Kannil Theriyum Kathaikal
1980 Indian film
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Kannil Theriyum Kathaikal (transl. Stories in the eyes) is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Devaraj–Mohan and produced by A. L. Raghavan.[2] The film stars Sarath Babu, Sripriya, Vadivukkarasi and M. N. Rajam.[3] The songs for this film were composed by five composers: K. V. Mahadevan, G. K. Venkatesh, Shankar–Ganesh (a duo), T. R. Pappa (credited as Agathiyar) and Ilaiyaraaja. The film, released on 14 March 1980,[4] failed commercially.[5]
- Azhagapuri Azhagappan
- Amudhavan
| Kannil Theriyum Kathaikal | |
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| Directed by | Devaraj–Mohan |
| Dialogues by |
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| Story by | Srikrishna Alanahalli[1] |
| Produced by | A. L. Raghavan |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Marcus Bartley Junior |
| Edited by | T. Krishna |
| Music by | Songs:Score: Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Raja Meenakshi Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Cast
Production
Kannil Theriyum Kathaikal was produced by playback singer A. L. Raghavan under Raja Meenakshi Films and was directed by the duo Devaraj–Mohan. Azhagapuri Azhagappan and Amuthavan wrote the dialogue, while T. Krishna was the editor. Film News Anandan worked as the film's public relations officer, and Marcus Bartley Junior was the cinematographer.[3] The filming was held at locations such as Nagarjuna Sagar, Paritala in Andhra Pradesh.[6]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack consists of five songs.[7][8] K. V. Mahadevan, G. K. Venkatesh, Shankar–Ganesh (a duo), T. R. Pappa (credited as Agathiyar) and Ilaiyaraaja composed one song each.[9][10] Ilaiyaraaja composed the film's score.[3] The song "Naan Oru Ponnoviyam" is set in the Carnatic raga known as Mohanam.[11][12]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Naan Oru Ponnoviyam" | Pulamaipithan | Ilaiyaraaja | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela S.Janaki | |
| 2. | "Naan Unnai Nenaichchane" | Vaali | Shankar–Ganesh | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam and Jikki | |
| 3. | "Onnu Rendu Moonu" | Vasukinathan | Agathiyar | S. P. Sailaja and B. S. Sasirekha | |
| 4. | "Vettaikaaran" | Kannadasan | K. V. Mahadevan | T. M. Soundararajan | |
| 5. | "Naan Paartha Rathidevi" | Muthulingam | G. K. Venkatesh | A. L. Raghavan |
Critical reception
Naagai Dharuman of Anna praised the actors, dialogues, music, cinematography and direction.[13]
