Sarangadhara is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language historical drama film directed by V. S. Raghavan and written by S. D. Sundharam. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and P. Bhanumathi. Based on the epic of the same name by Gurajada Apparao, it was released on 15 August 1958.
Plot King Narendra's young second wife, Chitrangi, becomes infatuated with her stepson, Prince Sarangadhara. When Sarangadhara rejects her romantic advances, the resentful queen falsely accuses him of trying to molest her. Believing the lie, the furious king orders his innocent son's limbs to be amputated in the forest. How fate deals with the king, his second wife and the prince forms the rest of the story.
Cast Cast according to the opening credits:
Male Sivaji Ganesan as Sarangadhara S. V. Ranga Rao as Narendran M. N. Nambiar as Mahadevan Muthukrishnan as Sumandran Karunanidhi as Karunanidhi Sayeeram as Medhavi Venkatachalam as Chitrangadhan Harihara Bhagavathar as Rajasekhar Santhanam and Ezhumalai as priests C. V. V. Panthulu as the poet
Female P. Bhanumathi as Chitrangi P. Santha Kumari as Rathnangi P. Rajasulochana as Kanakangi Muthulakshmi as Madhavi Mohana as Mallika Chandra as Maya Dance Kamala Lakshmanan E. V. Saroja
Production Sarangadhara is the third Tamil film based on the epic of the same name by Gurajada Apparao, following a 1935 film and the 1936 film Naveena Sarangadhara. The screenplay was written by S. D. Sundharam, cinematography was handled by N. C. Balakrishnan and editing by V. S. Rajan. It is Sivaji Ganesan's 50th film as an actor.
Soundtrack The music was composed by G. Ramanathan. The song "Vasantha Mullai" became hugely popular was later remixed by Mani Sharma for Pokkiri (2007). The song is set in Charukesi raga.
Song Singers Lyrics Length "Vasandha Mullai Polae" T. M. Soundararajan A. Maruthakasi 03:17 "Arputha Kaatchi Ondru Kanden" P. Bhanumathi 02:39 "Kanagalaal Kaadhal Kaaviyam" Jikki & T. M. Soundararajan 02:38 "Madhiyilla Moorkkorukkor Magimai" Seerkazhi Govindarajan 02:19 "Kannaal Nallaa Paaru" P. Bhanumathi, A. P. Komala & K. Rani 03:53 "Thannai Marandhaadum En Manam" P. Susheela 02:46 "Periya Idatthu Vishayam" S. C. Krishnan & A. P. Komala 02:53 "Vandhiduvaar Avar En Manam Pole" P. Bhanumathi 02:24 "Megaththirai Pilandhu Minnalai Pol" T. M. Soundararajan, S. C. Krishnan & T. V. Rajagopalan 04:01 "Vaazhga Namadhu Naadu" Seerkazhi Govindarajan 03:30 "Etti Etti Paakkudhadi Thoppile" A. G. Rathnamala 02:51 "Enna Vendum Enakkenna Vendum" T. M. Soundararajan 02:40 "Yaedhukkithanai Modi Than" (Radha) Jayalakshmi Marimutha Pillai 05:27
Release and reception Sarangadhara was released on 15 August 1958, and distributed by Annamalai Corporation. Ananda Vikatan negatively reviewed the film, saying it was like watching a play and not an actual film.
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