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 |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
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]
The film was released on 13 February, coinciding with Maha Shivaratri, a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Plot
[edit]The film is based on the story in Hindu beliefs related to the descent of the goddess Ganges to Earth.
Cast
[edit]The list is adapted from the film's review article in The Hindu.[3]
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Production
[edit]The film was produced by Sundaram Sound Studio, Adyar, Chennai.[3]
Soundtrack
[edit]List 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
[edit]Writing 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. 594.
- ^ 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