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, was released on 21 September 1957.
| Rani Lalithangi | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | T. R. Raghunath |
| Written 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 |
| Distributed by | T. N. R. Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 153 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (October 2021) |
Cast
edit- Sivaji Ganesan as Azhagapuri Prince Azhagesan
- P. Bhanumathi as Lalithangi
- Rajasulochana as Maya
- P. S. Veerappa as King Gantheeban
- K. A. Thangavelu
- Serukalathur 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
editRani 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 differences; Sivaji Ganesan was later cast.[2][3]
Soundtrack
editThe music composed by G. Ramanathan and lyrics written by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass.[4]
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Aandavane Illaiye" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:12 |
| "Inbam Perinbam" | P. Bhanumathi | 05:39 |
| "Sri Saraswathi Dhevimatha" | D. B. Ramachandra & P. Leela | 03:03 |
| "Ettadi Koyilile" | T. M. Soundararajan | 02:47 |
| "Bulbul Jodi" | S. C. Krishnan & T. V. Rathnam | 04:09 |
| "Madhunilai Maaraadha" | P. Bhanumathi | |
| "Idhu Poruththamaana" | Jikki | 03:04 |
| "Kaadhalukku Kannillai" | C. S. Jayaraman | 03:28 |
| "Ennai Ariyaamal Thulludhadi" | P. Bhanumathi | 03:33 |
| "Aadunga Paadunga Odureenga" | P. Leela & A. G. Rathnamala | 02:27 |
| "Natvaangam" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | 03:31 |
| "Bajanaikku" | A. G. Rathnamala & V. T. Rajagopalan | 03:33 |
| "Kal Endraalum Kanavanaa" | P. Leela | 03:01 |
| "Kannaale Mannaadhi Mannarum" | M. L. Vasanthakumari |
Release
editRani Lalithangi was released on 21 September 1957,[5] and did not do well commercially.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "When M.G. Ramachandran Refused to Complete a Film Because of Just One Scene. Full Story". News18. 9 March 2022. Archived from the original on 16 March 2022. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
- ^ Neelamegam, G. (2014). Thiraikalanjiyam – Part 1 (in Tamil) (1st ed.). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. p. 134.
- ^ "Rani Lalithangi". The Indian Express. 21 September 1957. p. 10. Retrieved 1 June 2021 – via Google News Archive.
