Vanangamudi


Vanagamudi is a 1957 Indian Tamil-language film starring Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri. The film directed by P. Pullayya, was released on 12 April 1957, and emerged a box office hit.

Plot

Cast

;Male cast
;Male support cast
Thangappan and Gemini Balu.
;Female cast
;Dance
The music was composed by G. Ramanathan, and the lyrics by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. The song "Ennai Pol Penn" is set in Todi raga, and "Vaa Vaa Valarmathiye" is set in Suddhadhanyasi.
SongSingersLength
"Rajayogame"P. Susheela02:51
"Malaiye Un Nilaiye"Seerkazhi Govindarajan03:00
"Paattum Baradhamum"T. M. Soundararajan02:48
"Ennai Pol Pennallavo"P. Susheela03:06
"Siramathil Thigazhvadhu...Vaa Vaa Vaa Valarmadhiye Vaa"M. L. Vasanthakumari04:23
"Kattazhagu Mama"P. Leela04:06
"Mogana Punnagai"T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela03:20
"Aatchiyin"Seerkazhi Govindarajan03:14
"Kuthu Kummangu Koyyaa"Jikki03:18
"Vaazhvinile Vaazhvinile"A. M. Rajah & P. Suseela03:04
"Eeraindhu Maadhame"T. M. Soundararajan02:03
S. C. Krishnan & T. V. Rathnam

Release and reception

Vanangamudi was released on 12 April 1957. During the time of its release, Mohan Arts handcrafted an 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. On 19 April 1957, The Indian Express positively reviewed the film, particularly Ganesan's performance. On 28 April, Kanthan of Kalki appreciated the story and dialogues by Velan. The film emerged a commercial success.