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'''''Vanagamudi''''' ({{ | '''''Vanagamudi''''' ({{translation|The Independent}}) is a 1957 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film starring [[Sivaji Ganesan]] and [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]]. The film directed by [[P. Pullaiah]], had musical score by [[G. Ramanathan]] and was released on 12 April 1957.<ref>{{Cite web |title=31-40 |url=http://www.nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp4.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170406110253/http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp4.htm |archive-date=6 April 2017 |access-date=22 September 2014 |website=nadigarthilagam.com}}</ref> The film was super hit at the box office. | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
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== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
The music was composed by [[G. Ramanathan]], and the lyrics by [[Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass]].<ref name="songbook" /> The song "Ennai Pol Penn" is set in [[ | The music was composed by [[G. Ramanathan]], and the lyrics by [[Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass]].<ref name="songbook" /> The song "Ennai Pol Penn" is set in [[Hanumatodi|Todi]] raga,<ref name="hi" /> and "Vaa Vaa Valarmathiye" is set in [[Suddhadhanyasi]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |date=9 December 2011 |title=A Raga's Journey – Soulful Suddhadhanyasi |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/a-ragas-journey-soulful-suddhadhanyasi/article2701250.ece |url-status=live |access-date=2 January 2019 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170731075453/http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/a-ragas-journey-soulful-suddhadhanyasi/article2701250.ece |archive-date=31 July 2017}}</ref> | ||
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== Release and reception == | == Release and reception == | ||
''Vanangamudi'' was released on 12 April 1957.<ref>{{Cite news |date=12 April 1957 |title=Vanangamudi | | ''Vanangamudi'' was released on 12 April 1957.<ref>{{Cite news |date=12 April 1957 |title=Vanangamudi |pages=3 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19570412&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |access-date=2 January 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> During the time of its release, Mohan Arts handcrafted an {{convert|80|feet|metres}} 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.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Menon |first=Nitya |date=10 September 2014 |title=Chennai, once a city of hoardings |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/chen-society/chennai-once-a-city-of-hoardings/article6395165.ece |url-status=live |access-date=21 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616050906/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/chen-society/chennai-once-a-city-of-hoardings/article6395165.ece |archive-date=16 June 2021}}</ref> On 19 April 1957, ''[[The Indian Express]]'' positively reviewed the film, particularly Ganesan's performance.<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 April 1957 |title=Vanangamudi |pages=3 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19570419&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |access-date=2 January 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The film emerged a commercial success.<ref name="hi" /> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{reflist|refs= | {{reflist|refs= | ||
<ref name="songbook">{{Cite book |url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7JevgDCLbuNWnN6MUFxWmV3VU0/view |title=வணங்காமுடி |publisher=Saravanabhava & Unity Pictures |year=1957 |language=ta |type=[[song book]]}}</ref> | <ref name="songbook">{{Cite book |url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7JevgDCLbuNWnN6MUFxWmV3VU0/view |title=வணங்காமுடி |publisher=Saravanabhava & Unity Pictures |year=1957 |language=ta |type=[[song book]] |access-date=2 January 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref> | ||
<ref name="hi">{{Cite news |last=Guy |first=Randor |author-link=Randor Guy |date=6 August 2011 |title=Vanangamudi 1957 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/vanangamudi-1957/article2330545.ece |url-status=live |access-date=2 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181230181220/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/vanangamudi-1957/article2330545.ece |archive-date=30 December 2018}}</ref> | <ref name="hi">{{Cite news |last=Guy |first=Randor |author-link=Randor Guy |date=6 August 2011 |title=Vanangamudi 1957 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/vanangamudi-1957/article2330545.ece |url-status=live |access-date=2 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181230181220/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/vanangamudi-1957/article2330545.ece |archive-date=30 December 2018}}</ref> | ||
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| Vanagamudi | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | P. Pullaiah |
| Produced by | M. Somasundaram |
| Screenplay by | P. Pullaiah |
| Story by | A. K. Velan |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Savitri |
| Music by | G. Ramanathan |
| Cinematography | P. Ramasamy |
| Edited by | K. Govindasamy |
Production company | Saravanabhava & Unity Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 170 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Vanagamudi (transl. The Independent) is a 1957 Indian Tamil-language film starring Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri. 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.
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Cast[edit | edit source]
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Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music was composed by G. Ramanathan, and the lyrics by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass.[2] The song "Ennai Pol Penn" is set in Todi raga,[3] and "Vaa Vaa Valarmathiye" is set in Suddhadhanyasi.[4]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Rajayogame" | P. Susheela | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass | 02:51 |
| 2 | "Malaiye Un Nilaiye" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | 03:00 | |
| 3 | "Paattum Baradhamum" | T. M. Soundararajan | 02:48 | |
| 4 | "Ennai Pol Pennallavo" | P. Susheela | 03:06 | |
| 5 | "Siramathil Thigazhvadhu...Vaa Vaa Vaa Valarmadhiye Vaa" | M. L. Vasanthakumari | 04:23 | |
| 6 | "Kattazhagu Mama" | P. Leela | 04:06 | |
| 7 | "Mogana Punnagai" | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela | 03:20 | |
| 8 | "Aatchiyin" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | 03:14 | |
| 9 | "Kuthu Kummangu Koyyaa" | Jikki | 03:18 | |
| 10 | "Vaazhvinile Vaazhvinile" | A. M. Rajah & P. Suseela | 03:04 | |
| 11 | "Eeraindhu Maadhame" | T. M. Soundararajan | 02:03 | |
| 12 | S. C. Krishnan & T. V. Rathinam |
Release and reception[edit | edit source]
Vanangamudi was released on 12 April 1957.[5] 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.[6] On 19 April 1957, The Indian Express positively reviewed the film, particularly Ganesan's performance.[7] The film emerged a commercial success.[3]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "31-40". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 6 April 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 வணங்காமுடி (song book) (in தமிழ்). Saravanabhava & Unity Pictures. 1957. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Guy, Randor (6 August 2011). "Vanangamudi 1957". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 December 2018. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
- ↑ Mani, Charulatha (9 December 2011). "A Raga's Journey – Soulful Suddhadhanyasi". The Hindu. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Vanangamudi". The Indian Express. 12 April 1957. p. 3. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
- ↑ Menon, Nitya (10 September 2014). "Chennai, once a city of hoardings". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 June 2021. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
- ↑ "Vanangamudi". The Indian Express. 19 April 1957. p. 3. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Vanangamudi on IMDb