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| Sorgavasal | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | A. Kasilingam |
| Written by | Arignar Anna |
| Based on | Sorgavasal (play) by Arignar Anna |
| Produced by | M. Somasundaram M. K. Kaliapa |
| Starring | K. R. Ramasamy Padmini S. S. Rajendran Anjali Devi |
| Cinematography | G. Durai |
| Edited by | A. Kasilingam |
| Music by | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy |
Production company | Parimalam Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 211 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Sorgavasal (transl. Gateway to heaven) is a 1954 Indian Tamil-language historical drama film, directed by A. Kasilingam and written by C. N. Annadurai, credited as Arignar Anna. It is based on his play of the same name. The film stars K. R. Ramasamy, Padmini, S. S. Rajendran and Anjali Devi. It was released on 28 May 1954.[2] The film was subject to political controversies and faced trouble with the censor board, resulting in many scenes being cut.[3][4]
The film is based on the play of the same name by C. N. Annadurai.[4] He 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.[6][4]
The music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.[7] Lyrics were by Udumalai Narayana Kavi.[6]
| 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" |
According to historian Randor Guy, the film underperformed at the box office because of its controversies and "mauling" by the censor board, yet attained cult status due to its controversial content.[4]
