Parthiban Kanavu (1960 film)

Parthiban Kanavu Tamil Telugu Sinhalese English Parthibans Dream is a 1960 Blackandwhite Historical fiction multilingual directed by D. Yoganand. The film starred Vyjayanthimala, Gemini Ganesan and S. V. Ranga Rao in the lead with Ragini, S. V. Subbiah, Kumari Kamala, T. S. Balaiah, P. S. Veerappa and S. A. Ashokan forms an ensemble cast.

7th century AD. Parthiban, the Chola King, dies in battle leaving incomplete his desire to be free from the yoke of the Pallavas. His son Vikraman Gemini Ganesh is determined to fulfill his fathers dream. He is arrested by the Pallava king, Narasimhavarman and exiled to an island where he is chosen the king. Though he has banished him, Narasimhavarman in fact cares a great deal about Vikraman as the latter loves his daughter Kundhavi Vyjayanthimala. Vikraman returns to the mainland to see his mother and is attacked by robbers. Narasimhavaraman, in the guise of a sage and who has been helping Vikraman constantly rescues him. Vikraman weds Kundhavi and rules over the independent Chola Kingdom thus fulfilling his fathers dream.The film was many years in the making, where actress B. Saroja Devi who appeared as the heroine Vyjayanthimalas companion in some scenes began disappeared later. While the production was halted for many years, meanwhile, actress B. Saroja Devi had become a star and was no longer available for small roles. Later, her name appeared in the credits as guest appearance. The film was produced in three language, Tamil, Telugu and Sinhala. Maniyam who was an associate of Kalki Krishnamurthy was chosen as the art director who brings the historical characters alive. ........

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