Veeranganai

Veeranganai (/viːrɑːŋɡəˈnaɪ/ transl. Warrior woman)^[1] is a 1964 Indian Tamil-language historical action film directed by A. S. A. Sami. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Padmini.^[2] It was released on 22 August 1964.

Veeranganai
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	A. S. A. Sami
Starring	Gemini Ganesan Padmini
Music by	Vedha
Production company	Oriental Movies
Release date	22 August 1964 (1964-08-22)
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

Lakshmi Devi is a princess whose kingdom is threatened by a tyrant from another kingdom.^[3]

Cast

• Gemini Ganesan
• Padmini
• Ragini
• Sukumari
• R. S. Manohar
• S. A. Ashokan
• Balaji
• Sathyapal

Production

The female lead character Lakshmi Devi is a fictionalised version of Rani Lakshmi Bai, while the Chinese-looking antagonist is an allusion to the Sino-Indian War.^[3]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Vedha.^[4]

Track listing

No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Angamellam Sornthu"	T. K. Sundara Kannan	P. Leela, M. L. Vasanthakumari, K. J. Yesudas
2.	"Arasi Endral Enna"	A. Maruthakasi	Sirkazhi Govindarajan
3.	"Idi Idikkuthu"	Maa. Raa.	K. J. Yesudas
4.	"Malare Malare Mangai"	Kavi Rajagopal	P. Leela
5.	"Naadu Enum Paingiliyai"	Kavi Rajagopal	P. Leela
6.	"Neela Vanna Kangal"	Pakkirisami	P. Susheela, K. J. Yesudas
7.	"Thaaye Thayanidhiye"	T. K. Sundara Vathiyar	P. Leela

Release and reception

Veeranganai was released on 22 August 1964.^[5] The Indian Express wrote that the film "really does not lack valour. In fact it has much of it, rather too much, thanks to stock shots and well-taken fencing sequences. Minus these, it is somewhat damp and at time, childish. Nevertheless, in its class, the film is better than many others".^[3] Kalki also reviewed the film.^[6]