Vikramaadhithan
| Vikramaadhithan | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | T. R. Raghunath N. S. Ramadas |
| Screenplay by | 'En Thangai' Natarajan |
| Produced by | M. A. Ethirajulu Naidu S. V. Namasivayam |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran Padmini Sriranjini |
| Cinematography | R. Sampath V. Rajamani |
| Edited by | C. P. Jambulingam S. Murugesh |
| Music by | S. Rajeswara Rao |
Production company | Jaya Bharat Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 162 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Vikramaadhithan is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language film directed by T. R. Raghunath and N. S. Ramadas. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, Padmini and Sriranjini. It was in production as early as 1957,[1] but released only on 27 October 1962.[2][3]
Plot
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Vikramaadhithan was a king of Ujjain. He killed Nganaseedor a Munivar in order to save an innocent girl. Vikramaadhithan married Amaranaattu princess Rathinamaalai. The brothers of Nganaseedor grow enmity on Vikramaadhithan. Vikramaadhithan killed Karthigayan and at last Paramanandam (brothers of Nganaseedor) and saved princess Muthunagai from Sivanandipuram. He saved his wife Rathinamaalai from Madurapuri king where Vikramaadhithan disguised himself and worked as commander.
Cast
[edit]- M. G. Ramachandran as Vikramaadhithan
- Padmini as Princess Rathnamalai
- Sriranjini as Princess Muthunagai
- P. S. Veerappa as Madhurapuri King
- Ragini as Princess Vairamalai
- K. A. Thangavelu as Vairavan
- M. Saroja as Vaadaamalligai
- Rushyendramani as Queen Sathyavani
- C. K. Saraswathi as Vaadaamalligai's mother
Production
[edit]One fight sequence was filmed over three days at Vauhini Studios.[4]
Soundtrack
[edit]The music was composed by S. Rajeswara Rao.[5] Lyrics were by Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram, Kannadasan, A. Maruthakasi, M. K. Athmanathan, Puratchidasan, 'En Thangai' Natarajan, Saravanabhavanandhar, Clown Sundaram & A. Lakshmanadas.[6]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Adhisayam Ivanadhu" | M. L. Vasanthakumari | A. Lakshmanadas | 02:46 |
| "Vannam Paadudhe" | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela | A. Maruthakasi | 03:27 |
| "Nilaiyaana Kalai Vaazghave" | P. Leela & T. V. Rathnam | Saravanabhavanandhar | 05:05 |
| "Venmugile Konja Neram Nillu" | P. Susheela | M. K. Athmanathan | 04:26 |
| "Theermaanam Sariyaaga Aaadaavittaal" | T. M. Soundararajan | En Thangai Natarajan | 04:03 |
| "Mugatthai Paarthu Muraikkaatheenga" | P. Leela & T. M. Soundararajan | Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram | 03:50 |
| "Sokkum Mozhiyaale" | Jikki & Group | Puratchidasan | |
| "Kannip Pennin Roja" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 02:56 |
| "Mangili Rangammaa" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan, Jikki & Group | Clown Sundaram | |
| "Anbin Uruvam Neeye" | P. Susheela | 03:13 |
Reception
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References
[edit]- ^ "Vikramadhithan". The Indian Express. 13 March 1957. p. 1. Retrieved 20 October 2022 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "1962 – விக்ரமாதித்தன் – ஜெயபாரத் புரொடக் (தெ-டப்)" [1962 – Vikramaadhithan – Jaya Bharat Produc (te-dub)]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 1 October 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- ^ "Table: Chronological List of MGR's Movies released between 1960 and 1967" (PDF). Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 June 2016. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ^ "சக தொழிலாளர்களுக்காக திரைப்பட தயாரிப்பாளரை கடிந்து கொண்ட எம்.ஜி.ஆர்". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 24 December 2020. Archived from the original on 23 December 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- ^ "Vikramaadhithan". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 5 December 2014. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
- ^ Neelamegam, G. (2016). Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 2 (in Tamil) (1st ed.). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. pp. 95–96.
- ^ "இந்த வார டீ.வி. சினிமா | விக்கிரமாதித்தன்". Kalki (in Tamil). 10 May 1981. p. 12. Archived from the original on 10 August 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2024 – via Internet Archive.
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