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'''''Doctor Savithri''''' is a 1955 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil-language]] [[drama film]] directed by R. M. Krishnaswamy and written by T. G. Raghavachari. A contemporary adaptation of the [[Hindu]] epic ''[[Savitri and Satyavan]]'', the film features [[Anjali Devi]] and [[B. R. Panthulu]] in the lead roles.<ref name=anandan>{{cite web|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1955-cinedetails17.asp |publisher=lakshmansruthi.com|title=1955 வெளியான படங்களின் விபரம்| Lakshman Sruthi - 100% Manual Orchestra | |<!--########## டாக்டர் சாவித்திரி #########--> |accessdate=2016-09-11}}</ref> |
'''''Doctor Savithri''''' is a 1955 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil-language]] [[drama film]] directed by R. M. Krishnaswamy and written by T. G. Raghavachari. A contemporary adaptation of the [[Hindu]] epic ''[[Savitri and Satyavan]]'', the film features [[Anjali Devi]] and [[B. R. Panthulu]] in the lead roles.<ref name=anandan>{{cite web|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1955-cinedetails17.asp |publisher=lakshmansruthi.com|title=1955 வெளியான படங்களின் விபரம்| Lakshman Sruthi - 100% Manual Orchestra | |<!--########## டாக்டர் சாவித்திரி #########--> |accessdate=2016-09-11}}</ref> |
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==Plot== |
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Savithri is a doctor who provides free treatment to the poor. When discovering that a young rich woman in their community is being harassed by a dishonest lawyer, she and her husband endeavour to help the woman. Later, the lawyer is murdered by an unknown assailant and Savithri's husband is suspected of the crime. Savithri investigates the murder and identifies the true killer as a doctor who had been blackmailed by the lawyer.<ref name=hindu /> |
Savithri is a doctor who provides free treatment to the poor. When discovering that a young rich woman in their community is being harassed by a dishonest lawyer, she and her husband endeavour to help the woman. Later, the lawyer is murdered by an unknown assailant and Savithri's husband is suspected of the crime. Savithri investigates the murder and identifies the true killer as a doctor who had been blackmailed by the lawyer.<ref name="hindu">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/chen-columns/doctor-savithri-1955/article3726984.ece|title=Blast From The Past — Doctor Savithri: 1955|last=Guy|first=Randor|authorlink=Randor Guy|date=4 August 2012|work=The Hindu|accessdate=17 September 2016}}</ref> |
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==Cast== |
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* '''Art:''' Raghavan |
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* '''Choreography:''' Roy Chowdary, Muthuswamy Pillai (Sayee Subbulakshmi) and Gopalakrishnan |
* '''Choreography:''' Roy Chowdary, Muthuswamy Pillai (Sayee Subbulakshmi) and Gopalakrishnan |
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* '''Studio:''' [[AVM Productions|AVM]] |
* '''Studio:''' [[AVM Productions|AVM]] |
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| ⚫ | In 1941, a film based on [[Hindu]] epic ''[[Savitri and Satyavan]]'', titled ''Savithri'' was released. More than a decade later, T. G. Raghavachari sought to create a new adaptation of the epic but with a modern setting. Titled ''Doctor Savithri'', the film's story and screenplay was written by Raghavachari and it was directed by R. M. Krishnaswamy and produced by M. Radhakrishnan under the banner Aruna Films. Krishnaswamy also served as the cinematographer, while Raghavan was the art director.<ref name="hindu" /> The film was processed at [[AVM Productions|AVM Studios]].<ref name="anandan" /> |
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==Soundtrack== |
==Soundtrack== |
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| Directed by | R. M. Krishnaswamy |
| Screenplay by | T. G. Raghavachari, A. K. Velan, Elangovan |
| Story by | T. G. Raghavachari |
| Produced by | M. Radhakrishnan |
| Starring | M. N. Nambiar Anjali Devi S. Balachandar N. S. Krishnan T. A. Madhuram |
| Cinematography | R. M. Krishnaswamy |
| Edited by | R. M. Venugopal |
| Music by | G. Ramanathan |
Production company | Aruna Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 14008 ft. |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Doctor Savithri is a 1955 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by R. M. Krishnaswamy and written by T. G. Raghavachari. A contemporary adaptation of the Hindu epic Savitri and Satyavan, the film features Anjali Devi and B. R. Panthulu in the lead roles.[1]
Plot
Savithri is a doctor who provides free treatment to the poor. When discovering that a young rich woman in their community is being harassed by a dishonest lawyer, she and her husband endeavour to help the woman. Later, the lawyer is murdered by an unknown assailant and Savithri's husband is suspected of the crime. Savithri investigates the murder and identifies the true killer as a doctor who had been blackmailed by the lawyer.[2]
Cast
- M. N. Nambiar
- Anjali Devi as Doctor Savithri
- S. Balachandar as Doctor (fake Sikh)
- M. N. Rajam as a rich young woman
- N. S. Krishnan
- T. A. Mathuram
- B. R. Panthulu as Doctor Savithri's husband
- Sellam[1]
- D. Balasubramaniam as the unscrupulous lawyer
- S. A. Asokan
- Serukalathur Sama
- Sayee and Subbulakshmi (Dance)[2]
Crew
- Producer: M. Radhakrishnan
- Director: R. M. Krishnaswamy
- Story: Acharya
- Dialogues: Acharya, A. K. Velan and Elangovan
- Cinematography: R. M. Krishnaswamy
- Editing: R. M. Venugopal
- Photography: Venkatachari
- Art: Raghavan
- Choreography: Roy Chowdary, Muthuswamy Pillai (Sayee Subbulakshmi) and Gopalakrishnan
- Studio: AVM
Production
In 1941, a film based on Hindu epic Savitri and Satyavan, titled Savithri was released. More than a decade later, T. G. Raghavachari sought to create a new adaptation of the epic but with a modern setting. Titled Doctor Savithri, the film's story and screenplay was written by Raghavachari and it was directed by R. M. Krishnaswamy and produced by M. Radhakrishnan under the banner Aruna Films. Krishnaswamy also served as the cinematographer, while Raghavan was the art director.[2] The film was processed at AVM Studios.[1]
Soundtrack
Music was composed by G. Ramanathan and lyrics by Udumalai Narayana Kavi, A. Maruthakasi and Mayavaram Vethanayagam Pillai [1]
| Song | Singer | Lyrics by: | Duration |
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| Thensuvai mevum senthamizh | P. Leela | A. Maruthakasi | 03:09 |
| Kasikku pona karu undakum | N. S. Krishnan and T. A. Madhuram | Udumalai Narayana Kavi | 02:33 |
| Nayagar Pakshamadi | P.A. Peiriyanayagi and A.P. Komala | Mayavaram Vethanayagam Pillai | 02:54 |
| Vadham Vambu Panna koodathu | N. S. Krishnan | Udumalai Narayana Kavi | 02:25 |
| Moolai Veettukulle mudangi kidakkira muniyappa | P. Leela | Udumalai Narayana Kavi |
References
- ^ a b c d "1955 வெளியான படங்களின் விபரம்| Lakshman Sruthi - 100% Manual Orchestra |". lakshmansruthi.com. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ a b c Guy, Randor (4 August 2012). "Blast From The Past — Doctor Savithri: 1955". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 September 2016.