Un Kannil Neer Vazhinthal...
1985 film by Balu Mahendra
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Un Kannil Neer Vazhinthal... (transl. If tears well up in your eyes)[1] is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Balu Mahendra.[2] It stars Rajinikanth and Madhavi, with Y. G. Mahendran in a prominent role. V. K. Ramasamy and Senthamarai play other pivotal roles. The film, released on 20 June 1985,[3] was an average grosser at the box office and had a theatrical run of 75 days.[4]
- P. R. Govindaraj
- J. Duraisamy
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| Directed by | Balu Mahendra |
| Screenplay by | Balu Mahendra |
| Story by | Akhila Mahendra |
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| Cinematography | Balu Mahendra |
| Edited by | D. Vasu |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Kalakendra Movies |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Dharmaraj sets up false charges against Ravi, an honest policeman, which leads to Ravi’s suspension. Disappointed by this, he tries to unmask Dharmaraj and prove his own innocence.
Cast
- Rajinikanth as Ravi[5]
- Madhavi as Padma
- Y. G. Mahendran as Babu
- Senthamarai as Dharmaraj
- V. K. Ramasamy as Perumal
- Vennira Aadai Moorthy
- Menon as Jagathy
- Master Haja Sheriff
- Poornam Viswanathan as Viswanath
- Oru Viral Krishna Rao as Munusami
- Sangeeta as Durga
- Mounika as Viswanath's daughter
Production
Mounika made her feature film debut in this film.[6] It is the only time Rajinikanth acted under Balu Mahendra's direction. The film was largely shot in Ooty.[5] It is one of the few films directed by Mahendra to be outright "mainstream", alongside Neengal Kettavai (1984).[7]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Gangai Amaran, Mu. Metha and Vairamuthu.[8][9]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
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| "Enna Desamo" | K. J. Yesudas | Vairamuthu | 04:41 |
| "Ilamai Itho" | Malaysia Vasudevan | Gangai Amaran | 04:21 |
| "Kannil Enna" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | Vairamuthu | 04:39 |
| "Malare Malare" | S. Janaki | Mu. Metha | 04:16 |
| "Moonu Vela Soru" | S. Janaki | 04:46 | |
| "Nethu Varai" | Mano, S. Janaki | Gangai Amaran | 04:37 |
Reception
Jayamanmadhan of Kalki said the film, despite numerous flaws, could be watched for its outdoor photography.[10]