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However, Lingappa continued on working with Panthulu in many more Kannada films till the early 1970s. After a break he came back to compose in Muradan Muthu (1964). He then went on to compose in Kannada movies. Lingappa continued on composing for Sabaash Meena (1958), Engal Kudumbam Perisu (1958) and Kuzhandhaigal Kanda Kudiyarasu (1960). Again it became a success in the Hindi circles. The same film was taken in Hindi and this song was retained with Hindi words. Thangamalai Ragasiyam (1958) is another film that lifted P. Panthulu again booked Lingappa for Sivaji Ganesan starrer Mudhal Thethi (1955). Chandrababu sang for Sivaji Jolly Life Jolly Life. Sundaram sang the comedy song Kaviyin Kanavil Vaazhum Oviyame in which he combines light music with carnatic tune. Lingappa obtained his permission to use the same song in Kalyanam Panniyum Brahmachaari with some modifications and after the approval of the tune by Baradidasan, Radha Jayalakshmi sang the song. The Bharathidasan song Vennilaavum Vaanum Pol was first sung by M.
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Panthulu was Kalyanam Panniyum Brahmachari (1954), a Sivaji Ganesan starrer directed by P. Mahalingam and started Padmini Pictures for which banner Lingappa composed most number of films in Tamil.
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Mahalingam used Lingappa in his other movies like Chinna Durai and Vilayattu Bommai. Mahalingam and Lingappa both knew carnatic music, cooperated and discussed the tunes together.
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Chandrababu sang first Hello My dear Darling, Hello My rose charming. There are more than ten songs in Mohanasundaram. Mahalingam who had known Lingappa from earlier and became closer in the film Nam Iruvar, gave Lingappa chance to compose music for his second production Mohana Sundaram (1951). Mahalingam had produced his first film Macha Regai (1950) where the music was done by C. Chandrababu also sang memorable songs under his compositions. Komala, Radha Jayalakshmi, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, K. From then on Lingappa was playing many instruments under all the leading music directors. Mahadevan had used Lingappa for several of their songs. Lingappa was well capable of playing the guitar. He went on to purchase modern instruments from abroad, especially London where he bought the electric guitar. All these experience under different renowned music directors had sparked an idea to be a freelance musician. In 1948, he returned to Madras and worked under C. Lingappa went to Karakkudi to play musical instruments when AVM Productions made Nam Iruvar (1947). Sudarsanam in the Pragathy Studios and he played instruments in the film Sri Valli (1945). In 1945, Lingappa returned to Madras and worked under R. It was the time during the 1940s where everyone was circumambulating all available studios for opportunities. Not giving up, Lingappa proceeded to Salem to try his chance in Modern Theatres when music director T. But Lingappa was rejected due to his young age. Ramchandra was working there with other older artistes. In the same year Lingappa approached Gemini Studios to try his luck. It sis to be noted that Lingappa played instruments for Ashok Kumar (1941) and he was earning salary of ₹30 monthly. This orchestra used to play music for films and gramophone. Since he is able to play musical instruments, he then joined the Mayoora Film Orchestra and played harmonium, mandoline and guitar. He stayed a few months and when it is not fruitful and then moved on. Instead Visvanathan had asked Lingappa to sing and to remain with him for sometime to given chance. Govindarajulu Naidu took his family to Madras to look for greener pasture there.Īt the age of 14, Lingappa tried to act in the film Kamathenu which was produced by Visvanathan. Lingappa had learned to play several musical instruments. He also sold musical instruments and gramophone in Thiruchi, but the business was not doing very well. Govindarajulu was a harmonium player in special dramas, but was also known as the one who taught music for K. Govindarajulu Naidu introduced MKT to his children. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar (MKT) used to sing in their house and G. Lingappa was the second son and had learned music from his father G.