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Kamadhenu (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Kamadhenu' is a 1941 Tamil-language film directed by Nandalal Jaswantalal and featuring Baby Saroja, Vatsala, K. B. Vatsal and G. Pattu Iyer in the main roles.
Cast
Credits adapted from the Film's songbook
* Shrimathi Vatsala as Anuradha
* Baby Saroja as Kamdhenu & Chandi (Pappayi's son)
* G. Subbulakshmi as Pappayi
* K. N. Kamalam as Lady Doctor Kamala Bai
* K. B. Vatsal as Chandramohan
* G. Pattu Iyer as Zaminder Sir Vasantha Raja
* M. R. S. Mani as Duraisami
* C. N. Sadasivan as Professor Rangasami
* Jolly Kittu Iyer as Head Clerk
* S. Ramachandra Iyer as College Principal
* Kolathu Mani as Mowali Driver
* Master Balachandar as Raju (Hotel Boy)
* S. V. Venkatraman as Sadhu
* G. V. Sharma as Lawyer
Production
The film is almost a family venture. K. Subramanyam's brother K. Viswanathan, who was the owner of 'Chitra Talkies,' produced the film while K. Subramanyam wrote the story and dialogues. K. Viswanathan also featured as the hero. His wife Vatsala was the heroine. Their daughter 'Baby' Saroja featured as a child artiste.
K. Subramanyam brought Nandalal Jaswantalal, who was a successful director of Hindi films, to direct this film. This the first and only Tamil film he directed.
Soundtrack
S. Rajeswara Rao and Kalyanaraman scored the music under supervision of Papanasam Brothers - Papanasam Sivan and Papanasam Rajagopala Iyer both of whom also penned the lyrics. Background music was composed by Anil Biswas, the songs were recorded by C. E. Biggs.
Reception
The film fared well at the box office. Film historian Randor Guy said in 2016 that the film is "Remembered for the brilliant direction of Nandlal Jaswantlal and impressive performances of the family trio."
References
Category:1941 films
Category:1940s Tamil-language films
Category:Indian drama films
Category:Films scored by S. Rajeswara Rao
Category:1941 drama films
Category:Indian black-and-white films
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