| Konjum Kumari | |
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| Directed by | G. Viswanathan |
| Written by | Mana K. Devarajan (comedy) |
| Produced by | T. R. Sundaram |
| Starring | K. R. Indira Devi R. S. Manohar Manorama |
| Cinematography | Melli Irani |
| Edited by | L. Balu |
| Music by | Vedha |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Konjum Kumari (transl. Enticing Girl) is 1963 IndianTamil-languageaction comedy film, directed by G. Viswanathan and produced byT. R. Sundaram ofModern Theatres. The script was written by Mana and K. Devarajan, with music byVedha. The film starsK. R. Indira Devi,Manorama andR. S. Manohar, withS. V. Ramadas,A. Karunanidhi and K. K. Soundar in supporting roles.
Alli (Manorama) is a veritable jungle queen who rescues Rajangam (R. S. Manohar), where a gang of robbers attack him in the forest. She loses her heart to him, but he turns her down. So, the rifle-toting heroine forces him to marry her at gunpoint. When the villain abducts Rajangam's brother for ransom, it's Alli who comes to the rescue again. How this and other events unite the couple forms the rest of the movie.[1]
Cast according to the opening credits
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Konjum Kumari was the film forManorama in a leading role.[2] The film was directed by G. Viswanathan and produced byT. R. Sundaram ofModern Theatres. Cinematography was handled by Melli Irani, and editing by L. Balu. While the main story was written by Mana, K. Devarajan wrote the comedy track.[1]
Music was composed byVedha.[3]
| Songs | Singers | Lyricist | Length |
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| "Thoppula Oru Naal" | Tiruchi Loganathan, A. G. Rathnamala | Vaali | 03:14 |
| "Aasai Vanthapinne" | K. J. Yesudas, B. Vasantha | 03:34 | |
| "Jaliyana Jodikala" | P. Susheela | 04:57 | |
| "Kaathirundhene Naane" | 03:37 | ||
| "Mappillaiyae Mappillaiye Kovama" | Karunaidhasan | 03:14 | |
| "Nadanthu Kaadu Enakku" | Nallathambi | 02:45 | |
| "Vanakkam Vanakkam" | A. G. Ratnamala and group | 04:35 |
The film was a modest success, largely due to viewers' reluctance to accept Manorama in a leading role.[1]