Digambara Samiyar

Digambara Samiyar
Poster
Directed by	T. R. Sundaram
Produced by	Modern Theatres
Story by	Vaduvoor K. Duraisamy Ayyangar Ko. Tha. Shanmuga Sundram Sinoriyo
Based on	Novel Digambara Samiyar by Vaduvoor K. Duraisamy Ayyangar
Starring	M. N. Nambiar P. V. Narasimha Bharathi D. Balasubramaniam V. K. Ramasamy M. S. Draupadi
Music by	G. Ramanathan S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Cinematography	G. R. Nathan T. S. Kotnees
Edited by	L. Bali
Production company	Modern Theatres
Distributed by	Modern Theatres
Release dates	31 August 1950 (1950-08-31)
Running time	173 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Digambara Samiyar (English: Digambara Monk (Or) Digambara Saint) is 1950 Indian Tamil Thriller film directed by T. R. Sundaram and produced by under his own production company Modern Theatres. The film was inspired by Vaduvoor K. Duraisamy Ayyangar novel Digambara Samiyar. The film script written by Vaduvoor K. Duraisamy Ayyangar, Ko. Tha. Shanmuga Sundaram and Sinorino. Music by G. Ramanathan and S. M. Subbaiah Naidu assets to the movie. The film starring M. N. Nambiar and D. Balasubramaniam played lead role to protagonist with M. S. Draupadi, P. V. Narasimha Bharathi V. K. Ramasamy T. K. Ramachandran and M. G. Chakrapani played portraying supporting role.^[1]^[2] Digambara Samiyar film was a hit at the box - office. Vadoovur K. Duraisamy Ayyangar's one of the successful novels was Digambara Samiyar.

Plot

It is all about a Crooked Advocate Sattanathan(D. Balasubramaniam) in kumbakomam, who is keen on getting Vadivambal(M. S. Drapuadi), married to his useless brother Masilamani(T. K. Ramachandran). But the heroine love with a handsome man Kannappa(P. V. Narasimha Bharathi). The lawyer is a matter at cutting corners, and a person saintly robes known as Digambara Saamiyar(M. N. Nambiar) is out to expose him. He appears in various disguise and success in his attempt after the story serveal twist and turns.

The novel is based on a theory that if a man is made to stay awake without sleep for 3– 4 days, he will be in a mood to confess everything hidden in his mind!. This theory has been used to great effect in the film, to keep the lawyer awake song and dance sequence featuring Lalitha - Padmini and Kumari Kamala were introduced.^[1]

Cast

Actors

M. N. Nambiar as Chokkalingam Pillai/Thigambara Samiyar
P. V. Narasimha Bharathi as Kannappa
D. Balasubramanyam as Advocate Sattanathan Pillai
T. K. Ramachandran as Masilamai
V. K. Ramsamy as Velayudha Pillai
V. M. Ezhumalai as Sundaram Pillai
M. G. Chakrapani as Pattabhi Raman
A. Karunanidhi as Manikkam
S. S. Sivasuriyan as Namachivayam Pillai
Thirupathisamy as Sanda Marutham
Master Subbaiah as Villager
M. A. Ganapathy
Srinivas Gopalan
Mani

Actress

M. S. Draupadi as Vadivambal
Lakshmi Prabha as Alangaram
C. K. Saraswathy as Anjalai
Baby Lalitha as Chandra
K. D. Dhanalakshmi
K. Jayalakshmi
Kamalam
Kannamma
Saraswathy

Crew

Director = T. R. Sundaram
Music = G. Ramanathan and S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Audiography = S. Padmanaban and T. S. Raju
Processing = P. V. Motac and T. P. Krishnamoorthy
Choreography = Vazhuvoor K. Ramaiah Pillai, Madhavan and R. T. Krishnamoorthy
Settings = A. J. Domanic, B. B. Krishnan and M. V. Kochchappu

Reception

The Randor Guy stated his article M. S. Draupadi who was associated with the famous theatre troup T. K. S. Brothers. Balasubramaniam a character actor was excellent as the crooked advocate. He was one of the few actors in those days, who knew secret of under playing role. Nambiar is several disguise was superb!. Remembered for nambiar's brilliant performance and the songs proving major hit.^[1]

