Kozhi Koovuthu (transl. The chicken is clucking) is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Gangai Amaran in his debut. The film stars Prabhu, Suresh, Smitha and Viji in her acting debut.[1] The film has music by Ilaiyaraaja, cinematography by P. S. Nivas, editing by B. Lenin, and was released on 25 December 1982.[2]
Kozhi Koovuthu | |
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Directed by | Gangai Amaran |
Written by | Gangai Amaran |
Produced by | R. D. Bhaskar |
Starring | Prabhu Suresh Smitha Viji |
Cinematography | P. S. Nivas |
Edited by | B. Lenin |
Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Pavalar Creations |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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Velusamy is a macho man and everybody in the villager fears him for his rude and offensive talks, but Velusamy is good at heart and helpful to needy. Ramakrishna, an orphan comes gets appointed as postman in this rural community of Anaikaraipatti. Kamakshi, the daughter of Velusamy's elder sister Vellathaayi, initially misunderstands Ramakrishna and has tiffs with him. Vellathaayi insists on Velusamy to have his livelihood as she wishes arrange her daughter's marriage with him, but villagers oppose the same and insult Velusamy. Notwithstanding the insult, Velusamy promises to prove himself and the villagers of his worth, and joins the military. The rest of the story forms what happens to the relationship between them.
Kozhi Koovuthu is the directorial debut of Gangai Amaran. The title was suggested by his brother Ilaiyaraaja.[4] It is also the acting debut of Viji.[5] Editing was handled by B. Lenin.[6]
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[7] The song "Edho Moham Edho Dhagam" is set in the Carnatic raga known as Nayaki,[8] and "Poove Ilaiya Poove" is set to Sankarabharanam.[9][10] "Annae Annae" is the only filmi song sung by Samuel Grubb.[11]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Engum Niraindholirum" | P. Sivagama Sundari | Krishnachandran | |
2. | "Orumaiyudan" | Ramalinga Adigalar | Krishnachandran | |
3. | "Veeraiyya Veeraiyya" | Panchu Arunachalam | S. P. Sailaja | |
4. | "Potta Pilla" | Vaali | Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Sailaja | |
5. | "Aayarpadi Kannanane" | Gangai Amaran | S. Janaki | |
6. | "Annae Annae" | Vaali | Samuel Grubb, Deepan Chakravarthy, G. Vidhyadar | |
7. | "Poove Ilaiya Poove" | Vairamuthu | Malaysia Vasudevan, Chorus | |
8. | "Edho Moham Edho Dhagam" | Vairamuthu | S. Janaki, Krishnachandran | |
9. | "Onnam Vetha" | Vairamuthu | Sudhakar, Chorus |
Jayamanmadhan of Kalki criticised Viji's performance and the film's resemblance to Alaigal Oivathillai (1981) in many parts, but appreciated the music.[12] The film ran for over 300 days in theatres.[13]
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