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A list of the films produced in theTamil language film industry inIndia in the 1930s:
| Title | Director | Production | Music | Cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalidas | H. M. Reddy | Ardeshir Irani | Madhurakavi Bhaskara Das | T. P. Rajalakshmi,P. G. Venkatesan,L. V. Prasad |
Source:[2]
| Title | Director | Production | Music | Cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alli Arjuna | A. V. Meiyappan, Saraswathi Sound Productions[5] | Abdul Khadar, K. S. Ananda Narayana Iyer, K. R. Kanthimathi Bai, T. S. Bhavani Bai, L. Narayana Rao[6] | ||
| Athiroopa Amaravathi | C. V. Raman | Sundaram Talkies | Sivakozhundu, P. M. Sundara Bashyam, K. K. Thangavelu, T. S. Velammal, Ranganayaki | |
| Bhakta Nandanar | Manik Lal Tandon | Kishinchand Chellaram, Hassandas Classical Talkies | K. B. Sundarambal,Maharajapuram Viswanatha Iyer | |
| Baktha Ramadas | Murugadasa | Parameswari Sound Pictures | Nawab T. S. Rajamanikkam Pillai,K. Sarangapani,M. N. Nambiar, T. S. Kalyanam | |
| Bhaktha Dhuruvan | P .V. Rao | Angel Films | C. S. Jayaraman | C. S. Gopala Krishnan, C. S. Samanna, P. S. Sivabagyam, Sivaramalingam Pillai, S. R. Gnanakibai,C. S. Jayaraman |
| Chandrasaena | V. Shantaram | Prabhat Film Company | Seshadri Sundarrajan, P. S. Srinivasan, K. Natarajan, T. T. Kanagam, S. Pankajam | |
| Dumbachary | Manik Lal Tandon | Pioneer Film Company, Variety Hall Talkies | M. R. Krishnamoorthi, C. S. Samanna, M. S. Ragavan, P. S. Rathna Bai, P. S. Saraswathi Bai, M. S. Murugesan | |
| Dhuruvaa Sarithram | Pioneer Film Company, Variety Hall Talkies | M. S. Thangappa, V. Swaminathan,R. B. Lakshmi Devi, P. S. Gnanaambal | ||
| Gnanasounthari | A. Narayanan | Srinivasa Cinetone | Srinivasa Rao, Sarojini | |
| Gopalakrishna | S. T. R. Pictures | S. Rajam, Gowri | ||
| Harichandra | Prafula Ghosh | T. P. Rajalakshmi, V. A. Chellappa, K. T. Rukumani, M. S. Ramachandran Iyer | ||
| Kausalya | South India Film Corporation | P. S. V. Iyer, R. Chellam | ||
| Kulepakaavali | S. Soundararajan | S. Soundararajan, Tamil Nadu Talkies | V. A. Chellappa, M. S. Ramachandran,T. P. Rajalakshmi, Rajeswari, Rani Bala | |
| Lalithangi | Royal Talkies | T. P. Rajalakshmi, V. A. Chellappa, T. V. Sundaram, M. S. Ramachandran Iyer, Kamala | ||
| Lanka Dhakanam | Chellam Talkies | A. Rangasami Naidu, M. S. Gnanambal | ||
| Maayaa Bazaar | R. Padmanaban | Serukulathur Sama, Vidwan Seenivasan, S. G. Chellapa Iyer, M. S. Vijayal, V. Rajam, Bala Mani, Kamatchi | ||
| Markandeya | Murugadasa,K. Ramnoth | M. T. Rajan, Vel Pictures | V. N. Sundaram, Rajapalayam Kuzhandaivelu Bhagavathar, K. B. Srinivasan,Lady Bhagavathar M. S. Kanna Bai, S. N. Kannamani | |
| Menaka | P. K. Raja Sandow | M. Somasundaram & S. K. Mohideen, Sri Shanmuganandha Talkies (later Jupiter Pictures) | T. K. Muthuswamy | T. K. Shanmugam, T. K. Baghavathi, T. K. Sankaran, T. K. Muthurswamy, K. T. Rukmini, M. S. Vijayal,N. S. Krishnan,K. R. Ramasamy,Friend Ramasamy, T. N. Sivadhanu |
| Mohini Rukmangadha | S. Soundararajan | S. Soundararajan, Tamil Nadu Talkies | K. V. Santhanakrishna Naidu | P. B. Rangachari, T. S. Krishnasamy Iyengar,Vidhwan Seenivasan, V. Nataraja Iyer, M. S. Sarojini, M. S. Vijayal, K. R. Saradhambal, D. Susheela Devi |
