Sorgavasal Explained

Sorgavasal
Director:A. Kasilingam
Producer:M. Somasundaram
M. K. Kaliapa
Starring:K. R. Ramasamy
Padmini
S. S. Rajendran
Anjali Devi
Cinematography:G. Durai
Editing:A. Kasilingam
Music:Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
Studio:Parimalam Pictures
Country:India
Language:Tamil

Sorgavasal is a 1954 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by A. Kasilingam and produced by M. Somasundaram and M. K. Kaliapa. The film stars K. R. Ramasamy, Padmini, S. S. Rajendran and Anjali Devi. It was released on 28 May 1954.[1] The film was subject to political controversies and faced trouble with the censor board, resulting in many scenes being cut.[2] [3]

Cast

Production

C. N. Annadurai had written screenplay and dialogues for films earlier and was credited as Annadurai. But, for the first time, in this film he was credited as Arignar Anna. The song Aagum Neriyedhu was originally written as Asthigam Edhu, Naasthigam Edhu. The song was so recorded and released in records. When the film went to the censor board, they objected to these lines. So the lyricist Udumalai Narayana Kavi altered it as Aagum Neri Edhu, Aagaa Neri Edhu.[4]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.[5] Lyrics were by Udumalai Narayana Kavi.

Song Singers Length
"Antharathil Neer.... Engae Sorgam" K. R. Ramasamy 06:13
"Kanni Thamizh Saalaiyoram" K. R. Ramasamy 03:23
"Maavodu Thazhuvum Malarkkodi Pole" K. R. Ramasamy & P. Leela 03:00
"Nilave Nilave Aada Vaa" K. R. Ramasamy & Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi 02:03
"Raajamagal Raani" K. R. Ramasamy 02:13
"Nilave Nilave Aada Vaa" (pathos) K. R. Ramasamy 02:51
"Aanandam Paarai Kanne" K. R. Ramasamy 04:49
"Samarasa Nilai Arul Sannidhaanam" K. R. Ramasamy 03:10
"Veeram Serindha Mugam" K. R. Ramasamy & T. V. Rathnam 02:50
"Engum Niraivaana Jothiye" K. R. Ramasamy 01:29
"Engum Inbame Ulagengum Inbame" K. R. Ramasamy 03:10
"Santhosam Theda Venum Vaazhvile" Thiruchi Loganathan & T. V. Rathnam 02:51
"Maasillaatha Maamani Manonmani" K. R. Ramasamy & M. S. Rajeswari 06:05
"Aagum Neriyedhu" K. R. Ramasamy & Nagore E. M. Hanifa 03:34
"Naanae Indha Naattin" A. P. Komala 03:06
"Raajaadhi Raajan" T. V. Rathnam
"Vaazhiya Maanilam"

Notes and References

  1. News: 28 May 1954 . Sorgavasal . 1 . . 18 December 2019.
  2. News: 6 April 2015 . 1954-2014: 11 Kollywood Movies That Took a Hit by Controversies and Protests . . live . 16 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230411163809/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2015/apr/06/1954-2014-11-kollywood-movies-that-took-a-hit-by-controversies-and-protests-738853.html . 11 April 2023.
  3. News: Guy . Randor . Randor Guy . 4 February 2010 . Sorgavaasal 1954 . . live . 18 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191218165226/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Sorgavaasal-1954/article15448137.ece . 18 December 2019.
  4. Book: Neelamegam, G. . Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 . Manivasagar Publishers . 2014 . 1st . Chennai . 72 . Tamil.
  5. Web site: 1 December 1954 . Sorga Vasal (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230815105919/https://music.apple.com/us/album/sorga-vasal-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1331981160 . 15 August 2023 . 15 August 2023 . Apple Music.