Tamizhariyum Perumal (Tamil: தமிழறியும் பெருமாள்) is a Tamil language film starring V. A. Chellappa, M. G. Ramachandran and M. R. Santhanalakshmi. The film was released in 1942.[1]

Tamizhariyum Perumal
தமிழறியும் பெருமாள்
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Directed byT. R. Raghunath
Written byElangovan (story & dialogies)
Produced byRM. Ramanathan Chettiar
StarringV. A. Chellappa
M. G. Ramachandran
M. R. Santhanalakshmi
R. Balasubramaniam
T. S. Durairaj
M. S. Devasena
M. G. Chakrapani
Music bySaraswathi Stores
Distributed byUma Pictures
Release date
  • 30 April 1942 (1942-04-30)
LanguageTamil

Plot

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The story was concocted from the tale of Kalidasa, Sanskrit poet and dramatist.[1]

Cast

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Actor Role
V. A. Chellappa Nakkeerar
M. R. Santhanalakshmi Thamizh Ariyum Perumal
M. G. Ramachandran a minor role
R. Balasubramaniam
T. S. Durairaj a wood cutter
M. S. Devasena Devadasi
M. G. Chakrapani
C. T. Rajakantham
T. S. Jaya
Kumari Mangalam (later Yoga - Mangalam)
S. Yogambal (later Yoga - Mangalam)
K. N. Rajalakshmi
V. Nataraj

Soundtrack

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Lyrics were written by Udumalai Narayana Kavi. No one was given credit as music composer. Saraswathi Stores orchestra provided the music for songs sung by the artistes.[1] The song "Kalviyai pol" sung by V. A. Chellappa was a popular number.

Reception

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In spite of good photography and music Tamizhariyum Perumal was not a commercial success. In 2011, film historian Randor Guy said it would be "remembered for the impressive sets, cinematography and pleasing music and being an early film of the later day icon and cult figure M.G. Ramachandran."[1] In his autobiography, MGR had written that for his role he was paid 300 rupees for the entire movie.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Randor Guy (7 May 2011). "Thamizh Ariyum Perumal 1942". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
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