Illara Jothi
Illara Jothi (transl. The Light of the House) is a 1954 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by G. R. Rao and produced by Modern Theatres. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini and Sriranjani.[1] It was released on 9 April 1954.[2]
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| Directed by | G. R. Rao T. R. Sundaram (supervisor) |
| Story by | Kannadasan |
| Produced by | T. R. Sundaram |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Padmini Sriranjani |
| Cinematography | G. R. Rao |
| Edited by | L. Balu |
| Music by | G. Ramanathan |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Cast
Cast according to the opening credits and the song book.[3]
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Production
Anarkali-Salim drama appeared in a dance-song sequence in this film.[4] Lyricist Kannadasan had claimed in his autobiography that M. Karunanidhi had plagiarised his script, when he (Kannadasan) was serving a jail sentence for his activism as a group leader for the Kallakudi demonstration.[5][6] The song book, however, does not include Karunanidhi's name for his contribution.[3]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by G. Ramanathan. Lyrics were by Kannadasan.[3][7]
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Kalangamillaa Kaadhalile" | A. M. Rajah & Jikki | 02:01 |
| "Siruvizhi Kurunagai" | P. Leela | 03:31 |
| "Annam Polum...Paar Paar Paar Indha Paravayai Paar" | Swarnalatha | 03:09 |
| "Unakkum Enakkum Uravu Kaatti" | Jikki | 02:50 |
| "Chittu Pole Vaanagam" | Jikki | 03:00 |
| "Ketpadhellam Kaadhal Geedhangale" | P. Leela | 04:08 |
| "Kalyaana Vaiboga Naale" | Jikki | 03.00 |
| "Pennillaa Oorile Pirandhu" | Jikki | 03:20 |
| "Kangal Irandil Onru Ponal" | S. J. Kantha | 03:34 |
| "Kalai Thenoorum Kanni Thamizh" | A. M. Rajah & P. Leela | 04:10 |
References
- "11-20". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
- "Illara Jothi". The Indian Express. 9 April 1954. p. 1. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
- இல்லற ஜோதி [The Light of the House] (PDF) (song book) (in Tamil). Modern Theatres. 1954. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
- Bali, Karan (19 March 2016). "The fascinating tale of the many Anarkalis". Scroll.in. Archived from the original on 28 December 2018. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- Rangaraj, R. (4 October 2020). "P K Muthusamy, writer-lyricist in centenary year -- did not want to be a burden to mankind". Chennai2000plus.com. Archived from the original on 15 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- Sri Kantha, Sachi (5 May 2019). "MGR Remembered – Part 51 | About the Plagiarism charge on Karunanidhi". Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Archived from the original on 9 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- Neelamegam, G. (2014). Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. p. 67.
External links
- Illara Jothi at IMDb
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