Gomathiyin Kaadhalan

Gomathiyin Kaadhalan (transl. Gomathi's lover) is a 1955 Indian Tamil language film directed by P. Neelakantan and starring T. R. Ramachandran, K. Savithri and K. A. Thangavelu.^[1] The film is an adaptation of the novel of the same name written by Devan.^[2] It was released on 16 September 1955.^[3]

Gomathiyin Kaadhalan
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	P. Neelakantan
Screenplay by	P. Neelakantan
Based on	Gomathiyin Kaadhalan by Devan
Produced by	T. R. Ramachandran
Starring	T. R. Ramachandran Savitri K. A. Thangavelu K. Sarangapani 'Friend' Ramasamy
Cinematography	Nemai Ghosh
Edited by	R. Devarajan M. K. Ramani M. N. Appu
Music by	G. Ramanathan
Production company	T. R. R. Productions
Distributed by	National Pictures
Release date	16 September 1955 (1955-09-16)
Running time	144 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

Gomathi is the daughter of Mullaivaasal and Rajan is the younger son of Sinnaveli Zamindar. There is a long-standing feud between the two Zamin families. Gomathi is interested in arts and she acts in dramas. Rajan, without knowing that she is their family rival's daughter, falls in love with her after viewing her acting in a drama.

Gomathi's father sends her and younger son Balu to Madras for studies. They stay in the house of family friend Dharmalingam. Sinnaveli Zamindar's elder son sends Rajan, also to Madras Dharmalingam's house to get himself trained as a responsible person. Rajan meets Adukkumozhi Ananthar in the train and becomes acquainted with him. Two thieves, Mani and Pakkiri also travel in the train. While Rajan goes to the door to send off his acquaintance, the thieves take his suitcase and disappear. Rajan, having lost everything, sells his watch and wanders about. He accidentally meets Dharmalingam and becomes Dharmalingam's driver giving his name as Ramu.

Gomathi and Rajan meet and exchange love. Rajan learns that Gomathi is the daughter of Mullaivasal Zamindar. He knows that there is a feud between his and her families. So he hides the fact that he is the younger son of Sinnaveli Zamindar.

Mani finds the diary of Rajan in the suitcase and, along with Pakkiri, goes to Dharmalingam's house impersonating as Rajan. They find the real Rajan employed there as a driver.

After many twists and turns Rajan's real identity is revealed and the thieves are caught with the brilliant and timely help of the young boy Balu. The two Zamin families forget their feud. Rajan and Gomathi get married.

Cast

The following list is compiled from the film's song book.^[4]

Male cast T. R. Ramachandran as Rajan K. Sarangapani as Dharmalingam K. A. Thangavelu as Mani Friend Ramasami as Pakkiri D. Balasubramaniam as Barrister Somasundaram R. Balasubramaniam as Mullaivasal Zamindar P. D. Sambandam as Chinnaveli Accountant V. R. Rajagopal as Babu K. D. Santhanam as Chinnaveli Zamindar Sayeeraman as Kokku Narayana Pillai as Layman Anandar V. P. S. Mani as K. T. Pillai S. S. Sivasooriyan as Moorthi Hariharan as Lawyer P. Kalyanam as Mullaivasal Accountant Master Ranganathan as Balu

Female cast Savithri as Gomathi T. P. Muthulakshmi as Ponnayi P. Susheela as Sundari Dhanam as Kalyani P. S. Gnanam as Parvatham S. R. Janaki as Chinnaveli Lady Zamindar Saradambal as Bhagyam T. K. Pattammal as Friend Bala as Friend Dance Sayee, Subbulakshmi Ragini Thangam Sukumari

Production

The film was produced by actor T. R. Ramachandran under the banner TRR Productions, and was directed by P. Neelakantan who also wrote the screenplay and dialogue. Lyricist Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam was one of the assistant directors. The story is an adaptation of a novel by the same name written by Devan and was serialised in Ananda Vikatan. M. K. Ramani, M. N. Appu and N. Meenakshisundaram did the editing. Cinematography was done by Nimai Ghosh. C. Raghavan was in charge of Art direction while K. N. Dandayudhapani and Sohanlal handled the choreography. Photography was done by R. Venkatachari.^[4]

Soundtrack

Music was composed by G. Ramanathan.^[4][5] The songs Vanameedhil Neendhi Odum Vennilaave and Kongu Nattu Sengarumbe was recorded with both singers Thiruchi Loganathan and Seerkazhi Govindarajan and were published in 78-RPM records. But the version by Seerkazhi Govindarajan was only included in the film.

Song	Singers	Lyrics	Length
"Ananganai Nigarththa Azhagane"	Jikki	K. P. Kamatchisundharam	02:40
"Vaanameedhil Neendhi Odum Vennilaave"	Seerkazhi Govindarajan	Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam	03:00
"Vaanameedhil Neendhi Odum Vennilaave"	Thiruchi Loganathan		03:00
"Neelavaan...Pudhumai Nila Ange"	A. M. Rajah		02:06
"Anbe En Aaruyire Vaaraai"	Seerkazhi Govindarajan & Jikki		04:02
"Varavendaam Endru Solladi"	A. P. Komala		02:01
"Kaaviya Kaadhal Vaazhvil Oviyam Naame"	A. M. Rajah & Jikki		02:56
"Theeraadha Emaatrama"
"Sirpa Kalai Vizhaavin" "Imaiyum Vizhuiyum Ennai" "Kavignan Paada.... Thonnootru Onbathu" "Kula Perumai Veri"	(Radha) Jayalakshmi & T. V. Rathnam (Radha) Jayalakshmi & P. Leela T. V. Rathnam & P. Leela T. V. Rathnam	K. D. Santhanam	01:12 04:28 01:18 00:38
"Minnuvadhellaam Ponnendru Enni"	Seerkazhi Govindarajan & Jikki		03:11
"Kongu Naattu Sengkarumbe"	Seerkazhi Govindarajan		02:18
"Kongu Naattu Sengkarumbe"	Thiruchi Loganathan		02:18
"Thelli Tharum Tinai Maa"	Seerkazhi Govindarajan	Ku. Mu. Annal Thango	02:41

References

1. "1955 – கோமதியின் காதலன் – டி.ஆர்.ஆர்.புரொடக்சன்ஸ். பொய்மான் கரடு (நாவல்) பங்காரு பூமி (தெ)". Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 27 December 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
2. Guy, Randor (25 June 2015). "Ranked above Sivaji!". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 19 February 2020. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
3. "Gomathiyin Kathalan". The Indian Express. 16 September 1955. p. 1. Retrieved 20 January 2025 – via Google News Archive.
4. கோமதியின் காதலன் (PDF) (song book) (in Tamil). National Pictures. 1955. Retrieved 9 September 2024 – via Internet Archive.
5. Neelamegam, G. (December 2014). Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil) (1st ed.). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. p. 91.

External links

• Gomathiyin Kaadhalan at IMDb