Gnana Soundari is a 1948 Indian Tamil historical fiction movie written, produced and directed by duo F. Nagoor and Joseph Thalaith Jr.
The film stars T. R. Mahalingam, M. V. Rajamma in lead roles with D. Balasubramaniam, Sivabhagyam, Lalitha and Padmini playing supporting roles.
The film revolves around Gnana Soundari, daughter of King Dharmar who is ill-treated by her stepmother Lenal. In order to get rid of her, Lenal sends her to a forest.
In the process, Soundari loses both of her hands and she gets saved by prince Pilenthiran.
The film was adapted from a stage play conducted by Nawab Rajamanickam which itself adapted from a Christian folk tale.
Directed by – F. Nagoor, Joseph Thaliath Jr
Produced by – F. Nagoor, Joseph Thaliath Jr
Screenplay by – Nanjil Nadu, T. N. Rajappa
Story by – F. Nagoor, Joseph Thaliath Jr,
Starring – T. R. Mahalingam, D. Balasubramaniam, M. V. Rajamma, PS Sivabhagyam
Music by – S. V. Venkatraman
Cinematography – Jithin Banerjee-Selvaraj
Edited by – VB Natraj
Release dates – 21 May 1948
Running time – 183 minutes
Language – Tamil
