Naangu Suvargal () is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Jaishankar, Ravichandran and Vanisri. It was released on 6 February 1971, and failed commercially.
Plot The lives of two burglars, Raja and Ravi, change when they meet Siva Prakasam, a rich man. However, they are forced to go their separate ways, following a rift in their relationship.
Cast Jaishankar Ravichandran T. K. Bhagavathi as Sivaprakasam R. S. Manohar Nagesh O. A. K. Thevar V. S. Raghavan Vanisri Sowcar Janaki Vijaya Lalitha Srividya Master Prabhakar Master Athinarayanan
Production Naangu Suvargal was directed by K. Balachander who also wrote the story and dialogue. It was produced by V. S. Sharma and P. S. Mani under Screen Entertainment, and was Balachander's first colour venture, as well the second collaboration between Jaishankar and Ravichandran as actors. Srividya portrayed a visually impaired character for which she had to wear contact lenses.
Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.
Release and reception Naangu Suvargal was released on 6 February 1971, and was a commercial failure. T. G. Vaidyanathan of Film World described it as a "re-do" of V. Shantaram's Do Aankhen Barah Haath (1957) as it dealt with rehabilitation of criminals.
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