Erimalai (transl. Volcano)[1] is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Gopi Krishna and written by P. Selvakumar. The film stars Thiagarajan, Saritha and Sulakshana. It was released on 22 March 1985.
| Erimalai | |
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 Title card | |
| Directed by | Gopi Krishna |
| Written by | P. Selvakumar |
| Produced by | Muralidharan |
| Starring | Thiagarajan Saritha Sulakshana |
| Cinematography | Gajendramani |
| Edited by | L. Kesavan |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Prathanna Art Creations |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (October 2023) |
Cast
editSoundtrack
editThe music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Vaali.[3]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nee Solli Kodu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | |
| 2. | "Oru Naal Iravu" | Vani Jairam | |
| 3. | "Elaikkai Malaimele" | M. S. Viswanathan and chorus | |
| 4. | "Ore Bashayil" | K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki |
Release and reception
editErimalai was released on 22 March 1985.[2] Jayamanmadhan of Kalki praised Gopikrishna's direction, Gajendramani's cinematography and Viswanathan's music and concluded calling it an interesting two-and-a-half hours for those in a rush, with popcorn and chilli fritters in hand.[4]
References
edit- ^ Kannan, R. (2010). Anna: The Life and Times of C.N. Annadurai. India: Penguin Books. p. 168. ISBN 978-0-670-08328-2.
- ^ a b "37 வருடங்களை நிறைவு செய்யும் தியாகராஜன் 3 வேடங்களில் நடித்த எரிமலை!". News18 (in Tamil). 22 March 2022. Archived from the original on 26 October 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
- ^ "Erimalai". AVDigital. Archived from the original on 27 October 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
- ^ ஜெயமன்மதன் (21 April 1985). "எரிமலை". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 56. Archived from the original on 22 June 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2023 – via Internet Archive.