Sorgam(1970)
Sorgam (1970) is a Tamil-language drama film directed by T. R. Ramanna. It stars Sivaji Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, Rajasree, R. Muthuraman, and K. Balaji. The story follows three engineering graduates — Shankar, Kannan, and Sampath — whose different values lead them into conflict. Shankar's obsession with wealth erodes his moral compass, straining his marriage to Vimala. The film uses a play within the film, Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, to symbolize betrayal. M. S. Viswanathan composed the soundtrack, which includes the popular song 'Ponmagal Vandhal'. Released on 29 October 1970 for Diwali, the film was a box office success, running for over 100 days.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 20 October 1970
- Director
- T. R. Ramanna
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 40m 0
Storyline
Three college graduates choose different paths. Shankar wants to get rich at any cost. Kannan stays honest. Sampath turns to crime. As Shankar climbs the ladder of success, he loses his kindness and his wife. He must decide if money is worth losing everything he loves.
“What price will you pay for heaven?”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sorgam
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Sivaji Ganesan (110 films together), Nagesh & M. S. Viswanathan (108 films together), K. R. Vijaya & M. S. Viswanathan (69 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & R. Muthuraman (65 films together), Nagesh & R. Muthuraman (43 films together), and K. R. Vijaya & Nagesh (38 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Sorgam' means 'heaven' in Tamil, contrasting its story of moral corruption.
- It was one of the few films where actor Ravichandran played a negative role as the friend Sampath.
- The movie was shot in black and white, common for the era, but released when color films were becoming popular.
- A young actor named Nagesh, known for comedy, had a brief but noted serious role in this drama.
- Director T. R. Ramanna often worked with his brother, producer T. R. Sundaram, but this film had different backing.
- The climax was filmed at a real factory location to add authenticity to the industrial setting.
- Despite its moral themes, the film did not perform strongly at the box office compared to other 1970 releases.