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Araichimani
| Araichimani or Manuneethi Chozhan | |
|---|---|
| File:Araichimani or manuneethi chozhan tamil film poster.jpg Film poster | |
| Directed by | P. K. Raja Sandow Ragubeer S. Ramye |
| Story by | Kavi Kunjaram |
| Based on | Life Story of Manu Needhi Cholan[1] |
| Starring | P. B. Rangachariar M. R. Santhanalakshmi |
| Music by | Srinivasa Rao Shinde |
| Cinematography | E. R. Cooper |
| Edited by | S. Panju |
Production company | Kandhan Studio, Coimbatore |
Release date | 1942 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Araichimani or Manuneethi Chozhan is a 1942 Indian Tamil language film directed by P. K. Raja Sandow. The film features P. B. Rangachari, M. R. Santhanalakshmi, S. Balachandar, S. Varalakshmi, A.R. Sakunthala, N. S. Krishnan and T. A. Mathuram in the lead roles.[2]
Premise[edit | edit source]
Manuneethi Chozhan was a popular and just king. When a calf is killed by his only son, the mother cow asks for justice. The king orders that his son be killed in the same manner as the calf.[1] The gods come and restore both his son's and the calf's life. This story is downplayed in the film. The film details the aftermath of this popular story.
The prince falls in love with the daughter of a minister in the king's court, but the minister opposes their marriage. Aaraichimani is the story how the two are eventually married.
Cast[edit | edit source]
Cast according to the song book[3]
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Production[edit | edit source]
The film was produced by Kandhan Studio, owned by Kandhan and Company in Coimbatore. This film was one of their famed productions. The studio and the company no longer exists now.[2] The laboratory was handled by R. Krishnan. Art direction was by B. D. Kotval and T. R. Ganesan. The settings were by P. B. Krishnan and M. V. Gochap. Finally, the makeup was handled by T. S. Gopal Rao.[3]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
Music was directed by Srinivasa Rao Shinde, in the meantime, the lyrics were written by Kambadasan. The songs were recorded by M. D. Rajaram. Singers include S. Balachandar, S. Varalakshmi, N. S. Krishnan, T. A. Mathuram, P. B. Rangachariar, R. G. Natarajasundaram, T. S. Ponnusami Pillai, Master Radha, S. Kosalaram and A. R. Sakunthala.
| No | Song | Singer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chorus | |
| 2 | P. B. Rangachariar | |
| 3 | R. G. Natarajasundaram | |
| 4 | M. R. Santhanalakshmi | |
| 5 | P. B. Rangachariar | |
| 6 | P. B. Rangachariar, M. R. Santhanalakshmi | |
| 7 | Master Radha | |
| 8 | M. R. Santhanalakshmi | |
| 9 | Chorus | |
| 10 | S. Balachandran | |
| 11 | T. S. Ponnusami Pillai | |
| 12 | P. B. Rangachariar | |
| 13 | S. Varalakshmi, A. R. Sakunthala | |
| 14 | S. Varalakshmi | |
| 15 | S. Balachandran | |
| 16 | S. Varalakshmi | |
| 17 | S. Varalakshmi, S. Balachandran | |
| 18 | S. Kosalaram, A. R. Sakunthala | |
| 19 | R. G. Natarajasundaram | |
| 20 | R. G. Natarajasundaram | |
| 21 | T. A. Mathuram | |
| 22 | N. S. Krishnan |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 L. Renganathan (8 November 2015). "Lore of Manu Needhi Cholan". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Guy, Randor (1 March 2014). "Araichimani or Manuneethi Chozhan (1942)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 October 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Araichimani Songbook. Coimbatore: Manickam Press.