Dayalan is a 1941 Indian, Tamil-language film produced by T. R. Sundaram and directed by A. Mithra Das. The film stars P. U. Chinnappa, T. R. Mahalingam and K. V. Jayagowri.
Plot King Arputhavarman has two sons, Dayalan from his deceased first wife and Bharathan from his second wife. He also brought up a young girl, Padmavathi. Dayalan falls in love with Padmavathi. A servant, Dunmathi, succeeds in poisoning the mind of the King and becomes the prime minister. The prime minister and his son, Prathapan, conspire to take over the Kingdom. Dunmathi convinces the King that Dayalan is trying to kill the king and take over the Kingdom. The king sentences his son to death. Dayalan escapes from prison with the help of his friends. After many twists and turns, Dayalan succeeds in exposing the conspiracy by the prime minister and his son. The king realises his folly. Dunmathi and Prathapan are killed. Dayalan marries Padmavathi and is crowned as King.
Cast The list is compiled from the film's song book.
Male cast P. U. Chinnappa Dayalan T. R. Mahalingam Bharathan Kali N. Rathnam Chadayan P. G. Venkatesan Sanyasi (Sergeant) K. K. Perumal Dunmathi S. S. Kokko (Real name: Pasupuleti Srinivasulu Naidu) Sokku T. M. Ramasami Arputhavarman (King) E. R. Sahadevan Prathapan B. P. Ramalingam Krupakarar V. M. Ezhumalai Vengan N. V. Krishnan Madavian
Female cast K. V. Jayagowri Padmavathi P. S. Gnanam Chilambu C. T. Rajakantham Alamu S. S. Bhagyalakshmi Manorama (Queen) Ramani Kanaga Baby Jayalakshmi Poor Girl Dance Kulkarni & Party, Rohini, Dhanam, Bala, Usha.
Production The film was produced by T. R. Sundaram under his own banner Modern Theatres and was directed by A. Mithra Das. The story was written by Kasi Viswanatha Pandian, the Elayaraja (Prince) of Ettayapuram. The dialogue was written by Kuppusami Kavi.
Soundtrack Tunes for almost all the songs were lifted from Hindi and Bengali. The song book gives the source for all songs. However, there is one song, Ullame Kavarnthu Ehinal, sung by P. U. Chinnappa in pure Carnatic raga SayadhaRanjani set to Adi Thalam. No music director was credited. Lyrics were penned by Maharaja Vaththiyar. Song list No. Song Singer/s Duration (m:ss) 1 "Jagan Maya, Sahaya" K. V. Jayagowri, group 2 "Aanandam Tharum Diname" K. V. Jayagowri 3 "Ithupothe Kanpaalo" 4 "Anbe Umadhu Inbamthanaye" 5 "Ullame Kavarnthu Ehinal" P. U. Chinnappa 6 "Piriya Nesiye, Endhan Maane" 7 "Muthukkavi Chiththaritha" 8 "Vanidhamaniye Vaanjaiyin Kanive" P. U. Chinnappa, K. V. Jayagowri 9 "Komala Maane Guna Bhooshaname" 2:43 10 "Pooja Balamidhuthaano" 11 "Enake Jayam Kidaithathuve" T. R. Mahalingam 12 "Kaalinga Narthanan" "Baby" Jayalakshmi 13 "Yogamidhu Rajabogam" Sahadevan 14 "Parimala Mihuvana" T. R. Mahalingam, N. V. Krishnan 15 "Veenaana Peraasai Aagaadhu" Kali N. Rathnam, C. T. Rajakantham 16 "Panchathinaaladi Chinni" Kali N. Rathnam 17 "Kannana Pennaalai" Kali N. Rathnam, P. S. Gnanam 2:21 18 "Sundari Aananda Bhairavi" Kali N. Rathnam, V. M. Ezhumalai 7:01 19 "Maaya Vaazhve Paaraai" P. G. Venkatesan 20 "Naame Koodi Naalellam Uzhaithom"
Reception Writing in 2014, Randor Guy said the film was only an average success at the box-office. He said, the film is remembered for "The performances by Chinnappa, Perumal, and melodious music and well-choreographed dances."
References
External links - a song from the film sung by Kali N. Rathnam and P. S. Gnanam