Saranalayam
1983 Indian film
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Saranalayam (transl. Sanctuary)[1] is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by R. Sundarrajan.[2][3] The film stars Mohan and Nalini, with Thengai Srinivasan, Manorama, and S. S. Chandran in supporting roles. It was released on 30 September 1983.[4]
| Saranalayam | |
|---|---|
Title card | |
| Directed by | R. Sundarrajan |
| Written by | R. Sundarrajan |
| Produced by | S. N. S. Thirumal |
| Starring | Mohan Nalini |
| Cinematography | Baby |
| Edited by | Kandasamy |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Astalakshmi Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Cast
- Mohan as Prabhu
- Nalini as Indhu
- Thengai Srinivasan
- S. S. Chandran
- Karuppu Subbiah
- Kullamani
- Manorama
- Sathyaraj as Magician (guest appearance)
- R. Sundarrajan (guest appearance)
Soundtrack
All songs were composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[5][6]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kollimalai" | Gangai Amaran | Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Sailaja | 4:03 |
| 2. | "Namma Sangiliyil" | Vaali | L. R. Eswari | 3:38 |
| 3. | "Nedunaalaasai" | Vaali | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:09 |
| 4. | "Ezhuthukiral" | Vaali | Malaysia Vasudevan | 4:26 |
| 5. | "Indru Kaatrukkum" | Vaali | Malaysia Vasudevan, Vani Jairam | 4:11 |
| 6. | "Nee Othukitta" | Gangai Amaran | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 3:05 |
| Total length: | 23:32 | |||
Critical reception
Balumani of Anna praised the acting, music and cinematography but panned the humour and dialogues and called the film watchable.[7]
