En Manaivi

En Manaivi
Directed by	Sundar Rao Nadkarni
Produced by	A. V. Meiyappan
Screenplay by	Sundar Rao Nadkarni
Based on	Samshaya Kallol (Marathi) by G. B. Deval
Starring	K. Sarangkapani, K. R. Chellam, S.R.Krishna Iyengar, Nagercoil K. Mahadevan, R. Padma, M. K. Meenalochani, Rallabandi Natesan
Music by	Saraswathi Stores Orchestra
Cinematography	T. Muthuswamy
Edited by	Sundar Rao Nadkarni
Distributed by	Famous Talkie Distributors
Release dates	1942
Country	India
Language	Tamil

En Manaivi (English: My Wife) was a 1942 Tamil language film produced by Avichi Meiyappa Chettiar and directed by Sundar Rao Nadkarni.^[1]

Production

Encouraged by the success of his comedy movie Sabapathy, Avichi Meiyappa Chettiar wanted to make another film of the same genre. He sought out Marathi film director Sundar Rao Nadkarni who had recently entered the Tamil film industry with Shantha Sakkubai. The film was based on a Marathi stage play "Samshai Kolli" which in turn was based on French playwright Moliere’s Self- deceived Husband.^[2] K. Mahadevan, who had played the role of the Hindu sage Narada, was cast as a flirtatious young man.^[1]

Cast

The list was compiled from the film titles.

K. Sarangkapani as Vembu Iyer
Nagarcoil K. Mahadevan as Dhanapal Gupta
S. R. Krishna Aiyangar as Gopal Gupta
R. Nadesaiya (Rallabandi Nadesan) as Cook Subbu
Appudu as Appaayi
N. S. Kannan
K. S. Jegatheeswara Iyer
K. V. Sornappa
Ganapathi Bhat
K. V. Shanmugam
K. R. Sellam as Sellam
M. K. Meenalosani as Revathi
V. M. Pankajam as Baby
R. Padma as Swathi
T. R. Chandara as Rohini
T. N. Chandiramma as Dhanammal
Lakshmikantham as Dhariha

Soundtrack

Lyrics were written by T. K. Sundara Vathiyar while the background music was provided by Saraswathi Stores Orchestra. The song Sangadamaana Samaiyalai vittu .. sung by R. Nadesan is a hit and popular even after 70 years. R. Padma danced to the song Ennilum Aval .. sung by P. A. Periyanayagi.^[1]

References

1 2 3 Randor Guy (18 July 2008). "En Manaivi 1942". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013.
↑ http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/in-a-lighter-vein-column-sarangapani/article7180674.ece

External links

AVM Productions

Key People

A. V. Meiyappan (founder)
M. Saravanan
M. Balasuramanian
M. S. Guhan
B. S. Gurunath
Aruna Guhan
Aparna Guhan

Films produced

1930's	Alli Arjuna (1935) Ratnavalli (1936) Nandakumar (1937)

1940's	Vaayaadi (1940) Poli Panjali (1940) Bhookailas (1940) Sabapathy (1941) En Manaivi (1942) Vasanthasena (1943) Harichandra (1944) Sri Valli (1945) Naam Iruvar (1947) Vedhala Ulagam (1948) Rama Rajyam (1948) Vazhkai (1949)

1950's	Jeevitham (1950) Or Iravu (1951) Bahar (1951) Parasakthi (1952) Gunasagari (1953) Sathya Sodhanai (1953) Ladki (1953) Jaathaka Phala (1953) Jaathakam (1953) Andha Naal (1954) Bedara Kannappa (1954) Sri Kalahastiswara Mahatyam (1954) Penn (1954) Sangham Shiv Bhakta (1955) Chella Pillai (1955) Vadina (1955) Aadharsa Sakthi (1955) Doctor (1956) Nagula Chaviti (1956) Naga Devathai (1956) Bhai-Bhai (1956) Sadharamma (1956) Kula Dheivam (1956) Chori Chori (1956) Miss Marry (1957) Hum Panchhi Ek Daal Ke (1957) Bhabhi (1957) Bhookailas (1958) Baktha Raavana (1958) Rathna Deepam (1958) Mamiyar Mechina Marumagal (1959) Sagodhari (1959) Baap Bete (1959)

