Digambara Samiyar

Digambara Samiyar

Poster
Directed by T. R. Sundaram
Produced by Modern Theatres
Story by Vaduvoor K. Duraisamy Ayyangar
Ko. Tha. Shanmuga Sundram
Sinoriyo
Based on Novel Digambara Samiyar
by Vaduvoor K. Duraisamy Ayyangar
Starring M. N. Nambiar
P. V. Narasimha Bharathi
D. Balasubramaniam
V. K. Ramasamy
M. S. Draupadi
Music by G. Ramanathan
S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Cinematography G. R. Nathan
T. S. Kotnees
Edited by L. Bali
Production
company
Distributed by Modern Theatres
Release dates
  • 31 August 1950 (1950-08-31)
Running time
 173 minutes
Country India
Language Tamil

Digambara Samiyar (English: Digambara Monk (Or) Digambara Saint) is 1950 Indian Tamil Thriller film directed by T. R. Sundaram and produced by under his own production company Modern Theatres. The film was inspired by Vaduvoor K. Duraisamy Ayyangar novel Digambara Samiyar. The film script written by Vaduvoor K. Duraisamy Ayyangar, Ko. Tha. Shanmuga Sundaram and Sinorino. Music by G. Ramanathan and S. M. Subbaiah Naidu assets to the movie. The film starring M. N. Nambiar and D. Balasubramaniam played lead role to protagonist with M. S. Draupadi, P. V. Narasimha Bharathi V. K. Ramasamy T. K. Ramachandran and M. G. Chakrapani played portraying supporting role.[1][2] Digambara Samiyar film was a hit at the box - office. Vadoovur K. Duraisamy Ayyangar's one of the successful novels was Digambara Samiyar.

Plot

It is all about a Crooked Advocate Sattanathan(D. Balasubramaniam) in kumbakomam, who is keen on getting Vadivambal(M. S. Drapuadi), married to his useless brother Masilamani(T. K. Ramachandran). But the heroine love with a handsome man Kannappa(P. V. Narasimha Bharathi). The lawyer is a matter at cutting corners, and a person saintly robes known as Digambara Saamiyar(M. N. Nambiar) is out to expose him. He appears in various disguise and success in his attempt after the story serveal twist and turns.

The novel is based on a theory that if a man is made to stay awake without sleep for 3– 4 days, he will be in a mood to confess everything hidden in his mind!. This theory has been used to great effect in the film, to keep the lawyer awake song and dance sequence featuring Lalitha - Padmini and Kumari Kamala were introduced.[1]

Cast

Actors

Actress

Crew

Reception

The Randor Guy stated his article M. S. Draupadi who was associated with the famous theatre troup T. K. S. Brothers. Balasubramaniam a character actor was excellent as the crooked advocate. He was one of the few actors in those days, who knew secret of under playing role. Nambiar is several disguise was superb!. Remembered for nambiar's brilliant performance and the songs proving major hit.[1]

Soundtrack

Digambara Samiyar
Soundtrack album by G. Ramanathan and S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Released 1950
Recorded 1950
Genre Sareegama
Language Tamil
Producer G. Ramanathan and S. M. Subbaiah Naidu

Music composed by G. Ramanathan and S. M. Subbaiah Naidu and Lyrics written by Ka. Mu. Sheriff, A. Maruthakasi, K. B. Kamatchi Sundaram, Kannadasan and Thanjai N. Ramaiah Doss. The playback singers by K. V. Janaki, U. R. Chandra, K. B. Komalam, Kajalakshmi, P. Leela and Master Subbaiah.

The Randor Guy stated his article Lakshmi Prabha as an Alangaram created a sensation in a song sequence where she is shown changing clothes (Behind a screen) She sings Poyendi Eduthuvaa.. Sikkiram..Ayya Varum Neram Acache. Music was plus point the film. Many songs become popular such as the Diwali song between a young girl (Baby Lalitha) and her grand father.Oosi Pattasey Oosi Pattasey (a straight lift from a popular Hindi song O Diwali).

Anna Oru Paithiyamma and Paarudappa Paarudappa Paarudapppa (A straight lift from the Hindi hit of its day, Lara lappa Lara lappa..in Ek Thi Ladki). Kumari Kamala danced to the well known song Naarathar Mudi Melirukum.[1]

No Songs Singer Lyrics Length(m:ss)
1 Mappillai Paar Asal 04:41
2 Naathar Mudi Meliruukkum P. Leela 08:10
3 Vaazhvil Thaane Yaavum 03:15
4 Anna Oru Paithiyamaai 02:27
5 Kaakka Vendum Kadavule 06:59
6 Eppothum Intha Keli Pechu U. R. Chandra 02:00
7 Sanmarkam Thiyagam 03:11
8 Vaazha Piranthavar Naame 02:52
9 Oosi Paattasey 02:16
10 Paarudappa Paarudappa 02:59
11 Podi Poyendi Sikiram Eduthuvaa
12 Yen Indha Penn Jenmam

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Randor Guy (2008-10-31). "Digambara Saamiyar 1950". "The Hindu". Archived from the original on 30 November 2016. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
  2. ↑ "an uncelebrated versatile actor". asokan63. Archived from the original on 3 February 2016. Retrieved 2016-02-03.

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