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1951 film by T. R. Sundaram From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sarvadhikari (English: Dictator) is a 1951 Indian Tamil-language historical adventure film starring M. G. Ramachandran and Anjali Devi, with M. N. Nambiar as the antagonist.[1] It established Nambiar as a major star.[2] The film is based on the 1948 American film The Gallant Blade. The film was dubbed in Telugu under the same title.[3]
Sarvadhikari | |
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Directed by | T. R. Sundaram Mudaliyar |
Written by | A. V. P. Asai Thambi |
Screenplay by | Ko. Dha. Shanmugasundaram |
Story by | Ko. Dha. Shanmugasundaram |
Produced by | T. R. Sundaram Mudaliyar |
Starring | M. G. Ramachandran Anjali Devi M. N. Nambiar |
Cinematography | M. Masthan G. R. Nathan |
Edited by | L. Balu |
Music by | S. Dakshinamurthi |
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Running time | 176 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Mahavarman, an ambitious minister with designs to topple the puppet king of Manipuri, finds the popularity of the commander-in-chief and his bodyguard Prathapan a stumbling block. He sends a young woman Meena Devi to seduce Prathapan, but she falls in love with him. After several twists and turns, Mahavarman is exposed and felled in an exciting duel with Prathapan. Ugrasenar is chosen as the first president while Prathapan is appointed as the new commander in chief. The kingdom of Manipuri is now a republic.
Cast according to the opening credits of the film
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The music composed by S. Dakshinamurthi.[4]
All the tunes for all the songs for both languages are the same.
Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
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"Kannaalan Varuvaar Kann Munne" | P. Leela | A. Maruthakasi | 03:23 |
"Aanazhagaa Enadhu Kaigal Seidha" | Thiruchi Loganathan & P. Leela | 03:06 | |
"Aandiyai.... Puvi Mele Padhavigalaiye" | P. Leela | 02:59 | |
"O Raiyaarammaa Sogusaaga" | P. A. Periyanayaki | 07:06 | |
"Alliyin Mun Vennila Vandhadhai" | P. Leela | 02:22 | |
"Jaakradhaiyaa Jaakradhai" | S. Dakshinamurthi & U. R. Chandra | 02:27 | |
"Sandai Theerndhu Pochu" | S. Dakshinamurthi | 02:20 | |
"Thadavi Paartthu Nallaa Irundhaa" | S. Dakshinamurthi & P. A. Periyanayaki | 04:11 | |
"Panjamum... Namma Patthu Varusham" | T. M. Soundararajan | 02:28 | |
"Karumbin Inimai Kaadhal Pechu" | 01:08 | ||
"Theedhu Seiyum Koottam Endre" | P. Leela | 02:45 |
Song | Singers | Length (m:ss) |
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"Andhala Naa Raju Nannele Ratiraaju" | P. Leela | 03:23 |
"Sundarudaa Naa Chetula Punyamademo" | S. Dakshinamurthi & P. Leela | 03:06 |
"Aasalanni Koolipoye Premalatalu | P. Leela | 02:59 |
"O Rayya Rara O Rayya Rara" | P. Leela | 07:06 |
"Vetike Puvvu Teevele Yeduraayenoyi" | P. Leela | 02:22 |
"Jagrattoyi Jagratha Jagrattoyi Nee" | S. Dakshinamurthi & P. Leela | 02:27 |
"Poru Teeripoye Janmabhoomilo" | T. M. Soundararajan & Thiruchi Loganathan | 02:20 |
"Saruku Choosi Baguntene Dabbuliyyandee" | S. Dakshinamurthi & P. Leela | 04:11 |
"Pedhalu Rogulu Leni Desam" | T. M. Soundararajan | 02:28 |
"Naaṇyamaina Attar Baabu" | S. Dakshinamurthi & P. Leela | 01:08 |
"Pedhane Rajugaa Chestaan" | P. Leela | 02:45 |
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