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
Source:[1]
- Bhavani K. Sambamurthy as Chandragupta Maurya
- N. C. Vasanthakokilam as Princess Chaaya
- Brihadambal
- T. K. Kalyanam
- S. S. Kokko
- P. Saradambal
Soundtrack
Papanasam Sivan composed the music. N. C. Vasanthakokilam, who is an accomplished musician rendered a few songs.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Chandragupta Chanakya 1940". The Hindu. 8 May 2009. Archived from the original on 18 January 2017. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
- ^ "1940 – சந்ரகுப்த சாணக்யா – டிரினிடி தியேட்டர்ஸ்" [1940 – Chandraguptha Chanakya – Trinity Theatres]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 18 October 2016. Retrieved 14 October 2016.