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| Directed by | T. Prakash Rao
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| Produced by | S. Krishnamoorthy T. Govindarajan C. V. Sridhar |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Savitri Padmini |
| Cinematography | Kamal Ghosh A. Vincent |
| Edited by | N. M. Sankar |
| Music by | T. Chalapathi Rao G. Ramanathan
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil
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Amara Deepam (Template:Translation) is a 1956 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by T. Prakash Rao. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini and Savitri. The film, produced by Venus Pictures, had musical score by T. Chalapathi Rao and G. Ramanathan and was released on 29 June 1956. It is a remake of 1942 American film Random Harvest. The film was remade in Hindi as Amardeep (1958).Template:Sfn[1]
Plot
Template:More plot Aruna is a girl from a wealthy family. Her parents want her to marry her cousin Sukumar. She, however, does not like him because of his dictatorial behaviour. He even breaks her radio, which convinces Aruna that he is certainly not the person for her. She leaves the house one night without informing anyone to escape from the marriage. She ends up being chased by some goons, and gets saved by a bypasser Ashok. Suddenly, somebody hits Ashok on the head, which causes him to lose his memory. Later, he meets a woman in a gypsy camp called Rupa and falls for her. Aruna, however, cannot forget him and never ceases her search for him. She finally meets him at a show with Rupa. Whether he regains his memory and what eventually happens forms the climax.
Cast
- Main cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as Ashok
- Padmini as Roopa
- Savithri as Aruna
- Nambiar as Sukumar
- Thangavelu
- E. V. Saroja
- Guest artiste
- Supporting cast
- M. R. Santhanam, M. M. Venkatachalam Pillai, Jayasakthivel, Nambirajan, Template:Small Jayaraman, V. P. Balaraman, K. S. Durai, C. V. Velappa, Template:Small Saroja, and Template:Small Kasthuri.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by T. Chalapathi Rao.[2] G. Ramanathan composed the music for one song "Nadodikkottam Nannga Thiillelelo" and Carnatic musician G. N. Balasubramaniam composed the music for "Enge Maraindhanayo".[3] This song was tuned in the Carnatic raga Shubhapantuvarali.[4] Lyrics by K. P. Kamatchi Sundharam, Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, M. K. Athmanathan, Udumalai Narayana Kavi, A. Maruthakasi & K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The song "Jalilo Jimkana" became popular among children of the decade.[5]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
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| 1 | "Nanaayam Manushanukku" | T. M. Soundararajan | K. S. Gopalakrishnan | 02:43 |
| 2 | "Jalilo Jimkana" | Jikki | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass | 03:51 |
| 3 | "Thenunnum Vandu Maamalarai Kandu" | A. M. Rajah & P. Susheela | K. P. Kamatchi Sundharam | 03:34 |
| 4 | "Ellorum Koodi Aadi Paadi" | Jikki | M. K. Aathmanathan | 03:56 |
| 5 | "Nadodikkottam Nannga Thiillelelo" | T. M. Soundararajan, A. P. Komala, Sirkazhi Govindarajan & T. V. Rathnam | Udumalai Narayana Kavi | 05:41 |
| 6 | "Pachchai Kilipaadudhu" | Jikki | A. Maruthakasi | 03:13 |
| 7 | "Kondaikatti Kaavikatti" | S. C. Krishnan & A. P. Komala | K. S. Gopalakrishnan | 03:37 |
| 8 | "Thumbam Soozhum Neram" | Jikki | K. S. Gopalakrishnan | 02:11 |
| 9 | "Enge Maraindhanayo" | M. L. Vasanthakumari | K. S. Gopalakrishnan | 03:09 |
Release and reception
Amara Deepam was released on 29 June 1956.[6] The Indian Express wrote, "This is a picture of which the Tamil film world could be legitimately be proud – such is the vivid portrayal on the screen of gripping theme." The Hindu wrote, "Interesting melodrama, packed with cleverly-contrived situations." The Mail wrote, "Savithri as Aruna and Padmini as Rupa are striking in their trying roles, and their actions are moving. Sivaji Ganesan, as Ashok, gives a talk on labour rights, which arrests one's attention." Screen wrote, "Amara Deepam produced essentially as an entertainer, has achieved its purpose to a great extent".[7] Kanthan of Kalki appreciated the film for various aspects, including Sridhar's writing, the songs and the cast performances.[8] The film was a commercial success, running for over 100 days in theatres.[9]
References
- ↑ And now... scaling heights in Delhi. The Hindu(1 September 2006). Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ↑ Amara Deepam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by T. Chalapathi Rao. Apple Music(December 1956). Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ↑ அமரதீபம்{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Everest Arts(1956)
- ↑ M.L. Vasanthakumari's impeccable style gave us many evergreen hits. The Hindu(28 June 2018). Retrieved 18 June 2020.
- ↑ Vijay's Jolly O Gymkhana from Beast and 60s Kids' favourite song Jalilo Jimkana. Behindwoods(17 March 2022). Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ↑ Amara Deepam. The Indian Express(29 June 1956). Retrieved 5 May 2022.Template:Cbignore
- ↑ Amara Deepam. The Hindu(17 August 1956). Retrieved 3 September 2021.Template:Cbignore
- ↑ Template:Cite magazine
- ↑ Amara Deepam (1956). The Hindu(26 September 2015). Retrieved 30 August 2021.
Bibliography
- Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. British Film Institute and Oxford University Press(1998). ISBN 0-19-563579-5