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Sorgavasal (transl. Gateway to heaven) 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.[2] The film was subject to political controversies and faced trouble with the censor board, resulting in many scenes being cut.[3][4]
| Sorgavasal | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | A. Kasilingam |
| Written by | Arignar Anna |
| Based on | Sorgavasal (play) by Arignar Anna |
| Produced by | M. Somasundaram M. K. Kaliapa |
| Starring | K. R. Ramasamy Padmini S. S. Rajendran Anjali Devi |
| Cinematography | G. Durai |
| Edited by | A. Kasilingam |
| Music by | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy |
Production company | Parimalam Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 211 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
edit- K. R. Ramasamy as Madivannan[1]
- Padmini as Queen Kumara Devi[5]
- S. S. Rajendran as Muthu Manikam[5]
- Anjali Devi as Thilagavathy[1]
- R. Balasubramaniam as Court Priest[5]
- P. S. Veerappa as King Vetrivelan[5]
Production
editThe film is based on the play of the same name by C. N. Annadurai.[4] 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. The song was so recorded and released in records. When the film went to the censor board, they objected to these lines. So the lyricist Udumalai Narayana Kavi altered it as Aagum Neri Edhu, Aagaa Neri Edhu.[6][4]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.[7] Lyrics were by Udumalai Narayana Kavi.[6]
| 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
editAccording 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.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c Rajadhyaksha & Willemen 1998, p. 338.
- ^ "Sorgavasal". The Indian Express. 28 May 1954. p. 1. Retrieved 18 December 2019 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "1954-2014: 11 Kollywood Movies That Took a Hit by Controversies and Protests". The New Indian Express. 6 April 2015. Archived from the original on 11 April 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- ^ a b c d Guy, Randor (4 February 2010). "Sorgavaasal 1954". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 18 December 2019. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
- ^ a b c d Rajadhyaksha & Willemen 1998, p. 339.
- ^ a b Neelamegam, G. (2014). Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil) (1st ed.). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. p. 72.
- ^ "Sorga Vasal (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP". Apple Music. 1 December 1954. Archived from the original on 15 August 2023. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
Bibliography
edit- Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (1998) [1994]. Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema. British Film Institute and Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-563579-5.
External links
edit- Sorgavasal at IMDb