Directed by P. K. Raja Sandow Story by Kavi Kunjaram Director P. K. Raja Sandow | Produced by Kandhan and Company Music by Srinivasa Rao Shinde | |
Based on Life Story of Manu Needhi Cholan Starring P. B. Rangachari
M. R. Santhanalakshmi
S. Balachandar
S. Varalakshmi
A. R. Sakunthala
N. S. Krishnan
T. A. Mathuram
and others Cast N S Krishnan, S Varalakshmi, M R Santhanalakshmi | ||
Araichimani or Manuneethi Chozhan is a 1942 Indian Tamil language film directed by P. K. Raja Sandow. The film features P. B. Rangachari, M. R. Santhanalakshmi, S. Balachandar, S. Varalakshmi, A.R. Sakunthala, N. S. Krishnan and T. A. Mathuram in the lead roles.
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Premise
The story of Manuneethi Chozhan is popular because he was a just king. When a calf was killed by his only son and the mother cow asked for justice, he ordered that his son be killed in the same manner as the calf was killed by his son. However, God restored both his son's and the calf's life. This story is downplayed in the film story. What constitutes the film story is a continuation of the aftermath of this popular story.
The prince falls in love with the daughter of a minister in the King's court, but the minister opposes their marrying each other. How they finally get married forms the rest of the story.
Cast
Crew
Production
The film was produced by Kandhan Studios that was owned by Kandhan and company in Coimbatore. This film is one of their famed productions. Neither the studio nor the company currently exists.
Soundtrack
Music was directed by Srinivasa Rao Shinde, while the lyrics were written by Kambadasan. Singers include S. Balachandar, S. Varalakshmi, N. S. Krishnan, and T. A. Mathuram. Details about playback singers are not known.
According to information available in an old copy of the song book, there are 20 songs in the film.