Jothi (transl. Light) is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Manivannan. The film stars Mohan and Ambika. It was released on 14 January 1983.[1]
Jothi | |
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Directed by | Manivannan |
Written by | Manivannan |
Produced by |
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Starring | |
Cinematography | Haribabu |
Edited by | K. Kesavakumar |
Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Thai Creations |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (April 2024) |
Cast
edit- Mohan
- Ambika
- Sathyajith
- Sumathi
- Silk Smitha
- Goundamani
- Vinu Chakravarthy
- Loose Mohan
- Usilai Mani
- Master Haja Sheriff
- K. K. Soundar
- Gemini Rajeshwari
- Sathya
Production
editJothi was the first film that Manivannan began directing, though its delayed release meant that Gopurangal Saivathillai (1982) became his directorial debut.[2][3]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[4][5]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Satthuru Mookaye" | Avinasi Mani | Malaysia Vasudevan, B. S. Sasirekha, Vidhyadhar and chorus | |
2. | "Aasai Madhana" | Gangai Amaran | S. P. Sailaja | |
3. | "Gama Gama" | Vaali | Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Sailaja and chorus | |
4. | "Siricha Kolli Mala Kuyilu" | Vairamuthu | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, B. R. Chaya |
Reception
editThiraignani of Kalki felt Mohan and Ambika were a mismatched pair but praised their performances, felt Sathyajith was unimpressive as villain, and Smitha was wasted, while many characters were just randomly coming and going.[6] The film was commercially unsuccessful.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Jothi / ஜோதி". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "எம் புருஷன்தான் எனக்கு மட்டும்தான்: 'கோபுரங்கள் சாய்வதில்லை'". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 15 October 2023. Archived from the original on 21 November 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ சாருஹாசன் (8 June 2015). "அழியாத கோலங்கள்". Kungumam (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Jothi Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 16 April 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Jothi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP". Apple Music. 1 January 1983. Archived from the original on 16 April 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ திரைஞானி (6 February 1983). "ஜோதி". Kalki (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 26 January 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2024 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "நட்சத்திரங்களுடன் ஒரு வண்ணத்துப்பூச்சி: 32- இயக்குநர் ராசி அழகப்பன் எழுதும் தொடர்". Andhimazhai (in Tamil). 24 February 2020. Archived from the original on 5 January 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2024.