Ranga Rattinam (transl. Carousel) is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Krishnan–Panju.[1] Produced by Sowcar Janaki, who stars, the film also features Gemini Ganesan, Ravichandran and V. S. Raghavan.[2] It was released on 24 December 1971.
| Ranga Rattinam | |
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| Directed by | Krishnan–Panju |
| Produced by | Sowcar Janaki |
| Starring | Gemini Ganesan Sowcar Janaki Ravichandran V. S. Raghavan |
| Music by | V. Kumar |
Production company | SJ Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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A girl loses her mental balance while riding a giant wheel. She grows up to become pregnant without knowing the man in her life. The man who bears the brunt of the deed faces insurmountable problems until finally the hero emerges to the relief of all concerned.[2]
Production
editRanga Rattinam was directed by the duo Krishnan–Panju, and produced by Sowcar Janaki under her company SJ Films.[2] She also starred as the female lead,[3] and intended for the film not to have ingredients that were deemed necessary for routine Tamil films such as "spice".[4]
Soundtrack
editThe soundtrack was composed by V. Kumar & Lyrics were by Vaali.[2][5]
Release and reception
editRanga Rattinam was released on 24 December 1971.[6] Film World wrote, "Life is a giant wheel — a merry-go-round. This is what the director tries to say. But the way in which it is told on the screen leaves much to be desired [...] With Krishnan Panju in charge of direction, the picture should have been good, if not outstanding, but unfortunately, it refuses to rise above the average standard of Tamil films."[2] Janaki felt the film was "much misunderstood" and "seen from a wrong context".[4]
References
edit- ^ "ரங்க ராட்டினம்". Kalki (in Tamil). 16 January 1972. p. 72. Archived from the original on 26 July 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ^ a b c d e Ramachandran 1972, p. 46.
- ^ "கணவருடனும் கைக்குழந்தையுடனும் சினிமாவுக்கு வந்தேன்". Thinakaran (in Tamil). 22 October 2013. Archived from the original on 6 August 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
- ^ a b Ramachandran 1972, p. 45.
- ^ "Ranga Rattinam". Tamil Songs Lyrics. Archived from the original on 23 September 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- ^ இன்பா, மு.ஞா.செ. (2020). ஜெமினி மந்திர சொல் (in Tamil). Kathadi Publications. p. 250.
Bibliography
edit- Ramachandran, T. M., ed. (1972). Film World. Vol. 8.