Bhagyavathi is a 1957 Indian Tamil-language crime drama film directed by L. V. Prasad and written by Ra. Ve.
The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, and M. N. Rajam, with a supporting cast including C. P. Kittan, V. P. S. Mani, Basupathi, and others.
Released on December 27, 1957, the movie tells the story of Somu, a criminal who marries Meena, and his daughter Bhama, who tries to reform her father's ways but ultimately fails.
A separate storyline follows Ravi, a six-year-old boy who learns that his father Suppanna is a criminal and leaves home. Meanwhile, Meena tries to transform Somu, but he remains unchanged.