| Nala Thamayanthi | Prem Chethna | Pioneer Film Company | S. V. Venkatraman, Mangal Rajeshwari | |
| Nalla Thangal | P. V. Rao | Angel Films | M. S. Damodar Rao,C. S. Jayaraman, K. R. Kanthimathi Bai, P. S. Sivabagyam | |
| Nalla Thangkaal | Pioneer Film Company | |||
| Naveena Sadaram | K. Subramanyam | K. Subramanyam, Madras United Artists Corporation | Papanasam Sivan | Vidhwan Sankaralingam, G. Pattu Iyer, S. S. Mani Bagavadhar, Kunjidha Padham,S. D. Subbulakshmi, K. K. Parvati Bai, Indubala, M. T. Rajam |
| Pattinathar | V. S. K. Patham | Lotus Pictures | C. S. Sundara Moorthi Oduvar, K. R. Sarathambal,Kothamangalam Seenu | |
| Poornachandran | D. R. Doss | New Theatres | Nott Annajirao, S. G. Chellapa Iyer | T. P. Rajalakshmi, Nott Annajirao, Rangabashyam, M. Anandaraman, R. V. Lakshmi Devi, P. S. Gnanmbal, M. Radhabai |
| Radha Kalyanam | C. K. Sachi (C. K. Sathasivan) | Sri Meenakshi Cinetone | Sri Harikesanallur Muthiah Bagavadhar | S. Rajam,M. R. Santhanalakshmi, K. D. Devudu Iyer, T. V. Krishna Moorthy |
| Raja Bhoja | New Theatres | T. S. Krishnasamy Iyengar, Rajayee | ||
| Rajambal | A. Narayanan | Coimbatore Talkies | S. Rajam, P. S. Srinivasa Rao, M. N. Seenivasan, T. S. Krishnasamy Iyengar, K. N. Rajalakshmi | |
| Ratnavali | Prafulla Ghosh[7] | A. V. Meiyappan, Saraswathi Talkie Producing Company | M. R. Krishnamoorthi, P. S. Rathna Bai, P. S. Saraswathi Bai,T. R. A. Mathuram[8] | |
| Sarangadhara | V. S. K. Patham | Lotus Pictures | Kothamangalam Seenu, G. Seenivasan, T. M. Saradhambal | |
| Sathi Akalyaa | Chandra Bharathi Cinetone | |||
| Siruthonda Naayanaar | C. V. Raman | Radha Films, Malik Pictures Corporation | T. K. Sundarappa, Sornambal | |
| Subhadra Parinayam | Pioneer Film Company, Variety Hall Talkies | S. V. Subbaiah Bhagavathar,Bufoon Shanmugam, Karaikudi Ganesh Iyer, Kasi Viswanatha Iyer, Ramasamy Pillai, T. S. Velammal, T. K. Rukmani Ammal, | ||
| Thooku Thooki | R. S. Prakash | Royal Talkies | C. V. V. Panthulu,Clown Sundaram, K. T. Rukmani, M. R. Kamalam, Devaki |
| Title | Director | Production | Music | Cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Badhusha | C. S. Selva Rathnam, Pangajam | |||
| Baktha Kuchela | K. Subramanyam | K. Subramanyam, Madras United Artists Corporation | Papanasam Sivan,S. D. Subbulakshmi, G. Pattu Iyer,Baby R. Balasaraswathi Devi | |
| Bama Parinayam | Y. V. Rao | Royal Talkies | Serukulathur Sama,T. P. Rajalakshmi, K . Rangnayagi, Raja Thandapani | |
| Beeshma Prathikgna | ||||
| Chandrahasan | Profulla Ghosh | V. N. Sundaram, P. B. Rangachari,M. R. Santhanalakshmi, P. C. Seetharaman, C. S. Saradambal, J. Susheela Devi, M. R. Subramania Mudaliar, K. S. Subramania Iyer, S. Kalyanasundaram Iyer, D. Sundaram Iyer, Master Ramudu, Miss Rajam, P. Ramaiah Sastrigal | ||
| Chandrakantha | P. K. Raja Sandow | M. Somasundaram & S. K. Mohideen,Jupiter Pictures | Kali N. Rathnam,P. U. Chinnappa,Aayiram Mugam S. Ramkumar, A. K. Rajalakshmi | |
| Chandramohana orSamooga Thondu | Raja Chandrasekhar | M. K. Radha, T. N. Meenakshi,S. V. Venkatraman | ||
| Devadas Dubbed from Bengali | ||||
| Dhara Sasangam | A. Narayanan | A. Narayanan, Sreenivasa Cinetone | ||
| Dharma Pathini | M. S. Ramachandran Iyer, Gomathi, C. S. Samanna | |||
