Macha Rekai

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Macha Rekai
Macha Rekai.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byP. Pullaiah
Story byThanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Produced byT. R. Mahalingam
StarringT. R. Mahalingam
S. Varalakshmi
CinematographyJithan Banerjee
G. Vittal Rao
Edited byT. M. Lal
Music byC. R. Subburaman
Production
company
Sukumar Productions
Release date
  • 11 August 1950 (1950-08-11)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Macha Rekai is a 1950 Indian Tamil-language film directed by P. Pullaiah and produced by T. R. Mahalingam. It is based on Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass' play of the same name. The film stars Mahalingam, S. Varalakshmi, Santha Kumari, B. R. Panthulu, Kumari Kamala and C. T. Rajakantham. It is also the feature film debut of Vijaya Nirmala, who portrays the younger version of Mahalingam's character.

Cast[]

Production[]

Macha Rekai was a play written by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. Upon seeing the play, actor T. R. Mahalingam decided to produce and star in its film adaptation.[4] The adaptation, also titled Macha Rekai, was directed by P. Pullaiah and produced by Mahalingam under the banner Sukumar Productions.[2] Mahalingam portrayed the male lead Macharaju, and Nirmala (who later became known as Vijaya Nirmala) portrayed the character's younger self, thereby making her acting debut. The original lead female was Anjali Devi, who left after filming a few scenes, and was replaced by S. Varalakshmi.[1] The film's story and dialogues were written by Ramaiah Dass. Cinematography was handled by Jithan Banerjee and G. Vittal Rao, and editing by T. M. Lal.[2]

Soundtrack[]

The soundtrack was composed by C. R. Subburaman, while Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass was lyricist.[2] Singers are T. R. Mahalingam & S. Varalakshmi. Playback singer is P. Leela, A. G. Rathnamala and A. P. Komala.

S. No. Song Title Singers Lyrics Length
1 "Vaan Mevum Nilaave" S. Varalakshmi Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass 02:54
2 "Kalai Maanaip Pola" T. R. Mahalingam 01:41
3 "Manam Magizhave" P. Leela 02:31
4 "Ellam Irunthenna... Aaadharavilaa" T. R. Mahalingam & S. Varalakshmi 03:05
5 "Devi Jaganmaathaa" T. R. Mahalingam 02:32
6 "Antho Puvimel Adimaiyaaga" T. R. Mahalingam 03:00
7 "Brindavanampol Engum Kanuthe"
8 "Vin Mel Thavazhnthu Sellum" T. R. Mahalingam
9 "Nilaiyillatha Ulagamithe" A. G. Rathnamala
10 "Raththa Veri Konda"
11 "Raja En Mel Kobama" A. P. Komala
12 "Odathe Unnai Vida Matten" T. R. Mahalingam & S. Varalakshmi
13 "Maname Mayaginen Mannavane" S. Varalakshmi
14 "Kanavilum Maravene Naan" T. R. Mahalingam & S. Varalakshmi
15 "Androru Naal Unthan" T. R. Mahalingam

Release[]

Macha Rekai was released on 11 August 1950.[5] The film was distributed by Kumaravel Pictures in North Arcot, South Arcot, Chengelpet and Chittoor; and Dhanalakshmi Films in Salem.[3] It was a moderate success.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Narasimham, M. L. (13 August 2015). "Milestone in Vijaya Nirmala's long innings". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d e Film News Anandan (2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [Tamil film history and its achievements] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivagami Publishers. Archived from the original on 23 November 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Macharekai". The Indian Express. 5 August 1950. p. 10.
  4. ^ a b "ஆயிரம் பாடல்கள் எழுதிய தாஸ்! - கவிஞர் முத்துலிங்கம்". Dinamani (in Tamil). 12 March 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
  5. ^ "Macharekai". The Indian Express. 11 August 1950. p. 10.

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