Vanasundari is a 1951 Indian Tamil-language film directed by T. R. Raghunath, starring P. U. Chinnappa, T. R. Rajakumari, T. S. Balaiah and S. Varalakshmi. It was released on 9 February 1951.
Plot Prince Gunasagaran hates his father Marthandan, king of Neelapuri as he, in spite of his age, spends his time in entertainment without concern for people. Marthandan chases Gunasagaran out of the country. Gunasagaran and his friend Adhi Medhavi go to another country. There, a cruel younger brother of the king, Kapaleekaran rules after killing his elder brother. His paramour Leela is virtually ruling the State. Vanasundari, the king's daughter is in custody. Adhi Medhavi is imprisoned on false charge of theft. Gunasagaran meets Vanasundari in the jungle. Both exchange their tale of woes. Gunasagaran promises to rescue her. After many twists and turns the story has a happy ending.
Cast
Male cast P. U. Chinnappa as Prince Gunasagaran T. S. Balaiah as Kapaleekaran R. Balasubramaniam D. Balasubramaniam M. G. Chakrapani N. S. Krishnan as Adhi Medhavi Kaka Radhakrishnan C. V. V. Panthulu M. S. Karuppaiah Pulimoottai Ramaswami Kulathu Mani
Female cast T. R. Rajakumari as Vanasundari S. Varalakshmi T. A. Mathuram C. T. Rajakantham T. V. Kumudhini T. A. Jayalakshmi Dance Lalitha-Padmini C. R. Rajakumari
Production The film was produced by SM. Letchumanan Chettiar, a notable personality in the Tamil film industry in the 1950s. He was the first person to print and distribute handbills in Tamil and the first person to use cars such as Buick, Chevrolet, Studebaker and Dodge in Chennai. Due to some legal problems, his name was never credited in any of his films and only the name of his production banner "Krishna Pictures" appeared in the credits.
Soundtrack The music was composed by S. V. Venkatraman and C. R. Subburaman. D. K. Pattammal sang Naadu Chezhithida song off-screen.
Song Singers Lyrics Length (m:ss) "Ennum Ezhutthum Iru Kananaagum" P. U. Chinnappa Kambadasan 03:15 "Kannile Vilaiyaadum Inba Kaadhal" P. U. Chinnappa & T. R. Rajakumari 05:05 "Annam Pola Aadi" P. A. Periyanayaki & K. V. Janaki 06:09 "Vinnil Inbam...Vandu Pola Aadi Sellum Odame" P. A. Periyanayaki & P. Leela 01:09 "Mannan Pennaaga Naanum Mann Meedhu" T. R. Rajakumari 03:43 "Inbamaaga Paaduvom" P. A. Periyanayaki & K. V. Janaki 00:22 "Aadai Alangaram Venum" S. Varalakshmi "Naane Mahaaraani" Udumalai Narayana Kavi 02:52 "Deeyo Deeyo Deeyaalo" P. A. Periyanayaki, K. V. Janaki & P. Leela 08:32 "Namasthe Namasthe" P. U. Chinnappa & T. R. Rajakumari 02:44 "Aadu Padhinanchu Puli Moonu" T. A. Madhuram 04:37 "Sonthamaaga Nenaichu" N. S. Krishnan & T. A. Mathuram "Poovo Poovu Manam Veesum" P. A. Periyanayagi "Naadu Chezhithidavum" D. K. Pattammal
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