| Indra Sabha | A. Narayanan | A. Narayanan, Sreenivasa Cinetone | M. Sachithanandam, J. Susheela, K. Shantha Devi, S. N. Ranga Nathan | |
| Iru Sahodarargal | Ellis R. Dungan | Parameshwar Sound Pictures | Parur S Anantharaman & Gopalaswami | K. P. Kesavan, M. M. Radhabai,M. G. Ramachandran, T. S. Krishnaveni,T. S. Balaiah, P. G. Venkatesan, S. N. Kannamani, S. N. Vijayalakshmi,M. G. Chakrapani |
| Garuda Garvabhangam | R. Padmanaban | Oriental Films | Chidambaram Vedhanayagam Sharma | M. D. Parthasarathy, M. S. Mohanambal,Serukulathur Sama,Vidwan Srinivasan, T. S. Mani, Vimala, M. D. Subramania Mudaliar. |
| Kizhattu Mappillai | T. R. Raghunath | |||
| Krishna Arjuna | Royal Talkies | K. V. Srinivasa Bhaghavatar, M. V. Krishnappa, K. Pappa, K . Rangnayagi, P. Janaki Bai | ||
| Krishna Narathi | R. Prakash | K. V. Vaithyanathan Iyer, N. M. Sundrambal, K. S. Sinivasan, K. S. Kannaya, K . Rangnayagi | ||
| Leelavathi Sulochana | P. V. Rao | Angel Films | C. S. Jayaraman, P. S. Govindan, P. S. Sivabhagyam, T. M. Saradambal, S. S. Rajagopalan, K. Mahadevan, Isakki, C. K. Selvambal, K. R. Lakshmi, T. P. Manoji Rao, T. M. Pankajam, M. S. Sundaram, C. D. Janaki | |
| Madayarkalin Santhippu | ||||
| Madras Mail | C. M. Trivedi | Mohan Pictures | S. N. Ranganathan | Battling Mani, T. N. Meenakshi, S. R. K. Iyengar, Chellam, S. S. Kokko, Srinivasa Iyengar |
| Mahathma Kabeerdhas | A. Narayanan | Sundaram Talkies | P. D. V. Krishna, T. S. Velammal, M. R. Raja Rathinam, A. B. Moorthi, L. V. Naidu | |
| Mannarsami | ||||
| Manohara | ||||
| Meera Bai | A. Narayanan | C. V. V. Panthulu, T.V. Rajsundari Bai, Gopal Rao,Joker Ramudu, K. S. Angamuthu, T. S. Sandhanam | ||
| Miss Kamala | T. P. Rajalakshmi | T. P. Rajalakshmi, Sri Rajam Talkies | T. P. Rajalakshmi, T. V. Sundaram,Battling C. S. D. Singh, V. S. Mani, T. P. Rajagopal,Stunt Rajoo | |
| Moondru Muttalkalin Sangeetha Koshti | Aralkar Kabuli Sahib | P. G. Venkatesan, K. R. Saradhambal, K. T. Rukumani | ||
| Nalayini | R. Prakash | Sundaram Talkies, Oriental Films | ||
| Naveena Sarangadhara | K. Subramanyam | Murugan Talkies | Papanasam Sivan | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar,S. D. Subbulakshmi, S. S. Mani Bhagavathar, G. Pattu Iyer, Indubala |
| Parvathi Kalyanam | B. Y. Aldekar | Matheri Mangalam Nadasa Iyer | P. Sreenivasa Rao, P. K. Durai Sami Desikar, S. P. L. Dhanalakshmi, T. S. Damayanthi | |
| Pathi Bakthi | B. Y. Aldekar | K. P. Kesavan, K. K. Perumal, M. M. Radha Bai, Kali N. Rathinam, P. R. Mangalam | ||
| Pathuga Pattabishekam | Murugadasa, K. Ramnoth & A. K. Shekar, Karthigeya Films | |||
| Pattinathar | Murugadasa (Muthuswami Iyer) | M. T. Rajan, Vel Pictures | M. M. Dandapani Desikar, D. R. Muthulakshmi, Jaya Lakshmi, K. T. Rukumani, V. N. Sundaram | |
| Raja Desingu | Raja Chandrasekhar | Rajeswari Talkies | M. Baluswami | T. K. Sundarappa, V. S. Mani, M. Lakshmi, K. R. Saradambal,Rukmini Devi Arundale |
| Rukmini Kalyanam | Bhalji Pendharkar | S. Rajam, M. S. Vijayal, Matheri Mangalam Nadasa Iyer, Sreemathi, Panchu Bhaghavatar, Kamala | ||
| Sathi Leelavathi | Ellis R. Dungan | Marudachalam Chettiar, Manorama Films | Sundhara Vadhyar | M. K. Radha, M. S. Gnanambal,M. G. Ramachandran,N. S. Krishnan,T. S. Balaiah |
