Maya Mayavan (transl. Magical Krishna) is a 1938 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by B. Sampathkumar and produced by T. R. Sundaram of Modern Theatres. It stars T. K. Sampangi, J. Susheela Devi, K. Kokila and G. R. Varadachar. It was released on 22 October 1938.
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| Directed by | B. Sampathkumar |
| Written by | S. Velusami |
| Produced by | T. R. Sundaram |
| Starring | T. K. Sampangi J. Susheela Devi K. Kokila G. R. Varadachar |
| Music by | G. Rajagopal Naidu S. Velusami |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editSabapathy Mudaliar, a wolf in sheep's clothing and womaniser, lusts for a young woman named Indira, and tries to make her his own by any means possible, despite already having a mistress who is a dancer named Sundari. Jagadish, a detective, decides to save Indira, with whom he becomes hopelessly enamored. The duo faces many obstacles made by Sabapathy and his partners in crime. But by utilising his investigator abilities, he prevails with regards to saving his lover and the two marry.[1][2]
Cast
editCast adapted from the film's songbook:[2]
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Production
editMaya Mayavan was produced by T. R. Sundaram under his Salem-based production company Modern Theatres. It was directed by B. Sampathkumar and written by S. Velsamy Kavi.[1] The length of the film was 15500 feet.[3]
Soundtrack
editThe music of the film was composed by G. Rajagopal Naidu. S. Velusami wrote the lyrics. The singers were Miss K. Kokila, Miss J. Susheela Devi, Venugopala Sharma, Venu Chetti, and T. K. Sampangi. P. G. Venkatesan, popularly known as the "Saigal of South India", worked as a playback singer on two of the songs.[1][2][3]
- Orchestra[2]
- Rajagopal Naidu – Fiddle
- Ibrahim – Organ & Piano
- K. Rangaiah Naidu – Clarinet
- T. P. Chinaiah – Tabla
| No. | Song | Singer/s |
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| 1 | Thyagabuvani Bharath Devi | P. G. Venkatesan |
| 2 | Malai Neram Manoharantharumam Kalam | Miss K. Kokila |
| 3 | Loka Nayaga Mathiya Kanthi | Miss K. Kokila |
| 4 | Manilameede Jananamalame | Miss J. Susheela Devi |
| 5 | Urargal Thetum Chothu Ellame Namekku (Lion Dance) |
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| 6 | Kamavathana Radhai Sukuna | Miss J. Susheela Devi |
| 7 | Kulavi Guti Maygadal Peruvome | T. K. Sampangi, Miss K. Kokila |
| 8 | Vazhvithu Thane Uzhvinai Kane | P. G. Venkatesan |
| 9 | Alankaraganne Kaicharasi...Nay-Lattu Poori | Venugopala Sharma, Venu Chetti |
| 10 | Ika Loka Vazhvile | Miss J. Susheela Devi |
Release and reception
editMaya Mayavan was released on 22 October 1938.[3] According to film historian Randor Guy, the film did "not leave much of an impact on viewers", but he said it would be remembered for "interesting storyline, exciting car chases on lonely highways, kidnappings and thrilling sequences, rarely seen in Tamil Cinema of that era."[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Guy, Randor (26 November 2011). "Maya Mayavan (1938)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 26 September 2017. Retrieved 26 September 2017.
- ^ a b c d Maya Mayavan (song book) (in Tamil). Modern Theaters. 1938.
- ^ 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 25 September 2017.