Sarangadhara (1958 film)
| Sarangadhara | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | V. S. Raghavan |
| Produced by |
Namadeva Reddiar Annamalai Chettiar |
| Written by | S. D. Sundharam |
| Screenplay by | S. D. Sundharam |
| Starring |
Sivaji Ganesan P. Bhanumathi Rajasulochana S. V. Ranga Rao |
| Music by | G. Ramanathan |
| Cinematography | N. C. Balakrishnan |
| Edited by | V. S. Rajan |
Production company |
Minerva Pictures |
| Distributed by | Minerva Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Sarangadhara is a 1958 Tamil-language film directed by V. S. Raghavan of Revathi Studios for Minerva Pictures. The film features Sivaji Ganesan for his 50th film and P. Bhanumathi in lead roles. It has musical score by G. Ramanathan and was released on 15 August 1958.[2] The Telugu version Sarangadhara was released in 1957.[3]
Plot
King Narendra was ruling the Vengi country with capital of Rajamahendri. He had a son by name Sarangadhara. The king had a second wife Chitrangi and he was very much affectionate towards her. He had a bitter enemy Mahadevan.
One day Chitrangi, invited her step son Sarangadhara for feast. But as Sarangadhara was leaving for hunting he ignored the invitation. His step mother was very angry towards him and it was brought to the notice of Mahadevan by the intelligence agency. Mahadevan made bad propaganda of this accusing of an affair between Sarangadhara and his step mother with the sinister motive of creating conflict in the house of Rajaraja Narendra. Without proper inquiry, King Narendra ordered the chopping off the hands and legs of innocent Sarangadhara. It was mandatory to obey king's orders to and so the punishment was meted out to the prince in the mountain forest.
Sarangadhara was lying in a pool of blood screaming in pain drawing the attention of Meghanadha a devotee of Siva, who immediately rushed to Sarangadhara and did what ever he could to alleviate the pain and advised Sarangadhara to pray to Lord Shiva and get his blessings. Lord Siva impressed by Sarangadhara's prayer gave his lost legs and hands and made him a beautiful person.
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as Sarangadhara
- P. Bhanumathi as Chitrangi
- Rajasulochana as Kanakangi
- S. V. Ranga Rao as King Narendra
- P. Santha Kumari as Queen Rathnangi
- M. N. Nambiar as Mahadevan
- Valaiyapathi Muthukrishnan as Sumandhran
- A. Karunanidhi as Oru Sol
- T.P. Muthulakshmi as Madhavi
Crew
- Producer: Namadeva Reddiar & Annamalai Chettiar
- Banner: Minerva Pictures
- Director: V. S. Raghavan
- Music: G. Ramanathan
- Lyrics: A. Maruthakasi
- Screenplay: S. D. Sundharam
- Dialogues: S. D. Sundaram
- Cinematography: N. C. Balakrishnan
- Editing: V. S. Rajan
- Art Direction: S. V. S Rama Rao and V. M. Varthurkar
- Choreography: K. N. Dhandayuthapani Pillai & Madhavan
- Dance: Kumari Kamala & E. V. Saroja
Soundtrack
The music was composed by G. Ramanathan.[4] Lyrics were by A. Maruthakasi. Singer is P. Bhanumathi. Playback singers are T. M. Soundararajan, Seerkazhi Govindarajan, S. C. Krishnan, V. T. Rajagopalan, Radha Jayalakshmi, P. Suseela, Jikki, A. P. Komala, A. G. Rathnamala & K. Rani.[5] The song "Vasantha Mullai" was later remixed by Mani Sharma for Pokkiri (2007).[6]
A Kriti Yaedhukkithanai modi than by Marimutha Pillai was included in the film for a dance by Kumari Kamala
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
| 1 | Vasandha Mullai Polae | T. M. Soundararajan | A. Maruthakasi | 03:17 |
| 2 | Arputha Kaatchi Ondru Kanden | P. Bhanumathi | 02:39 | |
| 3 | Kanagalaal Kaadhal Kaaviyam | Jikki & T. M. Soundararajan | 02:38 | |
| 4 | Madhiyilla Moorkkorukkor Magimai | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | 02:19 | |
| 5 | Kannaal Nallaa Paaru | P. Bhanumathi, A. P. Komala & K. Rani | 03:53 | |
| 6 | Thannai Marandhaadum En Manam | P. Suseela | 02:46 | |
| 7 | Periya Idatthu Vishayam | S. C. Krishnan & A. P. Komala | 02:53 | |
| 8 | Vandhiduvaar Avar En Manam Pole | P. Bhanumathi | 02:24 | |
| 9 | Megaththirai Pilandhu Minnalai Pol | T. M. Soundararajan, S. C. Krishnan & T. V. Rajagopalan | 04:01 | |
| 10 | Vaazhga Namadhu Naadu | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | 03:30 | |
| 11 | Etti Etti Paakkudhadi Thoppile | A. G. Rathnamala | 02:51 | |
| 12 | Enna Vendum Enakkenna Vendum | T. M. Soundararajan | 02:40 | |
| 13 | Yaedhukkithanai modi than | (Radha) Jayalakshmi | Marimutha Pillai | 05:27 |
References
- ↑ Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers.
- ↑ "Sarangadhara". gaana. Retrieved 2014-09-25.
- ↑ "Nadigar Thilagam Filmography". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011.
- ↑ "Sarangadhara Songs". raaga.com. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
- ↑ G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. pp. 142 , — 143.
- ↑ "'Vasantha Mullai' song recreated for Pokkiri". Chennai Mirror. 6 December 2006. Retrieved 16 April 2018.