Manthiri Kumaran
| Manthiri Kumaran | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | B. Vittalacharya |
| Written by | B. V. Acharya |
| Screenplay by | Puratchidasan (dialogues) |
| Produced by | Kandasamy Gopalasamy[2] |
| Starring | Kanta Rao Rajasree Anuradha |
| Cinematography | G. Chandru |
| Edited by | K. Govindasamy |
| Music by | Rajan–Nagendra |
Production company | Vittal Productions |
| Distributed by | Salem Shanmuga Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 164 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Manthiri Kumaran (transl. Minister's Son) is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language film[3] directed by B. Vittalacharya.[4] The film stars Kanta Rao, Anuradha and Rajasree in lead roles.
Cast[]
The list is adapted from the film titles.[2]
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Production[]
The film was produced by Kandasamy and Gopalasamy and was directed by B. Vittalacharya. The writer was B. V. Acharya. Cinematography was done by G. Chandru While K. Govindasamy was in charge of editing. Art direction was by B. V. Babu.[2] The film was made in Telugu with the title Madana Kamaraju Katha and was released in 1962.
Soundtrack[]
Music was composed by Rajan–Nagendra while the lyrics were penned by Puratchidasan. Playback singers are T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela, S. C. Krishnan and Jikki.[2]
| No. | Song | Singer/s | Lyricist | Duration (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Ponn Milave Nee Vaa" | P. Susheela | Puratchidasan | 03:15 |
| 2 | "Chendu Malli Maalaiyo" | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela | 03:20 | |
| 3 | "Thendral Poongavil Nindraadum" | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela | 03:14 | |
| 4 | "Gadhi Nee Badhrakaali Thaaye" | P. Susheela | 01:14 | |
| 5 | "Seivom Ippave Kalyaanam" | S. C. Krishnan & Jikki | 03:24 | |
| 6 | "Paruvam Konjiya Kannidhu" | P. Susheela | 03:25 | |
| 7 | "Chendu Malli Maalaiyo" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:12 |
References[]
- ^ "Manthiri Kumaran". Retrieved 4 May 2018.
- ^ a b c d Film credits (See External links)
- ^ Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers.
- ^ Ashish Rajadhyaksha & Paul Willemen. Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998. p. 615.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
External links[]
- Manthiri Kumaran on YouTube - Full feature film
- Manthiri Kumaran at IMDb
Categories:
- 1963 films
- Tamil-language films
- Indian films
- Tamil remakes of Telugu films
- Films based on Indian folklore
- Films scored by Rajan–Nagendra