Aaravalli Sooravalli is a 1946 Indian, Tamil language film directed by C. V. Raman.[2] The film stars K. Thavamani Devi, V. A. Chellappa, P. S. Govinda, M. R. Santhanalakshmi and Serukulathur Sama.[3]

Aaravalli Sooravalli
Directed byC. V. Raman
Written byG. S. Bhagavathar
Screenplay byC. V. Raman
Story byG. S. Bhagavathar
Based onFolklore of the same name
Produced byC. V. Raman
StarringK. Thavamani Devi
P. S. Govindan
V. A. Chellappa
Serukulathur Sama
M. R. Santhanalakshmi
Kali N. Rathnam
C. T. Rajakantham
P. S. Sivabaghyam
Music byG. Ramanathan
Production
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Southern Theatres
Distributed byMaya Films
Release date
  • 2 February 1946 (1946-02-02) (India)
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Running time
122 mins (10999 ft.)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

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Aaravalli and Sooravalli are two sisters who rule a Kingdom and establish a matriarchal society. Both of them have magical power. The king of the neighbouring country challenges them. The story deals with how he brings the sisters under his power.

Cast

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The list is adapted from the song book:

Production

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The film was produced by Southern Theatres and was directed by C. V. Raman. G. S. Bhagavathar wrote the screenplay and dialogues.

Soundtrack

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Music was composed by G. Ramanathan and the lyrics were penned by Papanasam Sivan and G. S. Bhagavathar. Singers were V. A. Chellappa, Kali N. Rathnam, K. Thavamani Devi and T. S. Durairaj.

  1. Aambale Un Maele - T. S. Durairaj, K. Thavamani Devi

References

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  1. ^ Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 14 April 2018. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  2. ^ Ashish Rajadhyaksha; Paul Willemen. Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998. p. 576.
  3. ^ "Aaravalli Sooravalli 1946". www.megatamil.in. Retrieved 14 April 2018.