| Sathyaseelan | B. Sampathkumar | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, Trichy Thyagaraja Films | Papanasam Sivan | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, M. S. Devasena, M. P. Mohan, G. Padmavathi Bai, T. V. Kanthimathi Bai,N. S. Krishnan,T. A. Madhuram |
| Seemanthini | Ellis R. Dungan | National Movie Tone | Thiruchi T. V. Nataraja Chariyar | T. P. Rajalakshmi, M. R. Krishnamoorthi, T. P. Rajagopal, M. S. Ramachandra Iyer, M. D. Rajam, Parvathi, K. T. Rukmani Miss. Pattu, T. V. Sundaram, Chinnasama Iyer, Natesa Sastri, Kulathu Mani, Krishna Iyer, Sivarama Iyer, Kalyanam, Seenivasa Rao |
| Srimath Mahabaratham | S. Soundararajan, Tamil Nadu Talkies | |||
| Srimathi Parinayam | ||||
| Usha Kalyanam | K. Subramanyam | Murugan Talkie | M. V. Krishnappa,S. D. Subbulakshmi, C. V. V. Panthulu, G. Pattu Iyer, V. Govindasami, M. S. Pattammal, J. M. Sundaram, S. S. Padmavathi, S. S. Rajamani, K. E. Madhava Iyer, S. Gomathi Bai | |
| Vasantha Sena | P. K. Raja Sandow | V. A. Chellappa, S. P. L. Dhanalakshmi, M. S. Vijayal,N. S. Krishnan,T. A. Madhuram,P. K. Raja Sandow | ||
| Veera Abimanyu | Profulla Ghosh | Nagatha | M. R. Krishnamoorthi,T. P. Rajalakshmi, C. S. Mana Singh | |
| Viswamithira | A. Narayanan | A. Narayanan, Sreenivasa Cinetone | M. K. Gopala Iyengar, Rajasundari, T. Duraisami Iyer |
| Title | Director | Production | Music | Cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aandal Thirukkalyanam | ||||
| Ambikapathy | Ellis R. Dungan | M. S. Thottana Chettiar, Salem Shankar Films | Papanasam Sivan & K. C. Dey | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar,M. R. Santhanalakshmi,Serukulathur Sama,T. S. Balaiah,N. S. Krishnan,T. A. Madhuram, P. G. Venkatesan, P. B. Ranagachari, P. R. Mangalam, S. S. Raja Mani |
| Arunagirinathar | ||||
| Baktha Arunagiri | S. D. S Yogiyar | S. S. S. Chokkalingam, Mayuraa Films | Thevaram C. Sangkaralingam | |
| Baktha Jeyadev | ||||
| Baktha Purantharadoss[11] | Devi Films | Bellave Narahari Shastri | G. Krishnarama Bhagavathar, Tripuramba | |
| Baktha Thulasidas | Raja Chandrasekar | Murugan Talkies | Music: D. K. Jayarama Iyer Lyrics: Mayavaram Thiyagaraja Mudhaliyar | M. K. Radha, K. B. Sabitha Devi,N. S. Krishnan,T. A. Madhuram, Chellam, T. E. Krishnamachari, Buffoon Sankara Iyer, Angamuthu. |
| Balamani | T. V. Rao | |||
| Balayogini | K. Subramanyam | K. Subramanyam, Madras United Artists Corporation | Moti Babu & Maruti Seetharammaiah | K. R. Chellam, Baby Saroja, C. V. V. Panthulu, Bharathan, K. B. Vatsal (K. Viswanathan), BabyR. Balasaraswathi Devi, Baby Rukmini, Salem Sundaram |
| Bhaktha Sri Thyagaraja | Virendra Desai | Sagar Movietone | Vidwan Mathirimangalam Natesa Iyer, Kamala, Seetha, T.P.K. Sastry, C.P.S. Mani Iyer. S.K. Sundaram, 'Gavai' Kalyanam, A. Dhanapal Chettiar, V.B. Srinivasan, 'Baby' Kokila, 'Master' Pranatharthiharan, Padmanabhachar and Rajagopala Iyer.[12] | |
| Basmasura Mohini | ||||
| Chintamani | Y. V. Rao | Royal Talkies | Papanasam Sivan | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar,Serukulathur Sama, K. Aswathamma,Y. V. Rao, L. Narayana Rao |
| Danger Signal | ||||
| Devadas[13] | B. V. Rao | New Theatres | B. V. Rao, G. P. Rajayi, T. S. Krishna Iyengar, S. N. Vijayalakshmi, D. M. Ramasamy Pillai, M. A. Rajamani, Subramani Bhagavathar | |
