Soubhagyavathi
Soubhagyavathi (transl. Lucky woman) is 1957 Indian Tamil-language historical comedy film directed by Jampanna and produced by N. M. Naganna. The film dialogue was written by A. L. Narayanan and the story was written by Jampanna. Music was by Pendyala Nageswara Rao and M. S. Gnanamani. The film stars Gemini Ganesan Savitri, K. A. Thangavelu S. V. Ranga Rao and T. P. Muthulakshmi, playing lead, with O. A. K. Devar, Kaka Radhakrishnan, M. S. Draupadi and Suryakala in supporting roles. It was released on 22 October 1957.[1][2]
| Soubhagyavathi | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Jampanna |
| Screenplay by | Jampanna |
| Story by | Jampanna |
| Produced by | K. M. Naganna |
| Starring | Gemini Ganesan Savitri S. V. Ranga Rao K. A. Thangavelu T. P. Muthulakshmi |
| Cinematography | Laxman Gore Masthan Prakash Durai |
| Edited by | P. V. Manickam |
| Music by | Pendyala Nageswara Rao M. S. Gnanamani |
Production company | Nandhi Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 161 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Cast
- Gemini Ganesan as Kalatharan
- Savitri as Gowri
- S. V. Ranga Rao as Maha Bhairavan, bad magician
- K. A. Thangavelu as Vairavan, Kalatharan's Friend
- T. P. Muthulakshmi as Maragatham, Thandavam's sister
- Kaka Radhakrishnan as Thandavam, Gowri's cousin
- K. Suryakala as Princess Kalavalli
- O. A. K. Thevar as Kasi King
- M. S. Draupadi as Saradha, Gowri's Mother
- C. K. Saraswathi as Maragatham & Thandavam's Mother
- S. V. Subbaiah as Kalatharan's father
- E. V. Saroja as Kalavalli's palace dancer
- P. Saraswathi
- Kamakshi
- M. E. Madhavan
- M. R. Santhanam
- A. K. Chopra
- Ramaiah Shashthri
- Stunt Somu
- Krishnan
Soundtrack
Music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao and M. S. Gnanamani, with lyrics written by Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram, A. L. Narayanan and Ra. Pazhanisami.[3] A song "Yedhuko, Iru Vizhi Marulum", written by Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram and sung by T. M. Soundararajan (in Raga Kalyani) was recorded and released as a vinyl record, but was not included in the film. M. S. Gnanamani composed music for only one song Ven Thamarai Raaniye in the raga Kalyani.[4] A song Matha Maragatha from the Shyamala-Dandakam written by Kālidāsa was included in the film and sung by M. L. Vasanthakumari.
| Song | Singer | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matha Maragatha | M. L. Vasanthakumari | Mahakavi Kalidas | 03:59 |
| Ven Thamarai Raaniye | Sirkazhi Govindarajan and P. Leela | A. L. Narayanan | 03:20 |
| Alai Mevum Kadal Mele | P. Leela | ||
| Ullum Puramum | Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram | 02:22 | |
| Vaa Vaa Vennilaave Vaa | |||
| Kaiyile Soolamum | |||
| Sagalamum Neeyae" (Oh Madha Bhavani) | 03:22 | ||
| Singara Velavane | T. V. Rathnam | 02:48 | |
| Manjal Poosi Poo Mudichu | S. C. Krishnan and Swarnalatha | 03:40 | |
| Singara Poongavil Aaduvom | Jikki and group | 04:07 | |
| Oho Ho Machane Neengala | P. Leela, Jikki and group | 02:52 | |
| Chinna Maamaa Romba Nerama | Jikki | ||
| Karuvulagil Uruvaagi | T. M. Soundararajan | ||
| "Thillai Ambala Nadaraajaa" | 03:57 | ||
| Yeduko, Iru Vizhi Marulum | 03:16 | ||
| Paadhai Romba Neelamada | Ra. Pazhanisami |
References
- "Sowbagyawathi". The Indian Express. 22 October 1957. p. 3. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- "சாவித்திரியின் சௌபாக்கியவதி படத்தின் சுவாரசிய பின்னணி கதை". News18 (in Tamil). 30 December 2022. Archived from the original on 22 February 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- Neelamegam, G. (December 2014). Thiraikalanjiyam – Part 1 (in Tamil) (1st ed.). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. p. 125.
- "தமிழ்த்திரை இசையில் ராகங்கள் : [ 7 ] : T.சௌந்தர்". Inioru (in Tamil). 13 July 2013. Archived from the original on 5 January 2019. Retrieved 31 December 2022.