Jayakodi is a 1940 Indian Tamil-language social problem film directed by Bhagwan Dada. The film stars K. T. Rukmini and K. Natarajan. It revolves around a girl who rebels against the dowry system. The film was released on 17 March 1940 and became a success. No print of it is known to survive, making it a lost film.
| Jayakodi | |
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| Directed by | Bhagwan Dada |
| Story by | Bhagwan Dada |
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| Cinematography | Ahmedulla |
| Edited by | S. Kumar |
| Music by | C. Ramchandra |
Production company | South Indian United Artistes Corporation |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editRajam, an impoverished Brahmin girl, is unmarried due to her family's inability to give dowry. Though a neighbouring family helps Rajam's family during their times of need, attempts to have her married still fail. Because of misunderstandings over money, a voracious moneylender murders Rajam's father and sets fire to their house. Rajam becomes a social activist and rebels against the dowry system. She becomes known as "Jayakodi", and prospective bridegrooms demanding dowry begin to disappear under mysterious circumstances, making people wonder what happened to them. After Rajam solves many dowry issues, she marries a man who genuinely loves her, and the couple continue their war against the dowry system.[1]
Cast
edit- K. T. Rukmini as Rajam / Jayakodi
- K. Natarajan as Rajam's husband
- Kulathu Mani
- K. Kokila
- S. Basha
- K. T. Saku Bai
Production
editJayakodi was produced by the South Indian United Artistes Corporation and directed by Bhagwan Dada, who also wrote the story. The dialogues were written by B. V. Swamy and S. R. Sarangan. Cinematography was handled by Ahmedulla, and editing by S. Kumar.[2]
Music
editThe music of the film was composed by C. Ramchandra, while the lyrics were written by C. Murugesan.[1][2]
- Songs list
Song - Singer/s
- Padu Mosamey - K. Kokila
- Thaniye - K. Natarajan
- Idhu Vakai Yaan - K. Natarajan, R. B. Lakshmi Devi
- Aasai Naayagi - K. T. Saku Bai, Comedian Ambi
Release and reception
editJayakodi was released on 17 March 1940,[2] and became a commercial success, establishing Rukmini as a star. The film's title later became prefixed to Natarajan's name. No print of the film is known to survive, making it a lost film.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Guy, Randor (21 January 2012). "Jayakodi 1940". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 November 2016. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
- ^ a b c Film News Anandan (2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [Tamil film history and its achievements] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivagami Publishers. Archived from the original on 23 January 2020.