Directed by D. Yoganand Written by A. S. A. Samy Director Dasari Yoganand | Produced by Letchumanan Chettiar Initial release 13 January 1955 | |
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Starring Sivaji GanesanPadminiLalithaN. S. KrishnanT. A. MadhuramP. S. VeerappaM. N. Nambiar Music by G. RamanathanViswanathan–Ramamoorthy Cinematography M. A. RehmanP. Ramasamy Cast | ||
Kaveri (Tamil: காவேரி) is a Tamil language film starring Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini and Lalitha in the lead roles. The film was released in 1955.
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Plot
A story of two rival kings one of whom (T. E. Krishnamachari) is manipulated by his spiritual Guru (Nambiar). He has a son (Sivaji Ganesan) and this prince tries to stop the designs of the Guru. The prince moves with the people of his Kingdom and fights for their rights. He falls in love with a dancer (Padmini). In the meantime, the daughter (Lalitha) of the rival king (R. Balasubramaniam) also falls in love with the prince. The rival king's advisor (P. S. Veerappa) wants to marry the dancer. After many twists and turns in the story, the designs of the Guru and advisor come to light. The princess sacrifices her love and the prince marry the dancer.
Cast
Adapted from The Hindu article.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by G. Ramanathan, Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and C. S. Jayaraman. Lyrics by Udumalai Narayana Kavi. Playback singers are C. S. Jayaraman, M. L. Vasanthakumari, Jikki, P. Leela & A. G. Rathnamala.
Reception
Kaveri was a box office success running for 100 days in many centres of the state.
Songs
1En Sindhai NoyumJikki3:10
2SariyillaeN S Krishnan2:32
3Ezhettu NaalaagaN S Krishnan - TA Mathuram3:30