Chandraguptha Chanakya
| Chandraguptha Chanakya | |
|---|---|
 N. C. Vasanthakokilam as Princess Chaaya | |
| சந்திரகுப்த சாணக்யா | |
| Directed by | C. K. Sachi (C. K. Sadasivam) |
| Screenplay by | C. K. Sachi (C. K. Sadasivam) |
| Based on | History of Chandragupta Maurya |
| Produced by | C. K. Sachi (C. K. Sadasivam) |
| Starring | Bhavani K. Sambamurthy N. C. Vasanthakokilam Brihadambal T. K. Kalyanam S. S. Kokko and P. Saradambal |
| Cinematography | S. Das |
| Music by | Papanasam Sivan |
Production company | Trinity Theatres |
Release date |
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Running time | 14,000 ft. |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Chandraguptha Chanakya is a 1940 Indian Tamil language historical drama film produced and directed by C. K. Sachi, starring Bhavani K. Sambamurthy and N. C. Vasanthakokilam.[1][2]
Storyline
[edit]Chandragupta Maurya is the founder of the Maurya Empire. His advisor was Chanakya who is traditionally identified as Kautilya who authored Arthashastra. The film brought alive these two personalities.[1]
Cast
[edit]Source:[1]
- Bhavani K. Sambamurthy as Chandragupta Maurya
- N. C. Vasanthakokilam as Princess Chaaya
- Brihadambal
- T. K. Kalyanam
- S. S. Kokko
- P. Saradambal
Soundtrack
[edit]Papanasam Sivan composed the music. N. C. Vasanthakokilam, who is an accomplished musician rendered a few songs.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Chandragupta Chanakya 1940". The Hindu. 8 May 2009. Archived from the original on 18 January 2017. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
- ^ "1940 – சந்ரகுப்த சாணக்யா – டிரினிடி தியேட்டர்ஸ்" [1940 – Chandraguptha Chanakya – Trinity Theatres]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 18 October 2016. Retrieved 14 October 2016.