# Illara Jothi

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1954 Indian film

Illara Jothi Theatrical release poster Directed by G. R. Rao T. R. Sundaram (supervisor) Story by Kannadasan Produced by T. R. Sundaram Starring Sivaji Ganesan Padmini Sriranjani Cinematography G. R. Rao Edited by L. Balu Music by G. Ramanathan Production company Modern Theatres Release date 9 April 1954 (1954-04-09) Country India Language Tamil

***Illara Jothi*** (transl. The Light of the House) is a 1954 Indian [Tamil](/source/Tamil_language)-language film, directed by G. R. Rao and produced by [Modern Theatres](/source/Modern_Theatres). The film stars [Sivaji Ganesan](/source/Sivaji_Ganesan), [Padmini](/source/Padmini_(actress)) and [Sriranjani](/source/Sriranjani_Jr.).[1] It was released on 9 April 1954.[2]

## Plot

Manohar is an under appreciated poet and playwright. He is married to Kaveri, a kind hearted personality who cannot match Manohar's intellect. During his travails he is found by Chitra, a connoisseur of fine arts and drama. She encourages Manohar to become a published author and refers him to her contacts. Manohar achieves dramatic success, money flows in to his life, his lifestyle changes and he spends a lot of time with Chitra neglecting Kaveri. After some struggles he realises Kaveri is ready to let go of him and sacrifice her love for him. He realises his selfishness in this drama and apologises to both Kaveri and Chitra, finally making up with Kaveri.

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## Cast

Cast according to the opening credits and the song book.[3]

Male cast Sivaji Ganesan as Manohar Thangavelu as Nettilingam K. K. Perumal as Professor Thirupathisami as Savadhan Pillai M. N. Krishnan as Monk Ashokan as Mohan Rama Rao as Ameena Sethupathi as Unani Doctor Kottapuli Jayaraman as Story Seer Kittan as Publishing Boss Soundar as Rajaman Singh Raju Female cast Padmini as Chitrakekha Sriranjani as Kaveri C. K. Saraswathi as Anantha Kamalam as Lakshmi Dance Chandra-Kamala

## Production

[Anarkali](/source/Anarkali)-[Salim](/source/Jahangir) drama appeared in a dance-song sequence in this film.[4] [Kannadasan](/source/Kannadasan) had claimed in his autobiography that [M. Karunanidhi](/source/M._Karunanidhi) had plagiarised his script, when he (Kannadasan) was serving a jail sentence for his activism as a group leader for the [Kallakudi demonstration](/source/Kallakudi_demonstration).[5][6] The [song book](/source/Song_book), however, does not include Karunanidhi's name for his contribution.[3]

## Soundtrack

The music was composed by [G. Ramanathan](/source/G._Ramanathan). Lyrics were by Kannadasan.[3][7]

Song Singers Length "Kalangamillaa Kaadhalile" A. M. Rajah & Jikki 02:01 "Siruvizhi Kurunagai" P. Leela 03:31 "Annam Polum...Paar Paar Paar Indha Paravayai Paar" Swarnalatha 03:09 "Unakkum Enakkum Uravu Kaatti" Jikki 02:50 "Chittu Pole Vaanagam" Jikki 03:00 "Ketpadhellam Kaadhal Geedhangale" P. Leela 04:08 "Kalyaana Vaiboga Naale" Jikki 03.00 "Pennillaa Oorile Pirandhu" Jikki 03:20 "Kangal Irandil Onru Ponal" S. J. Kantha 03:34 "Kalai Thenoorum Kanni Thamizh" A. M. Rajah & P. Leela 04:10

