| Kuravanji | |
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| Directed by | A. Kasilingam |
| Written by | M. Karunanidhi |
| Produced by | M. Karunanidhi R. M. Veerappan A. Kasilingam |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Savitri |
| Cinematography | G. Durai |
| Edited by | A. Kasilingam |
| Music by | T. R. Pappa |
Production company | Mekala Pictures |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kuravanji is a 1960 Indian Tamil language film directed by A. Kasilingam. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri. The film, produced by M. Karunanidhi, R. M. Veerappan, and A. Kasilingam, was released on 4 March 1960,[1] and was not a commercial success.[2]
Plot
The film tells the story of Thenpandiko, the king of Inbapuri. Ellaipuram is a part of the kingdom and the king appoints his brother, Mukhari, to rule it. Mukhari has a minister, Imaya, who has evil designs. Mukhari falls prey to his evil plans, and besides taking over Ellaipuram, he plans to usurp Inbapuri from his brother. To help the suffering people enter a man named Kadhiravan, hailing from the royal family. He moves around the kingdom in the guise of a vagabond. Princess Kumari wishes to marry him, while he falls in love with Ponni, who is from the fisherfolk community. Coming to know of this, Kadhiravan's brother is furious. The princess is equally upset, but Kadhiravan is more interested in saving the people. Soon there is a protest led by him that gains momentum. What happens to it is narrated in the latter half of the film.
Cast
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Production
S. S. Rajendran was initially to play the lead role in Kuravanji. However, due to some "friction" between him and M. Karunanidhi, the role was later offered to Sivaji Ganesan. He was hesitant to accept as he believed Rajendran would misunderstand him if he accepted, but after being reassured by Karunanidhi, Ganesan accepted the offer out of respect.[4] Kuravanji is Ganesan's 60th film as an actor.[5] During the shoot, Ganesan chose to wear a gunny sack instead of the woollen clothes that were given to him. He wanted to "connect with the reality of the character of a tribesman".[6]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by T. R. Pappa. Lyrics were by Thirikooda Rasappa Kavirayar, Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, Kannadasan, M. Karunanidhi and Kudanthai R. Krishnamurthi.[3][7]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
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| "Kaadhal Pollathadhu" | P. Susheela | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass | 03:06 |
| "Sengkayil Vandu Kalin" "Thannamudhudan Pirandhhai" "Sollakelaai Kuri Sollakelaai" "Irunda Megam Sutri" | C. S. Jayaraman & Ramaiya P. Leela A. P. Komala & A. G. Rathnamala C. S. Jayaraman | Thirikooda Rasappa Kavirayar | 02:20 02:21 01:05 00:48 |
| "Ennaalum Thanniyile" | A. L. Raghavan & Jikki | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass | 03.27 |
| "Thanneril Meen Irukum.... Unakku Puriyudhu" | C. S. Jayaraman & P. Leela | Kannadasan | 05:17 |
| "Athaachi Naazhi Pathaachi" | A. L. Raghavan & M. S. Rajeswari | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass | |
| "Kaadhal Kadal Karaiyorame" | C. S. Jayaraman, P. Leela & P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 03:53 |
| "Paadi Azhaippen Endru" | C. S. Jayaraman | Kannadasan | 03:23 |
| "Nee Sollavidil Yaar Solluvar Nilavae" | C. S. Jayaraman | Kudanthai R. Krishnamurthi | 03:30 |
| "Alai Irukkuthu Kadalile" | K. Jamuna Rani | Mu. Karunanidhi | 03:12 |
| "Alaiyitta Karumbaaka" | C. S. Jayaraman | Kannadasan | 01:07 |
| "Onne Onnu Irukku" | Jikki | 03:16 |
Reception
Kanthan of Kalki noted that the film's lengthy runtime was not a detriment to it being an entertainer.[8]
References
- ↑ "51–60". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ↑ Guy, Randor (5 July 2014). "Kuravanji (1960)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 18 September 2020. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- 1 2 குறவஞ்சி (PDF) (song book) (in Tamil). Madras: Mekala Pictures. 1960. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ↑ Ganesan & Narayana Swamy 2007, pp. 116–117.
- ↑ Ganesan & Narayana Swamy 2007, p. 147.
- ↑ "Sivaji statue unveiled". The Hindu. 5 October 2009. Archived from the original on 29 June 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ↑ Neelamegam, G. (2014). Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. p. 196.
- ↑ காந்தன் (20 March 1960). "குறவஞ்சி". Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 16–17. Archived from the original on 2 July 2022. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
Bibliography
- Ganesan, Sivaji; Narayana Swamy, T. S. (2007) [2002]. Autobiography of an Actor: Sivaji Ganesan, October 1928 – July 2001. Sivaji Prabhu Charities Trust. OCLC 297212002.