| Kavirathna Kalidass | M. T. Rajan, Vel Pictures | T. S. Sandhanam | ||
| Kowsalya Parinayam | K. Subramanyam | K. Subramanyam, Madras United Artists Corporation | K. N. Rajalakshmi, K. N. Kamalam | |
| Krishna Thulabaram[14] | A. Narayanan | Srinivas Cinetone | S. N. R. Nadham | M. K. Gopal, T . M. Sarathambal, M. R. Subramania Mudaliar, T. S. Ramamani Bai, Puliyoor Doraisamy Iyer, T. S. Krishnaveni, Sundaramurthi Odhuvaar, K. R. Saradhambal |
| Kutti | ||||
| Lakshmi orHarijana Penn | C. V. Raman | |||
| Minnalkodi | K. Amarnath | |||
| Miss Sundari | S. Soundararajan | Tamil Nadu Talkies | Kesi Dey | Battling Mani, P. S. Sivapackiam, V. S. Sundaresa Iyer, Suseela Devi, M. R. Narayanan, Angamuthu, K. S. Sethupathi Pillai, K. S. Rajalakshmi |
| Minor Rajaamani | P. K. Raja Sandow | M. Somasundaram & S. K. Mohideen, Olymbic Pictures (later Jupiter Pictures) | T. K. Sambangi, Kamalaveni,Kothamangalam Subbu, B. R. Mangalam, Surabi | |
| Mr. Ammanchi | K. Subramanyam | K. Subramanyam, Madras United Artists Corporation | Jolly Kittu Iyer,S. D. Subbulakshmi | |
| Nava Yuvan orGeethaa Saaram[15] | Michael Omalov | Kishinchand Chellaram, Hassandas Classical Talkies | V. V. Sadagopan, Bikshavathi, M. A. Rajamani | |
| Naveena Nirupama | T. R. Sundaram,Modern Theatres | |||
| Naveena Sthree Sakasam | ||||
| Padma Jothi | T. R. Sundaram | T. R. Sundaram,Modern Theatres | T. M. Sankaran, M. S. Muthukrishnan, Padma, T. P. Manoj Rao, Ambujam,U. R. Jeevarathinam | |
| Pakka Rowdy | K. Amarnath | |||
| Pakka Thirudan | ||||
| Raja Bakthi | Sundar Rao Nadkarni | V. C. Gopalratnam, Chellam Talkies | B. R. Panthulu, P. S. Rathnabai, P. S. Saraswatibai, Pattabiraman, R. B. Lakshmidevi | |
| Raja Mohan | Prem Chethna | National Movietone | ||
| Rajasekaran orEmandha Sonagiri | T. Prakash | Madurai Meenakshi Cinetone | Rajam Pushpavanam | M. R. Radha, E. R. Sahadevan, Aathmanathan, Janakam, Kanakam |
| Samundeeswari | ||||
| Sathi Ahalya | T. R. Sundaram | T. R. Sundaram,Modern Theatres | R. Balusami | K. Thavamani Devi, S. D. Subbaiah, T. M. Sankaran |
| Sathi Anusuya | Prem Chethna | Kovai Premier Cinetone Studios | G. Govindarajulu Naidu | |
| Sethu Bandhanam & Aasai | R. Padmanaban | Oriental Films | M. D. Parthasarathy | P. B. Rangachari, Nott Annaji Rao,M. D. Parthasarathy, M. S. Mohanambal, M. A. Sandow, Kulathu Mani, M. R. Subramaniam, T. K. Kannammal, K. S. Angamuthu, Bhagirathi |
| Sundaramurthi Nayanar[16] | Murugadasa | Murugadasa, K. Ramnoth & A. K. Shekar, Karthigeya Films | P. P. Rangachari, T. R. Subbulakshmi,V. N. Sundaram, Chandra | |
| Vallala Maharaja | M. T. Rajan, Vel Pictures | |||
| Vikrama Stri Sahasam | A. Narayanan | A. Narayanan & T. C. Vadivelu Naicker, Srinivasa Cinetone | T. K. Sundarappa, Puliyur Duraiswami Ayya, Papa Lakshmikantham, T.K. Rukmini, Satchithanandam, M. K. Gopalan, T. R. Krishnaveni, Master Srinivas, Lazar M. R. Subramanyam, Ramudu Iyer, P.D. Kumarasami Pillai, S. Kannammal | |
| Vipranarayana Alternate name: Thondaradipodi Azhvar[17] | K. Ranga Rao | Madras Sound Studios | Ramanatha Iyer, Mahadevan (Lyrics: Yanai Vaidyanatha Iyer) | Rajamadam G. Sundara Bhagavathar, Joker Ramudu, M. S. Ragavam, K. R. Rao, Thiruchur Premavathi, Mathuram, Meenakshi, Suryakumari |
| Virada Parvam | A. Narayanan | A. Narayanan, Srinivasa Cinetone |
