Naangu Suvargal

Naangu Suvargal is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Jaishankar, Ravichandran and Vanisri. It was released on 6 February 1971, and failed commercially.

Plot

The lives of two burglars, Raja and Ravi, change when they meet Shiva Prakash, a rich man. However, they are forced to go their separate ways, following a rift in their relationship.

Cast

Production

Naangu Suvargal was directed by K. Balachander who also wrote the story and dialogue. It was produced by V. S. Sharma and P. S. Mani under Screen Entertainment, and was Balachander's first colour venture, as well the second collaboration between Jaishankar and Ravichandran as actors. Srividya portrayed a visually impaired character for which she had to wear contact lenses.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.

Release and reception

Naangu Suvargal was released on 6 February 1971, and was a commercial failure. T. G. Vaidyanathan of Film World described it as a "re-do" of V. Shantaram's Do Aankhen Barah Haath as it dealt with rehabilitation of criminals.