Chintamani (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film
Released in 1937, Chintamani is a notable film directed by Y. V. Rao, running about 215 minutes.
What it’s about. Chintamani (Tamil: சிந்தாமணி) is a 1937 Tamil-language film directed by Y. V. Rao starring M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, Serugulathur Sama and Aswathamma.[2] It was the first Tamil film to run for a year in a single theatre. Chintamani was based on the legendary story of a Sanskrit poet and devotee of Lord Krishna named Bilwamangal (M. K. Thyragaraja Bhagavathar). Bilwamangal, a resident of Varanasi, was a Sanskrit scholar, who gets infatuated towards a courtesan called Chintamani (Aswathamma), a woman of ill-fame. As a result, he deserts his wife. However, Chintamani is an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna (Serugalathur Sama) and spends most of her time singing bhajans in praise of Lord Krishna. His attraction towards Chintamani eventually draws Bilwamangal closer towards Lord Krishna and transforms his life forever. Bilwangal, himself, becomes a devotee of Lord Krishna and pens a monumental Sanskrit work Sri Krishna Karnamritam.
Who’s in it. Chintamani stars Aswathamma as Chintamani, L. Narayana Rao as Alwar Chetty, S. S. Rajamani and Y. V. Rao as Manoharan, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chintamani page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chintamani (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chintamani change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Chintamani?
- Chintamani stars Aswathamma, L. Narayana Rao, S. S. Rajamani, Y. V. Rao and M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar.
- When was Chintamani released?
- Chintamani was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 215 minutes.