| Title | Director | Production | Music | Cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaadhai Penn | Ragupathy S. Prakasam (R. Prakash) | M. Somasundaram & S. K. Mohideen, Jupiter Pictures | M. K. Radha, T. A. Sundarambal,P. U. Chinnappa, S. M. Subramaniam (Kothamangalam Subbu), L. Narayan Rao, T. S. Krishnaveni, P. R. Mangalam, M. R. Swaminathan, P. G. (Azhvar) Kuppusami, E. Krishnamurthi | |
| Athirsta Natchathiram | ||||
| Baktha Meera Shok Sundaram and Grama Vijayam were shown as additional films[19] | Y. V. Rao | Y. V. Rao, Chintamani Pictures | Y. V. Rao, Y. H. Rao, Vidwan Srinivasan, M. R. Durairaj, L. Narayana Rao, C. D. Vasundaradevi, Rajam, Abhayambal, | |
| Baktha Nama Thevar | ||||
| Bhakthi or Ambharishan Charithiram[20] | Murugadasa (originally Muthuswami Iyer) | R. Nagendra Rao, M. V. Subbaiah Naidu, Lakshmi Bai, Kamala Bai, P. R. Mangalam, P. G. Venkatesan, M. S. Saroja, K. R. Saradambal, K. Hiranaiah, M. K. Gopala Ayyangar, M. S. Subbanna, H. Ramachandra Sastry, V. Krishnappa, N. Ramasami Pillai, K. Ramakrishna Rao and R. Anantharamaiah | ||
| Bakya Leela | ||||
| Bookailash orMandodhari Parinayam | Sundar Rao Nadkarni | Sundaram Sound Pictures | T. S. Sandhanam, Hamsa damaynthi | |
| Dakshayagnam | Raja Chandrasekhar | Metropolitan Pictures | V. A. Chelappa, M. M. Radhabai, M. G. Nataraja Pillai, K. R. Jayalakshmi, P. G. Venkatesan, T. N. Chandramma,N. S. Krishnan,T. A. Madhuram,M. G. Ramachandran | |
| Dhasavatharam | ||||
| Desa Munnetram | A. N. Kalyanasundaram | Sarvottam Badami,Sagar Movietone | Papanasam Sivan & A. N. Kalyanasundaram | Mathrimangalam Natesa Iyer, K. R. Chellam,Baby Rukmini, S. R. Padma, Sripatha Shankar,G. Govindarajulu Naidu, Seetha Devi, M. Lakshmanan, K. S. Gopalakrishnan, Kokilam |
| Eka-naathar[21] | H. S. Mehta | Ponnambalam Pictures | N. P. S. Mani, N. Ramamoorthi | N. Krishnamoorthi, C. Padmavathibai, P. Rangasamy, Seetha, N. Srinivasan, Lakshmi, P. S. Krishnaswamy, Indirani. |
| En Kaathali | ||||
| Grama Vijayam Was shown as additional film along withBaktha Meera[19] | ||||
| Harijana Singam or Madras CID | Battling Mani | Zenith Film Company | Battling Mani, Kamala, Vittal, Swarna, Sripathy, Govindan | |
| Jalaja orNatya Mahimai | G. K. Seshagiri | Kumbakonam K. Bhanumathi | ||
| Kambar orKalviyin Vetri | T. R. Sundaram,Modern Theatres | |||
| Kannappa Nayanar | V. N. Sundaram | |||
| Kutravaali | ||||
| Madasambirani | ||||
| Mayurathvajan | T. R. Sundaram,Modern Theatres | |||
| Maya Mayavan | B. Sampathkumar | T. R. Sundaram,Modern Theatres | T. K. Sampangi, J. Susheela Devi, K. Kokila, Seetha Bai, Venugopala Sarma, G. R. Varadachar, K. Kaveri Chettiar, V.V.S. Mani, Venu Chetti, Devaraju | |
| Muttal Mappillai | ||||
| Nandakumar | Keshav Rao Dhaibar | Keshav Rao Dhaibar &A. V. Meiyappan, Pragathi Pictures | S. V. Venkatraman | T. P. Rajalakshmi, C. V. V. Panthulu, T. S. Rajalakshmi,T. R. Mahalingam,T. R. Ramachandran,Master Sethuraman |
| Punjab Kesari | ||||
| Por Veeran Manaivi orAsattu Veeran Manavi | ||||
| Rajadrogi | ||||
| Sevasadanam | K. Subramanyam | K. Subramanyam, Madras United Artists Corporation | Papanasam Sivan | M. S. Subbulakshmi, F. G. Natesa Iyer,S. Varalakshmi, S. G. Pattu Iyer,Kumari Kamala,Jolly Kittu Iyer, Jayalakshmi, Ram Pyari |
