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| Directed by | Muktha S. Sundar
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| Produced by | V. Ramasami |
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| Cinematography | Gajendramani |
| Edited by | V. P. Krishnan C. R. Shanmugam |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil
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Kodai Mazhai (Template:IPA Template:Translation) is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Muktha S. Sundar and produced by V. Ramasami. The film stars Vidhyasree, with Lakshmi, Jaishankar and Sripriya in supporting roles. It was released on 26 September 1986.
Plot
Cast
Production
Kodai Mazhai, the directorial debut of Muktha S. Sundar,[1] was one of the earliest South Indian films to have scenes shot in low light, following the introduction of high-speed negative film in India the mid-1980s.[2] It was the feature film debut of Sunitha, who later became known as "Kodai Mazhai Vidya".[3] The dialogues were written by Komal Swaminathan.[4] Some scenes were shot at Ooty.[5]
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[6][7] The song "Kaatrodu Kuzhalin" is set in Simhendramadhyamam raga.[8]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics |
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| "Kaatrodu Kuzhalin" | K. S. Chithra | Pulamaipithan |
| "Pala Pala" | Uma Ramanan, Devie Neithiyar | Mu. Metha |
| "Thenthoongum" | S. Janaki | Vaali |
| "Thuppakki Kaiyil" | Ilaiyaraaja | Na. Kamarasan |
Release and reception
Kodai Mazhai was released on 26 September 1986.[9] Jayamanmadhan of Kalki wrote there have already been films in Tamil about vibrant artistes with dreams in their eyes and dancing on their feet, but without mixing love and lust is what makes the film special.[10]
References
- ↑ Songs to keep you singing. The Hindu(28 December 2012). Retrieved 18 February 2023.
- ↑ Living in past glory. The Hindu(28 October 2012). Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ↑ There is a reason why Yash is rocking, Venkat is a fish and Srinivasan is a coconut, Nathan, Archana. Scroll.in(22 December 2018). Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ↑ பம்மல் முதல் கோமல் வரை{{#if:மணியன்|, மணியன்}. Pustaka Digital Media
- ↑ ஊட்டியில் கோடை மழை. Anna(12 August 1986). Retrieved 3 August 2024.Template:Cbignore
- ↑ Kodai Mazhai (1986). Raaga.com. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ↑ Kodai Mazhai Tamil Film EP VInyl Record by Ilayaraja. Mossymart. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ↑ A Raga's Journey — The passionate appeal of Simhendramadhyamam. The Hindu(20 January 2012). Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ↑ கோடை மழை / Kodai Mazhai (1986). Screen 4 Screen. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
- ↑ Template:Cite magazine