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Senthamarai (film) 
Summary
Senthamarai (/sɛnðɑːməraɪ/ transl. Red Lotus) is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by A. Bhimsingh. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, K. R. Ramasamy and S. S. Rajendran.[2] It was released on 14 September 1962.[3] No complete print of the film is known to survive, making it a partially lost film.[1]
| Senthamarai | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | A. Bhimsingh |
| Screenplay by | A. Bhimsingh |
| Story by | Rama. Arangannal |
| Produced by | A. L. Srinivasan |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Padmini |
| Cinematography | G. Vittal Rao M. Karnan |
| Edited by | A. Bhimsingh A. Paul Duraisingam R. Thirumalai |
| Music by | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy |
Production company | Chitra Productions[1] |
| Distributed by | Madras Pictures[1] |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot edit
Cast edit
- Sivaji Ganesan as the village man[1]
- Padmini as Senthamarai[1]
- K. R. Ramasamy as the lawyer[1]
- S. S. Rajendran
- Lalitha
- Ragini
- J. P. Chandrababu
- K. A. Thangavelu
- B. R. Panthulu
Soundtrack edit
The music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.[4]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Povirukku Vandirukku" | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela | K. D. Santhanam | 03:58 |
| "Paadamaatten Naan Paadamaatten" | K. R. Ramasamy | Kannadasan | 03:57 |
| "Kanave Kaadhal Vaazhve" | G. K. Venkatesh | K. D. Santhanam | 03:28 |
| "Maargazhi Thingal Madhi Niraindha" | P. Leela | Andal Thiruppaavai | 02:44 |
| "Thaangadhamma Thaangaadhu" | J. P. Chandrababu & K. Jamuna Rani | Kannadasan | 03:24 |
| "Vaaranam Aayiram Soozha Valam Seidhu" | P. Leela, L. R. Eswari & L. R. Anjali | Andal Thiruppaavai | 03:58 |
| "Senthamizh Suvai Mevum" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 02:28 |
| "Ponnai Thedi Varuvaar" | Jikki, L. R. Eswari & L. R. Anjali | 02:31 | |
| "Ponnedutthu Seidhu Vaiththa" | P. Leela, L. R. Eswari & L. R. Anjali | 02:43 |
Reception edit
Playing on the film's title meaning red lotus, Kanthan of Kalki caustically called it "Kakidha Poo" (paper flower).[5]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f Guy, Randor (25 May 2017). "Senthamarai (1962)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 October 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "81-90". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 15 September 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ "நடிகர் திலகம் சிவாஜி கணேசன் அவர்கள் நடித்த படங்களின் பட்டியல்". Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 14 August 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "Songs from Senthamarai (1962)". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 26 May 2021. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
- ^ காந்தன் (30 September 1962). "செந்தாமரை". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 39. Archived from the original on 26 July 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
External links edit
- Senthamarai at IMDb
