| Chandraguptha Chanakya | |
|---|---|
 N. C. Vasanthakokilam as Princess Chaaya | |
| சந்திரகுப்த சாணக்யா | |
| Directed by | C. K. Sachi (C. K. Sadasivam) |
| Screenplay by | C. K. Sachi (C. K. Sadasivam) |
| Based on | History of Chandragupta Maurya |
| Produced by | C. K. Sachi (C. K. Sadasivam) |
| Starring | Bhavani K. Sambamurthy N. C. Vasanthakokilam Brihadambal T. K. Kalyanam S. S. Kokko and P. Saradambal |
| Cinematography | S. Das |
| Music by | Papanasam Sivan |
Production company | Trinity Theatres |
Release date |
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Running time | 14,000 ft. |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Chandraguptha Chanakya is a 1940 Indian Tamil language historical drama film produced and directed by C. K. Sachi, starring Bhavani K. Sambamurthy and N. C. Vasanthakokilam.[1][2]
Storyline
Chandragupta Maurya is the founder of the Maurya Empire. His advisor was Chanakya who is traditionally identified as Kautilya who authored Arthashastra. The film brought alive these two personalities.[1]
Cast
Bhavani K. Sambamurthy as Chandragupta
N. C. Vasanthakokilam as Princess Chaaya
Brihadambal
T. K. Kalyanam
S. S. Kokko and P. Saradambal[1]
Soundtrack
Papanasam Sivan composed the music. N. C. Vasanthakokilam, who is an accomplished musician rendered a few songs.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Chandragupta Chanakya 1940". thehindu.com. 8 May 2009. Archived from the original on 18 January 2017. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
- ↑ 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 18 October 2016.
External links
- Chandraguptha Chanakya at IMDb
- Chandraguptha Chanakya at IMDb- Bhavani K. Sambamurthy
- Paarukul Uyar on YouTube - A song from the film
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