Chandrakantha
# Chandrakantha

Chandrakantha is a 1936 Indian, Tamil-language film directed by P. K. Raja Sandow.

## Cast

The following list was adapted from the book Thamizh Cinema Ulagam Part-1.

## Production

The film was produced under the banner Jupiter Pictures and was directed by P. K. Raja Sandow. J. R. Rangaraju wrote the story and dialogues. Cinematography was done by M. M. Purohit while editing was done by P. K. Raja Sandow. Audiography was done by Sripath Patel and Saiyed Mothimmaiah. Gokale was in-charge of Settings. The film was shot and processed at Saraswathi Cinetone, Pune.

The film was based on the life of Heads of religious mutts and caused an uproar when it was released. There were requests to ban the film.

## Soundtrack

No credits are given for Music Direction and lyrics. One kriti by Thiyagaraja – Nidhi Saala Sugama – was included in the film.

### List of songs

| No. | Song | Singer/s |
| - | - | - |
| 1 | Chandrakantha Kodi Parandhaaduthu | Chorus |
| 2 | Thaaye Mana Chanjalamaen | Master Shankar Rao |
| 3 | Aaraariro Magale | C. Padmavathi Bhai |
| 4 | Vaangi Tharandi Selai | N. S. Krishnan, P. Susheela |
| 5 | Aanandame Enakaananda Diname | A. K. Rajalakshmi |
| 6 | Pennaagi Vandhathoru Maaya | Kali N. Rathnam |
| 7 | Kaama Rathiye Kalaanidhiye | Kali N. Rathnam with one Dasi |
| 8 | Konju Mozhi Anjugame | P. U. Chinnappa |
| 9 | Kaama Vaadhai Thaan Meeruthe | A. K. Rajalakshmi |
| 10 | Sundaraangi Subha Mohini | P. U. Chinnappa |
| 11 | Thirumana Kaadchiyaik Kaana | (in Radio) |
| 12 | Enna Janmam Indha Janmam | A. K. Rajalakshmi |
| 13 | Nidhi Saala Sugama | Carnatic music concert |
| 14 | Soma Chandhira Vadhanaa | M. Kosalam |
| 15 | Ninda Saundharyam Kandu Pennu | Kali N. Rathnam, Ammukutty |
| 16 | Kaama Kalavikoru Kshemame Perugum | Kali N. Rathnam with multiple Dasis |
