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]
| 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 |
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
Bhavani K. Sambamurthy as Chandragupta
N. C. Vasanthakokilam as Princess Chaaya
Brihadambal
T. K. Kalyanam
S. S. Kokko and P. Saradambal[1]
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". thehindu.com. 8 May 2009. Archived from the original on 18 January 2017. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
- ^ 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 18 October 2016.
External links edit
- Chandraguptha Chanakya at IMDb
- Chandraguptha Chanakya at IMDb- Bhavani K. Sambamurthy
- Paarukul Uyar on YouTube - A song from the film
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