Yamanukku Yaman (transl. Killer of killers) is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language fantasy comedy film directed by D. Yoganand.[1] Starring Sivaji Ganesan and Sripriya, it is a remake of the 1977 Telugu film Yamagola.[2] The film was released on 16 May 1980, and became a box-office bomb.
Yamanukkku Yaman | |
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Directed by | D. Yoganand |
Written by | A. L. Narayanan (dialogues) |
Based on | Yamagola by D. V. Narasa Raju |
Produced by | C. Krishnaveni |
Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Sripriya |
Cinematography | M.A.Rahman |
Edited by | K. Gopalrao |
Music by | K. Chakravarthy |
Production company | Lakshmi Narasimha Pictures |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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Sathyam is the village panchayat president having won the election against local rich man Aarumugam. Sathyam is also in love with Savithri, Arumugam's daughter. Sathyam is a reformer and fights for the rights for of the people which pits him against Arumugam who has him killed. In heaven, Sathyam points out the hypocritical behaviour of Indran and is sent to hell. He quickly organises Yama's workers to unionise and fight for their rights. He also convinces Yaman to go to Earth to take a break from his own duties. Convinced, Yaman allows Sathyam to return to Earth where he plans revenge against Aarumugam.
The music was composed by K. Chakravarthy.[4][5]
Song | Singers |
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"Mazhai Vizhundhadhu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela |
"Aathoram Pootha" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela |
"Naadaga Sangeetha" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela |
"Poo Mottu Ponnu Ithu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela |
"Yamanukku Yaman" | T. M. Soundararajan, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
"Yamalogathil Indru" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
Yamanukku Yaman was released on 16 May 1980,[6] and became a box-office bomb.[7]
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