Kasi Yathirai (transl. Pilgrimage to Kasi) is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film, directed by S. P. Muthuraman and written by V. C. Guhanathan.[1][2] Soundtrack was composed by Shankar–Ganesh. The film stars V. K. Ramasamy, Srikanth and Suruli Rajan with Kumari Padmini, Jaya, Manorama (in dual role), M. R. R. Vasu and Cho Ramaswamy in supporting roles.[3][4] Kamal Haasan worked under Thangappan as his dance assistant in this film.[3] It was released on 10 June 1973,[5] and ran for over 100 days in theatres.[6]
Kasi Yathirai | |
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Directed by | S. P. Muthuraman |
Written by | V. C. Guhanathan |
Produced by | S. S. Sethuraman |
Starring | V. K. Ramasamy Manorama |
Cinematography | Babu S. I. C. A |
Edited by | R. Vittal |
Music by | Shankar–Ganesh |
Production company | Sri Devi Cine Arts |
Release date |
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Running time | 128 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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Paramasivam Pillai (V. K. Ramasamy) is an unmarried Hanuman devotee that insists on his niece Uma (Kumari Padmini) and nephew Ramu (Srikanth) also remaining unmarried. Ramu is in love with Seetha (Jaya) but is too cowed by his uncle to marry her. His friend Shankar (Suruli Rajan) enters their home posing as a Hanuman devotee to try to change Paramasivam's mind. A oddball cast of characters, including drama actress Andal (Manorama), her brother Mayandi (M. R. R. Vasu), Jaya's uncle Chokkalingam (Cho Ramaswamy) and more get pulled into Shankar's plans creating comedic chaos.
Music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh and lyrics were written by Vaali and Panchu Arunachalam.[citation needed]
Songs | Singer | Length |
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"Anjaneya Amunanthaiah" | S. V. Ponnusamy, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, 'Kovai' Sundarrajan, B. S. Sasirekha | 6:18 |
"Amaravathy Nenjame" | S. V. Ponnusamy, Manorama | 8:36 |
"Azhagin Avatharam" | L. R. Eswari | 3:00 |
"Ammadio Chithappa" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Rajendra Krishna, 'Kovai' Sundarrajan, L. R. Eswari, B. S. Sasirekha | 3:31 |