| Achchani | |
|---|---|
| File:Achchani poster.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Karaikudi Narayanan |
| Produced by | Karaikudi Narayanan Sethu Sundaram |
| Based on | Achchani (play) |
| Starring | R. Muthuraman Lakshmi S. A. Ashokan |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Release date |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Achchani (
pronunciation (help·info); transl. Axle) is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Karaikudi Narayanan, starring R. Muthuraman, Lakshmi and S. A. Ashokan. It is based on the play of the same name. The film was released on 4 February 1978 and became a success.
Plot[edit | edit source]
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Cast[edit | edit source]
Production[edit | edit source]
The film is based on the play of the same name.[1]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[2] The song "Thaalaattu" is set in the Carnatic raga known as Madhyamavati.[3] The song "Maatha Un Kovilil" was re-used in Naan Kadavul (2009).[4] Gangai Amaran who was assisting Ilayaraja at that time mentioned in an interview that it was inspired by "Awargi", one of the famous ghazals composed by Ghulam Ali.[5]
All lyrics are written by Vaali.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Athu Maathiram" | Manorama, Malaysia Vasudevan | 3:25 |
| 2. | "Maatha Un Kovilil" | S. Janaki | 4:53 |
| 3. | "Naan Azhaikkiren" | P. Susheela | 3:18 |
| 4. | "Thaalaattu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 3:05 |
Release and reception[edit | edit source]
Achchani was released on 4 February 1978,[6] and was commercially successful.[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "காரைக்குடி நாராயணன் பட அதிபர் ஆனார்: அச்சாணி படம் பெரிய வெற்றி". Maalai Malar (in Tamil). 22 June 2016. Archived from the original on 23 October 2016. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "Achchani". JioSaavn. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
- ↑ ராமானுஜம், ஜி. (14 June 2018). "ராக யாத்திரை 09: பொன்னூஞ்சல் ஆடும் ராகம்!". The Hindu (Tamil). Archived from the original on 3 December 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
- ↑ "டைரக்டர்களின் அன்டோல்டு ஸ்டோரி!". Ananda Vikatan (in தமிழ்). 27 January 2017. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Per3N4fl2Y
- ↑ "அச்சாணி". Dina Thanthi (in தமிழ்). 4 February 1978. p. 6.