Abhimanyu (1948 film)
Abhimanyu is a 1948 Tamil-language film produced by Jupiter Pictures and starring S. M. Kumaresan as Abhimanyu, a character from the Mahabharatha. The screenplay was written by A. S. A. Sami, while M. Karunanidhi assisted in the script. This was the second film for Karunanidhi as scriptwriter. The film also starred M. G. Ramachandran and M. N. Nambiar in supporting roles.
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| Directed by | M. Somasundaram A. Kasilingam |
| Screenplay by | A. S. A. Sami |
| Starring | S. M. Kumaresan U. R. Jeevarathnam |
| Cinematography | W. R. Subbarao |
| Edited by | A. Kasilingam |
| Music by | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu C. R. Subburaman |
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Running time | 180 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
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Production
Jupiter Pictures, a production company promoted by M. Somasundaram and S. K. Mohideen shifted to Madras from Coimbatore in 1948 after acquiring Neptune Studios. In 1948 they produced Abhimanyu, a mythological tale from the epic Mahabharatha at Madras. During the 1930s and the 40s Tamil films were mostly based on when mythologicals, folktales, folk myths and socially themed films were rare. Somasundaram himself directed the film along with A. Kasilingam. The script was written by A. S. A Sami and M. Karunanidhi. This was the second film for Karunanidhi as script writer after Rajakumaari (1947). M. G. Ramachandran and M. N. Nambiar played supporting roles in the film. The film's music was composed by S. M. Subbaiah and C. R. Subbaraman.[2][3] S. S. Rajendran was cast in the title role, but was relieved after only two weeks of shooting from the film as T. K. Muthusamy of the TKS Brothers drama troupe revealed that Rajendran was still under contract with them, and threatened legal action if the film continued production. Thus the role went to newcomer S. M. Kumaresan.[4]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu and C. R. Subburaman while the lyrics were penned by Papanasam Sivan, T. K. Sundara Vadhyar and Bhoomi Baalagadas.[5] Singers are U. R. Jeevarathinam, M. R. Santhanalakshmi and Friend Ramasamy. Playback singers are Thiruchi Loganathan, M. M. Mariappa and K. V. Janaki.
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | Lyrics | Duration (mm:ss) |
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| 1 | "Pudhu Vasandhamaame Vaazhvile" | Thiruchi Loganathan & U. R. Jeevarathinam | 01:59 | |
| 2 | "Madhanaa.... Ah En Sindhai" | U. R. Jeevarathinam | 03:38 | |
| 3 | "Pudhu Malarin Azhage" | U. R. Jeevarathinam | Papanasam Sivan | 02:09 |
| 4 | "Oh Aiyamare Ammamare Vaanga" | Thiruchi Loganathan, Friend Ramasamy & K. V. Janaki | 06:36 | |
| 5 | "Paaril Pirandhenna Punniyam" | M. M. Mariappa | 02:57 | |
| 6 | "Ungal Mugaaravindham" | K. V. Janaki | Papanasam Sivan | 01:57 |
| 7 | "Arul Thazhaithongum" | M. R. Santhanalakshmi | Papanasam Sivan | 02:38 |
| 8 | "Pudhu Vasandhamaamey Vaazhvile" | Thiruchi Loganathan | 02:55 | |
| 9 | "Pudhu Vasandhamaamey Vaazhvile" | Thiruchi Loganathan & U. R. Jeevarathinam | 02:36 | |
| 10 | "Jeyame Jeyame Maname" | U. R. Jeevarathinam | 02:25 |
Release and reception
Abhimanyu was released on 6 May 1948.[6]
References
- Abhimanyu Titles on YouTube
- Guy, Randor (2 October 2009). "Blast from the Past — Abhimanyu 1948". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 May 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
- Guy, Randor (28 February 2002). "Fascinating journey to fame". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 August 2020. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
- Sri Kantha, Sachi (3 January 2015). "Autobiography of Actor-politician S.S. Rajendran". Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
- Film News Anandan (2004). Sadhanaigal padaitha Tamil Thiraipada Varalaaru (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivagami Publications. pp. 28:43.
- "Abhimanyu". The Indian Express. 6 May 1948. p. 8.