| Shok Sundaram Was shown as additional film along withBaktha Meera[19] | ||||
| Sri Kandha Leela | Arshadrai Mehta | Premier Cinetone | G. Govindarajulu Naidu | K. L. V. Vasantha, Raja Dandapani,M. V. Mani, Sundarambal, Gnanamani, S. P. L. Dhanalakshmi,G. Govindarajulu Naidu, Seetha Devi |
| Sri Ramanujar | A. Narayanan | Dhinamalar N. Ramarathinam,Sangu Subramaniyam | ||
| Swarnalatha[22] | Y. V. Rao | Newtone Studios | Harikesanallur Brothers Lyrics: Yanai Vaidyanatha Iyer | Y. V. Rao, K. Ranganayaki, M. R. Durairaj, C. S. Swarnambal, L. Narayana Rao, ‘Vidwan’ Srinivasan, A. A. Somayajulu, Saranayaki, S. Kalyanam, S. G. Rajam, Raju and Nagalakshmi |
| Thayumanavar | T. R. Sundaram | T. R. Sundaram,Modern Theatres | M. M. Dandapani Desikar, M. S. Devasena, C. S. Selvaratnam Pillai, B. Saradhambal, T. E. Krishnamachari, N. S. Rathnambal, P. G. Venkatesan, P. S. Gnanam,U. R. Jeevarathinam | |
| Tenali Raman | C. V. Raman | Majestic & Radha Film Co. | Joker Ramudu | |
| Thukkaram | B. N. Rao | R. K. Ramakrishnan Chettiar &S. M. Sriramulu Naidu,Central Studios | Musiri Subramania Iyer,K. Sarangapani, K. Seetha,R. Balasubramaniam, K. A. Chokkalinga Bhagavathar, BabyR. Balasaraswathi Devi | |
| Thulasi Brintha | A. Narayanan | A. Narayanan, Sreenivas Cinetone | ||
| Vanaraja Karzan | Wadia Movietone | |||
| Valibar Sangham | A. N. Kalyanasundaram | Sarvottam Badami,Sagar Movietone | ||
| Vipra Narayana | A. Narayanan | A. Narayanan, Sound City | Kothamangalam Seenu, T. V. Rajasundari | |
| Vishnu Leela | P. K. Raja Sandow | K. Subrahmanyam, Motion Picture Producer Combines | P. K. Raja Sandow,Serukalathur Sama | |
| Yayathi | Manik Lal Tandon | Mohan Movietone | Papanasam Sivan | P. U. Chinnappa, P. B. Rangachari,M. V. Rajamma, C. S. Shamanna, C. S. M. Sulochana, T. S. Krishnaveni, M. S. Subramania Bhagavathar, M. S. Babu, K. S. Harihara Iyer, S. C. Gomathi Bai, M. L. Rajambal |
| Veera Jagathis | R. Prakash | V. S. Talkies | V. S. M. Rajaram Iyer,M. G. Ramachandran |
| Title | Director | Production | Music | Cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adhirshtam | S. D. S. Yogi | S. S. S. Chokkalingam, Mayuraa Films | Sarma Brothers | V. V. Sadagopan,T. Suryakumari, K. R. Chellam, M. N. Srinivasan |
| Aanandha Ashramam | C. V. Raman | Sri Ranga Films | P. B. Rangachari, C. V. V. panthulu, R. P. Lakshmi Devi | |
| Baktha Kumanan | K. Ranga Rao | T. P. Rajalakshmi | ||
| Bharath Kesari | Madhiri Mangalam Nadesa Iyer, M. Latchumanan, Suseela Devi | |||
| Bombay Mail | K. P. Kesavan,T. S. Balaiah | |||
| Jothi | T. R. Raghunath | Jothi Pictures | Mariappa Swamigal | Muthu Bhagavathar, Madurai Sundaram, P. Nataraj, P. S. Krishnaveni,N. S. Krishnan,T. A. Mathuram |
| Kumara Kulothungan | T. R. Rajakumari | |||
| Kratha Arjuna | ||||
| Madurai Veeran Released on 3 Feb 1939. | T. P. Rajalakshmi | Sri Rajam Talkies & Raju Films | T. P. Rajagopalan | V. A. Chellappa,T. P. Rajalakshmi, M. M. Chidhambaranathan, V. L. Mani, P. R. Mangalam |
| Manmatha Vijayam Censored on 11.10.1939 | G. Pattu Iyer | Jeya Films | M. Subramaniam,Sadasiva Brahmendra (one song - Sindhaa Naasthikila) | Electric Inspector M. Subramanian, Shanmuga Sundaram, A. S. Sankaran, S. Parthasarathi Iyengar, Santhanam, G. V. Sarma,C. R. Srinivasan, Natarajan, Ganapathi Bhat, S. K. Parthasarathi Iyengar, K. Aranganayagi, S. P. Seetha, Baby Lalitha, Dance: Mohana, Sampoorna, Saratha,Janaki[19] |
