Gnana Soundari (Citadel film)

For the Gemini Studios film released in the same year, see Gnana Soundari (Gemini film).

Gnana Soundari
Theatrical release poster
Directed byF. Nagoor
Joseph Thaliath Jr.
Screenplay byNanjil Nadu T. N. Rajappa
Story byF. Nagoor
Joseph Thaliath Jr.
Produced byF. Nagoor
Joseph Thaliath Jr.
StarringT. R. Mahalingam
M. V. Rajamma
CinematographyJiten Bannerji
V. Selvaraj
Edited byV. B. Nataraj
Music byS. V. Venkatraman
M. S. Gnanamani
Production
company
Newtone Studio
Distributed byCitadel Film Corporation Ltd.
Release date
  • 21 May 1948 (1948-05-21)
Running time
183 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Gnana Soundari is a 1948 Indian Tamil-language film written, produced and directed by the duo F. Nagoor and Joseph Thaliath Jr. The film stars T. R. Mahalingam, M. V. Rajamma in lead roles with D. Balasubramaniam, Sivabhagyam, Lalitha and Padmini playing supporting roles. The film revolves around Gnana Soundari, daughter of King Dharmar who is ill-treated by her stepmother Lenal. In order to get rid of her, Lenal sends her to a forest. In the process, Soundari loses both of her hands and she gets saved by prince Pilenthiran.

The film was adapted from a stage play conducted by Nawab Rajamanickam, which itself adapted from a Christian folk tale. The film's screenplay was written by Nanjil Nadu T. N. Rajappa. The film's soundtrack was composed by S. V. Venkatraman. Jithin Banerjee and Selvaraj handled the film's cinematography respectively. The film was edited by V. B. Nagaraj. Gnana Soundari was made with an estimated budget of ₹30,000 with a final film reel length of 5,264 metres (17,270 ft). Development of the film began when Citadel Pictures decided to adapt the film while S. S. Vasan directing another version of the same play at that time. The film was released on 21 May 1948 with this version being successful while the version of Vasan failed.

Cast

Production

F. Nagoor and Joseph Thaliath Jr., son of judicial officer in Trivandrum decided to produce and direct the film based on a stage play conducted by Nawab Rajamanickam which itself adapted from a Christian folk tale.[a][2][3] During the same time, S. S. Vasan announced making the film adaptation of same stage play for which he had cast M. K. Radha and Kannamba in lead roles.[4] S. V. Venkatraman composed the film's music and Jithin Banerjee and Selvaraj were the film's cinematographers.[1]

The film was edited by Nagaraj while Nagoor was the film's art director. The film's screenplay was written by NanjilNadu T. N. Rajappa.[1] The producers had originally chosen Bhanumathi for the titular character. However she opted out as she felt uncomfortable shooting with her hands being tied back for many scenes.[4] Kannada actress M. V. Rajamma was chosen for the role.[2] Makeup man Haribabu made her look young as she was elder than T. R. Mahalingam.[4] To develop the scenes of lead character struggling in forest, makers watched a Hollywood film on Jesus Christ and developed the scenes by getting inspired from the film.[b] [4]

The film was made on a budget of shoestring budget of ₹30,000 (worth ₹2.1 crore in 2021 prices) with Rajamma being paid ₹1,500 and Mahalingam ₹5,000 with additional amount of ₹2,500.[4] It became the first Tamil film where a song sequence presented the life of Christ on screen.[5]

Soundtrack

As per film titles, the film's soundtrack was composed by S. V. Venkatraman. M. S. Gnanamani composed music for 3 songs. Lyrics were penned by Kambadasan, Balasundara Kavi, Papanasam Sivan, K. R. Sarangapani, T. N. Rajappa and K. D. Santhanam.[6] The song "Arultharum Devamatha" was well received and it is a cult classic. The song was sung by P. A. Periyanayaki and young Jikki.[7] Songs are from the song book: The song Arunothayaanandhame penned by Papanasam Sivan was set as a Ragamaliga comprising Kambodhi, Simmendra Madhyamam and Sama ragas. Lyricist details taken from the film's credits.(See External links).

