Mudi Sooda Mannan (transl. Uncrowned monarch)[2] is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language film produced and directed by R. Vittal, and written by Thooyavan. The film stars Jaishankar and Sridevi, with Y. Vijaya, Deepa, Sarath Babu, M. N. Nambiar, R. S. Manohar and S. A. Ashokan in supporting roles. It was released on 15 September 1978.[3]
| Mudi Sooda Mannan | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Directed by | R. Vittal |
| Written by | Thooyavan |
| Produced by | R. Vittal |
| Starring | Jaishankar |
| Cinematography | N. Balakrishnan |
| Edited by | N. Dhamodharan T. K. Rajan |
| Music by | Satyam |
Production company | RV Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 137 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (October 2022) |
Cast
edit- Jaishankar as Vikraman
- Sridevi as Roopa
- Y. Vijaya as Nandini
- Deepa as Pratima
- Sarath Babu as Bhairavan
- M. N. Nambiar as Rajaguru
- R. S. Manohar
- S. A. Ashokan
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Satyam, and lyrics were written by Vaali.[4][5]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Thodangum Thodarum Pudhu Uravu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:29 |
| 2. | "Kadhal Bhodai Kannil Eray" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:17 |
| 3. | "Naan Sonnal Podhum" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | |
| 4. | "Mudi Sooda Mannan" | P. Susheela |
Reception
editP. S. M. of Kalki criticised the film for lack of originality, and felt Manohar and Ashokan were wasted.[6] Despite this, the film was a major success.[7]
References
edit- ^ Dharap, B. V. (1977). Indian Films. Motion Picture Enterprises. p. 324.
- ^ "Prabhakaran was not our enemy: PC". Hindustan Times. 18 July 2010. Archived from the original on 24 February 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ "Mudisooda Mannan ( 1978 )". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 15 November 2004. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ "Mudi Sooda Mannan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – Single". Apple Music. 31 December 1978. Archived from the original on 19 October 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ "Mudisooda Mannan". Tamil Songs Lyrics. Archived from the original on 20 October 2022. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
- ^ பி.எஸ்.எம். (1 October 1978). "முடிசூடா மன்னன்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 51. Archived from the original on 22 November 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ^ "78ல் ஜெய்சங்கர் 13 படங்கள்; வெள்ளிக்கிழமை ஹீரோவின் சாதனை". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 1 November 2019. Archived from the original on 13 October 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2023.