| Manickavasagar | T. R. Sundaram | V. S. M. Gopala Krishnaiyer, Haran Talkies[19] | M. M. Dandapani Desikar, M. S. Devasena | |
| Mathru Bhoomi | H. M. Reddy | V. T. rajan, Vel Pictures | Papanasam Sivan | P. U. Chinnappa, T. S. Santhanam, T. V. Kumudhini, A. K. Rajalakshmi, Kali N. Rathnam, T. R. B. Rao, P. Saradambal |
| Maya Machhindra | Metropolitan Pictures | M. K. Radha,M. G. Ramachandran, M. S. Saroja, M. B. Radha Bai, Saradha Venkatachalam | ||
| Pandurangan | D. C. Gune | Vel Pictures (11.11.1939) | Papanasam Sivan | M. R. Krishnamoorthi, P. S. Sivapackiam,Kali N. Rathnam,T. A. Madhuram, P. Sarathambal |
| Prahaladha | B. N. Rao | Salem Sankar Films | Sharma Brothers | T. R. Mahalingam,M. R. Santhanalakshmi,R. Balasubramaniam, Nagercoil K. Mahadevan,M. G. Ramachandran,N. S. Krishnan,T. A. Madhuram, P. S. Gnanam,T. S. Durairaj |
| Rama Nama Mahimai Alternative: Rama Anjaneya Yuddham[24] | A. N. Kalyanasundaram | Sagar Movietone | Madhirimangalam Nadesa Iyer, Brahadhambal, Master Lakshmanan, Lakshmi, Baby Kamala | |
| Rambaiyin Kaadhal | B. N. Rao | Central Studios | K. Sarangapani, K. L. V. Vasantha,N. S. Krishnan,T. A. Madhuram,Chokkalinga Bhagavathar,R. Balasubramaniam,T. S. Durairaj,Kali N. Rathnam | |
| Sairanthiri orKeechaka vadham | ||||
| Sankarachariyar | T. R. Sundaram,Modern Theatres | V. N. Sundaram | ||
| Sakthi Maya | R. Prakash | K. Subrahmanyam, Motion Pictures | ||
| Santhana Devan | S. Nottani | T. R. Sundaram Modern Theatres | G. Rajagopal Naidu | G. M. Basheer, P. Bhanumathi,M. R. Radha, P. S. Gnanam,U. R. Jeevarathinam |
| Sitapaharanam | M. P. Sundara Rajan | Ranjith | K. Raja, Saraswathi, S. S. Rajagopalan, V. Ramachandra Bhagavathar | |
| Shantha Sakkubai | Sundar Rao Nadkarni | Salem Shankar Films | Papanasam Sivan & Thuraiyur Rajagopala Sarma | K. Aswathamma, Bannibai,K. Sarangapani, Kothamangalam Seenu,Kothamangalam Subbu, P. G. Venkatesan, S. S. Rajamani, K. Aranganayaki, T. S. Krishnaveni, M. A. Ganapathi Bhat |
| Sirikkadhey | N. S. Krishnan,T. A. Madhuram,Kothamangalam Subbu,T. S. Durairaj, V. M. Ezhumalai, M. S. Murugesan, P. S. Gnanam | |||
| Sowbhagyavathi | Prem Chethna | Lakshmi Film Company Kovai Premier Cinetone | Aayiram Mugam Ramkumar, G. Govindarajulu, S. P. L. Dhanalakshmi, | |
| Suguna Sarasa | Narayan Deware | Kothamangalam Seenu,T. P. Rajalakshmi, M. S. Vijayal | ||
| Thyagabhoomi | K. Subramanyam | K. Subramanyam, Madras United Artists Corporation | Papanasam Sivan, Mothi Babu & Rajagopala Iyer | S. D. Subbulakshmi,Papanasam Sivan, Baby Saroja, K. J. Mahadevan, A. K. Kamalam, Baby Saroja |
| Thiruneelakantar | P. K. Raja Sandow | Papanasam Sivan | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, Tirunelveli Paapa,Yaanai Vaidyanatha Iyer, S. S. Rajamani,N. S. Krishnan,T. A. Madhuram | |
| Vimochanam | T. Marconi | Jaya, Hindustan Films | Ramani (Sarma Brothers) | Hemalatha, Kanthamani, Baby Jaya, Indira, Bhagirathi, T. P. Sundari, Selva, Suguna |
| Veera Ramani | K. Amarnath | Mohan Pictures | Biswas & Krishnaswami | K. T. Rukmini, P. S. Srinivasa Rao, S. R. Padma, T. V. Swami, K. Mani |
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