Magaraasi (transl. Blessed Girl) is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language film directed by M. A. Thirumugam,[1] starring Jayalalithaa and Ravichandran.[2] It is noted for being the debut film of the music composer duo Shankar–Ganesh.[3] The film was released on 14 April 1967.
| Magaraasi | |
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| Directed by | M. A. Thirumugam |
| Screenplay by | Aaroor Dass (dialogues) |
| Produced by | Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar |
| Starring | Jayalalithaa Ravichandran |
| Music by | Shankar–Ganesh |
Production company | Dhandayuthapani Films |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
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The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh making their debut.[3][4] It was Jayalalithaa who recommended the name of the duo to the producer Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar.[5][6]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Aan Thodatha" | P. Susheela | |
| 2. | "Vaazhvil Puthu" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | |
| 3. | "Aalai Parthal" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela, Tharapuram Sundarrajan | |
| 4. | "Oho Thottu" | P. Susheela | |
| 5. | "Pesi Pesiye" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | |
| 6. | "Machanai Paarthu Vittu" | T. M. Soundararajan |
Magaraasi was released during 14 April 1967,[7] during Puthandu. The film faced competition from Pattanathil Bhootham, released on the same day, and failed at the box-office.[8] Kalki appreciated Nagesh's comedy, saying they give life to the film, but criticised the music and writing.[9]
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