Odangal
1986 Indian film
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Odangal (transl. Boats) is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language teen romance film directed and co-written by Ameerjan. The film stars Sanjay Kumar and newcomer Naveena, with Senthamarai, Vennira Aadai Moorthy, Manorama and Radha Ravi in pivotal roles. It was released on 28 November 1986.
| Odangal | |
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| Directed by | Ameerjan |
| Written by | Vairamuthu (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Ameerjan |
| Story by | Ameerjan |
| Produced by | P. S. V. Hariharan |
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| Cinematography | S. Ravibabu |
| Edited by | S. S. Nazir |
| Music by | Sampath–Selvam |
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Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Cast
- Sanjay Kumar as the politician's son
- Naveena as Singathurai's daughter
- Senthamarai as Singathurai
- Vennira Aadai Moorthy as the politician
- Charle
- Peeli Sivam
- Usilai Mani
- Vellai Subbaiah
- Omakuchi Narasimhan
- Kumarimuthu
- Manorama
- Kovai Sarala
- S. N. Parvathy
- Radha Ravi as the professor
Production
The film saw director Ameerjan, dialogue writer Vairamuthu and production company P. S. V. Pictures reuniting after Natpu, released earlier the same year.[1] The filming was held at Gobichettipalayam and Ooty while the songs "Sandhana Poove" and "Poove Enna Porattam" was shot at Kothagiri.[2] The song "Kezhavikku" was shot at Mettupalayam.[3]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by the duo Sampath–Selvam, sons of actor Kuladeivam Rajagopal, in their debut,[4] with lyrics by Vairamuthu.[5][6]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Iyaar Ettu Nella Pola" | Malaysia Vasudevan | 4:35 |
| 2. | "Yen Azhuthai Magale" | K. S. Chithra | 4:31 |
| 3. | "Kadal Ponmaane" | K. J. Yesudas | 4:32 |
| 4. | "Poove Enna Poraattam" | K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra | 4:23 |
| 5. | "Kizhavikku Muthaliravu" | Kovai Kamala and chorus | 5:17 |
| 6. | "Sandana Poova Sammatham Ketka" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:38 |
| Total length: | 27:56 | ||
Release and reception
Odangal was released on 28 November 1986.[7] On the same day, The Indian Express criticised the film for its excessive violence and said Naveena "has the face and the physique that can make a good acting career. She has some talent too", but felt Sanjay was unimpressive, and appreciated Sampath–Selvam's music.[4] Jayamanmadhan of Kalki panned the acting of the lead pair and Vairamuthu's dialogues but praised the acting of Senthamarai and Manorama, and the music.[8]
