Akkarai Pachai (transl. The grass is greener on the other side) is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film directed by N. Venkatesh and written by A. S. Prakasam.[1] The film stars Jaishankar, Ravichandran, Nagesh, Lakshmi and Jayachitra. It was released on 19 September 1974.
| Akkarai Pachai | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | N. Venkatesh |
| Written by | A. S. Prakasam |
| Produced by | G. K. Dharmarajan[1] |
| Starring | Jaishankar Ravichandran Nagesh Lakshmi Jayachitra |
| Cinematography | A. Vincent |
| Edited by | G. Venkatraman T. R. Sekar |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Yoga Chitra |
Release date |
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Running time | 154 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThis article needs an improved plot summary. (August 2022) |
There are two educated women. They continuously tend to find faults with their respective husbands, threatening their marriage.
Cast
editSoundtrack
editThe music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.[2][3] The song "Ikkaraikku Akkarai Pachai" attained popularity.[4]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Oorgolam Pokindra" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, L. R. Eswari | 4:29 |
| 2. | "Arasanai Paartha Kannukku" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Anjali | 4:11 |
| 3. | "Pothigai Malai Santhaname" | P. Susheela | 4:36 |
| 4. | "Elladha Porul Meedhu" | M. S. Viswanathan | 3:06 |
| 5. | "Ikkaraikku Akkarai Pachai" | M. S. Viswanathan | 4:29 |
| Total length: | 20:51 | ||
Release and reception
editAkkarai Pachai was released on 19 September 1974.[5] Kalki felt that, by not focusing on character development, the screenplay ruined itself, but praised the performances of the lead cast, and Prakasam's dialogues.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c Dharap, B. V. (1974). Indian Films. Motion Picture Enterprises. p. 295.
- ^ "Akkarai Pachai Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by M S Viswanathan". Macsendisk. Archived from the original on 27 July 2022. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
- ^ "Akkarai Pachchai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 4 August 2022. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
- ^ "A tribute to MS Viswanathan, the musical juggernaut who dominated the industry for half a century". The News Minute. 14 July 2015. Archived from the original on 14 December 2021. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
- ^ "அக்கறை பச்சை / Akkarai Pachai (1974)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 28 November 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
- ^ "அக்கரைப் பச்சை". Kalki (in Tamil). 13 October 1974. p. 71. Archived from the original on 27 July 2022. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
