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| Directed by | A. Mithra Das
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| Produced by | T. R. Sundaram |
| Starring | P. U. Chinnappa T. R. Mahalingam Kali N. Rathnam K. V. Jayagowri V. M. Ezhumalai C. T. Rajakantham
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil
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Dayalan is a 1941 Indian, Tamil-language film produced by T. R. Sundaram and directed by A. Mithra Das.[1] The film stars P. U. Chinnappa, T. R. Mahalingam and K. V. Jayagowri.[2]
Plot
King Arputhavarman has two sons, Dayalan from his deceased wife and Bharathan from his second wife. He also brought up a young girl, Padmavathi. Dayalan falls in love with Padmavathi. A servant, Dunmathi, succeeds in poisoning the mind of the King and becomes the prime minister. His son Prathapan conspires with the father and plans to take over the Kingdom. Dunmathi convinces the King to believe that Dayalan is trying to kill the king and take over the Kingdom. The king sentences his son to death. Dayalan escapes from the prison with the help of his friends. After many twists and turns, Dayalan succeeds in exposing the conspiracy by the prime minister and his son. The king realises his folly. Dunmathi and Prathapan are killed. Dayalan marries Padmavathi and crowned as King.[3]
Cast
The list is compiled from the film's song book.[3] Template:Col-begin Template:Col-break
- Male cast
- P. U. Chinnappa Template:Small Dayalan
- T. R. Mahalingam Template:Small Bharathan
- Kali N. Rathnam Template:Small Chadayan
- P. G. Venkatesan Template:Small Sanyasi (Sergeant)
- K. K. Perumal Template:Small Dunmathi
- S. S. Kokko (Real name: Pasupuleti Srinivasulu Naidu) Template:Small Sokku
- T. M. Ramasami Template:Small Arputhavarman (King)
- E. R. Sahadevan Template:Small Prathapan
- B. P. Ramalingam Template:Small Krupakarar
- V. M. Ezhumalai Template:Small Vengan
- N. V. Krishnan Template:Small Madavian
- Female cast
- K. V. Jayagowri Template:Small Padmavathi
- P. S. Gnanam Template:Small Chilambu
- C. T. Rajakantham Template:Small Alamu
- S. S. Bhagyalakshmi Template:Small Manorama (Queen)
- Ramani Template:Small Kanaga
- Baby Jayalakshmi Template:Small Poor Girl
- Dance
- Kulkarni & Party, Rohini, Dhanam, Bala, Usha.
Production
The film was produced by T. R. Sundaram under his own banner Modern Theatres and was directed by A. Mithra Das. The story was written by Kasi Viswanatha Pandian, the Elayaraja (Prince) of Ettayapuram. The dialogue was written by Kuppusami Kavi.[2]
Soundtrack
Tunes for almost all the songs were lifted from Hindi and Bengali. The song book gives the source for all songs. However, there is one song, Ullame Kavarnthu Ehinal, sung by P. U. Chinnappa in pure Carnatic raga SayadhaRanjani set to Adi Thalam. No music director was credited. Lyrics were penned by Maharaja Vaththiyar.[3]
- Song list
| No. | Song | Singer/s | Duration (m:ss) |
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| 1 | "Jagan Maya, Sahaya" | K. V. Jayagowri, group | |
| 2 | "Aanandam Tharum Diname" | K. V. Jayagowri | |
| 3 | "Ithupothe Kanpaalo" | ||
| 4 | "Anbe Umadhu Inbamthanaye" | ||
| 5 | "Ullame Kavarnthu Ehinal" | P. U. Chinnappa | |
| 6 | "Piriya Nesiye, Endhan Maane" | ||
| 7 | "Muthukkavi Chiththaritha" | ||
| 8 | "Vanidhamaniye Vaanjaiyin Kanive" | P. U. Chinnappa, K. V. Jayagowri | |
| 9 | "Komala Maane Guna Bhooshaname" | 2:43 | |
| 10 | "Pooja Balamidhuthaano" | ||
| 11 | "Enake Jayam Kidaithathuve" | T. R. Mahalingam | |
| 12 | "Kaalinga Narthanan" | "Baby" Jayalakshmi | |
| 13 | "Yogamidhu Rajabogam" | Sahadevan | |
| 14 | "Parimala Mihuvana" | T. R. Mahalingam, N. V. Krishnan | |
| 15 | "Veenaana Peraasai Aagaadhu" | Kali N. Rathnam, C. T. Rajakantham | |
| 16 | "Panchathinaaladi Chinni" | Kali N. Rathnam | |
| 17 | "Kannana Pennaalai" | Kali N. Rathnam, P. S. Gnanam | 2:21 |
| 18 | "Sundari Aananda Bhairavi" | Kali N. Rathnam, V. M. Ezhumalai | 7:01 |
| 19 | "Maaya Vaazhve Paaraai" | P. G. Venkatesan | |
| 20 | "Naame Koodi Naalellam Uzhaithom" |
Reception
Writing in 2014, Randor Guy said the film was only an average success at the box-office. He said, the film is remembered for "The performances by Chinnappa, Perumal, and melodious music and well-choreographed dances."[2]
References
External links
- Template:YouTube - a song from the film sung by Kali N. Rathnam and P. S. Gnanam