#tamil cinema
Besides, love between siblings, particularly between the elder brother and younger sister, has become a specific marker of Tamil culture, mainly due to the impact of canonical Tamil films like En Thangai (My Sister, dir. M.K.R. Nambiar and Ch. Narayanamurthy, 1952) and Paasamalar (the Flower of Love, dir. A. Bhimsingh, 1961). [X]
Add to that the landmark 1952 film, Parasakthi which examines post-independence Tamil society through the story of a brother’s search for his younger sister.
The whole look on the actress Sriranjaniis classic 1950s, specifically South Indian, but also seen elsewhere. This is a half-saree and the skirt in this decade was quite gathered and full. See also this costume from the same movie.
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AVM Studios seems to have had a ship shape costume department in the 40s and 50s that efficiently recycled costumes, fabrics and designs:)
1. Vyjayanthimala’s brocade jacket in Vazhkai (1949) and a similar style in Or Iravu (1951).
2. Similar sarees in Sabapathy (1941)andEn Manaivi (1942). A lot of similar fabrics in the two films.
3. The sari and blouse of Naam Iruvar (1947)andParasakthi (1952).
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