Amudha Gaanam
| Amudha Gaanam | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. Rangaraj |
| Story by | S. Jagadeesan |
| Produced by | C. Kalavathi K. Revathi |
| Starring | Vijayakanth Nalini |
| Cinematography | Dinesh Baboo |
| Edited by | R. Devarajan |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Vassan Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Amudha Gaanam (transl. Elixir Moment) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Rangaraj and produced by Vassan Productions. The film stars Vijayakanth and Nalini, with Sarath Babu, Sulakshana and Baby Shalini in supporting roles. It was released on 19 July 1985.[1]
Plot
[edit] | This article needs a plot summary. (September 2023) |
Cast
[edit]- Vijayakanth as Sundaram
- Nalini as Thayamma
- Sarath Babu
- Sulakshana
- Goundamani
- Sivachandran
- Senthil
- Haja Sheriff
- Typist Gopu
- Kumarimuthu
- Usilai Mani
- Baby Shalini as Meena
Production
[edit]The filming was primarily held at Kodaikanal.[2]
Soundtrack
[edit]The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[3][4] The song "Orey Raagam" was later reused in the Telugu film Abhinandana (1988) as "Ade Neevu".[5] The song "Velli Nila Padhumai" is set to the Carnatic raga Suddha Dhanyasi,[6] and attained popularity.[7] That song was also reused by Ilaiyaraaja in Telugu as "Rangulalo Kalalo" for Abhinandana.[8]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Orey Raagam" | K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki | 4:40 |
| 2. | "Velli Nila" | Ramesh, Vani Jairam | 4:12 |
| 3. | "Chinnanjiru Kannu Rendum" | P. Susheela | 3:53 |
| 4. | "Thathedutha" (happy) | S. Janaki | 2:58 |
| 5. | "Thathedutha" (sad) | S. Janaki | 2:06 |
| Total length: | 17:49 | ||
Reception
[edit]Anna praised the acting of the cast, cinematography, humour, direction and music and concluded saying this film will impress female audience.[9]
Legacy
[edit]Following Vijayakanth's death in 2023, Film Companion included the film in their list "7 Vijayakanth Films That Left an Indian Cinema Legacy".[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "நட்சத்திர படப் பட்டியல்". Cinema Express (in Tamil). 1 December 2002. pp. 41–43. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ "அமுதகானத்தை உருவாக்கும் மேட்டுப்பாளையம் சகோதரர்கள்". Anna (in Tamil). 23 June 1985. p. 4. Archived from the original on 26 October 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2024 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "Amudha Gaanam Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraaja". Macsendisk. Archived from the original on 23 March 2022. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ "Amudha Gaanam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. 1 January 1985. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ Karthik (14 October 2014). "Time-traveling with Ilayaraja across his Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam songs!". Milliblog. Archived from the original on 17 November 2019. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ Sundararaman (2007) [2005]. Raga Chintamani: A Guide to Carnatic Ragas Through Tamil Film Music (2nd ed.). Pichhamal Chintamani. p. 167. OCLC 295034757.
- ^ "மனோவின் முன்னோடி ...மறக்க முடியாத பாடகர் ரமேஷ்- ப.கவிதா குமார்". Uyirmmai (in Tamil). 8 April 2020. Archived from the original on 2 March 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ Pardhoo. "Abhinandana". Telugucinema.com. Archived from the original on 7 February 2003. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ^ "அமுதகானம்". Anna (in Tamil). 21 July 1985. p. 4. Archived from the original on 26 October 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2024 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "7 Vijayakanth Films That Left an Indian Cinema Legacy". Film Companion. 28 December 2023. Archived from the original on 29 December 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
