| Sugamana Raagangal | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | R. Sundarrajan |
| Written by | R. Sundarrajan |
| Produced by | C. M. Aruchamy C. M. Nanjappan |
| Starring | Sivakumar Saritha Jeevitha Rajeev |
| Cinematography | Rajarajan |
| Edited by | R. Bhaskaran B. Krishnakumar |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Durga Bhagavathi Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 139 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Sugamana Raagangal (transl. Soothing ragas) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by R. Sundarrajan. The film stars Sivakumar, Saritha, Jeevitha and Rajeev. It was released on 3 May 1985.[1]
Plot
[edit] | This article needs a plot summary. (July 2022) |
Cast
[edit]- Sivakumar
- Saritha
- Jeevitha
- Rajeev
- Nizhalgal Ravi
- V. Gopalakrishnan
- Poornam Viswanathan (guest appearance)
- T. K. S. Chandran
- Karikolraj
- Pasi Narayanan
- V. M. John
- Madhan
- Kovai I. S. Murugesh
- Ragini
- Ravichandran
Production
[edit]The film was originally titled Ennai Therinja Sollathinga.[2] The film marked the acting debut of musician I. S. Murugesh who went on to be known as Meesai Murugesan.[3] A court scene was shot at Vauhini Studios,[4] and a silambam scene was shot at Needur village near Mettupalayam.[5]
Soundtrack
[edit]The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. The title song is sung by Ilayaraja. All lyrics written by Vaali.[6][7]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aathai Kadakka" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:25 |
| 2. | "Ennai Therinja" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam | 4:39 |
| 3. | "Maaman Magane" | Vani Jairam, Malaysia Vasudevan | 4:52 |
| 4. | "Moondram Pirai" | P. Susheela | 4:53 |
| 5. | "Un Uthadu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam | 4:23 |
| 6. | "Athangara Mettumela (title song)" | Ilayaraja | 4.00 |
| Total length: | 27:12 | ||
Critical reception
[edit]Jayamanmadhan of Kalki wrote the film's first half is sandalwood paste, and the second half is sewer mud.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sugamana Raagangal (1985)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 19 November 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ "வளையல் வியாபாரி வேடத்தில் சிவகுமார்". Anna (in Tamil). 18 November 1984. p. 4. Archived from the original on 26 June 2025. Retrieved 27 June 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ Santhosh, J (9 November 2014). "'Meesai' Murugesan Redefined Music Effects". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 13 November 2014. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ "என் கணவர் நல்லவர்: சரிதா கோர்ட்டில் சாட்சியம்". Anna (in Tamil). 9 February 1985. p. 3. Archived from the original on 3 January 2025. Retrieved 27 June 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "ஜீவிதாவை துரத்தும் ரவிச்சந்திரன்". Anna (in Tamil). 3 March 1985. p. 4. Archived from the original on 30 June 2025. Retrieved 30 June 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "Sugamana Raagangal". JioSaavn. 28 February 1985. Archived from the original on 28 March 2019. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
- ^ "Sugamana Raagangal Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by M.S.Viswanathan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 19 November 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ ஜெயமன்மதன் (2 June 1985). "சுகமான ராகங்கள்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 53. Archived from the original on 29 July 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
