Kodai Mazhai

From Bharatpedia, an open encyclopedia
Information red.svg
Scan the QR code to donate via UPI
Dear reader, We need your support to keep the flame of knowledge burning bright! Our hosting server bill is due on June 1st, and without your help, Bharatpedia faces the risk of shutdown. We've come a long way together in exploring and celebrating our rich heritage. Now, let's unite to ensure Bharatpedia continues to be a beacon of knowledge for generations to come. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Together, let's preserve and share the essence of Bharat.

Thank you for being part of the Bharatpedia family!
Please scan the QR code on the right to donate.

0%

   

transparency: ₹0 raised out of ₹100,000 (0 supporter)



Kodai Mazhai
Directed byMuktha S. Sundar
Produced byV. Ramasami
Written byKomal Swaminathan (dialogues)
Screenplay byMuktha Srinivasan
Story byMuktha Sundar
StarringVidhyashree
Lakshmi
Jaishankar
Sripriya
Music byIlaiyaraaja
CinematographyGajendramani
Edited byV. P. Krishnan
C. R. Shanmugam
Production
company
Muktha Films
Release date
26 September 1986
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Kodai Mazhai (transl. Summer Rain) is a 1986 Indian Tamil language film, directed by Muktha S. Sundar and produced by V. Ramasami. The film stars Vidhyasree, with Lakshmi, Jaishankar and Sripriya in supporting roles. The film had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja.[1]

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

Parts of Kodai Mazhai were shot in low light, following the introduction of high-speed negative film in India the mid-1980s.[2] It was the feature film debut of Sunitha, who later became known as "Kodai Mazhai Vidya".[3]

Soundtrack[edit]

Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics were by Vaali, Na. Kamarasan, Pulamaipithan and Mu. Mehta.[4][5] The song "Kaatrodu Kuzhalin" is set in Simhendramadhyamam raga.[6]

No. Song Singers Lyrics
1 "Kaatrodu Kuzhalin" K. S. Chithra Pulamaipithan
2 "Pala Pala" Uma Ramanan, Shoba Chandrasekhar Mu. Metha
3 "Thenthoongum" S. Janaki Vaali
4 "Thuppakki Kaiyil" Ilaiyaraaja Na. Kamarasan

References[edit]

  1. https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1986/oct/19-10-1986/p31.jpg Template:Bare URL image
  2. Srinivasan, Muktha V. (28 October 2012). "Living in past glory". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  3. Nathan, Archana. "There is a reason why Yash is rocking, Venkat is a fish and Srinivasan is a coconut". Scroll.in. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  4. http://play.raaga.com/tamil/album/kodai-mazhai-T0000617
  5. "Kodai Mazhai Tamil Film EP VInyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  6. Mani, Charulatha (20 January 2012). "A Raga's Journey — The passionate appeal of Simhendramadhyamam". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 16 December 2021.

External links[edit]