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Monday, 28 January 2013

Chandralekha (1948)


                                                            
Director : S.S. Vasan
Cast : T. R. Rajkumari, M.K. Radha, Ranjan, Sundaribai, L. Narayan Rao, P. Subbaiah Pillai, V. Janaki, Yashodhara Katju, H.K. C
Introduction :This super spectacular, which was a monumental success all over India is built upon the story of two royal brothers, one good, the other evil, their clash to usurp the throne as well as the hand of a beautiful danseuse, Chandralekha, and the ultimate victory of the good prince over the bad one.  With its lavish settings, spectacular song and dance sequences especially the shattering finale of superb drum dance, ‘Chandralekha’ was a trend - setter in transforming the entire concept of entertainment in Indian films.  After this smashing hit, many more producers followed suit and the Indian film screen was flooded with such mass entertainers in the years to come.

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