Parasakthi (film)
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Parasakthi (transl. The Supreme Goddess; pronounced [paɾaːsakti]) is a 1952 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Krishnan–Panju and written by M. Karunanidhi. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, S. V. Sahasranamam, S. S. Rajendran, Sriranjani Jr., and Pandari Bai. It is the cinematic acting debut of Ganesan and Rajendran. Based on Pavalar Balasundaram's play of the same name, Parasakthi narrates the misfortunes that befall the members of a Tamil family during World War II.
Parasakthi | |
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Directed by | Krishnan–Panju |
Screenplay by | M. Karunanidhi |
Based on | Parasakthi by Pavalar Balasundaram |
Produced by | P. A. Perumal Mudaliar |
Starring | Sivaji Ganesan S. V. Sahasranamam S. S. Rajendran Sriranjani Jr. Pandari Bai |
Cinematography | S. Maruti Rao |
Edited by | Panjabi |
Music by | R. Sudarsanam Background score: Saraswathi Stores Orchestra |
Production company | |
Distributed by | National Pictures |
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Running time | 188 minutes[1] |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Central Studios initially planned on creating a film based on the Parasakthi play and T. S. Natarajan's play En Thangai; however, the idea was dropped after Natarajan objected. The film rights of Parasakthi were later bought by P. A. Perumal of National Pictures, with the patronage of A. V. Meiyappan. The soundtrack was composed by R. Sudarsanam, cinematography was handled by S. Maruti Rao, and Panju edited the film under the alias "Panjabi". Filming began in mid-1950, but took over two years to complete
Parasakthi was released on 17 October 1952, during the festive occasion of Diwali, and faced controversies because of its portrayal of Brahmins and Hindu customs and practices in a negative light. The elitarian society including the then ruling State government even demanded the film to be banned. Despite these protests, the film was praised for its dialogues and the actors' performances, and became a commercial success with a theatrical run of over 175 days. Parasakthi acquired cult status in Tamil cinema and became a trendsetter for dialogues and acting for later Tamil films.