Janani (1985 film)
1985 Indian film
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Janani (/dʒənəni/) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language teen romance film written and directed by Nethaji, and produced by Gemini Studios.[1] The film, starring Bhavya, Udhayakumar and Vinod, was released on 27 September 1985.[2]
| Janani | |
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| Directed by | Nethaji |
| Written by | Nethaji |
| Produced by | Pazhaniyappa Ramasami |
| Starring | Bhavya Udhayakumar Vinod |
| Cinematography | Soumendu Roy Viswam Nataraj |
| Edited by | T. Karunanidhi |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
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Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Cast
Production
GK who went on to become a popular art director joined as chief art director for this film.[4] R. V. Udayakumar worked as the film's associate director and production executive.[5] The film featured debutants Udhayakumar and Bhavya from Bengal in lead roles alongside Vinod, Charles and Jayaram from the Film Institute making their debuts.[6] It remains the only Tamil film of Bhavya.[7]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by the director Nethaji.[8][9] The song "Mannikka Maataya" became popular.[10]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mannikka Maataya" | K. J. Yesudas | |
| 2. | "Naattu Sarakithu" | Malaysia Vasudevan, Saibaba | |
| 3. | "Konjum Malar" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam | |
| 4. | "Mannikka Maataya" | P. Susheela |
Critical reception
Jayamanmadhan of Kalki praised the acting of Bhavya but panned the acting of lead actor Udaykumar and character design of antagonist Vinod while also panning a song in Viswanathan's music and concluded Nethaji neither did a great work nor a terrible work.[11] Balumani of Anna praised the acting of the lead pair, Nethaji's direction, Viswanathan's music and concluded it will be a successful film which will be lapped by youth audience like Oru Thalai Ragam.[12]
