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Tamil CINEMA · 1937
Chintamani
சிந்தாமணி
Overview
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.
A closer look
Chintamani (1937) is a Tamil-language Indian movie. Directed by Y. V. Rao. The cast includes Aswathamma, L. Narayana Rao, S. S. Rajamani, Y. V. Rao. Runtime: 215 minutes.
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Chintamani FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Chintamani?
Chintamani is listed as a Tamil-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Chintamani?
Our source metadata lists 12 March 1937. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Chintamani?
The listed director is Y. V. Rao.
Who is in the cast of Chintamani?
The available cast credits include Aswathamma, L. Narayana Rao, S. S. Rajamani, Y. V. Rao, M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Chintamani?
The recorded runtime is 215 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is the original title of Chintamani?
The original title in our source data is சிந்தாமணி. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
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 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.
