Akkarai Pachai (transl. The grass is greener on the other side) is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film directed by N. Venkatesh and written by A. S. Prakasam.[1] The film stars Jaishankar, Ravichandran, Nagesh, Lakshmi and Jayachitra. It was released on 19 September 1974.
| Akkarai Pachai | |
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| Directed by | N. Venkatesh |
| Written by | A. S. Prakasam |
| Produced by | G. K. Dharmarajan[1] |
| Starring | Jaishankar Ravichandran Nagesh Lakshmi Jayachitra |
| Cinematography | A. Vincent |
| Edited by | G. Venkatraman T. R. Sekar |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Yoga Chitra |
Release date |
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Running time | 154 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
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There are two educated women. Both continuously tend to find fault with their respective husbands, threatening their marriage.
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.[3][4] The song "Ikkaraikku Akkarai Pachai" attained popularity.[5]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Oorgolam Pokindra" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, L. R. Anjali | 4:29 |
| 2. | "Arasanai Paartha Kannukku" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Anjali | 4:11 |
| 3. | "Pothigai Malai Santhaname" | P. Susheela | 4:36 |
| 4. | "Elladha Porul Meedhu" | M. S. Viswanathan | 3:06 |
| 5. | "Ikkaraikku Akkarai Pachai" | M. S. Viswanathan | 4:29 |
Akkarai Pachai was released on 19 September 1974.[6] Kalki felt that, by not focusing on character development, the screenplay ruined itself, but praised the performances of the lead cast, and Prakasam's dialogues.[2]