Madurai Veeran (1956 film)
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Madurai Veeran is a 1956 Tamil
film directed by D. Yoganand, starring M. G. Ramachandran
, P. Bhanumathi and Padmini
. The film was released on 13 April 1956 and completed a 100-days-run at all the theatres it was screened at.
It is the remake of 1939 movie Madurai Veeran by Raju Films where T. P. Rajalakshmi
had written, produced and acted. V. A. Chellappa played the title role.
Veeran grows up to be a brave and noble youth. He chances to save Bommi, the princess of Thottiyam from being drowned in the Cauvery. Bommi falls in love with him. Though Veeran doesn’t reciprocate initially, he perceives the depth of her love gradually after Bommi comes riding on an elephant dressed as a man and saves Veeran from being trampled to death. Bommi’s uncle, the cowardly Narasappan finds his schemes of marrying Bommi falling apart. Citing Veeran’s low birth, Narasappan causes the lovers undue hardships. Due to opposition from Bommi's father, Veeran arrives and carries the princess away.Finally the King of Tiruchi, from whom Narasappan had sought assistance, declares that Veeran and Bommi are not guilty of any crime and sanctifies their union in wedlock. And being impressed with Veeran’s valour, the King appoints him as the commander of the army.
Thirumalai Nayakar of Madurai appeals to Tiruchi to help curb the menace of a gang of robbers that was terrorizing the people of Madurai. Veeran is sent to Madurai and he is appointed Nayakar’s commander. There he sees Vellaiyamma, the beautiful court dancer and is impressed with her virtues and skills. Suitable disguised, Veeran and Vellaiyamma gain entry into the Azhagar Malai den of the thieves. With the help of hidden soldiers, they manage to capture most of the robbers and recover the plundered loot.
Nayakar, who wants to make Vellaiyamma his concubine, is furious when he hears that Vellaiyamma is in love with Veeran. And his mind further poisoned by the evil Narasappan and his former commander Kutilan, the King accuses Veeran of treason and orders a hand and leg of Veeran to be severed. Before the sentence is carried out Veeran recognizes in the crowd the leader of the thieves Sangilikaruppan, and puts him to death in a quick encounter. Satisfied that he has now accomplished his mission, Veeran subjects himself to the mutilation. And as his soul leaves his body soon after, Bommi and Vellaiyamma unite with him in the heavenly abode.
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
film directed by D. Yoganand, starring M. G. Ramachandran
M. G. Ramachandran
Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran , popularly known by his initials , was an Indian film actor, director, producer and politician....
, P. Bhanumathi and Padmini
Padmini (actress)
Padmini was an Indian actress and trained Bharathanatyam dancer who has acted in over 250 Indian films. She has acted in the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi language films...
. The film was released on 13 April 1956 and completed a 100-days-run at all the theatres it was screened at.
Production
The legend of Madurai Veeran has been passed on over centuries, forming a vibrant part of the rich south indian folklore. He is deified and worshipped with awe and devotion to this day in several southern districts. It was a resounding success, celebrating a silver jubilee run in many centers.It is the remake of 1939 movie Madurai Veeran by Raju Films where T. P. Rajalakshmi
T. P. Rajalakshmi
Thiruvaiyaru Panchapakesa Sastri Rajalakshmi was the first Tamil film Heroine, first Tamil female film director and film producer.- Early life :...
had written, produced and acted. V. A. Chellappa played the title role.
Plot
Veeran was born to the chieftain of Varanavasi, but the baby was born with an unlucky mark destined to bring doom to the state. Acting as per the dictates of the astrologer, baby is abandoned in the forest. A cobbler and his wife discover the baby in the forest, and bring him up as their son.Veeran grows up to be a brave and noble youth. He chances to save Bommi, the princess of Thottiyam from being drowned in the Cauvery. Bommi falls in love with him. Though Veeran doesn’t reciprocate initially, he perceives the depth of her love gradually after Bommi comes riding on an elephant dressed as a man and saves Veeran from being trampled to death. Bommi’s uncle, the cowardly Narasappan finds his schemes of marrying Bommi falling apart. Citing Veeran’s low birth, Narasappan causes the lovers undue hardships. Due to opposition from Bommi's father, Veeran arrives and carries the princess away.Finally the King of Tiruchi, from whom Narasappan had sought assistance, declares that Veeran and Bommi are not guilty of any crime and sanctifies their union in wedlock. And being impressed with Veeran’s valour, the King appoints him as the commander of the army.
Thirumalai Nayakar of Madurai appeals to Tiruchi to help curb the menace of a gang of robbers that was terrorizing the people of Madurai. Veeran is sent to Madurai and he is appointed Nayakar’s commander. There he sees Vellaiyamma, the beautiful court dancer and is impressed with her virtues and skills. Suitable disguised, Veeran and Vellaiyamma gain entry into the Azhagar Malai den of the thieves. With the help of hidden soldiers, they manage to capture most of the robbers and recover the plundered loot.
