Yarukkum Vetkam Illai
1975 Indian film
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Yarukkum Vetkam Illai (transl. No one is Ashamed) is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language film, written and directed by Cho Ramaswamy. The film stars Jayalalithaa in the lead role, opposite Srikanth, supported by Cho, Manorama and Sivakumar. It is based on the play by the same name written by Cho.[1][2] The film was released on 13 June 1975.[3]
by Cho Ramaswamy
| Yarukkum Vetkam Illai | |
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| Directed by | Cho Ramaswamy |
| Written by | Cho Ramaswamy |
| Based on | Yarukkum Vetkam Illai by Cho Ramaswamy |
| Produced by | A. Sundaram |
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| Music by | G. K. Venkatesh |
Production company | Narmada Arts |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Cast
Themes
The film revolves around the "hypocrisy of society on prostitution".[4]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by G. K. Venkatesh.[5] The title song by Yesudas questions "the double standards laid in society for men and women" and "Anaiyaatha Deepam" raises questions about "morality, religion and humanitarianism".[6]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Anaiyaatha Deepam" | P. Susheela | |
| 2. | "En Kann Irandum Seitha" | S. Janaki | |
| 3. | "Oorukkum Vetkamillai" | K. J. Yesudas |
Accolades
Jayalalithaa won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress.[7]
Production
Initially, Jayalalitha denied to act in this film. Following the unsuccessful attempts to cast Lakshmi in lead role, Cho convinced Jayalalitha to act in this movie .
