrilling sequences, rarely seen in Tamil Cinema of that era."[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Guy, Randor (26 November 2011). "Maya Mayavan (1938)". The Hindu. Retrieved 26 September 2017.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Maya Mayavan (song book) (in தமிழ்). Modern Theaters. 1938.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Film News Anandan (2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [Tamil film history and its achievements] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivagami Publishers.
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