| Thigambara Samiar | |
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| Directed by | T. R. Sundaram |
| Screenplay by | Ko. Tha. Shanmugasundaram |
| Based on | Thigambara Samiar byVaduvur Duraisami Iyengar |
| Produced by | T. R. Sundaram |
| Starring | M. N. Nambiar M. S. Draupadi |
| Cinematography | G. R. Nathan D. S. Kotnis |
| Edited by | L. Balu |
| Music by | G. Ramanathan S. M. Subbaiah Naidu |
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Running time | 173 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Thigambara Samiar (transl. Unattired monk) is 1950 IndianTamil-languagethriller film produced and directed byT. R. Sundaram. An adaptation ofVaduvur Duraisami Iyengar's novel of the same name, the film starsM. N. Nambiar and M. S. Draupadi. It revolves around the efforts of a man to expose the illicit activities of a corrupt lawyer. The film was released on 22 September 1950, and emerged a commercial success.
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The film revolves around the efforts of Chokkalingam Pillai (Thigambara Samiar) to expose the illicit activities of S. S. Sattanathan Pillai, a corrupt lawyer.
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Thigambara Samiar, an adaptation of the novel of the same name byVaduvur Duraisami Iyengar, was directed byT. R. Sundaram who also produced it underModern Theatres.[2] It was a rare heroic role forM. N. Nambiar, who was generally recognized for playing negative roles in Tamil movies.[3] The scenario was written by Ko. Tha. Shanmuga. Cinematography was handled by G. R. Nathan and T. S. Kotnis, and editing by L. Balu. Choreography of the dances was done byVazhuvoor B. Ramiah Pillai, Madhavan and R. T. Krishnamoorthi.[1]
According to historianRandor Guy, the film re-uses a theory from the novel, "that if a man is made to stay awake without sleep for three or four days, he will be in a mood to confess everything hidden in his mind".[4]
The music was composed byG. Ramanathan andS. M. Subbaiah Naidu and the lyrics were written byKa. Mu. Sheriff,A. Maruthakasi, K. B. Kamakshisundaram,Kannadasan andThanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. "Oosi Pattasey Oosi Pattasey" is based on "O Dilwalo Dil Ka Lagana Acha Hai" from theHindi filmPatanga (1949) and "Paarudappa Paarudappa Paarudapppa" is based on "Lara Lappa Lara Lappa" fromEk Thi Larki, another 1949 Hindi film.[4][5]
| Songs | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
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| "Mappillai Paar Asal" | P. Leela and Jikki | 04:40 | |
| "Naathar Mudi Meliruukkum" | P. Leela | Pambatti Siddhar | 02:48 |
| "Vaazhvil Thaane Yaavum" | K. V. Janaki | 03:10 | |
| "Anna Oru Paithiyamaai" | T.R. Gajalakshmi | 02:12 | |
| "Kaakka Vendum Kadavule" | P. Leela and K. V. Janaki | 07:13 | |
| "Eppothum Intha Keli Pechu" | U. R. Chandra | 02:00 | |
| "Sanmarkam Thiyagam" | Master Subbaiah | 03:04 | |
| "Vaazha Piranthavar Naame" | Master Subbaiah, Chorus | 02:30 | |
| "Oosi Paattasey" | T.R. Gajalakshmi & V. T. Rajagopalan | 02:16 | |
| "Paarudappa Paarudappa" | Master Subbaiah | 02:59 | |
| "Podi Poyendi Sikiram Eduthuvaa" | U. R. Chandra | 02:00 | |
| "Yen Indha Penn Jenmam" | K. V. Janaki | 02:09 | |
| "Yen Idam Vizhai Thalam" | P. Leela | 03:11 | |
| "Yen Adase Azhiga Raja" | P. Leela | 02:02 |
Thigambara Samiar was released on 22 September 1950,[6] and emerged a commercial success.[4]
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