Kathai Kathaiyam Karanamam (transl. Stories, stories and the reasons for them) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Y. G. Mahendran. It is based on the play [Im]perfect Murder by P. V. Y. Raman. The film stars Jaishankar, Rajeev, Mahendran and Pallavi. It was released on 18 September 1987.
| Kathai Kathaiyam Karanamam | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Y. G. Mahendran |
| Screenplay by | Y. G. Mahendran |
| Based on | [Im]perfect Murder by P. V. Y. Raman |
| Produced by | K. Narayanan |
| Starring | Jaishankar Rajeev Y. G. Mahendran Pallavi |
| Cinematography | Babu |
| Edited by | G. Murali |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Sree Lakshmi Jothi Movies |
| Distributed by | Mangaadu Amman Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (August 2023) |
Cast
edit- Jaishankar
- Rajeev
- Y. G. Mahendran
- Radha Ravi
- Vennira Aadai Moorthy
- Madhu Mohan
- Typist Gopu
- Suppuni
- Gautham
- Pallavi
- Manorama
- K. Vijaya
- Mrs YGP (special appearance)[1]
- Visu
Production
editKathai Kathaiyam Karanamam is based on the English-language play [Im]perfect Murder, written by P. V. Y. Raman and staged by United Amateur Artistes. The dialogues for the film adaptation were written by Chithralaya Gopu.[2]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[3][4] The album was released under the label AVM Music.[5]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kaval Thurayin Nayagane" | Vaali | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam | 5:11 |
| 2. | "Yen Gnyabhakam Inguvarakootum" | Vaali | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:35 |
| 3. | "Kaiyai Thanthen Thottukolla" | Vairamuthu | P. Jayachandran, Vani Jairam | 4:54 |
| 4. | "Thudikidu Thudikidu Ilam Manam" | Vairamuthu | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 5:56 |
| Total length: | 20:36 | |||
Release and reception
editA preview of Kathai Kathaiyam Karanamam was held on 10 September 1987.[6] The film was released in theatres on 18 September, by Mangaadu Amman Films.[7] BR of The Indian Express appreciated Mahendran's direction, Viswanathan's music and Babu's cinematography, but felt Jaishankar was "wooden more often than not, melodramatic otherwise".[8]
References
edit- ^ Krishnamoorthi, Venkatesh (1–15 September 2015). "A life of contribution". Madras Musings. Vol. XXV, no. 10. Archived from the original on 15 May 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ Kathai Kathaiyam Karanamam [Stories, stories and the reasons for them] (motion picture) (in Tamil). Sree Lakshmi Jothi Movies. 1987. Opening credits, from 1:59 to 2:04.
- ^ "Kathai Kathaiyam Karanamaam Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by M S Viswanathan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 11 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ "Kadhai Kadhaiyam Karanamam (1987)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 25 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ "Melody Time". The Indian Express. 17 April 1987. p. 12. Retrieved 24 August 2023 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "Kathai Kathaiyam Karanamam". The Indian Express. 10 September 1987. p. 3. Retrieved 24 August 2023 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "Kathai Kathaiyam Karanamam". The Indian Express. 18 September 1987. p. 4. Retrieved 24 August 2023 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ BR (18 September 1987). "Worth a peek". The Indian Express. p. 5. Retrieved 24 August 2023 – via Google News Archive.
