Synopsis
Kalidas is a 1931 Indian biographical film directed by H. M. Reddy and produced by Ardeshir Irani. It holds the distinction of being India's first sound film in both Tamil and Telugu languages, as well as the first sound film made in a Dravidian language.
The film stars P. G. Venkatesan as Kalidasa, with T. P. Rajalakshmi in the female lead role. Supporting the cast are L. V. Prasad, Thevaram Rajambal, T. Susheela Devi, J. Sushila, and M. S. Santhanalaksmi.
The story revolves around the life of Kalidasa, with dialogues primarily in Telugu, interspersed with Tamil songs at the beginning, middle, and end, plus some additional dialogue in Hindi. The film features songs from much later time periods, including compositions by Carnatic musician Tyagaraja, publicity songs of the Indian National Congress, and songs about Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian independence movement.
