| Illara Jothi | |
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| Directed by | G. R. Rao T. R. Sundaram (supervisor) |
| Story by | Kannadasan |
| Produced by | T. R. Sundaram |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Padmini Sriranjani |
| Cinematography | G. R. Rao |
| Edited by | L. Balu |
| Music by | G. Ramanathan |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Illara Jothi (transl. The Light of the House) is a 1954 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by G. R. Rao and produced by Modern Theatres. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini and Sriranjani.[1] It was released on 9 April 1954.[2]
Plot
Manohar is an under appreciated poet and playwright. He is married to Kaveri, a kind hearted personality who cannot match Manohar's intellect. During his travails he is found by Chitra, a connoisseur of fine arts and drama. She encourages Manohar to become a published author and refers him to her contacts. Manohar achieves dramatic success, money flows in to his life, his lifestyle changes and he spends a lot of time with Chitra neglecting Kaveri. After some struggles he realises Kaveri is ready to let go of him and sacrifice her love for him. He realises his selfishness in this drama and apologises to both Kaveri and Chitra, finally making up with Kaveri.
Cast
Cast according to the opening credits and the song book.[3]
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Production
Anarkali-Salim drama appeared in a dance-song sequence in this film.[4] Lyricist Kannadasan had claimed in his autobiography that M. Karunanidhi had plagiarised his script, when he (Kannadasan) was serving a jail sentence for his activism as a group leader for the Kallakudi demonstration.[5][6] The song book, however, does not include Karunanidhi's name for his contribution.[3]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by G. Ramanathan. Lyrics were by Kannadasan.[3][7]
| Song | Singers | Length |
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| "Kalangamillaa Kaadhalile" | A. M. Rajah & Jikki | 02:01 |
| "Siruvizhi Kurunagai" | P. Leela | 03:31 |
| "Annam Polum...Paar Paar Paar Indha Paravayai Paar" | Swarnalatha | 03:09 |
| "Unakkum Enakkum Uravu Kaatti" | Jikki | 02:50 |
| "Chittu Pole Vaanagam" | Jikki | 03:00 |
| "Ketpadhellam Kaadhal Geedhangale" | P. Leela | 04:08 |
| "Kalyaana Vaiboga Naale" | Jikki | 03.00 |
| "Pennillaa Oorile Pirandhu" | Jikki | 03:20 |
| "Kangal Irandil Onru Ponal" | S. J. Kantha | 03:34 |
| "Kalai Thenoorum Kanni Thamizh" | A. M. Rajah & P. Leela | 04:10 |
References
- ↑ "11-20". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
- ↑ "Illara Jothi". The Indian Express. 9 April 1954. p. 1. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
- 1 2 3 இல்லற ஜோதி [The Light of the House] (PDF) (song book) (in Tamil). Modern Theatres. 1954. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
- ↑ Bali, Karan (19 March 2016). "The fascinating tale of the many Anarkalis". Scroll.in. Archived from the original on 28 December 2018. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ↑ Rangaraj, R. (4 October 2020). "P K Muthusamy, writer-lyricist in centenary year -- did not want to be a burden to mankind". Chennai2000plus.com. Archived from the original on 15 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ↑ Sri Kantha, Sachi (5 May 2019). "MGR Remembered – Part 51 | About the Plagiarism charge on Karunanidhi". Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Archived from the original on 9 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ↑ Neelamegam, G. (2014). Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. p. 67.
External links
- Illara Jothi at IMDb