Konjum Kumari

Not to be confused with Konjum Salangai.

Konjum Kumari
Theatrical release poster
Directed byG. Viswanathan
Written byMana
K. Devarajan (comedy)
Produced byT. R. Sundaram
StarringK. R. Indira Devi
R. S. Manohar
Manorama
CinematographyMelli Irani
Edited byL. Balu
Music byVedha
Production
company
Release date
  • 4 October 1963 (1963-10-04)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Konjum Kumari (transl. Enticing Girl) is 1963 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film, directed by G. Viswanathan and produced by T. R. Sundaram of Modern Theatres. The script was written by Mana and K. Devarajan, with music by Vedha. The film stars K. R. Indira Devi, Manorama and R. S. Manohar, with S. V. Ramadas, A. Karunanidhi and K. K. Soundar in supporting roles.

Plot

Alli (Manorama) is a veritable jungle queen who rescues Rajangam (R. S. Manohar), where a gang of robbers attack him in the forest. She loses her heart to him, but he turns her down. So, the rifle-toting heroine forces him to marry her at gunpoint. When the villain abducts Rajangam's brother for ransom, it's Alli who comes to the rescue again. How this and other events unite the couple forms the rest of the movie.[1]

Cast

Cast according to the opening credits

Production

Konjum Kumari was the film for Manorama in a leading role.[2] The film was directed by G. Viswanathan and produced by T. R. Sundaram of Modern Theatres. Cinematography was handled by Melli Irani, and editing by L. Balu. While the main story was written by Mana, K. Devarajan wrote the comedy track.[1]

Soundtrack

Music was composed by Vedha.[3]

Songs Singers Lyricist Length
"Thoppula Oru Naal" Tiruchi Loganathan, A. G. Rathnamala Vaali 03:14
"Aasai Vanthapinne" K. J. Yesudas, B. Vasantha 03:34
"Jaliyana Jodikala" P. Susheela 04:57
"Kaathirundhene Naane" 03:37
"Mappillaiyae Mappillaiye Kovama" Karunaidhasan 03:14
"Nadanthu Kaadu Enakku" Nallathambi 02:45
"Vanakkam Vanakkam" A. G. Ratnamala and group 04:35

Reception

The film was a modest success, largely due to viewers' reluctance to accept Manorama in a leading role.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Guy, Randor (21 February 2015). "Konjum Kumari (1963)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 13 September 2021. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  2. ^ "All you need to know about legendary Tamil actress Manorama". DNA India. 11 October 2015. Archived from the original on 20 August 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Konjum Kumari". Tamil Songs Lyrics. Archived from the original on 13 September 2021. Retrieved 13 September 2021.