Chitrangi
Chitrangi (Tamil: சித்ராங்கி) is a 1964 Indian Tamil film, directed by R. S. Mani. The film stars A. V. M. Rajan, Pushpalatha and Sheela in the lead roles. It was produced under the banner of Modern Theatres. The soundtrack was composed by Vedha, while the lyrics were written by K. M. Balasubramaniam and Vaali.
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Directed by | R. S. Mani |
Produced by | T. R. Sundaram |
Starring | A. V. M. Rajan Pushpalatha Sheela R. S. Manohar |
Music by | Vedha |
Cinematography | C. A. S. Mani |
Edited by | L. Balu |
Production company | |
Release date | 1964 |
Running time | 147 mins |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Cast
Crew
- Producer: T. R. Sundaram
- Production Company: Modern Theatres
- Director: R. S. Mani
- Music: Vedha
- Lyrics: Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam & Vaali
- Story:
- Dialogues:
- Screenplay:
- Art Direction:
- Editing: L. Balu
- Choreography:
- Cinematography: C. A. S. Mani
- Stunt: None
- Dance: None
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Vedha. Lyrics were written by Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam and Vaali. Playback singers are T. M. Soundararajan, Thiruchi Loganathan, S. V. Ponnusamy, P. Susheela, A. G. Rathnamala & K. Jamuna Rani.
One song "Pozhudhu Pularnddhadhu Poo Pole", sung by P. Susheela was composed by K. V. Mahadevan and the lyrics were penned by Kannadasan.[1]
No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
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1 | "Nenjinile Ninaivu Mugam" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela & K. Jamuna Rani | Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam | 04:26 |
2 | "Indru Vandha Sondhama" | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela | 03:36 | |
3 | "Velodu Vilaiyaadum Murugaiyaa" | P. Susheela | 02:42 | |
4 | "Anna Nadai Chinna Idai Eppadi" | K. Jamuna Rani | Vaali | 03:24 |
5 | "Oyyaari Baamaa Unakkaaga Vaammaa" | S. V. Ponnusamy & A. G. Rathnamala | 03:54 | |
6 | "Roja Poo Kannaththile Then Paayum" | P. Susheela | 03:17 | |
7 | "Unakku Onnu Enakku Onnu Irukkudhu Manasu" | Thiruchi Loganathan & A. G. Rathnamala | 03:32 | |
8 | "Pozhudhu Pularnddhadhu Poo Pole" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 03:30 |
Reception
Film critic and historian Randor Guy said that the film will be "remembered for the fast-paced narration and deft direction of R. S. Mani".[2]
References
- G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 2 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition November 2016. p. 155 — 156.
- Randor Guy (15 July 2010). "Blast from the past — Chitrangi 1964". The Hindu.