Rani Lalithangi
Rani Lalithangi (transl. Queen Lalithangi) is a 1957 Indian Tamil-language historical drama film directed by T. R. Raghunath, starring Sivaji Ganesan and P. Bhanumathi. The film, a remake of the 1935 film Lalithangi, had musical score by G. Ramanathan and was released on 21 September 1957.
| Rani Lalithangi | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | T. R. Raghunath |
| Screenplay by | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass |
| Produced by | Tiruchi R. Kalyanaraman |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan P. Bhanumathi |
| Cinematography | P. L. Rai |
| Edited by | R. Rajagopal |
| Music by | G. Ramanathan |
Production company | T. N. R. Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 153 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as Azhagapuri Prince Azhagesan
- P. Bhanumathi as Lalithangi
- Rajasulochana as Maya
- P. S. Veerappa as King Gantheeban
- K. A. Thangavelu
- Serukulathur Sama
- K. Sarangapani
- R. Balasubramaniam as Emperor Ampalavanan
- S. D. Subbulakshmi as Empress Angaiyarkanni
- T. P. Muthulakshmi
- M. Saroja
- Devika as Lalithangi's friend
Production
Rani Lalithangi is a remake of the 1935 film Lalithangi.[1] The lead role was initially offered to M. G. Ramachandran, but he declined following creative difference after stills were taken. He did not like him self shown as a devotee.
Sivaji Ganesan was later cast.[2]
Soundtrack
The music composed by G. Ramanathan and lyrics written by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass.[3]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Aandavane Illaiye" | T. M. Soundararajan | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass | 03:12 |
| 2 | "Inbam Perinbam" | P. Bhanumathi | 05:39 | |
| 3 | "Sri Saraswathi Dhevimatha" | D. B. Ramachandra & P. Leela | 03:03 | |
| 4 | "Ettadi Koyilile" | T. M. Soundararajan | 02:47 | |
| 5 | "Bulbul Jodi" | S. C. Krishnan & T. V. Rathinam | 04:09 | |
| 6 | "Madhunilai Maaraadha" | P. Bhanumathi | ||
| 7 | "Idhu Poruththamaana" | Jikki | 03:04 | |
| 8 | "Kaadhalukku Kannillai" | C. S. Jayaraman | 03:28 | |
| 9 | "Ennai Ariyaamal Thulludhadi" | P. Bhanumathi | 03:33 | |
| 10 | "Aadunga Paadunga Odureenga" | P. Leela & A. G. Rathnamala | 02:27 | |
| 11 | "Natvaangam" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | 03:31 | |
| 12 | "Bajanaikku" | A. G. Rathnamala & V. T. Rajagopalan | 03:33 | |
| 13 | "Kal Endraalum Kanavanaa" | P. Leela | 03:01 | |
| 14 | "Kannaale Mannaadhi Mannarum" | M. L. Vasanthakumari |
References
- Guy, Randor (15 October 2011). "Rani Lalithangi". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 January 2017. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
- Kannan, R. (2017). MGR: A Life. India: Penguin Random House. pp. 77–78. ISBN 978-0-14-342934-0.
- Neelamegam, Govindasamy (2014). Thiraikalanjiyam – Part 1 (in Tamil) (1st ed.). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. p. 134.
- "Rani Lalithangi". The Indian Express. 21 September 1957. p. 10.
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