Malathi (/mɑːləθi/) is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language drama film written, produced and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, B. Saroja Devi and Ravichandran. It was released on 29 October 1970.

Malathi
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Directed byK. S. Gopalakrishnan
Screenplay byK. S. Gopalakrishnan
Story byGomathi Subramaniyam
Produced byK. S. Gopalakrishnan
StarringGemini Ganesan
B. Saroja Devi
Ravichandran
CinematographyK. S. Prasad
Music byM. S. Viswanathan
Production
company
Chitra Productions
Release date
  • 29 October 1970 (1970-10-29)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

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Malathi, a young woman from a wealthy family, pursues MBBS in a medical college, where she meets Balu, a senior student. They fall in love, but due to her family circumstances, they are unable to marry; Malathi ends up marrying Rajan, a relative, who is addicted to drinking and drugs. She decides to reform him, and the rest of the film deals with whether she succeeds in her endeavour or not.

Cast

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Production

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Malathi was produced and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The screenplay, written by him, was based on a story by Gomathi Subramaniam.[1][2] Cinematography was handled by K. S. Prasad.[1]

Soundtrack

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The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, who was assisted by Govardhanam and Joseph Krishna. The lyrics were written by Kannadasan.[1][3]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Chit Chit"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 
2."Karpanaiyo"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 
3."Enge En"T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari 

Release and reception

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The film was released on 29 October 1970,[4] and became moderately successful.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Guy, Randor (18 May 2017). "Malathi (1970)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 February 2019. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
  2. ^ "1970-ல் வெளியான படப்பட்டியல் - தயாரிப்பாளர்கள்" [List of Films Released in 1970 – Producers]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 8 April 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
  3. ^ "Malathi". Songs4all. Archived from the original on 8 August 2019. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
  4. ^ "Malathy (1970)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 4 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
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