Idhayakkani
| Idhayakkani | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | A. Jagannathan |
| Screenplay by | R. M. Veerappan |
| Story by | Poovai Krishnan |
| Produced by | R. M. Veerappan |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | N. Balakrishnan |
| Edited by |
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| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Sathya Movies |
Release date |
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Running time | 160 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Idhayakkani(transl. The Fruit of the Heart) is a 1975 IndianTamil-languageaction thrillerfilm directed byA. Jagannathanand produced byR. M. Veerappan,starringM. G. Ramachandranin the lead role, withPandari Bai,R. S. ManoharandRadha Salujaamong others enacting supporting roles. It was released on 22 August 1975 and became a major success.Idhayakkaniwas notably the only Indian film to be screened at the Tashkent International Film Festival in 1978.[1]
Plot
[edit]Mohan is a kind-hearted man whose theory of life is equality. He puts it into practice by sharing equally the income of his estate with his labourers. He has another passion – he wants to serve the country – and for that, he has joined the police force as an officer. He meets a needy, innocent, uneducated, village girl, Lakshmi, and on the advice of an elderly domestic help, he permits her to stay in his house.
Tongues start wagging, rumours spread and to remove the stigma now associated with her name, Mohan decides to marry the girl with her and his mother's consent. He joins duty. However, his happiness is short-lived. He is surprised when he discovers his wife's photo in the file of the case he is assigned to investigate which involves the murder of a leading scientist, as the main suspect. He is shocked but decides to do his duty and begins to investigate by first checking if his wife is really as innocent as she looks. He then takes the battle to other side by infiltrating the gang and in the end, finds the truth.
Cast
[edit]- M. G. Ramachandranas Mohan (Red)[1][2]
- Radha Salujaas Lakshmi, alias Mala[1]
- Manoharas Albert
- Thengai Srinivasanas Rangarajan (Julie)
- C. R. Parthibanas Inspector
- K. Kannan as Kannan
- V. Gopalakrishnanas Madhavarao
- S. V. Ramdasas Dass, a hired man
- Isari Velanas Isari, Mohan's personal secretary
- Vennira Aadai Nirmalaas a female singer in Hello lover', Thotta idam
- Pandari Baias Mohan's mother
- Rajasulochanaas Lily
- Shanmugasundarias Mohan's relative
- Shamugasundaramas Nattamai's son
- Karikol Rajuas Panchayat leader
- Peeli Sivamas Hotel manager
- Usilai Manias Astrologer
- Ennathe Kannaiahas Tour guide
- T. K. S. Natarajanas Iyer
- Trichy Soundararajan as C.I.D officer
- Guest appearances
- S. V. Subbaiahas Ponnuswamy
- P. S. Veerappaas Uncle John
- V. S. Raghavanas The judge
- Shakti Prasad as Dharma Prakash, an atomic power scientist
- Rathna as Kamala, a picker from Mohan's Sathiya Coffee Estate Mohan, Neega Nallairukkanu
Production
[edit]Idhayakkaniis the debut ofBollywoodactressRadha Salujain Tamil.[3]
Soundtrack
[edit]The music was composed byM. S. Viswanathan.[4]The songs "Inbame Undhan Per" and "Neenga Nalla Irukkanum" became chartbusters.Vijay Antonyremixed the former song for the filmMariyadhai(2009).[5]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Neenga Nalla Irukkanam (Thenagamam Inbath thirunattil)" | Pulamaipithan | Seerkazhi Govindarajan,T. M. Soundararajan&S. Janaki | 06:21 |
| 2. | "Inbame Undhan Per" | Pulamaipithan | T. M. Soundararajan &P. Susheela | 04:56 |
| 3. | "Ondrum Ariyatha (Punnaigaiyl Kodi)" | Vaali | T. M. Soundararajan | 04:39 |
| 4. | "Hello Lover Mister Right" | Randor Guy[1] | Usha Uthup | 04:42 |
| 5. | "Ithazhe Ithazhe" | Vaali | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam& Ramola | 04:31 |
| 6. | "Thotta Idam Ellam (Azhagai Vallarpom)" | Na. Kamarasan[6] | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela & Sai Baba | 04:42 |
| Total length: | 29:51 | |||
Release and reception
[edit]Idhayakkaniwas released on 22 August 1975.[7]Ananda Vikatanpraised the film for depictingMercara's greenery and the horror of thePichavarambackwaters, along with the music and colour cinematography.[8]Kanthan ofKalkipraised the writing by Veerappan, and the direction of Jagannathan.[9]The film became a major success, and a breakthrough for Jagannathan.[10][11][12]
References
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