Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum (1956 Film)

Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum (1956 Film)

Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum (English: Alibaba and 40 Thieves), also spelt as Alibabavum Narpadhu Thirudargalum, is a 1956 Indian Tamil swashbuckling-adventure film directed and produced by T. R. Sundaram. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and P. Bhanumathi in the lead roles, while P. S. Veerappa, K. A. Thangavelu and M. G. Chakrapani play supporting roles. It is notably the first colour film made in Tamil language. The film tells the story of a poor woodcutter, whose fortune changes when he learns about a secret cave full of treasures, but he must keep his source of wealth as a secret, in order to lead a peaceful life.

Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum was released on 14 January 1956, coinciding with Pongal Day. A remake of the 1954 Hindi film Alibaba aur 40 Chor, the film which was also based on the popular story Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves from the 1001 Arabian Nights, became an instant success at the box office. It was later remade in Telugu as Alibaba 40 Dongalu, which also became successful.

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