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Veerapandiya Kattabomman (English:... Kattabomman, the Brave Warrior) is a 1959 Indian Tamil-language biographical war film directed B. R. Panthulu. The film's screenplay was written by Ma. Po. Sivagnanam while its story and dialogue were written by Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy. The film features Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Padmini, S. Varalakshmi, and Ragini in the lead roles, with V. K. Ramasamy and Javar Seetharaman in pivotal supporting parts. The film's soundtrack and score were composed by G. Ramanathan.
Produced and distributed by Panthulu under his banner, Padmini Pictures, Veerapandiya Kattabomman is loosely based on the story of the 18th century South Indian chieftain of the same name, who rose in rebellion against the East India Company. The film was an adaptation of the play Kattabomman, performed by Sivaji Ganesan's troupe. Most of the film was shot in Jaipur. Veerapandiya Kattabomman is notable for being the first Tamil film to be released in Technicolor.
The film's premiere was held in London on 10 May 1959, and had its release in Tamil Nadu six days later. It became a critical and commercial success, earning cult status in Tamil cinema. The film had a theatrical run of 175 days. It was dubbed and released in Telugu as Veerapandiya Kattabrahmanna in 1959, and in Hindi as Amar Shaheed in 1960.
The film was the first in Tamil cinema to receive international awards for Best Film, Best Actor, and Best Music Director at the 1960 Afro-Asian Film Festival in Cairo. It also won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil under the "Certificate of Merit" section. Veerapandiya Kattabomman was re-released in 1984, and a digitally restored version was released on 21 August 2015. The film was received successfully on both the occasions.
Directed by B. R. Panthulu
Produced by B. R. Panthulu
Screenplay by Ma. Po. Sivagnanam
Story by Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy
Based on Kattabomman by Sivaji Nataka Mandram
Starring Sivaji Ganesan,Gemini Ganesan,Padmini,S. Varalakshmi,Ragini
Music by G. Ramanathan
Cinematography W. R. Subbarao
Edited by R. Devarajan
Production
company Padmini Pictures
Distributed by Padmini Pictures
Release date 10 May 1959(London premiere) 16 May 1959(Tamil Nadu)
Running time 166 minutes
Country India
Language Tamil
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