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| Directed by | T. P. Sundaram |
| Written by | A. S. Muthu (dialogues) |
| Produced by | T. P. Sundaram Harilal Patoviya |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran Vyjayanthimala |
| Cinematography | M. Krishnaswamy |
| Edited by | G. D. Joshi |
| Music by | G. Govindarajulu Naidu |
Production company | Southern Movies |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Baghdad Thirudan (transl. The Thief of Baghdad) is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language swashbuckler film produced and directed by T. P. Sundaram. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and Vyjayanthimala, with M. N. Nambiar, T. S. Balaiah, T. R. Ramachandran, S. A. Ashokan, M. N. Rajam, A. Sandhya and S. N. Lakshmi in supporting roles. It is a remake of the 1924 American film The Thief of Bagdad and was inspired by 1951 film The Prince Who Was a Thief.[1]
Plot
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Following the betrayal of the Prime Minister, the Maharaja and the Maharani of the kingdom are murdered and their son, Abu, is hidden in a herd of cows. Abu is found by robbers, who hidden in the forest and eventually grows up to become their leader. The two impostors who sit on the throne have a daughter and a child servant who poses as the son who survived the death of the former royal couple. Abu robs the rich to give to the poor and strives to reconquer his kingdom.
Cast
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Production
Baghdad Thirudan was financed by Krishnaswamy Naidu, the former owner of Golden Studios. A single set in the film cost ₹30,000 (US$360), yet Ramachandran always wanted new sets. By this type of over-expenditure, it was believed that the film would ultimately cost ₹500,000 (US$6,000). Ramachandran demanded that an additional ₹200,000 (US$2,400) be spent to complete the film, much to Naidu's horror.[2] Baghdad Thirudan was also the only film that featured Ramachandran opposite Vyjayanthimala.[3] Ramachandran briefly served as the film's editor. He said, "I was at the editing table, and it was so easy to join the cuts, because the movements just flowed into each other".[4] S. N. Lakshmi had to fight a leopard in one scene without the use of a stunt double.[5] She later remarked that she feared cats.[6][7]
Soundtrack
The music composed by G. Govindarajulu Naidu. All lyrics were penned by A. Maruthakasi. Playback singers are T. M. Soundararajan, Jikki, P. Suseela, A. P. Komala & K. Jamuna Rani.[8]
| No. | Song | Singers | Length (m:ss) |
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| 1 | "Azhagu Laila" | A. P. Komala | 02:28 |
| 2 | "Enthan Kathai Idhana" | P. Suseela | 02:51 |
| 3 | "Vetri Kollum Vaalendhi" | 05:24 | |
| 4 | "Kanneerin Vellam" | 03:16 | |
| 5 | "Pothukulunguthey...Sokkudhe Manam" | 03:30 | |
| 6 | "Bul Bul Paarvaiyile" | K. Jamuna Rani | 02:12 |
| 7 | "Siricha Pothum" | Jikki & group | 02:44 |
| 8 | "Unmai Anbin" | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Suseela | 02:18 |
| 9 | "Yaarukku Dimikki" | T. M. Soundararajan | 02:34 |
Release
Baghdad Thirudan was released on 6 May 1960,[9] and had an average run [10] Later it was dubbed in Hindi and released as Baghdad in 1962.[11]
References
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- ^ Raman, Mohan V (20 February 2012). "An actor par excellence". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
- ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (28 May 2010). "Courage goaded her on …". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 19 January 2018. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ^ Parthasarathy, Anusha (2 March 2011). "Plays were crowd pullers". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2011.
- ^ Neelamegam, G. (December 2014). Thiraikalanjiyam – Part 1 (in Tamil) (1st ed.). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. p. 204.
- ^ "Table: Chronological List of MGR's Movies released between 1960 and 1967" (PDF). Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 June 2016. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ^ சாதனை நாயகன் எம்.ஜி.ஆர் [MGR, the man of achievements] (in Tamil). Arulmozhi Publications. 1997. p. 28.
- ^ Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 9 February 2017. Retrieved 17 April 2021.