Balaparitchai
1977 Indian film
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Balaparitchai (Tamil pronunciation: [balabaɾiːtɕaɪ]; transl. Test of strength) is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Muktha Srinivasan and written by Thooyavan from a story by Kalaignanam. The film stars R. Muthuraman and Sujatha. It was released on 16 June 1977, and became a box office success. The film won three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards: Third Best Film, Best Actor Special Prize (Muthuraman) and Best Dialogue Writer (Thooyavan).
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| Directed by | Muktha Srinivasan |
| Screenplay by | Thooyavan |
| Story by | Kalaignanam[1] |
| Produced by | V. Mohan[2] |
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| Cinematography | Sampath[3] |
| Edited by | Krishnan[3] |
| Music by | T. M. Soundararajan |
Production company | Anandhi Films[2] |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Cast
Soundtrack
The music was composed by T. M. Soundararajan, with lyrics by Vaali.[5]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Mapillai Saarukku" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | |
| 2. | "Thepakulathile Thuthiporku" | T. L. Maharajan, Sarala, Madhuri Lalitha |
Release and reception
Balaparitchai was released on 16 June 1977,[6] and became a box office success.[7] At the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, it won the awards for Third Best Film, Best Actor Special Prize (Muthuraman) and Best Dialogue Writer (Thooyavan).[8][9]
