Parijatham () is a 1950 Indian Tamil language Hindu mythological film directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan, starring T. R. Mahalingam, M. V. Rajamma and B. S. Saroja. It was released on 9 November 1950.
Plot The film has three storylines.
The first line which is the first part is about the well known myth of Narakasura. Narakasura, the demon king has invincible powers due to the boons he had received from Devas and with all that he wreaks havoc on everyone. Narada knows that only Bama, the wife of Krishna who was Naragasura's mother in the previous birth can annihilate him. Narada adept in his covert ways to achieve his goals subtly gifts a parijatham flower to Krishna and make him in turn gift it to his first wife Rukmani. As expected the demon king dies at the hands of Bama but not before making a request that his day of death be celebrated by people as Deepavali.
The next story line has the same parijatham that breeds enmity in Bama against Rukmani. Finally she understands that Rukmani's devotion to Krishna far exceeds her own, a humbling experience.
There is a third line which is a comic interlude that intersects the film throughout. N.S.krishnan, T.A.Mathuram and side kicks Kaka Radhakrishnan and Pulimootai Ramasamy take care of that.
Cast Cast according to the opening credits:
Male T. R. Mahalingam as Krishnan N. S. Krishnan as Shri Kaman R. Balasubramaniam as Narakasuran Nagarcoil Mahadevan as Naradar T. K. Sampangi as Indran C. S. D. Singh as Muran Pulimoottai Ramasami as the fake Naradar C. S. Pandian as Kakkai T. V. Radhakrishnan as Brother Pappa Narayana Iyer as Kasyapar
Female M. V. Rajamma as Rukmani B. S. Saroja as Satyabhama T. A. Mathuram as Senthamarai T. S. Jaya as Lalitha P. G. Parvathi as Shyamala C. Vedhavalli as Indrani S. Menaka as Krishnamani
Dance Thara Chowdhry Lalitha-Padmini S. Kandamma
Production The film was produced by S. K. Sundararama Iyer under the banner Lavanya Pictures and was shot at Newtone and Vauhini studios. The film was directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan B. A. Screenplay and dialogues were written by Elangovan. Jithen Banerji was in charge of cinematography while Kumaradevan was the operative cameraman. Editing was done by A. V. Subba Rao. Dinsha K. Tehrani was in charge of audiography. Art direction was done by F. Nagoor while Hiralal did the choreography.
Soundtrack Music was composed by C. R. Subbaraman and S. V. Venkatraman.
Song Singers Lyricist Raga Length (m:ss) "Enathannai Unnai Pedhai" T. V. Rathnam Papanasam Sivan 02:15 "Thane Varuvaradi" T. V. Rathnam 02:16 "Murali Gaana Vilola Muguntha" K. V. Janaki 01:22 "Niyaayam Alladi Bhaamaa" M. L. Vasanthakumari 02:26 "Yezhai En Meethu Paaraa" Nagercoil K. Mahadevan 02:35 "Piraana Naathanae" M. L. Vasanthakumari 02:20 "Maaya Chiripilae" T. V. Rathnam Desh 02:57 "Porumaiyae Inbam Tharum" T. R. Mahalingam 02:11 "Anbinil Yaavume...Thulasi Jegan Maathaa" M. L. Vasanthakumari Desh 02:37 "Musical Dance" Thara Chowdhry dance 03:31 "Vaan Nilavae Mana Mohana" T. R. Mahalingam & T. V. Rathnam Kambadasan 02:58 "Ulagathukae Unavalikkum" S. V. Venkatraman & Jikki Group 01:22 "Mathiyaa Vithiyaa" C. R. Subbaraman & T. V. Rathnam 03:38 "Jeeva Theebame Thalelo" P. Leela & Jikki 01:31 "Paarijaadha Poovu Namma" N. S. Krishnan & T. A. Madhuram Santhanakrishna Naidu 02:44 "Paadhkaakkanum Paangu Paarkanum" N. S. Krishnan Udumalai Narayana Kavi 03:55 "Manamagizh" (Musical drama) K. V. Janaki & Jikki K. D. Santhanam 06:18 "Ithu Thaguma Baamaa Kelai" T. R. Mahalingam 02:12 "Pugazhnthu Pugazhnthu Uraikka" M. L. Vasanthakumari 04:36 "Vantharul Endruraippai" M. L. Vasanthakumari 02:22
Reception Swadesamitran praised the film citing the film moves faster without getting bored anywhere, while Dinamani wrote that propaganda humor is well handled and added the film had melodious songs and good direction, and Kalki praised the makers for adapting mythology stories nicely for present generation and added its a musical film due to good songs. Historian Randor Guy said the film is remembered for the satire-rich comedy of N. S. Krishnan.
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