Rani Lalithangi
Rani Lalithangi (transl. Queen Lalithangi) is a Tamil language historical drama film starring Sivaji Ganesan and Bhanumathi Ramakrishna in the lead roles.[1] The film, directed by T. R. Raghunath, had musical score by G. Ramanathan and was released on 21 September 1957.[2]
| Rani Lalithangi | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | T. R. Raghunath |
| Produced by | Tiruchi R. Kalyanaraman |
| Screenplay by | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan P. Bhanumathi |
| Music by | G. Ramanathan |
| Cinematography | P. L. Rai |
| Edited by | R. Rajagopal |
Production company | T. N. R. Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 153 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as Azhagapuri Prince Azhagesan
- P. Bhanumathi as Lalithangi
- Rajasulochana as Maya
- P. S. Veerappa as King Gantheeban
- K. A. Thangavelu
- Serukulathur Sama
- K. Sarangkapani
- R. Balasubramaniam as Emperor Ampalavanan
- S. D. Subbulakshmi as Empress Angaiyarkanni
- T. P. Muthulakshmi
- M. Saroja
- Devika as (Lalithangi Friend)
Soundtrack
The music composed by G. Ramanathan and lyrics written by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. Singer is P. Bhanumathi. Playback singers are T. M. Soundararajan, C. S. Jayaraman, Seerkazhi Govindarajan, S. C. Krishnan, D. B. Ramachandra, V. T. Rajagopalan, M. L. Vasanthakumari, P. Leela, Jikki, T. V. Rathinam & A. G. Rathnamala.[3]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Aandavane Illaiye" | T. M. Soundararajan | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass | 03:12 |
| 2 | "Inbam Perinbam" | P. Bhanumathi | 05:39 | |
| 3 | "Sri Saraswathi Dhevimatha" | D. B. Ramachandra & P. Leela | 03:03 | |
| 4 | "Ettadi Koyilile" | T. M. Soundararajan | 02:47 | |
| 5 | "Bulbul Jodi" | S. C. Krishnan & T. V. Rathinam | 04:09 | |
| 6 | "Madhunilai Maaraadha" | P. Bhanumathi | ||
| 7 | "Idhu Poruththamaana" | Jikki | 03:04 | |
| 8 | "Kaadhalukku Kannillai" | C. S. Jayaraman | 03:28 | |
| 9 | "Ennai Ariyaamal Thulludhadi" | P. Bhanumathi | 03:33 | |
| 10 | "Aadunga Paadunga Odureenga" | P. Leela & A. G. Rathnamala | 02:27 | |
| 11 | "Natvaangam" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | 03:31 | |
| 12 | "Bajanaikku" | A. G. Rathnamala & V. T. Rajagopalan | 03:33 | |
| 13 | "Kal Endraalum Kanavanaa" | P. Leela | 03:01 | |
| 14 | "Kannaale Mannaadhi Mannarum" | M. L. Vasanthakumari |
Reviews
In spite of the interesting story line, impressive performances by Bhanumathi, Sivaji Ganesan and Veerappa, song and dance sequences by Rajasulochana and pleasing photography, Rani Lalithangi did not do well at the box office.
References
- Guy, Randor (15 October 2011). "Rani Lalithangi". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 January 2017. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
- https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19570921&printsec=frontpage&hl=en
- Neelamegam Govindasamy. Thiraikalanjiyam – Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition 2014. p. 134.