Soundtrack

Digambara Samiyar
Soundtrack album by G. Ramanathan and S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Released	1950
Recorded	1950
Genre	Sareegama
Language	Tamil
Producer	G. Ramanathan and S. M. Subbaiah Naidu

Music composed by G. Ramanathan and S. M. Subbaiah Naidu and Lyrics written by Ka. Mu. Sheriff, A. Maruthakasi, K. B. Kamatchi Sundaram, Kannadasan and Thanjai N. Ramaiah Doss. The playback singers by K. V. Janaki, U. R. Chandra, K. B. Komalam, Kajalakshmi, P. Leela and Master Subbaiah.

The Randor Guy stated his article Lakshmi Prabha as an Alangaram created a sensation in a song sequence where she is shown changing clothes (Behind a screen) She sings Poyendi Eduthuvaa.. Sikkiram..Ayya Varum Neram Acache. Music was plus point the film. Many songs become popular such as the Diwali song between a young girl (Baby Lalitha) and her grand father.Oosi Pattasey Oosi Pattasey (a straight lift from a popular Hindi song O Diwali).

Anna Oru Paithiyamma and Paarudappa Paarudappa Paarudapppa (A straight lift from the Hindi hit of its day, Lara lappa Lara lappa..in Ek Thi Ladki). Kumari Kamala danced to the well known song Naarathar Mudi Melirukum.^[1]

No	Songs	Singer	Length(m:ss)
1	Mappillai Paar Asal		04:41
2	Naathar Mudi Meliruukkum	P. Leela	08:10
3	Vaazhvil Thaane Yaavum		03:15
4	Anna Oru Paithiyamaai		02:27
5	Kaakka Vendum Kadavule		06:59
6	Eppothum Intha Keli Pechu	U. R. Chandra	02:00
7	Sanmarkam Thiyagam		03:11
8	Vaazha Piranthavar Naame		02:52
9	Oosi Paattasey		02:16
10	Paarudappa Paarudappa		02:59
11	Podi Poyendi Sikiram Eduthuvaa
12	Yen Indha Penn Jenmam

References

1 2 3 4 Randor Guy (2008-10-31). "Digambara Saamiyar 1950". "The Hindu". Archived from the original on 30 November 2016. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
↑ "an uncelebrated versatile actor". asokan63. Archived from the original on 3 February 2016. Retrieved 2016-02-03.

External links

Modern Theatres

Key People

T. R. Sundaram (founder)
R. Sundaram

Films produced

1930's	Modern Girl (1935) Bandit of the Air (1936) Country Girl (1936) Modern Lady (1936) Modern Youth (1937) Mr. Ammanchi (1937) Naveena Nirupama (1937) Padma Jothi (1937) Sathi Akalya (1937) Balan (1938) Dhaksha Yagnam (1938) Kambar (1938) Maya Mayavan (1938) Mayuradhawaja (1938) Santhana Devan (1938) Thaayumaanavar (1938) Maanikka Vaasakar (1939) Manmadha Vijayam (1939) Sathyavaani (1939) Sri Sankarachariyar (1939)

1940's	Harihara Maya (1940) Raja Yogam (1940) Sathyavaani (1940) Sathi Mahananda (1940) Sathi Murali (1940) Uthama Puthiran (1940) Vikrama Oorvasi (1941) Baktha Gowri (1941) Dhayalan (1941) Ashok (1942) Manonmani (1942) Sathi Suganya (1942) Sivalinga Satchi (1942) Arundhathi (1943) Diwan Bahadur (1943) Soorapuli (1943) Sow Sow (1944) Rajarajeswari (1944) Burma Rani (1945) Sangram (1946) Subhathra (1946) Aayiram Thalai Vaangi Apoorva Chinthamani (1947) Sulochana (1947) Adhithan Kanavu (1948) Ahimasa Yuddham (1948) Bhojan (1948)

