Arthanaari is a 1946 Indian Tamil language film directed and produced by T. R. Raghunath, and written by B. S. Ramiah. The film stars P. U. Chinnappa, T. R. Ramachandran, M. S. Saroja and M. V. Rajamma with N. S. Krishnan, T. A. Madhuram and Kali N. Rathnam playing supporting roles.[1][2] It was released on 7 February 1946.[3]
| Arthanaari | |
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| Directed by | T. R. Raghunath |
| Written by | B. S. Ramiah |
| Produced by | T. R. Raghunath |
| Starring | P. U. Chinnappa T. R. Ramachandran M. S. Saroja M. V. Rajamma |
| Cinematography | Paes |
| Music by | Madras United Artistes Corporation Music Party |
Production companies | Kalaivani Films Madras United Artistes Corporation |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editBhagavathi and Punyavathi are the princesses of the kingdom of Gandhara who have lost everything due to misfortune and live on the banks of the Ganges. Vijayavarman, Bhagavathi's husband and himself a prince, is thrown into prison by the people who usurped the throne of Gandhara. While Vijayavarman thinks of a way to escape and reclaim the kingdom, the two princesses decide to commit suicide by drowning themselves in the Ganges. A sage, who happened to perform penance under a sacred tree nearby, sees the princesses drowning, saves them and advises them to seek the blessings of Ardhanarishvara and have faith in Him. Vijayavarman is rescued by one of his friends and defeats the usurpers, thus reclaiming Gandhara. He then reunites with the two princesses.[1]
Cast
editThe cast is listed below:[2][1]
- P. U. Chinnappa as Vijayavarman
- T. R. Ramachandran
- M. S. Saroja as Bhagavathi
- M. V. Rajamma as Punyavathi
- N. S. Krishnan
- T. A. Madhuram
- Kali N. Rathnam
- C. T. Rajakantham
Production
editThe script for Arthanaari was written by the playwright and journalist B. S. Ramiah. Principal photography for the film was done in Pragathi Studios, which was then situated in the Adyar Vizianagaram Palace.[1]
Soundtrack
editThe film's music and score composed by the Madras United Artistes Corporation Music Party while Papanasam Sivan and Rajagopal Iyer wrote the lyrics for the songs. Chinnappa sang a few songs for the film.[1]
Reception
editWiring for The Hindu, film critic and historian Randor Guy noted that the film was an average success at the box office, but remembered for "the impressive performance of Chinnappa, and the fine direction of T.R. Raghunath."[1]
References
edit- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Guy, Randor (19 July 2015). "Arthanaari (1946)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 19 March 2026. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- 1 2 "1946 – அர்த்தநாரி – கலைவாணி பிலிம்ஸ் – எம்.உ.எ.எல்்" [1946 – Arthanaari – Kalaivani Films – M.U.A.L.]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). 23 October 2004. Archived from the original on 7 December 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
- ↑ "Ardhanari". The Indian Express. 7 February 1946. p. 3. Retrieved 19 March 2026 – via Google News Archive.
External links
edit- Arthanaari at IMDb
