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| Directed by | Gangai Amaran |
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| Written by | Gangai Amaran |
| Produced by | R. D. Bhaskar |
| Starring | Template:Plainlist |
| Cinematography | P. S. Nivas |
| Edited by | Template:Plainlist |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil
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Kozhi Koovuthu (Template:IPA Template:Translation) is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romantic musical film[1] written and directed by Gangai Amaran in his debut. The film stars Prabhu, Suresh, Smitha and Viji in her acting debut.[2] The film has music by Ilaiyaraaja, cinematography by P. S. Nivas, editing by B. Lenin, and was released on 25 December 1982.[3] The film was remade in Telugu as Veerabhadrudu (1984).[4]
Plot
Template:More plot Velusamy is a macho and everybody in the village fears him because of his rude and offensive talks, but Velusamy is good at heart and helpful to the needy. Ramakrishna, an orphan, is appointed as the postman in this rural community of Anaikaraipatti. Kamakshi, the daughter of Velusamy's elder sister Vellathaayi, initially misunderstands Ramakrishna and has tiffs with him. Vellathaayi insists on Velusamy to have his livelihood as she wishes arrange her daughter's marriage with him, but villagers oppose the same and insult Velusamy. Notwithstanding the insult, Velusamy promises to prove himself and the villagers of his worth, and joins the military. The rest of the story forms what happens to the relationship between them.
Cast
Production
Kozhi Koovuthu is the directorial debut of Gangai Amaran. The title was suggested by his brother Ilaiyaraaja, who suggested Amaran to take up direction as a career.[5] It is also the acting debut of Viji.[6] Editing was jointly handled by B. Lenin and V. T. Vijayan, although the song "Edho Moham Edho Dhagam" was edited exclusively by Vijayan using already shot montages as Lenin was unavailable.[7]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[8][9] The song "Edho Moham Edho Dhagam" is set in the Carnatic raga known as Nayaki,Template:Sfn and "Poove Ilaiya Poove" is set to Sankarabharanam.Template:Sfn[10] "Annae Annae" is the only filmi song sung by Samuel Grubb.[11]
Critical reception
Thiraignani of Kalki criticised Viji's performance and the film's resemblance to Alaigal Oivathillai (1981) in many parts, but appreciated the music.[12] Balumani of Anna reviewed the film more positively praising the acting of cast, music and cinematography.[13] The film ran for over 300 days in theatres.[14]
References
- ↑ Talented actor awaits challenging roles. The Hindu(20 November 1998). Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ↑ மறக்க முடியுமா? – கோழி கூவுது. Dinamalar(15 June 2020). Retrieved 26 May 2021.
- ↑ 'கோழி கூவுது' 40 : திரையரங்குகளை திருவிழாக் கூடங்களாக்கிய திரைப்படம்!, ராம்ஜி, வி.. Kamadenu(29 December 2022). Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ↑ Interview: Ravi Raja Pinisetty, Sri. Telugucinema.com(15 July 2010). Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ↑ 'Ilaiyaraaja recommended that I take up direction'. The New Indian Express(17 June 2019). Retrieved 13 July 2021.
- ↑ Why South Indian heroines are embracing death. Mid-Day(20 April 2002). Retrieved 15 March 2022.
- ↑ Vijayan looks back on working in Shankar-Kamal Haasan's 'Indian' that completed 25 years yesterday. The New Indian Express(10 May 2021). Retrieved 26 May 2021.
- ↑ Kozhi Koovuthu (1982). Raaga.com. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
- ↑ Kozhi Koovuthu Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja. Mossymart. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
- ↑ Catchy and classical. The Hindu(22 November 2013). Retrieved 26 May 2021.
- ↑ The music of Chennai-based bass singer Dr Samuel Grubb. The Hindu(12 May 2021). Retrieved 13 July 2021.
- ↑ Template:Cite magazine
- ↑ கோழி கூவுது. Anna(2 January 1983). Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ↑ 'நாயகன் அவனொரு புறம், அவன் மனைவி விழியில் அழகு'; 'விடுகதை ஒன்று தொடர்கதை ஒன்று'; கங்கை அமரன் இசையமைப்பாளராகி 41 ஆண்டுகள்!, ராம்ஜி, வி.. Hindu Tamil Thisai(2 September 2020). Retrieved 9 March 2022.
Bibliography
- Raga Chintamani: A Guide to Carnatic Ragas Through Tamil Film Music{{#if:Sundararaman|, Sundararaman}. Pichhamal Chintamani(2007)