Sarvadhikari (film)
Sarvadhikari (English: Dictator) is a 1951 Indian Tamil-language musical film starring M. G. Ramachandran and Anjali Devi, with M. N. Nambiar as the antagonist.[1] It established Nambiar as a major star.[2] It was the 25th film for MGR. It ran more than 100 days in Chennai and major cities and maximum run at Trichy – 141 days. With this film actress T. P. Muthulakshmi established herself as comedian and supporting actress. This film is based on American film The Gallant Blade. The film was dubbed in Telugu under the same title.[3]
| Sarvadhikari | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | T. R. Sundaram Mudaliyar |
| Written by | A. V. P. Asai Thambi |
| Screenplay by | Ko. Dha. Shanmugasundaram |
| Story by | Ko. Dha. Shanmugasundaram |
| Produced by | T. R. Sundaram Mudaliyar |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran Anjali Devi M. N. Nambiar V. Nagayya A. Karunanidhi T. P. Muthulakshmi |
| Cinematography | M. Masthan G. R. Nathan |
| Edited by | L. Balu |
| Music by | S. Dakshinamurthi |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Modern Theatres |
Release date | 14 September 1951 |
Running time | 176 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
An ambitious minister (Mahavarman) with designs to topple the puppet king (Pulimoottai Ramaswami) of Manipuri finds the popularity of the commander-in-chief (Ugrasenar) and his bodyguard (Pratapan) a stumbling block. He sends a young woman (Meena Devi) to seduce Pratapan, but she falls in love with him. After several twists and turns, Mahavarman is exposed and felled in an exciting duel with Pratapan. Ugrasenar is chosen as the first president while Pratapan is appointed as the new commander in chief. The kingdom of Manipuri is now a republic.
Cast
Cast according to the opening credits of the film
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Soundtrack
The music composed by S. Dakshinamurthi.[4]
All the tunes for all the songs for both languages are the same.
Tamil Songs
Lyrics were by Ka. Mu. Sheriff, A. Maruthakasi & K. P. Kamatchi Sundharam. Playback singers are Thiruchi Loganathan, T. M. Soundararajan, S. Dakshinamurthi, P. A. Periyanayaki, P. Leela and U. R. Chandra.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Kannaalan Varuvaar Kann Munne" | P. Leela | A. Maruthakasi | 03:23 |
| 2 | "Aanazhagaa Enadhu Kaigal Seidha" | Thiruchi Loganathan & P. Leela | 03:06 | |
| 3 | "Aandiyai.... Puvi Mele Padhavigalaiye" | P. Leela | 02:59 | |
| 4 | "O Raiyaarammaa Sogusaaga" | P. A. Periyanayaki | 07:06 | |
| 5 | "Alliyin Mun Vennila Vandhadhai" | P. Leela | 02:22 | |
| 6 | "Jaakradhaiyaa Jaakradhai" | S. Dakshinamurthi & U. R. Chandra | 02:27 | |
| 7 | "Sandai Theerndhu Pochu" | S. Dakshinamurthi | 02:20 | |
| 8 | "Thadavi Paartthu Nallaa Irundhaa" | S. Dakshinamurthi & P. A. Periyanayaki | 04:11 | |
| 9 | "Panjamum... Namma Patthu Varusham" | T. M. Soundararajan | 02:28 | |
| 10 | "Karumbin Inimai Kaadhal Pechu" | 01:08 | ||
| 11 | "Theedhu Seiyum Koottam Endre" | P. Leela | 02:45 |
Sarvadhikari Telugu Songs
Playback singers are Thiruchi Loganathan, T. M. Soundararajan, S. Dakshinamurthi and P. Leela.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Andhala Naa Raju Nannele Ratiraaju" | P. Leela | 03:23 | |
| 2 | "Sundarudaa Naa Chetula Punyamademo" | S. Dakshinamurthi & P. Leela | 03:06 | |
| 3 | "Aasalanni Koolipoye Premalatalu | P. Leela | 02:59 | |
| 4 | "O Rayya Rara O Rayya Rara" | P. Leela | 07:06 | |
| 5 | "Vetike Puvvu Teevele Yeduraayenoyi" | P. Leela | 02:22 | |
| 6 | "Jagrattoyi Jagratha Jagrattoyi Nee" | S. Dakshinamurthi & P. Leela | 02:27 | |
| 7 | "Poru Teeripoye Janmabhoomilo" | T. M. Soundararajan & Thiruchi Loganathan | 02:20 | |
| 8 | "Saruku Choosi Baguntene Dabbuliyyandee" | S. Dakshinamurthi & P. Leela | 04:11 | |
| 9 | "Pedhalu Rogulu Leni Desam" | T. M. Soundararajan | 02:28 | |
| 10 | "Naaṇyamaina Attar Baabu" | S. Dakshinamurthi & P. Leela | 01:08 | |
| 11 | "Pedhane Rajugaa Chestaan" | P. Leela | 02:45 |
References
- Guy, Randor (24 October 2008). "Sarvadhikari 1951". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 June 2019. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
- "As Nambiar bids farewell ..." The Hindu. 21 November 2008. Archived from the original on 4 October 2010. Retrieved 30 November 2008.
- "An antithesis on screen". Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2010.
- "Pudhumai Pithan Songs". Raaga.com. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
External links
- Sarvadhikari at IMDb