Bagyavathi
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| File:Bagyavathi.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | L. V. Prasad |
| Written by | Ra. Ve |
| Produced by | A. C. Pillai |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Padmini |
| Cinematography | P. L. Roy |
| Edited by | A. Sanjeevi |
| Music by | S. Dakshinamurthi |
Production company | Ravi Productions |
| Distributed by | Subbu & Co. |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Bagyavathi is a 1957 Indian Tamil-language crime drama film directed by L. V. Prasad and written by Ra. Ve, starring Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini and M. N. Rajam. It was released on 27 December 1957.
Plot
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Somu, who is a criminal, 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
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- Supporting cast[1]
- C. P. Kittan, V. P. S. Mani, Basupathi, V. T. Kalyanam, Santhanam, Ponnusami, Kunjitham Pillai, Jayasakthivel, G. V. Sharma, Shankaramoorthi, Therur Murugan, Kannan, Late Balaraman, Nanjilseth, Subbaraman, Rathnam, Sami & Party, P. R. Chandra, Seethalakshmi, and Kaurava Nathakar Sivasooryan.
Production
[edit | edit source]A.C. Pillai, who was a small-time bank clerk-turned-film producer, made this film. It was written by Ra. Venkatachalam under the abbreviated "Ra. Ve". P. L. Rai was the cinematographer and the audiography was handled by A. Krishnan. The film was produced at Vijaya Vauhini Studios.[2]
Soundtrack
[edit | edit source]The music was composed by S. Dakshinamurthi.[3] The song "Kannale Vettadhe" was well received.[2]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
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| "Vennilavin Oli Thanile" | A. M. Rajah, T. V. Rathnam & S. C. Krishnan | Subbu Arumugam | 05:15 |
| "Pombalainga Therinju Kollanum" | S. C. Krishnan | A. Maruthakasi | 03:08 |
| "Ellorum Unnai Nallavan Endre" | R. Balasaraswathi Devi | 03:27 | |
| "Dhinasari En Vaazhvil Thirunaale" | 01:30 | ||
| "Vaazhvedhu Nal Vaazhvedhu" | C. S. Jayaraman | 03:31 | |
| "Kannale Vettadhe Summaa Kannale Vettadhe" | S. C. Krishnan & T. V. Rathnam | 03:19 | |
| "Paruvam Malarndhu Asaindhu Aadum" | Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi | 02:59 | |
| "Asai Kiliye Azhagu Chilaiye" | P. Leela | 03:16 |
Release and reception
[edit | edit source]Bagyavathi was released on 27 December 1957. The film was distributed by Subbu & Co in Madras.[4] Film historian Randor Guy noted, "In spite of the stellar cast, interesting storyline and fine direction, the film did not do well".[2]
References
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External links
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