Sarangadhara (1958 film)
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 of the same name was released in 1957.[3]
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | V. S. Raghavan |
| Produced by | Namadeva Reddiar Annamalai Chettiar |
| Screenplay by | S. D. Sundharam |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan P. Bhanumathi |
| Music by | G. Ramanathan |
| Cinematography | N. C. Balakrishnan |
| Edited by | V. S. Rajan |
Production company | Minerva Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
Cast according to the opening credits:
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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
Soundtrack
The music was composed by G. Ramanathan.[4] Lyrics were by A. Maruthakasi.[5] The song "Vasantha Mullai" became hugely popular was later remixed by Mani Sharma for Pokkiri (2007).[6] The song is set in Charukesi raga.[7][8]
A Kriti Yaedhukkithanai modi than (Raga: Suruti) by Marimutha Pillai was included in the film for a dance by Kumari Kamala.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
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| 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. Susheela | 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 25 September 2014.
- "Nadigar Thilagam Filmography". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011.
- "Sarangadhara Songs". raaga.com. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
- 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.
- https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/ragas-hit-a-high/article5149905.ece
- https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/a-ragas-journey-the-charm-of-charukesi/article2857091.ece
External links
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