Manjal Nila
Manjal Nila (credited as Manghal Nila; transl. Yellow Moon) is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by R. Renjith Kumar. It stars Suresh and Kala Ranjani.[1]
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| Directed by | R. Renjith Kumar |
| Produced by | Kallakudi Manikkam Chandran |
| Screenplay by | R. Renjith Kumar |
| Starring | Suresh Thyagu Kala Ranjani |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Edited by | R. Surendranath |
Production company | Sri Manickam Films |
Release date | 1982 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
PlotEdit
Anand and Vasantha are new students at a film institute and quickly form a deep connection with each other. Many of the other students and even a few lecturers have an eye for Vasantha and intervene in their budding relationship. Vasantha herself is reluctant to pursue their love beyond friendship as she has a complicated past. Gopi, the editing professor, uses his power to take advantage of female students at the institute. He attempts the same with Vasantha, but is caught and eventually fired by the principal. He nurses a grudge and informs Vasantha's mother about Vasantha's closeness with Anand. Her mother is incensed by her daughter's budding relationship. She's determined to see her daughter become a successful actor and forces Vasantha to avoid Anand. He doesn't understand her sudden distance from him and is heartbroken. Vasantha eventually tells Anand about her past and why her mother is so determined to see her become a star. Anand reaffirms his love for Vasantha and the two decide to be together as they search for acting opportunities. Figures from their past intervene and force the young couple to face more roadblocks in their quest for happiness.
CastEdit
- Suresh as Anand
- Kalaranjini as Vasantha
- Nizhalgal Ravi as Gopi
- Thyagu as Suresh
- Major Sundarrajan as principal
- Pulavar Murugaiyyan
- Ennatha Kannaiya
- Kumarimuthu
- Thilakam Narayanasami
SoundtrackEdit
Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[2][3] The lyrics were written by Gangai Amaren, Muthulingam and Pulamaipithan.[4]
| No | Song Title | Singer(s) | Lyricist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Poonthendral Kaatre Vaa" | P. Susheela, P. Jayachandran | Gangai Amaren |
| 2. | "Busse Busse Coloure" | Deepan Chakravarthy, Saibaba, Sirkazhi G. Sivachidambaram | |
| 3. | "Pen Mayile" | S. Janaki | |
| 4. | "Ila Manathil Ezhum Kanavil" | K.J. Yesudas, B. S. Sasirekha | Muthulingam |
| 5. | "Kaatre Yazh Meetu" | Ashok | Pulamaipithan |
ReceptionEdit
S. Shiva Kumar, writing for Mid-Day, panned the film, particularly for Kumar's direction, writing, and Suresh's performance.[5]
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "Manjal Nila (1982)". Screen4Screen. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Manjal Nila (1982) - Listen to Manjal Nila songs/music online - MusicIndiaOnline". mio.to. Archived from the original on 21 August 2017.
- ↑ "Manjal Nila (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Spotify. 15 May 2014.
- ↑ "Manchal Nila Tamil Super 7 Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja www.mossymart.com". Mossymart. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ↑ Shiva Kumar, S. (8 August 1982). "A thorough failure". Mid-Day. p. 28. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
External linksEdit
Manjal Nila on IMDb