Sathi Ahalya
# Sathi Ahalya

Sathi Ahalya is a 1937 Indian, Tamil language film directed by T. R. Sundaram. The film featured K. Thavamani Devi as Ahalya in her debut role.

## Plot

The film depicts the story of Ahalya, wife of Gautama Maharishi, as told in Hindu mythology. Ahalya was turned into a stone by her husband as she was said to be unfaithful to him. However, she gets back to her own self when Rama's feet touches the stone.

## Cast

Cast according to the film's song book

* K. Thavamani Devi as Ahalikai (Ahalya)
* T. M. Shankar as Indran
* S. D. Subbaiah as Naradar
* S. V. Dhathachar as Gauthamar
* S. N. Sivakozhundu as Vishwamitrar
* T. R. Thulasi Bai as Indrani
* S. L. Venkitanarayana Iyengar as Comedian
* S. S. Sakunthala as Comedian
* Venu Bai, Rathnam, Jeevarathnam.

## Production

This is the first film produced by Modern Theatres shot in their own studios. 117 films were made in this studio from 1937 till 1982 including the first full-length Tamil colour film Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum (1956 film).

## Soundtrack

R. Balusami composed the music while the lyrics were penned by Baskaradas

