Konjum Kumari (transl. Enticing Girl) is 1963 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film, directed by G. Viswanathan and produced by T. R. Sundaram of Modern Theatres. The script was written by Mana and K. Devarajan, with music by Vedha. The film stars K. R. Indira Devi, Manorama and R. S. Manohar, with S. V. Ramadas, A. Karunanidhi and K. K. Soundar in supporting roles.
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| Directed by | G. Viswanathan |
| Written by | Mana K. Devarajan (comedy) |
| Produced by | T. R. Sundaram |
| Starring | K. R. Indira Devi R. S. Manohar Manorama |
| Cinematography | Melli Irani |
| Edited by | L. Balu |
| Music by | Vedha |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editAlli (Manorama) is a veritable jungle queen who rescues Rajangam (R. S. Manohar), where a gang of robbers attack him in the forest. She loses her heart to him, but he turns her down. So, the rifle-toting heroine forces him to marry her at gunpoint. When the villain abducts Rajangam's brother for ransom, it's Alli who comes to the rescue again. How this and other events unite the couple forms the rest of the movie.[1]
Cast
editCast according to the opening credits
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Production
editKonjum Kumari was the film for Manorama in a leading role.[2] The film was directed by G. Viswanathan and produced by T. R. Sundaram of Modern Theatres. Cinematography was handled by Melli Irani, and editing by L. Balu. While the main story was written by Mana, K. Devarajan wrote the comedy track.[1]
Soundtrack
editMusic was composed by Vedha.[3]
| Songs | Singers | Lyricist | Length |
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| "Thoppula Oru Naal" | Tiruchi Loganathan, A. G. Rathnamala | Vaali | 03:14 |
| "Aasai Vanthapinne" | K. J. Yesudas, B. Vasantha | 03:34 | |
| "Jaliyana Jodikala" | P. Susheela | 04:57 | |
| "Kaathirundhene Naane" | 03:37 | ||
| "Mappillaiyae Mappillaiye Kovama" | Karunaidhasan | 03:14 | |
| "Nadanthu Kaadu Enakku" | Nallathambi | 02:45 | |
| "Vanakkam Vanakkam" | A. G. Ratnamala and group | 04:35 |
Reception
editThe film was a modest success, largely due to viewers' reluctance to accept Manorama in a leading role.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Guy, Randor (21 February 2015). "Konjum Kumari (1963)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 13 September 2021. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ "All you need to know about legendary Tamil actress Manorama". DNA India. 11 October 2015. Archived from the original on 20 August 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ "Konjum Kumari". Tamil Songs Lyrics. Archived from the original on 13 September 2021. Retrieved 13 September 2021.