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Macha Rekai
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Wikipedia article
'Macha Rekai' is a 1950 Indian Tamil-language film directed by P. Pullaiah and produced by T. R. Mahalingam. It is based on Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass' play of the same name. The film stars Mahalingam, S. Varalakshmi, Santha Kumari, B. R. Panthulu, Kumari Kamala and C. T. Rajakantham. It is also the feature film debut of Vijaya Nirmala, who portrays the younger version of Mahalingam's character.
Plot
Cast
* T. R. Mahalingam as Macharaju
** Vijaya Nirmala as young Macharaju
* S. Varalakshmi
* Santha Kumari
* B. R. Panthulu
* Kumari Kamala
* C. T. Rajakantham
Production
'Macha Rekai' was a play written by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. Upon seeing the play, actor T. R. Mahalingam decided to produce and star in its film adaptation. The adaptation, also titled 'Macha Rekai', was directed by P. Pullaiah and produced by Mahalingam under the banner Sukumar Productions. Mahalingam portrayed the male lead Macharaju, and Nirmala (who later became known as Vijaya Nirmala) portrayed the character's younger self, thereby making her acting debut. The original lead female was Anjali Devi, who left after filming a few scenes, and was replaced by S. Varalakshmi. The film's story and dialogues were written by Ramaiah Dass. Cinematography was handled by Jithan Banerjee and G. Vittal Rao, and editing by T. M. Lal.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by C. R. Subburaman, while Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass was lyricist. Singers are T. R. Mahalingam & S. Varalakshmi. Playback singer is P. Leela, A. G. Rathnamala and A. P. Komala.
Release
'Macha Rekai' was released on 11 August 1950. The film was distributed by Kumaravel Pictures in North Arcot, South Arcot, Chengelpet and Chittoor; and Dhanalakshmi Films in Salem. It was a moderate success.
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