Chakkalathi (transl. Mistress) is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language drama film starring directed by Devaraj–Mohan and written Alagapuri Alagappan. The film stars Sudhakar, Shoba, Ambika and Vijayan. It was the debut of Ambika, who later became one of Tamil cinema's biggest stars in the 1980s.[1] The film was released on 7 December 1979.[2][3]
| Chakkalathi | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Devaraj–Mohan |
| Written by | Alagapuri Alagappan |
| Produced by | S. Nachammal |
| Starring | Sudhakar Shoba Ambika Vijayan |
| Cinematography | R. N. K. Prasath |
| Edited by | M. Vellaisamy M. Kesavan |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Subburaja Combines |
Release date |
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Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (September 2022) |
Cast
edit- Sudhakar as Samikannu
- Shoba as Panchali
- Ambika as Azhagammai
- Vijayan as Veerappan
- Y. Vijaya
- Karuppu Subbiah
- Thideer Kannaiah
- Vijayachandrika
- Thayir Vadai Desikan
- Guest appearances
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[4][5] The song "Enna Paattu" is set to Mayamalavagowla raga.[6][7]
| Title | Singer(s) | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Enna Paattu" | Ilaiyaraaja | Pulamaipithan | 4:35 |
| "Vaadai Vaattuthu" | Ilaiyaraaja | 4:10 | |
| "Kozhi Mootta Kozhi" | S. P. Sailaja, B. S. Sasirekha | Muthulingam | 4:02 |
| "Chinna Chinna Paathi Katti" | S. Janaki | Pulamaipithan | 3:21 |
Reception
editKousigan of Kalki appreciated Prasath's cinematography and Ilaiyaraaja's music, but criticised Devaraj–Mohan's direction.[8]
References
edit- ^ Praveenkumar, K (8 June 2022). "#UnforgettableOnes: Actress Ambika". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ "Sakkalathi ( 1979 )". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 1 September 2004. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ "அம்பிகா 40 : முதல் படம் 'சக்களத்தி; முதல் வெற்றி 'அந்த 7 நாட்கள்'". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 7 December 1979. Archived from the original on 12 February 2020. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ "Chakkalathi Tamil Film EP VInyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 3 October 2021. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
- ^ "Chakkalathi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ ராமானுஜன், டாக்டர் ஜி. (18 May 2018). "ராக யாத்திரை 05: தாழ் திறந்த இசையின் கதவு". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 21 September 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ Sundararaman (2007) [2005]. Raga Chintamani: A Guide to Carnatic Ragas Through Tamil Film Music (2nd ed.). Pichhamal Chintamani. p. 129. OCLC 295034757.
- ^ கெளசிகன் (30 December 1979). "சக்களத்தி". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 57. Archived from the original on 28 July 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
External links
edit- Chakkalathi at IMDb
