Chintamani
Originally released in 1937. Chintamani is a feature film. directed by Y. V. Rao. With a runtime of 3h 35m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Aswathamma, L. Narayana Rao, and S. S. Rajamani
Synopsis
Chintamani (Tamil: சிந்தாமணி) is a 1937 Tamil-language film directed by Y. V. Rao starring M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, Serugulathur Sama and Aswathamma.[2] It was the first Tamil film to run for a year in a single theatre. Chintamani was based on the legendary story of a Sanskrit poet and devotee of Lord Krishna named Bilwamangal (M. K. Thyragaraja Bhagavathar). Bilwamangal, a resident of Varanasi, was a Sanskrit scholar, who gets infatuated towards a courtesan called Chintamani (Aswathamma), a woman of ill-fame. As a result, he deserts his wife. However, Chintamani is an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna (Serugalathur Sama) and spends most of her time singing bhajans in praise of Lord Krishna. His attraction towards Chintamani eventually draws Bilwamangal closer towards Lord Krishna and transforms his life forever. Bilwangal, himself, becomes a devotee of Lord Krishna and pens a monumental Sanskrit work Sri Krishna Karnamritam.
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- Released
- Original Language
- TA
Production Companies
- Royal Talkies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chintamani about?
Chintamani (Tamil: சிந்தாமணி) is a 1937 Tamil-language film directed by Y. V. Rao starring M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, Serugulathur Sama and Aswathamma.[2] It was the first Tami...
Who directed Chintamani?
Chintamani was directed by Y. V. Rao.
How long is Chintamani?
Chintamani has a runtime of 3 hours and 35 minutes (215 minutes total).
When was Chintamani released?
Chintamani was released on March 12, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chintamani?
The main cast of Chintamani includes Aswathamma, L. Narayana Rao, S. S. Rajamani, Y. V. Rao, M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar.