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| Directed by | A. Jagannathan
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| Produced by | R. M. Veerappan |
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| Cinematography | N. Balakrishnan |
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| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil
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Idhayakkani (Template:Translation) is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by A. Jagannathan and produced by R. M. Veerappan, starring M. G. Ramachandran in the lead role, with Pandari Bai, R. S. Manohar and Radha Saluja among others enacting supporting roles. It was released on 22 August 1975 and became a major success. Idhayakkani was notably the only Indian film to be screened at the Tashkent International Film Festival in 1978.[1]
Plot
Mohan is a kind-hearted man whose theory of life is equality. He puts it into practice by sharing equally the income of his estate with his labourers. He has another passion – he wants to serve the country – and for that, he has joined the police force as an officer. He meets a needy, innocent, uneducated, village girl, Lakshmi, and on the advice of an elderly domestic help, he permits her to stay in his house.
Tongues start wagging, rumours spread and to remove the stigma now associated with her name, Mohan decides to marry the girl with her and his mother's consent. He joins duty. However, his happiness is short-lived. He is surprised when he discovers his wife's photo in the file of the case he is assigned to investigate which involves the murder of a leading scientist, as the main suspect. He is shocked but decides to do his duty and begins to investigate by first checking if his wife is really as innocent as she looks. He then takes the battle to other side by infiltrating the gang and in the end, finds the truth.
Cast
- Guest appearances
- S. V. Subbaiah as Ponnuswamy
- P. S. Veerappa as Uncle John
- V. S. Raghavan as The judge
- Shakti Prasad as Dharma Prakash, an atomic power scientist
- Rathna as Kamala, a picker from Mohan's Sathiya Coffee Estate Mohan, Neega Nallairukkanu
Production
Idhayakkani is the debut of Hindi actress Radha Saluja in Tamil.[2] The filming was held at Hogenakkal, Mercara, Pichavaram and Shivanasamudra Falls.[3][4]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[5] The song "Inbame Undhan Per" was remixed by Vijay Antony for the film Mariyadhai (2009).[6]
Release and reception
Idhayakkani was released on 22 August 1975.[7] Ananda Vikatan praised the film for depicting Mercara's greenery and the horror of the Pichavaram backwaters, along with the music and colour cinematography.[8] Kanthan of Kalki praised the writing by Veerappan, and the direction of Jagannathan.[9] The film became a major success, and a breakthrough for Jagannathan.[10][11][12]
References
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<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedhi - ↑ MGR Remembered – Part 54 | An Overview of the Final 31 movies of 1970s, Sri Kantha, Sachi. Ilankai Tamil Sangam(27 December 2019). Retrieved 5 April 2021.
- ↑ பிளாஷ்பேக்: எம்.ஜி.ஆரின் 'இதயக்கனி'க்கு இன்று பொன்விழா. Dinamalar(22 August 2025). Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ↑ Kumki 2 shot at old MGR film locale | Kumki 2 shot at old MGR film locale, Subramanian, Anupama. Deccan Chronicle(3 August 2018). Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- ↑ Idhaykkani (1975). Raaga.com. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
- ↑ Music review: Mariyadhai (Tamil – Vijay Antony), Karthik. Milliblog(29 March 2009). Retrieved 2025-09-01.
- ↑ எம்.ஜி.ஆர். நடித்த படங்களின் பட்டியல். Ithayakkani(2 April 2011). Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- ↑ Template:Cite magazine
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- ↑ Man who shored up MGR's film career is no more. The Times of India(8 October 2012). Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ↑ Veteran film director passes away. The Hindu(8 October 2012). Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ↑ 'Audience taste keeps changing'. The Hindu(8 May 2008). Retrieved 30 November 2018.