Thigambara Samiar

Thigambara Samiar
Thigambara Samiar
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	T. R. Sundaram
Screenplay by	Ko. Tha. Shanmugasundaram
Based on	Thigambara Samiar; by Vaduvoor K. Duraswamy Iyengar
Produced by	T. R. Sundaram
Starring	M. N. Nambiar; M. S. Draupadi
Cinematography	G. R. Nathan; D. S. Kotnis
Edited by	L. Balu
Music by	G. Ramanathan; S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Production; company	Modern Theatres
Release date	22 September 1950;
Running time	173 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Thigambara Samiar (transl. Skyclad monk) is 1950 Indian Tamil-language thriller film produced and directed by T. R. Sundaram. An adaptation of Vaduvoor K. Duraswamy Iyengar's novel of the same name, the film stars M. N. Nambiar and M. S. Draupadi. It revolves around the efforts of a man to expose the illicit activities of a corrupt lawyer. The film was released on 22 September 1950, and emerged a commercial success.

Plot

The film revolves around the efforts of Chokkalingam Pillai (Thigambara Samiar) to expose the illicit activities of S. S. Sattanathan Pillai, a corrupt lawyer.

Cast

Male cast^[1]

M. N. Nambiar as Chokkalingam Pillai
Narasimhabharathi as Kannappa
D. Balasubramaniam as S. S. Sattanathan Pillai
M. G. Chakrapani as Pattabhi Raman
Azhwar Kuppusami as Sundaram Pillai
V. M. Ezhumalai as Bandyman
Karunanidhi as Manickam
T. K. Ramachandran as Masilamani
V. K. Ramsamy as Velayudha Pillai
S. S. Sivasoorian as Namasivayam Pillai
M. A. Ganapathi as Sanda Marutham
Srinivasa Gopalan as Chandra's grandfather
Thirupathi, Mani, Subbaiah

Female cast^[1]

M. S. Draupadi as Vadivambal
Lakshmiprabha as Alangaram
C. K. Saraswathi as Anjalai
K. T. Dhanalakshmi as Chandra's mother
K. Jayalakshmi as Alangaram's mother
Baby Lalitha as Chandra
Kamalam, Kannamma, Saraswathi

Dance^[1]

Production

Thigambara Samiar, an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Vaduvoor K. Duraswamy Iyengar, was directed by T. R. Sundaram who also produced it under Modern Theatres.^[2] It was a rare heroic role for M. N. Nambiar, who was generally known for negative roles.^[3] The scenario was written by Ko. Tha. Shanmuga. Cinematography was handled by G. R. Nathan and T. S. Kotnis, and editing by L. Balu. Choreography of the dances was done by Vazhuvoor B. Ramiah Pillai, Madhavan and R. T. Krishnamoorthi.^[1]

Themes

According to historian Randor Guy, the film re-uses a theory from the novel, "that if a man is made to stay awake without sleep for three or four days, he will be in a mood to confess everything hidden in his mind".^[4]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by G. Ramanathan and S. M. Subbaiah Naidu and the lyrics were written by Ka. Mu. Sheriff, A. Maruthakasi, K. B. Kamakshisundaram, Kannadasan and Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. "Oosi Pattasey Oosi Pattasey" is based on "O Dilwalo Dil Ka Lagana Acha Hai" from the Hindi film Patanga (1949) and "Paarudappa Paarudappa Paarudapppa" is based on "Lara Lappa Lara Lappa" from Ek Thi Larki, another 1949 Hindi film.^[4]^[5]

Songs	Singers	Lyrics	Length
"Mappillai Paar Asal"	P. Leela and Jikki		04:40
"Naathar Mudi Meliruukkum"	P. Leela	Pambatti Siddhar	02:48
"Vaazhvil Thaane Yaavum"	K. V. Janaki		03:10
"Anna Oru Paithiyamaai"	T.R. Gajalakshmi		02:12
"Kaakka Vendum Kadavule"	P. Leela and K. V. Janaki		07:13
"Eppothum Intha Keli Pechu"	U. R. Chandra		02:00
"Sanmarkam Thiyagam"	Master Subbaiah		03:04
"Vaazha Piranthavar Naame"	Master Subbaiah, Chorus		02:30
"Oosi Paattasey"	T.R. Gajalakshmi & V. T. Rajagopalan		02:16
"Paarudappa Paarudappa"	Master Subbaiah		02:59
"Podi Poyendi Sikiram Eduthuvaa"	U. R. Chandra		02:00
"Yen Indha Penn Jenmam"	K. V. Janaki		02:09
"Yen Idam Vizhai Thalam"	P. Leela		03:11
"Yen Adase Azhiga Raja"	P. Leela		02:02

Release and reception

Thigambara Samiar was released on 22 September 1950,^[6] and emerged a commercial success.^[4]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Thigambara Samiar (motion picture) (in Tamil). Modern Theatres. 1950. Opening credits, from 0:00 to 2:15.
^ "1950 – திகம்பர சாமியார் – மாடர்ன் தியேட்டர்ஸ்" [1950 – Thigambara Samiar – Modern Theatres.]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 9 December 2019. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
^ Shekar, Anjana (21 November 2019). "The villain with a heart of gold: Remembering MN Nambiar on his birth centenary". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 14 March 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
^ ^a ^b ^c Guy, Randor (31 October 2008). "Digambara Saamiyar 1950". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 20 February 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
^ Gopalakrishnan, P V (15 May 2017). "FIlmy Ripples- Inspired plagiarism in early music". The Cinema Resource Centre. Archived from the original on 3 October 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
^ ராம்ஜி, வி. (22 September 2020). "அந்தக் காலத்திலேயே 11 வேடங்கள்; உளவியல் கதை; துப்பறியும் கதை! ஹீரோவாக அசத்திய நம்பியார்; 'திகம்பர சாமியார்' வெளியாகி 70 ஆண்டுகள்". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 22 September 2020. Retrieved 22 September 2020.

External links

Thigambara Samiar at IMDb

[credits-1] Thigambara Samiar (motion picture) (in Tamil). Modern Theatres. 1950. Opening credits, from 0:00 to 2:15.

[2] "1950 – திகம்பர சாமியார் – மாடர்ன் தியேட்டர்ஸ்" [1950 – Thigambara Samiar – Modern Theatres.]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 9 December 2019. Retrieved 20 February 2020.

[3] Shekar, Anjana (21 November 2019). "The villain with a heart of gold: Remembering MN Nambiar on his birth centenary". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 14 March 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2020.

[thehindu-4] Guy, Randor (31 October 2008). "Digambara Saamiyar 1950". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 20 February 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2020.

[5] Gopalakrishnan, P V (15 May 2017). "FIlmy Ripples- Inspired plagiarism in early music". The Cinema Resource Centre. Archived from the original on 3 October 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2020.

[6] ராம்ஜி, வி. (22 September 2020). "அந்தக் காலத்திலேயே 11 வேடங்கள்; உளவியல் கதை; துப்பறியும் கதை! ஹீரோவாக அசத்திய நம்பியார்; 'திகம்பர சாமியார்' வெளியாகி 70 ஆண்டுகள்". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 22 September 2020. Retrieved 22 September 2020.

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