1964 Indian film
| Veeranganai | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | A. S. A. Sami |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Vedha |
| Production company | Oriental Movies |
| Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Veeranganai (/viːrɑːŋɡəˈnaɪ/ transl. Warrior woman) is a 1964 Indian Tamil-language historical action film directed by A. S. A. Sami. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Padmini. It was released on 22 August 1964.
Plot
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Lakshmi Devi is a princess whose kingdom is threatened by a tyrant from another kingdom.
Cast
Production
The female lead character Lakshmi Devi is a fictionalised version of Rani Lakshmi Bai, while the Chinese-looking antagonist is an allusion to the Sino-Indian War.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Vedha.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Angamellam Sornthu" | T. K. Sundara Kannan | P. Leela, M. L. Vasanthakumari, K. J. Yesudas | |
| 2. | "Arasi Endral Enna" | A. Maruthakasi | Sirkazhi Govindarajan | |
| 3. | "Idi Idikkuthu" | Maa. Raa. | K. J. Yesudas | |
| 4. | "Malare Malare Mangai" | Kavi Rajagopal | P. Leela | |
| 5. | "Naadu Enum Paingiliyai" | Kavi Rajagopal | P. Leela | |
| 6. | "Neela Vanna Kangal" | Pakkirisami | P. Susheela, K. J. Yesudas | |
| 7. | "Thaaye Thayanidhiye" | T. K. Sundara Vathiyar | P. Leela |
Release and reception
Veeranganai was released on 22 August 1964. The Indian Express wrote that the film "really does not lack valour. In fact it has much of it, rather too much, thanks to stock shots and well-taken fencing sequences. Minus these, it is somewhat damp and at time, childish. Nevertheless, in its class, the film is better than many others". Kalki also reviewed the film.
References
- Mitchell, Rosemary, ed. (26 July 2013). Mutual (In)Comprehensions: France and Britain in the Long Nineteenth Century. Cambridge Scholars Publishing. p. 184. ISBN 978-1-4438-5080-3.
- இன்பா, மு.ஞா.செ. (2020). ஜெமினி மந்திர சொல் (in Tamil). Kathadi Publications. p. 196.
- ^ "'Veeranganai' has valour, no pep". The Indian Express. 22 August 1964. p. 3. Retrieved 28 October 2024 – via Google News Archive.
- "Veeranganai". Tamil Songs Lyrics. Archived from the original on 28 October 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- "Veeranganai". The Indian Express. 18 August 1964. p. 3. Retrieved 28 October 2024 – via Google News Archive.
- "வீராங்கனை". Kalki (in Tamil). 27 September 1964. p. 21. Archived from the original on 28 October 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024 – via Internet Archive.
External links
- Veeranganai at IMDb
