Rajambal is a 1951 Indian Tamil language film directed by R. M. Krishnaswamy. The film stars R. S. Manohar and P. K. Saraswathi. It is based on the play of the same name by J. R. Rangaraju. The film was released on 14 September 1951.[2]
| Rajambal | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | R. M. Krishnaswamy |
| Screenplay by | A. T. Krishnaswamy |
| Based on | Rajambal by J. R. Rangaraju |
| Produced by | V. C. Subburaman M. Radhakrishnan R. M. Krishnaswamy |
| Starring | R. S. Manohar P. K. Saraswathi K. Sarangapani Madhuri Devi |
| Cinematography | R. M. Krishnaswamy |
| Edited by | C. V. Raju Pal G. Yadav |
| Music by | M. S. Gnanamani |
Production company | Aruna Films |
| Distributed by | Giridhar Pictures[1] |
Release date |
|
Running time | 209 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThe story is of a judicial officer who misuses his office to achieve his personal needs.[3]
Cast
editList adapted from the film's song book[4]
|
|
Production
editThe film was produced by V. C. Subbaraman and M. Radhakrishnan together with R. M. Krishnaswamy who also directed the film and handled the cinematography. C. V. Raju and Paul G. Yadav did the editing. The screenplay was based on a stage play with the same name written by J. R. Rangaraju. Dialogues were penned by A. T. Krishnaswamy. T. V. Sarma was in charge of art direction while the choreography was done by Kumar. Still photography was done by R. N. Nagaraja Rao. The film was processed at Vijaya laboratory.[2][3]
This film is the debut for R. S. Manohar. He was working in the Postal Department and was acting in stage dramas as an amateur artiste.[3]
This is the second version of the stage play. It was filmed earlier in 1935 with the same title, Rajambal directed by A. Narayanan.[3]
Censorship
editFilm historian Randor Guy says when the producer went to renew the certificate, the then Regional Censor Officer G. T. Sastri, who was the toughest ever censor officer, not only refused to renew the certificate but also asked to surrender the negatives of the film as the subject of the story "was illegal, immoral and anti-social".[3]
Soundtrack
editMusic for songs was composed by M. S. Gnanamani while background score was by S. Balachander.[3][5]
| Song | Singer/s | Lyricist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Kani Mozhi Maathae" | A. M. Rajah & P. Leela | A. Maruthakasi | 03:25 |
| "Thathina Theen Pasi Theeruma" | P. Leela & group | ||
| "Vaazhvu Uyara Vendum" | M. L. Vasanthakumari | 03:02 | |
| "Ahaa Haa Manaiviyaaven" | 03:00 | ||
| "Theeraadha Thunbam Thaanaa" | |||
| "Jayame Vaazhvil Peruvaen" | P. Leela | 02:53 | |
| "Idhaya Thaamarai Malara Cheyvadhum" | V. N. Sundaram & P. Leela | ||
| "Maathar Maniye Vaa" | S. Balachander & P. Leela | 03:09 | |
| "Ullondru Vaithu" | Thiruchi Loganathan | ||
| "Oru Thinusaa Irukudhu" | A. G. Rathnamala & K. Sarangapani | Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthy | 02:55 |
Reception
editThe film fared moderately at the box office. According to Randor Guy, it is "Remembered for R. S. Manohar’s film debut, ‘Veena’ Balachandar’s performance and background score and for being the first production of RMK."[3]
References
edit- ^ "Rajambal". The Indian Express. 12 September 1951. p. 1. Retrieved 20 October 2024 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ a b "1951 – ராஜாம்பாள் – அருணா பிலிம்ஸ்" [1951 – Rajambal – Aruna Films]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 18 June 2017. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g Guy, Randor (3 January 2009). "Rajambal 1951". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 18 June 2017. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
- ^ இராஜாம்பாள் (PDF) (in Tamil). Aruna Films. 1951. Retrieved 1 September 2024 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ Neelamegam, G. (December 2014). Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil) (1st ed.). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. p. 25.
