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Chandraguptha Chanakya is a 1940 Indian Tamil language historical drama film produced and directed by C. K. Sachi with Bhavani K. Sambamurthy and N. C. Vasanthakokilam in the lead roles.[1][2]

Chandraguptha Chanakya
N. C. Vasanthakokilam as Princess Chaaya
சந்திரகுப்த சாணக்யா
Directed by	C. K. Sachi (C. K. Sadasivam)
Screenplay by	C. K. Sachi (C. K. Sadasivam)
Based on	History of Chandragupta Maurya
Produced by	C. K. Sachi (C. K. Sadasivam)
Starring	Bhavani K. Sambamurthy N. C. Vasanthakokilam Brihadambal T. K. Kalyanam S. S. Kokko and P. Saradambal
Cinematography	S. Das
Music by	Papanasam Sivan
Production company	Trinity Theatres
Release date	24 August 1940 (1940-08-24) (India) -->
Running time	14,000 ft.
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Storyline

Chandragupta Maurya is the founder of the Maurya Empire. His advisor was Chanakya who is traditionally identified as Kautilya who authored Arthashastra. The film brought alive these two personalities.[1]

Cast

Bhavani K. Sambamurthy as Chandragupta
N. C. Vasanthakokilam as Princess Chaaya
Brihadambal
T. K. Kalyanam
S. S. Kokko and P. Saradambal[1]

Soundtrack

Papanasam Sivan composed the music. N. C. Vasanthakokilam, who is an accomplished musician rendered a few songs.[1]

References

External links

• Chandraguptha Chanakya at IMDb
• Chandraguptha Chanakya at IMDb- Bhavani K. Sambamurthy
• Paarukul Uyar on YouTube - A song from the film

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