Satyam (1976 film)

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Satyam
File:Sathyam Film Poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byS. A. Kannan
Produced byP. M. Shanmugam
G. M. Mani
Screenplay byVietnam Veedu Sundaram
Based onVidhi
by S. A. Kannan
Starring
Music byK. V. Mahadevan
CinematographyK. S. Prasad
Edited byR. Devarajan
Production
company
Sri Shanmugamani Films
Release date
  • 6 May 1976 (1976-05-06)
Running time
138 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Satyam (transl. The Truth) is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by S. A. Kannan and written by Vietnam Veedu Sundaram. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Kamal Haasan, Devika, Jayachitra and M. N. Nambiar. The film had musical score by K. V. Mahadevan. The film has playing the younger brother of Ganesan.[1][2] It was adapted from Kannan's play Vidhi.[3]

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

Satyam was an adaptation of the play Vidhi.[3] The play was written by S. A. Kannan who also directed the film adaptation. Kamal Haasan was paired with Manjula which remained their only collaboration in their career.[4]

Soundtrack[edit]

The soundtrack was composed by K. V. Mahadevan and lyrics written by Kannadasan and Rajagopal.[5] The song "Kalyana Kovilil" attained popularity.[4]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Kalyana Kovilil"KannadasanS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 
2."Azhagam Kodi"KannadasanS. P. Balasubramanyam, P. Susheela 
3."Kalyana Kovilil" (sad)KannadasanP. Susheela 
4."Pottane Oru"KannadasanT. M. Soundararajan 
5."Amma Mel Aanayittu"   

References[edit]

  1. "தண்ணி கருத்திருச்சு..." Dinamalar (in தமிழ்). 26 December 2014. Archived from the original on 15 November 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2021. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch (help)
  2. "181-190". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "'திரை இசைத் திலகம் கேவி மகாதேவன் -40- பிஜிஎஸ் மணியன் எழுதும் தொடர்". Andhimazhai (in தமிழ்). 26 January 2015. Archived from the original on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
  4. 4.0 4.1 "Black & White Photographs From The Cinema Resource Centre Archives (XIX)". The Cinema Resource Centre. 7 April 2020. Archived from the original on 6 August 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
  5. "Sathiyam". Gaana.com. Archived from the original on 23 April 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2020.

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