Illara Jothi (transl. The Light of the House) is a 1954 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by G. R. Rao and produced by Modern Theatres. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini and Sriranjani.[1] It was released on 9 April 1954.[2]
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Directed by | G. R. Rao T. R. Sundaram (supervisor) |
Story by | Kannadasan |
Produced by | T. R. Sundaram |
Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Padmini Sriranjani |
Cinematography | G. R. Rao |
Edited by | L. Balu |
Music by | G. Ramanathan |
Production company | Modern Theatres |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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Cast according to the opening credits and the song book.[3]
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Anarkali-Salim drama appeared in a dance-song sequence in this film.[4] Lyricist Kannadasan had claimed in his autobiography that M. Karunanidhi had plagiarised his script, when he (Kannadasan) was serving a jail sentence for his activism as a group leader for the Kallakudi demonstration.[5][6] The song book, however, does not include Karunanidhi's name for his contribution.[3]
The music was composed by G. Ramanathan. Lyrics were by Kannadasan.[3][7]
Song | Singers | Length |
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"Kalangamillaa Kaadhalile" | A. M. Rajah & Jikki | 02:01 |
"Siruvizhi Kurunagai" | P. Leela | 03:31 |
"Annam Polum...Paar Paar Paar Indha Paravayai Paar" | Swarnalatha | 03:09 |
"Unakkum Enakkum Uravu Kaatti" | Jikki | 02:50 |
"Chittu Pole Vaanagam" | Jikki | 03:00 |
"Ketpadhellam Kaadhal Geedhangale" | P. Leela | 04:08 |
"Kalyaana Vaiboga Naale" | Jikki | 03.00 |
"Pennillaa Oorile Pirandhu" | Jikki | 03:20 |
"Kangal Irandil Onru Ponal" | S. J. Kantha | 03:34 |
"Kalai Thenoorum Kanni Thamizh" | A. M. Rajah & P. Leela | 04:10 |
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