Kumari (1952 film)


Kumari is a 1952 Indian Tamil language film directed by R. Padmanaban and starring M. G. Ramachandran and Sriranjani in the lead roles.

Plot

The princess Kumari, while travelling in a horse carriage, meets with an accident when the horses run wild, and is rescued by a man named Vijayan. The two fall in love and the princess gives him a signet and invites him to her palace. Problems arise when the king wishes to get the princess married and the queen Chandravali wishes to have her married to her useless brother Sahaaran. After many thrilling incidents, the lovers are united and live happily ever after.

Cast

The list is adapted from the film's song book.
;Male cast
;Female cast
;Supported by
Hundreds of circus gypsy's played
male and female actors.

Production

The film was produced and directed by R. Padmanaban. Ku. Sa. Krishnamurthi and S. M. Santhanam wrote the story and dialogues.
Cinematography was done by D. Marconi while V. P. Nataraja Mudaliyar handled the editing. Choreography was done by Sohanlal and Still photography was done by R. N. Nagaraja Rao.
The film was also made in Telugu with the title Rajeshwari.

Soundtrack

The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan and lyrics were by M. P. Sivam, T. K. Sundara Vathiyar and Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthi. Playback singers are K. V. Mahadevan, A. M. Rajah, Jikki, P. Leela, A. P. Komala and N. L. Ganasaraswathi.
There were also gypsy dances choreographed by Sohanlal. One song rendered by Jikki off-screen, ‘Laalalee laallee…..' picturised on Madhuri Devi, became popular.
Kantha Sohanlal danced for the song Cholla Cholla Ulley Vetkam which tune became very popular and was adapted in many other films later.

Box office

In spite of the interesting onscreen narration, deft direction and excellent camerawork by Marconi and impressive performances by MGR, Serukalathur Sama and others, Kumari did not do well.