No Songs Singer Lyrics Music Length (m:ss)
1 "Malar Poongavinile Vanthu Onraayi Koodi" Jikki Balasundara Kavi M. S. Gnanamani
2 "Ullasamaga Vazhuven" P. S. Sivabhagyam Kambadasan S. V. Venkataraman
3 "Arul Tharum Devamathave Aadhiye Inbajothiye" Jikki, P. A. Periyanayaki 3:06
4 "Arunothayaanandhame" T. R. Mahalingam Papanasam Sivan M. S. Gnanamani 3:25
5 "Vettunda Kaigal Vedhanai Kodene" P. A. Periyanayaki K. R. Sarangapani S. V. Venkataraman 02:04
6 "Mana Mohanane" P. A. Periyanayaki, T. R. Mahalingam Kambadasan 6:16
7 "Vanithamaniye Mounameno" T. R. Mahalingam
8 "Kadhalil Kananum Inbam Melam" P. A. Periyanayaki, T. R. Mahalingam 2:48
9 "Jegamel Naan Ini Bhagyavaane" T. R. Mahalingam 2:59
10 "Vaasanaiyaana Malar" P. R. Mangalam
11 "Kulamamani Chelvare Thalelo" P. A. Periyanayaki, Chorus 2:25
12 "Nenjame Nee Anjadhe" P. G. Venkatesan T. N. Rajappa 3:09
13 "Matha Nin Deva Tharisiname" P. A. Periyanayaki Kambadasan 3:38
14 "Vaazhvinil En Uyir Vadivaana" T. R. Mahalingam M. S. Gnanamani
15 "Jeeviya Bhagyame Santham" P. A. Periyanayaki S. V. Venkataraman 3:06
16 "Mannile Kadalil Poyi Marainthayo" T. R. Mahalingam K. D. Santhanam 2:38

Release and reception

Gnana Soundari was released on 21 May 1948.[8] The Indian Express wrote, "M. V. Rajamma plays the title role creditably, exciting the sympathy of the audience by her characterisation of the ingenuous princess in the very many pathetic situations that abound in the play".[9] Joseph Thaliath Jr. had to release the film on his own at Paragon theatre as part of sharing revenue basis since no distributor were willing to buy the film as they felt Vasan's version was larger in appeal. However the film of Vasan failed at box office as audience could not accept characters speaking in a Brahmin accent and this version was well received at box office. S. S. Vasan, withdrew his film from the theatres as a respect to the tremendous victory of the Citadel version.[10]

Notes

  1. ^ Both Dhananjayan and Randor Guy does not mention the name of stage play and name of folk tale
  2. ^ Dhananjayan does not mention the name of Hollywood film

References

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  1. ^ a b c Dhananjayan 2014, p. 76.
  2. ^ a b "Gnanasoundari 1948". The Hindu. 29 August 2008. Archived from the original on 17 May 2018. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
  3. ^ Guy, Randor (18 July 2010). "Ithaya Geetham (1950)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 15 January 2017. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
  4. ^ a b c d e Dhananjayan 2014, p. 77.
  5. ^ Vijayakumar, B. (30 March 2015). "Jesus: 1973". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 15 January 2017. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
  6. ^ ஞான சௌந்தரி (song book) (in Tamil). Citadel Film Corporation Ltd. 1948.
  7. ^ "Her tantalising voice will live forever ..." The Hindu. 20 August 2004. Archived from the original on 3 November 2007. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
  8. ^ "Gnana Soundri". The Indian Express. 21 May 1948. p. 8.
  9. ^ "Gnana Soundri". The Indian Express. 22 May 1948. p. 8.
  10. ^ "Gnanasundari 1961". The Hindu. 22 June 2009. Retrieved 8 April 2019.

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