Kavikkuyil is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Devaraj–Mohan. The film stars Sivakumar, Sridevi and Fatafat Jayalaxmi, with S. V. Subbaiah, Rajinikanth and Senthamarai in supporting roles. It was released on 29 July 1977.
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Directed by | Devaraj–Mohan |
Screenplay by | Panchu Arunachalam |
Story by | R. Selvaraj |
Produced by | S. P. Tamizharasi |
Starring | Sivakumar Sridevi Fatafat Jayalaxmi |
Cinematography | R. N. K. Prasad |
Edited by | B. Kandhasamy |
Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | S. P. T. Films |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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Gopal and Radha are lovers. Murugan is the brother of Radha. He is loved by Lakshmi, but he does not reciprocate. The lovers, Gopal and Radha get intimate and later Gopal meets with an accident on a stormy night and loses his memory. The pregnant Radha waits for him. Will Murugan approve of his sister's relationship? Will Gopal regain his memory? Whether Lakshmi wins over Murugan forms the climax.
The film was shot at places including Chikmagalur and Kollimalai.[4]
The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja,[5] who got established as a leading composer in Tamil cinema with this film.[6] The lyrics of the songs are written by Panchu Arunachalam.[7] The song "Chinna Kannan Azhaikkiraan", set in Reetigowla raga, became popular.[8][9] Playback singer Sujatha Mohan made her Tamil debut with the song "Kaadhal Oviyam Kandaen", set to Hamir Kalyani raga.[10][11]
No. | Title | Singers | Length |
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1. | "Chinna Kannan Azhaikkiraan" (male) | M. Balamuralikrishna | 03:48 |
2. | "Chinna Kannan Azhaikkiraan" (female) | S. Janaki | 04:27 |
3. | "Kadhal Oviyam" | Sujatha Mohan | 04:08 |
4. | "Kuyile Kavikuyile" | S. Janaki | 05:32 |
5. | "Udhayam Varugindradhe" | G. K. Venkatesh, S. Janaki | 04:21 |
6. | "Maanodum Paathayile" | P. Susheela | 03:34 |
7. | "Aayiram Kodi" | M. Balamuralikrishna | 04:12 |
Ananda Vikatan rated the film 36 out of 100.[12]