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| Directed by | R. Renjith Kumar
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| Produced by | Kallakudi Manikkam Chandran |
| Starring | Suresh Thyagu Kala Ranjani
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| Edited by | R. Surendranath |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil
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Manjal Nila (credited as Manghal Nila; Template:Translation) is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by R. Renjith Kumar. It stars Suresh and Kala Ranjani.[1]
Plot
Anand and Vasantha are new students at a film institute and quickly form a deep connection with each other. Many of the other students and even a few lecturers have an eye for Vasantha and intervene in their budding relationship. Vasantha herself is reluctant to pursue their love beyond friendship as she has a complicated past. Gopi, the editing professor, uses his power to take advantage of female students at the institute. He attempts the same with Vasantha, but is caught and eventually fired by the principal. He nurses a grudge and informs Vasantha's mother about Vasantha's closeness with Anand. Her mother is incensed by her daughter's budding relationship. She's determined to see her daughter become a successful actor and forces Vasantha to avoid Anand. He doesn't understand her sudden distance from him and is heartbroken. Vasantha eventually tells Anand about her past and why her mother is so determined to see her become a star. Anand reaffirms his love for Vasantha and the two decide to be together as they search for acting opportunities. Figures from their past intervene and force the young couple to face more roadblocks in their quest for happiness.
Cast
- Suresh as Anand
- Kalaranjini as Vasantha
- Nizhalgal Ravi as Gopi
- Thyagu as Suresh
- Major Sundarrajan as principal
- Pulavar Murugaiyyan
- Ennatha Kannaiya
- Kumarimuthu
- Thilakam Narayanasami
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[2][3] The lyrics were written by Gangai Amaren, Muthulingam and Pulamaipithan.[4]
| No | Song Title | Singer(s) | Lyricist |
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| 1. | "Poonthendral Kaatre Vaa" | P. Susheela, P. Jayachandran | Gangai Amaren |
| 2. | "Busse Busse Coloure" | Deepan Chakravarthy, Saibaba, Sirkazhi G. Sivachidambaram | |
| 3. | "Pen Mayile" | S. Janaki | |
| 4. | "Ila Manathil Ezhum Kanavil" | K.J. Yesudas, B. S. Sasirekha | Muthulingam |
| 5. | "Kaatre Yazh Meetu" | Ashok | Pulamaipithan |
Reception
S. Shiva Kumar, writing for Mid-Day, panned the film, particularly for Kumar's direction, writing, and Suresh's performance.[5]
References
- ↑ Manjal Nila (1982). Screen4Screen. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
- ↑ Manjal Nila (1982) - Listen to Manjal Nila songs/music online - MusicIndiaOnline. mio.to.
- ↑ Manjal Nila (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack). Spotify(15 May 2014).
- ↑ Manchal Nila Tamil Super 7 Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja www.mossymart.com. Mossymart. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
- ↑ A thorough failure. Mid-Day(8 August 1982). Retrieved 14 July 2020.