Gangavathar is a 1942 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film directed by C. K. Sathasivam popularly known as C. K. Sachi[2] and produced by Sundaram Sound Studio, Madras. The film starred N. C. Vasanthakokilam.[3][4]
| Gangavathar | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | C. K. Sathasivam |
| Starring | N. C. Vasanthakokilam Nagarcoil K. Mahadevan |
Production companies | K. S. S. Pictures Sundaram Studios |
| Distributed by | K. S. S. Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
The film was released on 13 February, coinciding with Maha Shivaratri, a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Plot
editThe film is based on the story in Hindu beliefs related to the descent of the goddess Ganges to Earth.
Cast
editThe list is adapted from the film's review article in The Hindu.[3]
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Production
editThe film was produced by Sundaram Sound Studio, Adyar, Chennai.[3]
Soundtrack
editList of songs sung by N. C. Vasanthakokilam in this film.
- "Paanganacholai Alangkaaram"
- "Kalaivaani AruL Purivaai"
- "Aanandham ALavillaa Miga Anandham"
- "Idhuvenna Vedhanai"
- "Jaya Jaya Buvanapathe Paalaya Jaya Karunajalathe"
- "Aanandha Maaya Vaanulagidhe"
- "Kaavin Manohara Kaatchiyin Maanbe"
Reception
editWriting in 2012, film historian Randor Guy said "The film did fairly well mainly due to its music and NCV's songs."[3]
References
edit- ^ "Gangavatar". The Indian Express. 13 February 1942. p. 3.
- ^ Ashish Rajadhyaksha; Paul Willemen. Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998. p. 863.
- ^ a b c d Guy, Randor (5 May 2012). "Gangavathar 1942". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 January 2017.
- ^ "Gangavatar". The Indian Express. 14 February 1942. p. 3.
External links
edit- Gangavathar at IMDb