| Gangavathar | |
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| File:Gangavathar poster.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | C. K. Sathasivam |
| Starring | N. C. Vasanthakokilam Nagarcoil K. Mahadevan |
Production company | K. S. S. Pictures Sundaram Studios |
| Distributed by | K. S. S. Pictures |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Gangavathar is a 1942 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film directed by C. K. Sathasivam popularly known as C. K. Sachi[2] and produced by Sundaram Sound Studio, Madras. The film starred N. C. Vasanthakokilam.[3] [4]
Plot[edit | edit source]
The film is based on the episode in Hindu mythology related to the descent of river Ganges to earth.
Cast[edit | edit source]
The list is adapted from the film's review article in The Hindu.[3]
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Production[edit | edit source]
The film was produced by Sundaram Sound Studio, Adyar, Chennai.[3]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
List of songs sung by N. C. Vasanthakokilam in this film.
- "Paanganacholai Alangkaaram"
- "Kalaivaani AruL Purivaai"
- "Aanandham ALavillaa Miga Anandham"
- "Idhuvenna Vedhanai"
- "Jaya Jaya Buvanapathe Paalaya Jaya Karunajalathe" (See External links)
- "Aanandha Maaya Vaanulagidhe"
- "Kaavin Manohara Kaatchiyin Maanbe"
Reception[edit | edit source]
Writing in 2012, film historian Randor Guy said "The film did fairly well mainly due to its music and NCV's songs."[3]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Gangavatar". The Indian Express. 13 February 1992. p. 3.
- ↑ Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998. p. 594.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Guy, Randor (5 May 2012). "Gangavathar 1942". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 January 2017.
- ↑ "Gangavatar". The Indian Express. 14 February 1992. p. 3.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Gangavathar on IMDb