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| Directed by | G. N. Rangarajan
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| Produced by | T. R. Srinivasan |
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| Cinematography | N. K. Viswanathan |
| Edited by | K. R. Ramalingam |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil
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Meendum Kokila (Template:Translation) is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by G. N. Rangarajan from a screenplay written by Ananthu and a story by Haasan Brothers. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Sridevi. Deepa, Suruli Rajan, Thengai Srinivasan and Omakuchi Narasimhan are featured in supporting roles. The narrative follows a young woman who fights to win back her husband after his infatuation with an actress.
Meendum Kokila was released theatrically on 14 January 1981.[1] Upon its release, the film was a critical and commercial success. For her performance, Sridevi received the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil. The film was dubbed in Telugu as Chilipi Mogudu and released on 4 September 1981.[2]
Plot
Template:More plot Subramaniam, a lawyer, is married to Kokila and has a daughter. Things go well until he meets Kamini, a movie star, at a party. He gets attracted to Kamini and becomes ready to sacrifice his own family for her. Kokila's efforts in bringing back her husband form the rest of the story.
Cast
Production
The film was originally directed by Mahendran with Sridevi, Kamal Haasan and Bollywood actress Rekha—in her Tamil cinema debut—playing the lead roles.[3][4] Rekha was the original choice for the role of Kamini, and scenes featuring her were shot till 3000 feet.[3] Mahendran opted out of the film after a song sequence was shot. Later, as the film progressed, Rekha pulled out, citing no reason.[3] It was Haasan who requested G. N. Rangarajan to take over the film as director.[3] Rekha's father Gemini Ganesan claimed he told her not to play "second fiddle" to Sridevi.[5] Rekha was replaced by Deepa.[6][7] Haasan's character in the film twitches his eye, for which he took inspiration from cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth.[8] After the film was screen for the Central Board of Film Certification, Rangarajan feared it would be given an A (adults only) certificate, but to his relief it was given U (unrestricted) without any cuts.[9]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[10][11] The song "Radha Radha Nee" is set in the raga Shuddha Saveri whereas "Chinnan Chiru Vayathil" is set in Abheri.[12] For the dubbed Telugu version Chilipi Mogudu, lyrics were written by Rajasri and Aarudra.[2]
- Tamil
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Chinna Chiru Vayathil" | K. J. Yesudas, S. P. Sailaja | Kannadasan | 04:32 |
| "Hey Oraiyiram" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Panchu Arunachalam | 03:55 |
| "Ponnana Meni" | K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki | 04:30 | |
| "Radha Radha Nee" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | Kannadasan | 04:27 |
- Telugu
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Ninna Sandhya Velalo" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja | Rajasri | 03:20 |
| "Radha Radha – Duet" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 03:26 | |
| "Oh Chinna Maata" | G. Anand, S. P. Sailaja | 03:22 | |
| "Hey Oorinchaku" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Aarudhra | 02:56 |
Reception
Nalini Sastry of Kalki lauded Rangarajan's direction, Ananthu's dialogues, Viswanathan's cinematography and the performances of the main cast.[13] Sridevi received the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil;[14] the first of her four Filmfare Awards.[15] Just 17 years old, when released, the film's success consolidated Sridevi's position as the highest paid actress in South Indian cinema.[16]
Re-release
The film's digitally restored version was released on 15 December 2017.[17][18][19]
References
- ↑ Meendum Kokila (1981). Screen 4 Screen. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Chilipi Mogudu. Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 [{{{url}}} வரலாற்றுச்சுவடுகள் – திரைப்பட வரலாறு 944 – கமல்–ஸ்ரீதேவி நடித்த மீண்டும் கோகிலா]. Dina Thanthi(16 June 2008).
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- ↑ Gemini speaks his mind. New Straits Times(18 August 1998). Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ↑ The magic that is Rekha, Panicker, Prem. Rediff.com(10 October 2003). Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- ↑ Malayalam actress Deepa stumbles on a role that paves the way for a glittery future. India Today(31 May 1981). Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ↑ I was supposed to play Yugi Sethu's role in Panchathanthiram: Srikkanth. The Times of India(30 January 2020). Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ↑ Template:Cite magazine
- ↑ Meendum Kokila. AVDigital. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
- ↑ Meendum Kokilla (1981). Raaga.com. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
- ↑ A raga's journey: Joyful Suddha Saveri, Mani, Charulatha. The Hindu(3 August 2012). Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- ↑ Template:Cite magazine
- ↑ The Times of India Directory and Year Book Including Who's who{{#if:Sir Stanley Reed|, Sir Stanley Reed}. Bennett, Coleman.(1984)
- ↑ Hawa Hawai girl Sridevi turns 49. Sify(13 August 2012). Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- ↑ Don't want Jhanvi in films at this age: Sridevi. The Indian Express(24 September 2012). Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ↑ Kamal Haasan and Sridevi in theatres again, Bharadan. Behindwoods(17 November 2017). Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ↑ An image makeover for Meendum Kokila. Deccan Chronicle(18 November 2017). Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ↑ Kamal Haasan's classic hits to be re-release on the big screen. The Indian Express(16 April 2017). Retrieved 19 January 2018.