Tamizhariyum Perumal () is a Tamil language film starring V. A. Chellappa, M. G. Ramachandran and M. R. Santhanalakshmi. The film was released in 1942.
Plot The story was adapted from the tale of Kalidasa, Sanskrit poet and dramatist.
Cast Actor Role V. A. Chellappa Nakkeerar M. R. Santhanalakshmi Thamizh Ariyum Perumal M. G. Ramachandran Santhanakumaran R. Balasubramaniam T. S. Durairaj a wood cutter M. S. Devasena Devadasi M. G. Chakrapani C. T. Rajakantham T. S. Jaya Kumari Mangalam (later Yoga - Mangalam) S. Yogambal (later Yoga - Mangalam) K. N. Rajalakshmi V. Nataraj
Soundtrack Lyrics were written by Udumalai Narayana Kavi. No one was given credit as music composer. Saraswathi Stores orchestra provided the music for songs sung by the artistes. The song "Kalviyai pol" sung by V. A. Chellappa was a popular number.
Reception In spite of good photography and music Tamizhariyum Perumal was not a commercial success. In 2011, film historian Randor Guy said it would be "remembered for the impressive sets, cinematography and pleasing music and being an early film of the later day icon and cult figure M.G. Ramachandran." In his autobiography, MGR had written that for his role he was paid 300 rupees for the entire movie.
References
External links - Song by V. A. Chellappa