Avalukendru Oru Manam (transl. A mind of her own) is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language film romantic drama film produced, written and directed by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Bharathi, Kanchana and Muthuraman. It was released on 18 June 1971.[1] The film was simultaneously made in Hindi as Duniya Kya Jane (transl. What does the world know?) with a largely different cast.
| Avalukendru Oru Manam | |
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| Directed by | C. V. Sridhar |
| Written by | C. V. Sridhar |
| Produced by | C. V. Sridhar |
| Starring | Gemini Ganesan Bharathi Kanchana R. Muthuraman |
| Cinematography | U. Rajagopal |
| Edited by | N. M. Shankar |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Chithralaya Productions |
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Running time | 2 hr 38 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
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The film deals with a love triangle, with a good measure of values of the high society and those of the liberal culture of the 1960s.
Avalukendru Oru Manam was simultaneously made in Hindi as Duniya Kya Jane.[2] While choosing established actors in Tamil, Sridhar cast newcomers in Hindi to keep the budget lower.[3][4]
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.[5][6] Ilaiyaraaja, who was Viswanathan's assistant at that time played organ for the song "Malar Edhu".[7][8]
| Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Malar Edhu En Kangal" | P. Susheela | 6:00 |
| "Unnidathil Ennai Koduthaen" | S. Janaki | 3:26 |
| "Ayiram Ninaivu Ayiram Kanavu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 3:30 |
| "Mangayaril Maharani" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 3:28 |
| "Deviyin Kovil Paravai Idu" | S. Janaki | 3:30 |
| "Ellorum Paarkka" | L. R. Eswari | 3:14 |
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