Nayakar, who wants to make Vellaiyamma his concubine, is furious when he hears that Vellaiyamma is in love with Veeran. And his mind further poisoned by the evil Narasappan and his former commander Kutilan, the King accuses Veeran of treason and orders a hand and leg of Veeran to be severed. Before the sentence is carried out Veeran recognizes in the crowd the leader of the thieves Sangilikaruppan, and puts him to death in a quick encounter. Satisfied that he has now accomplished his mission, Veeran subjects himself to the mutilation. And as his soul leaves his body soon after, Bommi and Vellaiyamma unite with him in the heavenly abode.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| M. G. Ramachandran M. G. Ramachandran Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran , popularly known by his initials , was an Indian film actor, director, producer and politician.... |
Veeran |
| P. Bhanumathi | Bommi |
| Padmini Padmini Padmini in Sanskrit means "She who sits on the lotus" and refers to the Goddess Lakshmi. It is common name for girls in India.* Rani Padmini of Chittor* Padmini , Indian actress and trained Bharathanatyam dancer who acted in over 250 Indian movies... |
Velliaiyamma |
| N. S. Krishnan N. S. Krishnan Nagerkoyil Sudalaimuthu Krishnan , popularly known as Kalaivanar and also as 'NSK' was a leading Tamil film comedian, drama artist, playback singer and writer in the early stages of the Tamil film industry - in the 1940s and 1950s.... |
|
| T. A. Madhuram T. A. Madhuram T. A. Madhuram was a Tamil stage and film actress and Tamil film producer. She was the wife of Tamil actor and comedian N. S. Krishnan.- Biography :... |
|
| T. S. Balaiah | Narasappan |
| E. V. Saroja E. V. Saroja E. V. Saroja was a famous Tamil and Telugu actress and dancer. She belonged to Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu.Her debut film was En Thangai in 1952 starring M. G. Ramachandran... |
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| O. A .K. Thevar | Thirumalai Nayakar |
| Sando M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar Sando Chinnappa Thevar Sando Chinnappa Thevar was a producer of Tamil films in the 1960s and 1970s. He is best known for his films featuring animals, and has produced numerous movies with M. G. Ramachandran as lead actor... |
Sanggili Karuppan |
| T. K. Ramachandran | Kutilan |
Crew
- Producer: Letchumanan Chettiar
- Production Company: Krishna Pictures
- Director: D. Yoganand
- Music: G. RamanathanG. RamanathanG. Ramanatha Iyer was a famous Music Composer for Tamil Movies. He is also known as 'Isai Methai' or 'Sangeetha Chakravarthy' and considered to be one of the influential Tamil Music composers to take Carnatic Music to the masses. Notable for his association with M.K.Thyagaraja Bhagavathar...
- Screenplay: KannadasanKannadasanKannadasan was a Tamil poet and lyricist, heralded as one of the greatest and most important writer in the Tamil language...
- Dialogues: KannadasanKannadasanKannadasan was a Tamil poet and lyricist, heralded as one of the greatest and most important writer in the Tamil language...
- Art Direction: Ganga
- Editing: V. B. Natarajan
- Choreography: Vazhuvoor Ramaiah Pillai, P. S. Gopalakrishnan & SohanlalSohanlalSohanlal is an Indian film and television director, producer and writer, based in Kerala.-Education:He holds a degree in English Literature and a Post Graduate Diploma in Web Design...
- Cinematography: M. A. Rehman
- Stunt: R. N. Nambiar
- Dance: Lalita, Ragini, Kusalakumari & Maadilakshmi
Soundtrack
List of songs:- Senthamizha Ezhundhu Varayo - M. L. VasanthakumariM. L. VasanthakumariMadras Lalitangi Vasanthakumari , was a Carnatic musician and playback singer for film songs in many Indian languages. MLV and her contemporaries D. K. Pattammal and M. S. Subbulakshmi were popularly referred to as the "female trinity of Carnatic Music. A prime disciple of the G. N...
- Nadagamellam Kanden - T. M. Soundararajan & JikkiJikkiPillavalu Gajapathi Krishnaveni aka Jikki , was a popular film playback singer from South India. She sang over nearly 10,000 songs in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi and Sinhala languages.-Early life:...
- Aadal Kaaneero - M. L. VasanthakumariM. L. VasanthakumariMadras Lalitangi Vasanthakumari , was a Carnatic musician and playback singer for film songs in many Indian languages. MLV and her contemporaries D. K. Pattammal and M. S. Subbulakshmi were popularly referred to as the "female trinity of Carnatic Music. A prime disciple of the G. N...
- Summa Kidantha Sothukku Nashtam - P. LeelaP. LeelaPorayathu Leela better known as P. Leela was a popular Indian playback singer. She was awarded Padma Bhushan posthumously in 2006.-Early life:...
& JikkiJikkiPillavalu Gajapathi Krishnaveni aka Jikki , was a popular film playback singer from South India. She sang over nearly 10,000 songs in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi and Sinhala languages.-Early life:... - Avarkkum Enakkum - P. Bhanumathi
- Vanga Machan Vanga - T. M. Soundararajan & P. LeelaP. LeelaPorayathu Leela better known as P. Leela was a popular Indian playback singer. She was awarded Padma Bhushan posthumously in 2006.-Early life:...
- Vanga Machan Vanga - P. LeelaP. LeelaPorayathu Leela better known as P. Leela was a popular Indian playback singer. She was awarded Padma Bhushan posthumously in 2006.-Early life:...
- Echu Pizhaikkum Thozhile - T. M. Soundararajan & JikkiJikkiPillavalu Gajapathi Krishnaveni aka Jikki , was a popular film playback singer from South India. She sang over nearly 10,000 songs in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi and Sinhala languages.-Early life:...
- Kundathor Adi Varum - P. LeelaP. LeelaPorayathu Leela better known as P. Leela was a popular Indian playback singer. She was awarded Padma Bhushan posthumously in 2006.-Early life:...
- Kadamaiyile Uyir Vazhndhu - T. M. Soundararajan