Jagathalaprathapan was a 1944 Tamil-language movie starring P. U. Chinnappa and M. S. Sarojini in the lead roles. A film adaptation of a folk tale “12 Minister’s Tale”.
The film features P. U. Chinnappa, M. S. Sarojini in lead roles with P. B. Rangachari, M. R. Santhanalakshmi and N. S. Krishnan playing supporting roles. The film revolves around the theme of a prince who through his talents wins over several girls and marries them.
The film was released on 13 April 1944 and became a box-office success and established Chinnappa as one of the top stars in Tamil cinema.
Directed by – S. M. Sriramulu Naidu
Produced by – S. M. Sriramulu Naidu
Written by – Vadivelu Nayakkar
Story by – S. M. Sriramulu Naidu
Starring – P. U. Chinnappa, M. S. Sarojini, M. R. Santhanalakshmi, P. B. Rangachari, U. R. Jeevaratnam, S. Varalakshmi, T. A. Jayalakshmi, T. S. Balaiah, N. S. Krishnan, T. A. Madhuram, ‘Baby’ Kamala, Yogambal, Mangalam
Music by – G. Ramanathan
Cinematography – V. Krishnan
Edited by – Surya
Release dates – 13 April 1944
Running time – 176 minutes
Language – Tamil
