Vaazha Ninaithaal Vaazhalaam (transl. You can live if you want to live) is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language film romantic drama film directed by Devaraj–Mohan and written by Panchu Arunachalam from a story by Manian. The film stars Jaishankar, Sripriya and Jayadevi, with Major Sundarrajan, Thengai Srinivasan, I. S. R., Ennathe Kannaiah, Manorama, S. N. Lakshmi and Typist Gopu in supporting roles. It was released on 14 January 1978.
| Vaazha Ninaithaal Vaazhalaam | |
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| Directed by | Devaraj–Mohan |
| Screenplay by | Panchu Arunachalam |
| Story by | Manian |
| Produced by | Subha A. Sundaram |
| Starring | Jaishankar Sripriya Jayadevi |
| Cinematography | M. R. Raveendran |
| Edited by | M. Vellaichami |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Sri Kamakodi Films |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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Jaishankar and Sripriya are lovers, but due to circumstances beyond their control, they are unable to marry. Jaishankar instead marries Jayadevi. During his marital bliss, Sripriya re-enters his life, leading to emotional upheavals.
Cast
edit- Jaishankar
- Sripriya as Jaishankar's ex-lover
- Jayadevi as Jaishankar's wife
- Major Sundarrajan
- Thengai Srinivasan
- I. S. R.
- Ennathe Kannaiah
- Manorama as a mute woman
- S. N. Lakshmi
- Typist Gopu
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[1] The song 'Veenai Mattum" is set to the Hindustani raga Malgunji.[2] The dappankuthu number "Kaanakuruvikku" attained popularity.[3][4][5]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Thanakkoru" | Kannadasan | Vani Jairam, Chorus | |
| 2. | "Kaanakuruvikku" | Panchu Arunachalam | Manorama | |
| 3. | "Veenai Meettum" | Panchu Arunachalam | S. Janaki | |
| 4. | "Iyarkkai Radhangale" | Kannadasan | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela |
Release and reception
editVaazha Ninaithaal Vaazhalaam was released on 14 January 1978.[6] Ananda Vikatan rated the film 28 out of 100, criticising the story for lack of innovativeness, but lauded Manorama's comedy as the film's saving grace.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Vaazha Ninaithal Vazhalaam Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraaja". Macsendisk. Archived from the original on 2 June 2024. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ Sundararaman (2007) [2005]. Raga Chintamani: A Guide to Carnatic Ragas Through Tamil Film Music (2nd ed.). Pichhamal Chintamani. p. 167. OCLC 295034757.
- ^ Kolappan, B. (11 October 2015). "Singing, her launch pad into theatre and films". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 26 October 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ தீனதயாளன், பா. (15 October 2015). "சிரிப்பு தேவதை". Dinamani (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 21 June 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ Saravanan. "Vani Jayaram's Tamil Film Songs Chronology". vanijairam.com. Archived from the original on 5 September 2019. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "Vazha Ninaithal Vazhalam (1978)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 11 December 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "வாழ நினைத்தால் வாழலாம்". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). 1978. Archived from the original on 3 November 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023 – via Internet Archive.