Directed by V. C. Subbaraman Music by G. Ramanathan | Produced by V. C. Subbaraman Cinematography P. Sridhar | |
Written by Follore StoryA. K. Velan & A. T. Krishnaswami (dialogue) Starring P. BhanumathiK. R. RamaswamyGemini Ganesan | ||
Sadhaaram (Tamil: சதாரம்) is a Tamil film starring P. Bhanumathi, K. R. Ramaswamy and Gemini Ganesan. The film was released in the year 1956.
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Production
Sankaradas Swamigal picked themes from mythology, literature and folklore and adapted them for the stage with deft, innovative touches. Sadhaaram is an illustrations of his brilliant stagecraft and was one such popular play that highlighted the noble attributes of Indian womanhood. As a child, P. U. Chinnappa had won praise acting as a thieving boy in this play.
A silent movie version of the story had been produced in 1930. The next celluloid adaptation was Naveena Sadhaaram in 1935 by Madras United Artistes Corporation. Directed by K. Subramanyam, the movie starred G. Pattu Iyer, S. S. Mani Bagavathar, S. D. Subbulakshmi and Parvathi Bai.
This is the third attempt by V. C. Subbaraman which is in 1956.
Crew
Soundtrack
The music was composed by G. Ramanathan. Lyrics were penned by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass and A. Maruthakasi. Singers are K. R. Ramaswamy, P. Bhanumathi, K. Sarangkapani & V. K. Ramasamy. Playback singers are T. M. Soundararajan, Thiruchi Loganathan, Seerkazhi Govindarajan, S. C. Krishnan, V. T. Rajagopalan, Jikki, K. Jamuna Rani, A. P. Komala & A. G. Rathnamala.