Achchani (
pronunciation (help·info); transl. Axle) is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Karaikudi Narayanan, starring R. Muthuraman, Lakshmi and S. A. Ashokan. It is based on the play of the same name. The film was released on 4 February 1978 and became a success.
| Achchani | |
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| Directed by | Karaikudi Narayanan |
| Based on | Achchani (play) |
| Produced by | Karaikudi Narayanan Sethu Sundaram |
| Starring | R. Muthuraman Lakshmi S. A. Ashokan |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Release date |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
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The film is based on the play of the same name.[1]
The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[2] The song "Thaalaattu" is set in the Carnatic raga known as Madhyamavati.[3] The song "Maatha Un Kovilil" was re-used in Naan Kadavul (2009).[4] Gangai Amaran who was assisting Ilayaraja at that time mentioned in an interview that it was inspired by "Awargi", one of the famous ghazals composed by Ghulam Ali.[5]
All lyrics are written by Vaali.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Athu Maathiram" | Manorama, Malaysia Vasudevan | 3:25 |
| 2. | "Maatha Un Kovilil" | S. Janaki | 4:53 |
| 3. | "Naan Azhaikkiren" | P. Susheela | 3:18 |
| 4. | "Thaalaattu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 3:05 |
Achchani was released on 4 February 1978,[6] and was commercially successful.[1]