| Un Kannil Neer Vazhinthal... | |
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 Poster | |
| Directed by | Balu Mahendra |
| Produced by |
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| Screenplay by | Balu Mahendra |
| Story by | Akhila Mahendra |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Cinematography | Balu Mahendra |
| Edited by | D. Vasu |
Production company | Kalakendra Movies |
Release date |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Un Kannil Neer Vazhinthal... (transl. If tears well up in your eyes)[1] is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Balu Mahendra.[2] It stars Rajinikanth and Madhavi, with Y. G. Mahendran in a prominent role. V. K. Ramasamy and Senthamarai play other pivotal roles. The film, released on 20 June 1985,[3] was an average grosser at the box office and had a theatrical run of 75 days.[4]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Dharmaraj sets up false charges against Ravi, an honest policeman, which leads to Ravi’s suspension. Disappointed by this, he tries to unmask Dharmaraj and prove his own innocence.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Rajinikanth as Ravi[5]
- Madhavi as Padma
- Y. G. Mahendran as Babu
- Senthamarai as Dharmaraj
- V. K. Ramasamy as Perumal
- Vennira Aadai Moorthy
- Menon as Jagathy
- Master Haja Sheriff
- Poornam Viswanathan as Viswanath
- Oru Viral Krishna Rao as Munusami
- Sangeeta as Durga
- Mounika as Viswanath's daughter
Production[edit | edit source]
Mounika made her feature film debut in this film.[6] It is the only time Rajinikanth acted under Balu Mahendra's direction. The film was largely shot in Ooty.[5] It is one of the few films directed by Mahendra to be outright "mainstream", alongside Neengal Kettavai (1984).[7]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Gangai Amaran, Mu. Metha and Vairamuthu.[8][9]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
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| "Enna Desamo" | K. J. Yesudas | Vairamuthu | 04:41 |
| "Ilamai Itho" | Malaysia Vasudevan | Gangai Amaran | 04:21 |
| "Kannil Enna" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | Vairamuthu | 04:39 |
| "Malare Malare" | S. Janaki | Mu. Metha | 04:16 |
| "Moonu Vela Soru" | S. Janaki | 04:46 | |
| "Nethu Varai" | Mano, S. Janaki | Gangai Amaran | 04:37 |
Reception[edit | edit source]
Jayamanmadhan of Kalki said the film, despite numerous flaws, could be watched for its outdoor photography.[10]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Balu Mahendra: In the dock". India Today. 15 July 1985. Archived from the original on 6 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ↑ "டைரக்டர் பாலுமகேந்திரா திடீர் மரணம்". Maalai Malar (in தமிழ்). 13 February 2014. Archived from the original on 1 March 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
- ↑ "10 Retro Rajini films that still work". Behindwoods. 10 August 2016. Archived from the original on 22 February 2022. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ↑ "Boxoffice Database based on Number of Days". Rajinifans.com. Archived from the original on 7 February 2019. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 பாரதி, திரை (6 August 2022). "ஆறிலிருந்து எழுபது வரை: ரஜினி சரிதம் - 72". Kamadenu (in தமிழ்). Archived from the original on 19 September 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
- ↑ "திரையில் ஆக்ரோஷம், உள்ளுக்குள் அழுகை… கலங்கடிக்கும் மெளனிகாவின் கதை…". The Indian Express (in தமிழ்). 3 December 2019. Archived from the original on 23 January 2021. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
- ↑ Rangan, Baradwaj (13 February 2014). "Naturalism was his signature". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 19 November 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
- ↑ "Un Kannil Neer Vazhinthaal (1985)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 21 December 2013.
- ↑ "Unkannil Neervazhinthal Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 21 February 2022. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ↑ ஜெயமன்மதன் (7 July 1985). "உன் கண்ணில் நீர் வழிந்தால்..." Kalki (in தமிழ்). p. 23. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
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