Lavangi is a 1946 Indian Tamil-language film directed and produced by Y. V. Rao and written by P. R. Narayanan. It stars Y. V. Rao, Kumari Rukmani, B. R. Panthulu, B. Jayamma, K. Sarangapani, K. R. Chellam and T. R. Ramachandran.[1] The film features music by C. R. Subbu Raman.[2][1]
| Lavangi | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Y. V. Rao |
| Screenplay by | P. R. Narayanan |
| Story by | P. R. Narayanan |
| Starring | Y. V. Rao Kumari Rukmani |
| Cinematography | Jiten Bannerji Purushothan |
| Music by | Subbaraman Padmanabha Shastri |
Production company | Sri Jagadish Films |
| Distributed by | Chandralekha |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Kameswari has been separated from her husband, Jagannatha for twelve years, enduring poverty, agony, and blackmail.[3]
Cast
Credits adapted from the film's songbook
Production
The film, which was shot at the famed Newton Studios, was recorded by noted photographer Jiten Bannerjee and designed by celebrated art director and film-maker F. Nagoor.[4]
Soundtrack
The music for the film was composed by Subbaraman and Padmanabha Shastri, with lyrics written by Papanasam Sivan. The songs were recorded by Dinshaw K. Tehrani and Loganathan. The film had melodious songs including a popular duet Vashakaarar Pola Thonuthey (performed by Rao and Rukmini).[1]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Modi Seyvathu Niyayamo Thilaiyo Kanna" | Papanasam Sivan | ||
| 2 | "Indra En Vaazhvil Inbanaal" | Kumari Rukmani | 02:12 | |
| 3 | "Paavan Yamuna Theeram" | Y. V. Rao | ||
| 4 | "Sukumara Unnaik Kannte Kanamoka Maiyal" | Jayagowri | ||
| 5 | "Thuyaramo Erzhai Vaazhnaalellaam" | Kumari Rukmani | 02:20 | |
| 6 | "Neel Kanjavizhik" | B. Jayamma | 03:05 | |
| 7 | "Aa Aa Paaduvom Ellorum" | 02:49 | ||
| 8 | "Paaraamugam Eno Pethai En Parithapam" | Kumari Rukmani | 03:17 | |
| 9 | "Aha Inre Peranantam" | Kumari Rukmani, B. Jayamma, Y. V. Rao | ||
| 10 | "Vashakaakar Pola Thonuthe" | Kumari Rukmani, Y. V. Rao | ||
| 11 | "Premaiya Uyirkal Innuyirame" | Kumari Rukmani, Y. V. Rao |
Release and reception
Lavangi was released on 10 May 1946, and distributed by Chandralekha.[5] The Indian Express positively reviewed the film for Rao's performance, but criticised some of Narayanan's dialogue for vulgarity.[6] However, the film was not commercially successful. It was later dubbed into Hindi, which was not successful either.[1]
