Sarangadhara is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language historical drama film directed by V. S. Raghavan and written by S. D. Sundharam. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and P. Bhanumathi. Based on the epic of the same name by Gurajada Apparao, it was released on 15 August 1958.
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Plot
King Narendra's young second wife, Chitrangi, becomes infatuated with her stepson, Prince Sarangadhara. When Sarangadhara rejects her romantic advances, the resentful queen falsely accuses him of trying to molest her. Believing the lie, the furious king orders his innocent son's limbs to be amputated in the forest. How fate deals with the king, his second wife and the prince forms the rest of the story.
Cast
Cast according to the opening credits:
Production
Sarangadhara is the third Tamil film based on the epic of the same name by Gurajada Apparao, following a 1935 film and the 1936 film Naveena Sarangadhara. The screenplay was written by S. D. Sundharam, cinematography was handled by N. C. Balakrishnan and editing by V. S. Rajan. It is Sivaji Ganesan's 50th film as an actor.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by G. Ramanathan. The song "Vasantha Mullai" became hugely popular was later remixed by Mani Sharma for Pokkiri (2007). The song is set in Charukesi raga.
Release and reception
Sarangadhara was released on 15 August 1958, and distributed by Annamalai Corporation. Ananda Vikatan negatively reviewed the film, saying it was like watching a play and not an actual film.