Sorgavasal () is a 1954 Indian Tamil-language historical drama film, directed by A. Kasilingam and written by C. N. Annadurai, credited as Arignar Anna. It is based on his play of the same name. The film stars K. R. Ramasamy, Padmini, S. S. Rajendran and Anjali Devi. It was released on 28 May 1954. The film was subject to political controversies and faced objections from the censor board, resulting in many scenes being cut.
Cast K. R. Ramasamy as Madivannan Padmini as Queen Kumara Devi S. S. Rajendran as Muthu Manikam Anjali Devi as Thilagavathy R. Balasubramaniam as Court Priest P. S. Veerappa as King Vetrivelan
Production The film is based on a play of the same name by C. N. Annadurai. He had written screenplay and dialogues for films earlier and was credited as Annadurai. But, for the first time, in this film he was credited as Arignar Anna. The song "Aagum Neriyedhu" was originally written as "Asthigam Edhu, Naasthigam Edhu". It was recorded and released in records as such. When the film went to the censor board, they objected to these lines. Therefore, the lyricist Udumalai Narayana Kavi altered it as "Aagum Neri Edhu, Aagaa Neri Edhu".
Soundtrack The music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. Lyrics were by Udumalai Narayana Kavi. The song "Raajamagal Raani" became popular.
Song Singers Length "Antharathil Neer.... Engae Sorgam" K. R. Ramasamy 06:13 "Kanni Thamizh Saalaiyoram" K. R. Ramasamy 03:23 "Maavodu Thazhuvum Malarkkodi Pole" K. R. Ramasamy & P. Leela 03:00 "Nilave Nilave Aada Vaa" K. R. Ramasamy & Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi 02:03 "Raajamagal Raani" K. R. Ramasamy 02:13 "Nilave Nilave Aada Vaa" (pathos) K. R. Ramasamy 02:51 "Aanandam Paarai Kanne" K. R. Ramasamy 04:49 "Samarasa Nilai Arul Sannidhaanam" K. R. Ramasamy 03:10 "Veeram Serindha Mugam" K. R. Ramasamy & T. V. Rathnam 02:50 "Engum Niraivaana Jothiye" K. R. Ramasamy 01:29 "Engum Inbame Ulagengum Inbame" K. R. Ramasamy 03:10 "Santhosam Theda Venum Vaazhvile" Thiruchi Loganathan & T. V. Rathnam 02:51 "Maasillaatha Maamani Manonmani" K. R. Ramasamy & M. S. Rajeswari 06:05 "Aagum Neriyedhu" K. R. Ramasamy & Nagore E. M. Hanifa 03:34 "Naanae Indha Naattin" A. P. Komala 03:06 "Raajaadhi Raajan" T. V. Rathnam "Vaazhiya Maanilam"
Reception According to historian Randor Guy, the film underperformed at the box office because of its controversies and "mauling" by the censor board yet attained cult status due to its controversial content. References
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