1960's	Bharkava (1960) Aakash Bathal (1960) Deivapiravi (1960) Kalathur Kannamma (1960) Bhakthathi Magima (1960) Thilakam (1960) Bindiya (1960) Paava Mannippu (1961) Anubavam (1961) Chhaya (1961) Sagaaya (1961) Paarthaal Pasi Theerum (1962) Veerathirumagan (1962) Man-Mauji (1962) Annai (1962) Main Chup Rahungi (1962) Naanum Oru Penn (1963) Pachai Vilakku (1964) Pooja Ke Phool (1964) Main Bhi Ladki Hoon (1964) Server Sundaram (1964) Naadi Aadajenmi (1965) Kaakum Karangal (1965) Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum (1965) Anbe Vaa (1966) Laadla (1966) Ramu (1966) Leta Manasulu (1966) Major Chandrakanth (1966) Bhakta Prahlada (1967) Meharbaan (1967) Adhey Kangal (1967) Ave Kallu (1967) Do Kaliyaan (1967) Ramu (1968) Uyarndha Manithan (1968) Mooga Nomu (1968) Annaiyum Pithaavum (1969)

1970's	Bomma Borusa (1970) Enga Mama (1970) Chiti Chellelu (1970) Anadhai Anandhan (1970) Main Sunder Hoon (1970) Sudarum Sooravaliyum (1970) Babu (1971) Kasethan Kadavulada (1972) Kadhalikka Vanga (1972) Akka Tammudu (1972) Jaise Ko Taisa (1973) Puttinillu Mettinillu (1973) Nomu (1974) Pooja (1975) Jeevan Jyoti (1976)

1980's	Punnami Naagu (1980) Murattu Kaalai (1980) Sivappu Malli (1981) Jeene Ki Arzoo (1981) (Hindi) Pokkiri Raja (1982) Amma (1982) Sakalakala Vallavan (1982) Paayum Puli (1983) Mundhanai Mudichu (1983) Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey (1983) Soorakottai Singakutti (1983) Pudhumai Penn (1984) Nallavanukku Nallavan (1984) Nalla Thambi (1985) Uyarndha Ullam (1985) Mr. Bharath (1986) Samsaram Adhu Minsaram (1986) Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu (1986) Dharma Devathai (1986) Samsaram Oka Chadarangam (1987) (Telugu) Shankar Guru / Chinnari Devata (1987) (Tamil-Telugu bilingual) Anbulla Appa (1987) Per Sollum Pillai (1987) Manithan (1987) Thyagu (1987) Siksha (1987) Paatti Sollai Thattathe (1988) Thaimel Aanai (1988) Vasanthi (1988) Sondhakaaran (1989) Raja Chinna Roja (1989) Penn Puthi Mun Puthi (1989)

1990's	Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga (1990) Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata (1990) Maanagara Kaaval (1991) Pattondru Keten (1991) Aa Okkati Adakku (1992) (Telugu) Yejaman (1993) Sethupathi IPS (1994) Sakthivel (1994) Minsara Kanavu (1997)

2000's	Gemini (2002) Gemeni (2002) (Telugu) Anbe Anbe (2003) Priyamana Thozhi (2003) Perazhagan (2004) Thirupathi (2006) Sivaji (2007) A Aa E Ee (2009) Ayan (2009) Evaraina Epudaina (2009) (Telugu) Vettaikaaran (2009)

2010's	Leader (2010) (Telugu) Mudhal Idam (2011) Idhuvum Kadandhu Pogum (2014)

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