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["11-20"](http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp2.htm). *nadigarthilagam.com*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160303213527/http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp2.htm) from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Illara Jothi"](https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19540409&printsec=frontpage&hl=en). *[The Indian Express](/source/The_Indian_Express)*. 9 April 1954. p. 1. Retrieved 2 April 2019 – via [Google News Archive](/source/Google_News_Archive).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-songbook_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-songbook_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-songbook_3-2) [*இல்லற ஜோதி*](https://archive.org/download/sok.IllaraJothi_G.R.Rao_1954/124.%20Illara%20Jothi_G.R.Rao_1954.pdf) [*The Light of the House*] (PDF) ([song book](/source/Song_book)) (in Tamil). [Modern Theatres](/source/Modern_Theatres). 1954. Retrieved 17 June 2022 – via [Internet Archive](/source/Internet_Archive).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Bali, Karan (19 March 2016). ["The fascinating tale of the many Anarkalis"](https://scroll.in/reel/805349/the-fascinating-tale-of-the-many-anarkalis). *[Scroll.in](/source/Scroll.in)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181228054122/https://scroll.in/reel/805349/the-fascinating-tale-of-the-many-anarkalis) from the original on 28 December 2018. Retrieved 22 July 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Rangaraj, R. (4 October 2020). ["P K Muthusamy, writer-lyricist in centenary year -- did not want to be a burden to mankind"](https://web.archive.org/web/20210915070332/http://chennai2000plus.com/news-events/35/p-k-muthusamy-writer-lyricist-in-centenary-year-did-not-want-to-be-a-burden-to-mankind). *Chennai2000plus.com*. Archived from [the original](http://chennai2000plus.com/news-events/35/p-k-muthusamy-writer-lyricist-in-centenary-year-did-not-want-to-be-a-burden-to-mankind) on 15 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** [Sri Kantha, Sachi](/source/Sachi_Sri_Kantha) (5 May 2019). ["MGR Remembered – Part 51 | About the Plagiarism charge on Karunanidhi"](https://sangam.org/mgr-remembered-part-51/). *[Ilankai Tamil Sangam](/source/Ilankai_Tamil_Sangam)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210909131651/https://sangam.org/mgr-remembered-part-51/) from the original on 9 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Neelamegam, G. (2014). *Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1* (in Tamil). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. p. 67.

## External links

- [*Illara Jothi*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1440202/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

v t e Modern Theatres Key people T. R. Sundaram (founder) Films produced 1930s Modern Girl (1935) Bandit of the Air (1936) Country Girl (1936) Modern Lady (1936) Modern Youth (1937) Mr. Ammanchi (1937) Naveena Nirupama (1937) Padma Jothi (1937) Sathi Ahalya (1937) Balan (1938) Dhaksha Yagnam (1938) Kambar (1938) Maya Mayavan (1938) Mayuradhawaja (1938) Santhanadevan (1938) Thayumanavar (1938) Maanikka Vaasakar (1939) Manmadha Vijayam (1939) Sathyavaani (1939) Sri Sankarachariyar (1939) 1940s Harihara Maya (1940) Raja Yogam (1940) Sathyavaani (1940) Sathi Mahananda (1940) Sathi Murali (1940) Uthama Puthiran (1940) Vikrama Oorvasi (1941) Bhaktha Gowri (1941) Dhayalan (1941) Ashok (1942) Manonmani (1942) Sathi Suganya (1942) Sivalinga Satchi (1942) Arundhathi (1943) Dewan Bahadur (1943) Soorapuli (1943) Sow Sow (1944) Rajarajeswari (1944) Burma Rani (1945) Chitra (1946) Sangram (1946) Subhathra (1946) 1000 Thalaivangi Apoorva Chinthamani (1947) Sulochana (1947) Adhithan Kanavu (1948) Ahimasa Yuddham (1948) Bhojan (1948) 1950s Thigambara Samiar (1950) Manthiri Kumari (1950) Maaya Rambha (1950) Ponmudi (1950) Aada Janma (1951) Sarvadhikari (1951) Kaadu (1952) The Jungle (1952) Atthinti Kapuram (1952) Kalyani (1952) Savathiporu (1952) Valayapathi (1952) Mangala Gowri (1953) Thirumbi Paar (1953) Deva Kannika (1954) Illara Jothi (1954) Sugam Enge (1954) Kathanayaki (1955) Maheswari (1955) Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum (1956) Pasavalai (1956) Aravalli (1957) Kitna Badal Gaya Insan (1957) Veera Kankanam (1957) Petra Maganai Vitra Annai (1958) Engal Kuladevi (1959) Thalai Koduthaan Thambi (1959) Vannakili (1959) 1960s Anna Chellalu (1960) Kaithi Kannayiram (1960) Kandam Becha Kottu (1961) Kumudham (1961) Modern Girl (1961) Kavitha (1962) Kattu Roja (1963) Konjum Kumari (1963) Yarukku Sontham (1963) Amma Enge (1964) Chitrangi (1964) Vallavanukku Vallavan (1965) Iru Vallavargal (1966) Monagallaku Monagadu (1966) Vallavan Oruvan (1966) Ethirigal Jakkirathai (1967) Kadhalithal Podhuma (1967) Evaru Monagadu (1968) Naangu Killadigal (1969) 1970s CID Shankar (1970) Justice Viswanathan (1971) Nenu Manishine (1971) Karunthel Kannayiram (1972) Thedi Vandha Lakshmi (1973) Prayachitham (1974) Kaali Koyil Kabali (1979) Vallavan Varugiraan (1979) 1990s Jenanaayakan (1999)

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