Baagyavathi is a 1957 Indian Tamil language film directed by L. V. Prasad, starring Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini and M. N. Rajam.
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Directed by | L. V. Prasad |
Written by | R. Venkatachalam |
Produced by | A. C. Pillai |
Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Padmini M. N. Rajam |
Music by | S. Dakshinamurthy |
Production company | Ravi Productions |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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Somu, who is a criminal, who marries Meena. Unable to expose Somu because of her love and devotion to him, she tries to transform him. In a separate storyline, Ravi, a six-year-old boy, learns that his father Suppanna is a criminal, and leaves his home. Suppanna also has a daughter, Bhama, who fails in her attempts to reform her father's ways. As a result, she kills herself.
Cast according to the opening credits
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A.C. Pillai, who was a small-time bank clerk-turned-film producer, made this film. It was written by ‘Ra. Ve’. P. L. Rai was the cinematographer and the audiography was handled by A. Krishnan. The film was produced at Vijaya Vauhini Studios.[1]
The music was composed by S. Dakshinamurthy and lyrics were written by A. Maruthakasi and Subbu Arumugam.[2] The song "Kannale Vettadhe" was well received.[1]
No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
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1 | "Vennilavin Oli Thanile" | A. M. Rajah, T. V. Rathnam & S. C. Krishnan | Subbu Arumugam | 05:15 |
2 | "Pombalainga Therinju Kollanum" | S. C. Krishnan | A. Maruthakasi | 03:08 |
3 | "Ellorum Unnai Nallavan Endre" | R. Balasaraswathi Devi | 03:27 | |
4 | "Dhinasari En Vaazhvil Thirunaale" | 01:30 | ||
5 | "Vaazhvedhu Nal Vaazhvedhu" | C. S. Jayaraman | 03:31 | |
6 | "Kannale Vettadhe Summaa Kannale Vettadhe" | S. C. Krishnan & T. V. Rathnam | 03:19 | |
7 | "Paruvam Malarndhu Asaindhu Aadum" | Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi | 02:59 | |
8 | "Asai Kiliye Azhagu Chilaiye" | P. Leela | 03:16 |
Randor Guy of The Hindu noted that the film is remembered for "The classic performances of Padmini, excellently supported by Sivaji Ganesan. Good acting by Thangavelu and M.N. Rajam, and music with some comical songs".[1]
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