Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
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| Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Mahendran |
| Written by | Mahendran |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | V. Selvaraj |
| Edited by | B. Lenin |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Blue Moon Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu (transl. Put kohl around the eye) is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Mahendran, starring Bhanumathi and Sujatha. It was released on 1 November 1986.
Cast
Production
This was produced by K. L. Bose who earlier produced films like Unarchigal and Unmaigal. The film was both launched and filming was held at a bungalow in Nungambakkam.[1] The last schedule of filming was held at six various bungalows including the home of actress Vijayakumari and Golden Beach.[2][3] The song "Thambala Sundariye" featuring Chandrasekhar and Disco Shanti was shot at Golden Beach.[4]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[5][6] ADMK politician K. Kalimuthu wrote lyrics for most of the songs.[1]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Anbu Malargalin" | K. Kalimuthu | S. Janaki | 4:33 |
| 2. | "Shogangal" | K. Kalimuthu | Ilaiyaraaja | 2:19 |
| 3. | "Thambala Sundariyae" | K. Kalimuthu | Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Sailaja Vijayaramani, Saibaba | 4:45 |
| 4. | "Vadamalliyae" | K. Kalimuthu | Bhanumathi, B. S. Sasirekha | 4:34 |
| 5. | "Vanna Poove" | Gangai Amaran | Ilaiyaraaja | 2:45 |
| Total length: | 18:56 | |||
Release and reception
Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu was released on 1 November 1986.[7][8] N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express called the film an "exaggeratedly self-indulgent and self-pitying exercise in filmmaking".[9] Jayamanmadhan of Kalki wrote that the camera and music is not bad but Mahendran goes around by which patience is lost.[10] Balumani of Anna praised acting, cinematography, music and direction though he felt the scenes are too slow and lengthy.[11] The film failed at the box-office.[12]
