Janani (/dʒənəni/) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language teen romance film written and directed by Nethaji, and produced by Gemini Studios.[1] The film, starring Bhavya and Udhayakumar, was released on 27 September 1985.[2]
| Janani | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Nethaji |
| Written by | Nethaji |
| Produced by | Pazhaniyappa Ramasami |
| Starring | Bhavya Udhayakumar |
| Cinematography | Soumendu Roy Viswam Nataraj |
| Edited by | T. Karunanidhi |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (November 2024) |
Cast
editAdapted from:[3]
- Bhavya as Janani
- Udhayakumar
- Charlie
- Jayaram
- Murugesh
- Prabhakar
- Vinod
- Manimala
- Srilatha
Production
editGK who went on to become a popular art director joined as chief art director for this film.[4] R. V. Udayakumar worked as the film's associate director and production executive.[5]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by the director Nethaji.[6][7] The song "Mannikka Maataya" became popular.[8]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mannikka Maataya" | K. J. Yesudas | |
| 2. | "Naattu Sarakithu" | Malaysia Vasudevan, Saibaba | |
| 3. | "Konjum Malar" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam | |
| 4. | "Mannikka Maataya" | P. Susheela |
Critical reception
editJayamanmadhan of Kalki praised the acting of Bhavya but panned the acting of lead actor Udaykumar and character design of antagonist Vinod while also panning a song in Viswanathan's music and concluded Nethaji neither did a great work nor a terrible work.[9] Balumani of Anna praised the acting of the lead pair, Nethaji's direction, Viswanathan's music and concluded it will be a successful film which will be lapped by youth audience like Oru Thalai Ragam.[10]
References
edit- ^ "ஜனனி". Kalki (in Tamil). 6 October 1985. p. 53. Archived from the original on 27 October 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2024 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "ஜனனி". Anna (in Tamil). 26 September 1985. p. 3. Archived from the original on 7 November 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "Janani ( 1985 )". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 14 November 2004. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ "Art-Director GK interview :". Behindwoods.com. 30 November 2004. Archived from the original on 8 December 2004. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ "சத்யா மூவிஸ் படத்தில் சிவாஜிகணேசனை டைரக்ட் செய்த உதயகுமார்" [Udayakumar directed Sivaji Ganesan for Sathya Movies]. Maalai Malar (in Tamil). 11 April 2016. Archived from the original on 3 May 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ "Janani Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by M S Viswanathan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 7 November 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ "Janani (1985)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 8 November 2024. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ ""தங்கம் உனதங்கம் அதில் எங்கும் இசை பொங்கும்":யார் இந்த நேதாஜி? – ப.கவிதா குமார்". Uyirmai (in Tamil). 19 April 2020. Archived from the original on 7 November 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ ஜெயமன்மதன் (20 October 1985). "ஜனனி". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 55. Archived from the original on 10 May 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2024 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "திரைப்படங்கள் திறனாய்வு". Anna (in Tamil). 29 September 1985. p. 5. Archived from the original on 7 November 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
