Digambara Samiyar
| Digambara Samiyar | |
|---|---|
 Title Card | |
| Directed by | T. R. Sundaram |
| Produced by | Modern Theatres |
| Story by |
Vaduvoor K. Duraisamy Ayyangar Ko. Tha. Shanmuga Sundram Sinoriyo |
| Based on |
Novel Digambara Samiyar by Vaduvoor K. Duraisamy Ayyangar |
| Starring |
M. N. Nambiar P. V. Narasimha Bharathi D. Balasubramaniam V. K. Ramasamy M. S. Draupadi |
| Music by |
G. Ramanathan S. M. Subbaiah Naidu |
| Cinematography |
G. R. Nathan T. S. Kotnees |
| Edited by | L. Bali |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Modern Theatres |
Release dates | 31 August 1950 |
Running time | 173 Mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Digambara Samiyar (English:Digambara Monk (Or) Digambara Saint) is 1950s black-and-white Tamil Thriller film was directed by T. R. Sundaram and produced by under his own production company Modern Theatres. The film was inspired by Vaduvoor K. Duraisamy Ayyangar novel Digambara Samiyar. The film script written by Vaduvoor K. Duraisamy Ayyangar, Ko. Tha. Shanmuga Sundaram and Sinorino. Music by G. Ramanathan and S. M. Subbaiah Naidu assets to the movie. The film starring M. N. Nambiar and D. Balasubramaniam played lead role to protagonist with M. S. Draupadi, P. V. Narasimha Bharathi V. K. Ramasamy T. K. Ramachandran and M. G. Chakrapani played portraying supporting role.[1][2] Digambara Samiyar film was a hit at the box - office. Vadoovur K. Duraisamy Ayyangar's one of the successful novels was Digambara Samiyar.
Plot
It is all about a Crooked Advocate Sattanathan(D. Balasubramaniam) in kumbakomam, who is keen on getting Vadivambal(M. S. Drapuadi), married to his his useless brother Masilamani(T. K. Ramachandran). But the heroine love with a handsome man Kannappa(P. V. Narasimha Bharathi). The lawyer is a matter at cutting corners, and a person saintly robes known as Digambara Saamiyar(M. N. Nambiar) is out to expose him. He appears in various disguise and success in his attempt after the story serveal twist and turns.
The novel is based on a theory that if a man is made to stay awake without sleep for 3– 4 days, he will be in a mood to confess everything hidden in his mind!. This theory has been used to great effect in the film, to keep the lawyer awake song and dance sequence featuring Lalitha - Padmini and Kumari Kamala were introduced.[1]
Cast
Actors
- M. N. Nambiar as Chokkalingam Pillai/Thigambara Samiyar
- P. V. Narasimha Bharathi as Kannappa
- D. Balasubramanyam as Advocate Sattanathan Pillai
- T. K. Ramachandran as Masilamai
- V. K. Ramsamy as Velayudha Pillai
- V. N. Ezhumalai as Sundaram Pillai
- M. G. Chakrapani as Pattabhi Raman
- A. Karunanidhi as Manikkam
- S. S. Sivasuriyan as Namachivayam Pillai
- Thirupathisamy as Sanda Marutham
- Master Subbaiah as Villager
- M. A. Ganapathy
- Srinivas Gopalan
- Mani
Actress
- M. S. Draupadi as Vadivambal
- Lakshmi Prabha as Alangaram
- C. K. Saraswathy as Anjalai
- Baby Lalitha as Chandra
- K. D. Dhanalakshmi
- K. Jayalakshmi
- Kamalam
- Kannamma
- Saraswathy
Crew
- Director = T. R. Sundaram
- Music = G. Ramanathan and S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
- Audiography = S. Padmanaban and T. S. Raju
- Processing = P. V. Motac and T. P. Krishnamoorthy
- Choreography = Vazhuvoor K. Ramaiah Pillai, Madhavan and R. T. Krishnamoorthy
- Settings = A. J. Domanic , B. B. Krishnan and M. V. Kochchappu
Reception
The Randor Guy stated his article M. S. Draupadi who was associated with the famous theatre troup T. K. S. Brothers. Balasubramaniam a character actor was excellent as the crooked advocate. He was one of the few actors in those days, who knew secret of under playing role. Nambiar is several disguise was superb!. Remembered for nambiar's brilliant performance and the songs proving major hit.[1]
Soundtrack
| Digambara Samiyar | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by G. Ramanathan and S. M. Subbaiah Naidu | |
| Released | 1950 |
| Recorded | 1950 |
| Genre | Sareegama |
| Language | Tamil |
| Producer | G. Ramanathan and S. M. Subbaiah Naidu |
Music composed by G. Ramanathan and S. M. Subbaiah Naidu and Lyrics written by Ka. Mu. Sheriff, A. Maruthakasi, K. B. Kamkshi Sundaram, Kannadasan and T. S. Ramaiah Doss. The playback singers by K. V. Janaki, T. R. Chandra, K. B. Komalam, Kajalakshmi, P. Leela and Master Subbaiah.
The Randor Guy stated his article Lakshmi Prabha as a Alangaram created a sensation in a song sequence where she is shown changing clothes(Behind a screen) She sings Poyendi Eduthuvaa.. Sikkiram..Ayya Varum Neram Acache. Music was plus point the film. Many songs become popular such as the Diwali song between a young girl(Baby Lalitha) and her grand father.Oosi Pattasey Oosi Pattasey(a straight lift from a popular hindi song O Diwali).
Anna Oru Paithiyamma and Paarudappa Paarudappa Paarudapppa(A straight lift from the hindi hit of its day, Lara lappa Lara lappa..in Ek Thi Ladki). Kumari Kamala danced to the well known song Naarathar Mudi Melirukum.[1]
| No | Songs | Length(m:ss) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mappillai Paar Asal | 04:41 |
| 2 | Naathar Mudi | 08:10 |
| 3 | Vaazhvil Thaane Yaavum | 03:15 |
| 4 | Anna Oru Paithiyamai | 02:27 |
| 5 | Kakka Vendum Kadavule | 06:59 |
| 6 | Eppothum Intha Keli Pechu | 02:00 |
| 7 | Sanmarkam Thiyagam | 03:11 |
| 8 | Vaazha Piranthavar Naame | 02:52 |
| 9 | Oosi Paattasey | 02:16 |
| 10 | Paarudappa Paarudappa | 02:59 |
| 11 | Podi Poyendi Sikiram Eduthuvaa | |
| 12 | Yen Indha Penn Jenmam |
References
- 1 2 3 4 Randor Guy (2008-10-31). "Digambara Saamiyar 1950". "The Hindu". Retrieved 2016-02-03.
- ↑ "an uncelebrated versatile actor". asokan63. Retrieved 2016-02-03.