1966 Indian film
| Mahakavi Kalidas |
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 Theatrical release poster |
| Directed by | R. R. Chandran |
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| Written by | Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam |
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| Produced by | R. R. Chandran |
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| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan |
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| Cinematography | R. R. Chandran |
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| Edited by | P. V. Narayanan |
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| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
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Production
company | Kalpana Kala Mandhir |
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| Distributed by | Sivaji Films[1] |
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Release date |
- 19 August 1966 (1966-08-19)
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Running time | 143 minutes |
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| Country | India |
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| Language | Tamil |
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Mahakavi Kalidas (transl. The great poet, Kalidas) is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language biographical film produced and directed by R. R. Chandran, starring Sivaji Ganesan.[2] It is based on the life of the poet Kalidasa.[3] The film was released on 19 August 1966.[4]
Soundtrack
Music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan while the lyrics were penned by Kannadasan and Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam. The "Sakunthalai" music drama was not included in the film but was released on gramophone record.[5]
| Song |
Singer/s |
Lyricist |
Length
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| "Senru Vaa Magane" |
K. B. Sundarambal |
Kannadasan |
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| "Kaalathil Azhiyaada" |
3.15
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| "Kuzhandhaiyin Kodugal Oviyama .. Kalaimagal Enakoru" |
T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela |
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| "Kallaayi Vandhavan Kadavulamma" |
T. M. Soundararajan |
03:35
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| "Maanikka Veenaiye...Yaar Tharuvar" |
03:00
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| "Malarum Vaan Nilavum" |
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| "Chinnaiya Endrazhaitha" |
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| "Thangame Thaamarai Mottukalaagi" |
Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam |
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| "Pann Patta Nenjile Punn Pattadho" |
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| "Piraputtren Kaaliyidam" |
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| "Ariyaadha Maandhargale" |
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| "Deivathin Avadhaara Idhikaasa" |
K. B. Sundarambal |
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| "Malarum Vaan Nilavum" |
P. Susheela |
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"Maamunivan Kaushikane Thavam Purindhan"
"Sakunthalai" music drama |
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela, S. V. Ponnusamy & Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi |
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Reception
Kalki praised the film for its songs and cast performances.[6]
