Vanangamudi

Vanagamudi (transl. The Independent) is a Tamil film starring Sivaji Ganesan and Savithri in the lead role. The film directed by P. Pullaiah, had musical score by G. Ramanathan and was released on 12 April 1957.[1] The film was super hit at the box office.

For the upcoming film, see Vanangamudi (upcoming film).
Vanagamudi
Theatrical release poster
Directed byP. Pullaiah
Produced byM. Somasundaram
Screenplay byP. Pullaiah
Story byA. K. Velan
StarringSivaji Ganesan
Savitri
Music byG. Ramanathan
CinematographyP. Ramasamy
Edited byK. Govindasamy
Production
company
Saravanabhava & Unity Pictures
Release date
  • 12 April 1957 (1957-04-12)
Running time
170 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

Cast

Crew

Soundtrack

The film had melodious music composed by G. Ramanathan,[3][4] with lyrics by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass.

The song "Ennai Pol Penn" is set in Todi raga.[5] The song "Vaa Vaa Valarmathiye" is set in Suddhadhanyasi raga.[6]

No.SongSingersLyricsLength (m:ss)
1"Rajayogame"P. SuseelaThanjai N. Ramaiah Dass02:51
2"Malaiye Un Nilaiye"Seerkazhi Govindarajan03:00
3"Paattum Baradhamum"T. M. Soundararajan02:48
4"Ennai Pol Pennallavo"P. Suseela03:06
5"Siramathil Thigazhvadhu.... Vaa Vaa Vaa Valarmadhiye Vaa"M. L. Vasanthakumari04:23
6"Kattazhagu Mama"P. Leela04:06
7"Mogana Punnagai"T. M. Soundararajan & P. Suseela03:20
8"Aatchiyin"Seerkazhi Govindarajan03:14
9"Kuthu Kummangu Koyyaa"Jikki03:18
10"Vaazhvinile Vaazhvinile"A. M. Rajah & P. Suseela03:04
11"Eeraindhu Maadhame"T. M. Soundararajan02:03
12S. C. Krishnan & T. V. Rathinam

Release

The film was released on 12 April 1957.[7] During the time of its release, Mohan Arts handcrafted an 80 feet (24 m) cutout which was kept at the Chennai-based Chitra theatre. According to Mohan Arts founder K. Mohan's son Harinath, it was the tallest standee made in the whole of Asia at that time.[8]

The Indian Express positively reviewed the film, particularly Ganesan's performance.[9] Randor Guy of The Hindu wrote "Remembered for the excellent performances by Sivaji Ganesan, Savithri and Nambiar and the melodious music.".[5]

References
  1. "Vanagamudi". nadigarthilagam. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  2. வணங்காமுடி (song book) (in Tamil). Saravanabhava & Unity Pictures. 1957.
  3. "Vanagamudi Songs". inbaminge. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  4. "Vanagamudi Songs". raaga. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  5. Guy, Randor (6 August 2011). "Vanangamudi 1957". The Hindu. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
  6. Mani, Charulatha (9 December 2011). "A Raga's Journey — Soulful Suddhadhanyasi". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
  7. "Vanangamudi". The Indian Express. 12 April 1957. p. 3.
  8. Menon, Nitya (10 September 2014). "Chennai, once a city of hoardings". The Hindu. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
  9. "Vanangamudi". The Indian Express. 19 April 1957. p. 3.
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