1950's	Digambara Samiyar (1950) Manthiri Kumari (1950) Maya Rambai (1950) Ponmudi (1950) Aada Janma (1951) Sarvadhikari (1951) Kaadu (1952) The Jungle (1952) Atthinti Kapuram (1952) Kalyani (1952) Savathiporu (1952) Valayapathi (1952) Mangala Gowri (1953) Thirumbi Paar (1953) Deva Kannika (1954) Illara Jyothi (1954) Sugam Enge (1954) Kathanayaki (1955) Maheswari (1955) Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum (1956) Paasavalai (1956) Aaravalli (1957) Kitna Badal Gaya Insan (1957) Veera Kankanam (1957) Petra Maganai Vitra Annai (1958) Engal Kula Devi (1959) Thalai Koduthaan Thambi (1959) Vannakili (1959)

1960's	Anna Chellalu (1960) Kaithi Kannayiram (1960) Kandam Becha Kottu (1961) Kumudham (1961) Modern Girl (1961) Kavitha (1962) Kattu Roja (1963) Konjum Kumari (1963) Yaarukku Sondham (1963) Amma Engey (1964) Chitangi (1964) Monagaalluku Managadu (1965) Vallavanukku Vallavan (1965) Iru Vallavargal (1966) Vallavan Oruvan (1966) Ethirigal Jakkirathai (1967) Kadhalithal Podhuma (1967) Evaru Monagadu (1968) Naangu Killadigal (1969) Pyar Ka Sapna (1969)

1970's	CID Shankar (1970) Justice Viswanathan (1971) Nenu Manishine (1971) Karundhel Kannayiram (1972) Thedi Vandha Lakshmi (1973) Prayachitham (1974) Kaali Koyil Kabali (1979) Vallavan Varugiraan (1979)

1990's	Jenanaayakan (1999)

Works of T. R. Sundaram

As director	Naveena Nirupama (1937) Padhma Jothi (1937) Sathi Akalya (1937) Maanikka Vaasakar (1939) Uthama Puthiran (1940) Manonmani (1942) Sathi Suganya (1942) Arundhathi (1943) Diwan Bahadur (1943) Rajarajeswari (1944) Burma Rani (1945) Subhadhra (1946) Aayiram Thalai Vaangi Apoorva Chinthamani (1947) Adhithan Kanavu (1948) Digambara Samiyar (1950) Sarvadhikari (1951) Valayapathi (1952) Thirumbi Paar (1953) Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum (1956) Sollu Thambi Sollu (1959) Thalai Koduthaan Thambi (1959) Kandam Becha Kottu (1961)

As producer only	Balan (1938) Kambar (1938) Maya Mayavan (1938) Mayuradhwaja (1938) Sandhana Devan (1938) Thaayumaanavar (1938) Manmatha Vijayam (1939) Sri Sankarachariyar (1939) Harihara Maya (1940) Raja Yogam (1940) Sathi Mahanandha (1940) Sathi Murali (1940) Sathyavaani (1940) Vikrama Oorvasi (1940) Baktha Gowri (1941) Dayaalan (1941) Sivalinga Satchi (1942) Sow Sow (1945) Chithra (1946) Sulochana (1947) Ahimsa Yuddham (1948) Bhojan (1948) Maya Rambai (1950) Ponmudi (1950) Manthiri Kumari (1950) Aada Janma (1951) Atthainti Kaapuram (1952) Kaadu (1952) Kalyani (1952) Savithiporu (1952) The Jungle (1952) Mangala Gowri (1953) Deva Kannika (1954) Illara Jyothi (1954) Sugam Enge (1954) Kathanayaki (1955) Paasavalai (1956) Aaravalli (1957) Veera Kankanam (1957) Petra Maganai Vitra Annai (1958) Engal Kula Devi (1959) Vannakili (1959) Anna Chellelu (1960) Kaithi Kannayiram (1960) Sahasra Siracheda Apoorva Chinthamani (1960) Kumudham (1961) Modern Girl (1961) Kavitha (1962) Kattu Roja (1963) Konjum Kumari (1963) Yaarukku Sontham (1963) Amma Engey (1964) Chitrangi (1964)

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