Ponni is a 1953 Indian Tamil-language film directed by A. S. A. Sami and C. S. Rao, starring Sriram, Lalitha and Padmini. The Telugu version Oka Talli Pillalu was released in the same year.[1][2]
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| Directed by | A. S. A. Sami C. Srinivasa Rao |
| Screenplay by | A. S. A. Sami Elangovan Balasubramaniam |
| Story by | A. S. A. Sami |
| Produced by | S. M. Sriramulu Naidu |
| Starring | Lalitha Padmini Sriram |
| Cinematography | Sailen Bose N. Prakash |
| Edited by | Surya |
| Music by | Subbiah Naidu |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThe story is about a less privileged woman (P. Santha Kumari) left with two daughters. She loses one girl ("Baby" Chandrakumari, later Padmini), who is found by a wealthy man (D. Balasubramaniam). He changes her name to Kanmani and brings her up in luxury. She becomes proud. The struggling mother sends the other girl Ponni ("Baby" Asha, later Lalitha) to work in Kanmani's house. Kanmani ill treats her and once pushes her down the staircase, which injures Ponni badly, and she lands in hospital. The rich man has an adopted son Sundaram (Kaushik). His brother, a ne'er-do-well (Sriram), misbehaves with both Ponni and Kanmani. In the process, Ponni tries to save her sister, and lands in prison, accused of murder. However, the truth comes out and they all live happily thereafter.[3]
Cast
editCast adapted from the film titles (see external links)
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Production
editA. S. A. Sami was directing the film, but for reasons unknown he left half-way. C. S. Rao took over and completed it. A dance drama with the popular story of Lord Krishna which was titled Bhama Vijayam was performed by Ragini and her cousins Ambika and Sukumari.[3] The film was shot at Pakshiraja Studios in Coimbatore. An additional attraction in the film was the real-life wrestling sequence between King Kong (Hungarian World Champion) and Dara Singh along with referee Alireza Bey (Champion of Turkey). They were performed in Park Town near Central Station.[3]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Subbiah Naidu. Lyrics were by Narayanakavi, Ramaiah Dass, Balasubramaniam & Makkalanban.[citation needed]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
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| "Azhagum Gunamaum Amaindha Pennukku" | Jayalakshmi | 01:47 | |
| "Mazhayai Nambi Uyir Vaazhum" | C. S. Jayaraman | 03:21 | |
| "Aangalai Pola Penngal" | Perianayaki | 02:35 | |
| "Aaduvadhum Paaduvadhum Edhukku" | Mariappa & Group | 03:12 | |
| "Paambodu Pazhagalaam Pennmani" | Jayalakshmi | 03:24 | |
| "Madhimuga Radhi Ena" | Perianayaki | 02:02 | |
| "Ulagam Pora Pokkile" | Loganathan & Mariappa | 01:42 | |
| "Aadi Paadu Paappaa" | Jayalakshmi | 01:48 | |
| "Aaduvome Oonjal Aaduvome" (Baama Vijayam dance drama) |
P. A. Periyanayaki, Jayalakshmi, Radha and Komala | 09:02 |
Reception
editAccording to historian Randor Guy, the film was an average success.[3]
References
edit- ^ "1953 – பொன்னி – பக்ஷிராஜா ஸ்டுடியோஸ் – ஓகதல்லிபில்லலு (தெ)". Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 27 January 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Ponni". The Indian Express. 20 June 1953. p. 1. Archived from the original on 3 September 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ a b c d Guy, Randor (7 December 2013). "Ponni (1953)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 11 January 2014. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
