Sampoorna Ramayanam (1958 film)
Sampoorna Ramayanam | |
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Directed by | K. Somu |
Produced by | M. A. Venu |
Written by | A. P. Nagarajan |
Screenplay by | A. P. Nagarajan |
Based on |
Ramayana by Valmiki |
Starring |
N. T. Rama Rao Sivaji Ganesan Padmini T. K. Bhagavathi P. V. Narasimha Bharathi Chittor V. Nagaiah S. V. Ranga Rao G. Varalakshmi |
Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Cinematography | V. K. Gopanna |
Edited by | T. Vijayarangam |
Production company |
M. A. V. Pictures |
Distributed by | M. A. V. Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 204 mins |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Sampoorna Ramayanam (English: The Perfect Ramayana) is a 1958 Tamil Hindu mythology film directed by K. Somu. It is based on the Valmiki's Ramayanam. The film features N. T. Rama Rao and Sivaji Ganesan in lead roles. The film, produced by M. A. Venu, had musical score by K. V. Mahadevan and was released on 14 April 1958.[2] K. V. Srinivasan lent voice to N. T. Rama Rao in Tamil. The dubbed Telugu version was released on 14 January 1959.[3][4] Arudra wrote dialogues and lyrics for the Telugu version.
Story
The story is the complete Ramayana from the birth of Lord Rama to his Pattabhisheka after completing his exile.[5]
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Rama
- Sivaji Ganesan as Bharatha
- Padmini as Sita
- P. V. Narasimha Bharathi as Lakshmana
- T. K. Bhagavathi as Ravana
- Chittor V. Nagaiah as Dasaratha
- S. D. Subbulakshmi as Kausalya
- G. Varalakshmi as Kaikeyi
- V. K. Ramasamy as Guhan
- M. N. Rajam as Surpanakha
- Sandhya as Mandodari
Crew
- Producer: M. A. Venu
- Banner: M. A. V. Pictures
- Director: K. Somu
- Music: K. V. Mahadevan
- Lyrics: A. Maruthakasi
- Based on: Valmiki's Ramayanam
- Screenplay: A. P. Nagarajan
- Dialogue: A. P. Nagarajan
- Cinematography: V. K. Gopanna
- Editing: T. Vijayarangam
- Art: Ch. E. Prasad Rao, M. K. Kutty Appu
- Choreography: M. Sampath Kumar, Chinnilal
- Songs Recording: T. S. Rangasamy
- Audiography: C. V. Ramaswamy Iyer
Production
S. S. Rajendran declined the offer to play Bharata before Sivaji Ganesan was cast in that role.[6]
Soundtrack
The music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[7][8]Playback singers are C. S. Jayaraman, T. M. Soundararajan, Ghantasala, Seerkazhi Govindarajan, Thiruchi Loganathan, S. C. Krishnan, M. S. Rajeswari, A. P. Komala, A. G. Rathnamala, K. Rani, Sarojini. Udutha & Pathma.
No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
1 | Annaiyum Pithavumaagi | T. M. Soundararajan | A. Maruthakasi | 02:31 |
2 | Indru Poi Naalai Vaaraai | C. S. Jayaraman | 02:52 | |
3 | Neethi Thavarathu | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | 01:03 | |
4 | Pathugaiye Thunaiyaagum | T. M. Soundararajan & Seerkazhi Govindarajan | 02:49 | |
5 | Sabarikku Raamanum | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | 06:08 | |
6 | Sangeetha Sowbagyame | C. S. Jayaraman | 04:24 | |
7 | Sree Raamachandhran Magudaabishega | Seerkazhi Govindarajan & S. C. Krishnan | 00:45 | |
8 | Ellorum Kondaadum Raamaraajyame | A. P. Komala, A. G. Rathnamala, K. Rani, Sarojini & Udutha | 00:49 | |
9 | Thennaadudaiya Sivane.... Kannpaarum Enaiyaalum | C. S. Jayaraman | 02:31 | |
10 | Paakraan Sumaa Paakraan | M. S. Rajeswari | 01:02 | |
11 | Thavamuni Viswamithiran.... Panjanai Meedhu | C. S. Jayaraman | 06:00 | |
12 | Veenai Kodiyudaiya | Thiruchi Loganathan | 01:45 | |
13 | Mannellaam Ponnaagum Raaman Varavaaley | A. P. Komala, A. G. Rathnamala, S. C. Krishnan K. Rani, Sarojini & Pathma | 01:45 | |
14 | Vaazhiya Ulagam.... Makkal Pirandhadhai Enni Enniye | T. M. Soundararajan | 04:28 | |
15 | Araneri Marandha Thamayanai | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | 01:40 | |
16 | Pogadhe Atthaan Pogadhe | M. S. Rajeswari | 01:02 | |
17 | Azhagiya Ilangaa Nagarai | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | 01:02 | |
18 | Utthaman Pogindraane.... Utthaman Raaman Pogindraan | Ghantasala | 02:30 | |
19 | Atthiri Munivar Raaman Latchmananai | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | 02:37 |
References
- ↑ "Sampoorna Ramayanam Release". nadigarthilagam. Retrieved 2014-09-25.
- ↑ "Sampoorna Ramayanam". spicyonion. Retrieved 2014-09-25.
- ↑ "Sampurna Ramayama (Telugu)". aptalkies. Retrieved 2014-09-25.
- ↑
- ↑ "Definition of EXILE". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 2016-08-30.
- ↑ "'Latchiya Nadigar' SSR No More". The New Indian Express. 25 October 2014. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- ↑ "Sampoorna Ramayanam Songs". raaga. Retrieved 2014-09-25.
- ↑ "Sampoorna Ramayanam Songs". gaana. Retrieved 2014-09-25.