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Chakkalathi
Chakkalathi (transl. Mistress) is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language film starring directed by Devaraj–Mohan and written Alagapuri Alagappan. The film stars Sudhakar, Shoba, Ambika and Vijayan. It was the debut of Ambika, who later became one of Tamil cinema's biggest stars in the 1980s.[1] The film was released on 7 December 1979.[2]
| Chakkalathi | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Devaraj–Mohan |
| Written by | Alagapuri Alagappan |
| Produced by | S. Nachammal |
| Starring | Sudhakar Shoba Ambika Vijayan |
| Cinematography | R. N. K. Prasath |
| Edited by | M. Vellaisamy M. Kesavan |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Subburaja Combines |
Release date |
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Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
This article needs a plot summary. (September 2022) |
Cast
- Sudhakar as Samikannu
- Shoba as Panchali
- Ambika as Azhagammai
- Vijayan as Veerappan
- Y. Vijaya
- Karuppu Subbiah
- Thideer Kannaiah
- Vijayachandrika
- Thayir Vadai Desikan
- Guest appearances
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[3][4] The song "Enna Paattu" is set to Mayamalavagowla raga.[5]
| Title | Singer(s) | Lyrics | Length |
| "Enna Paattu" | Ilaiyaraaja | Pulamaipithan | 4:35 |
| "Vaadai Vaattuthu" | Ilaiyaraaja | 4:10 | |
| "Kozhi Mootta Kozhi" | S. P. Sailaja, B. S. Sasirekha | Muthulingam | 4:02 |
| "Chinna Chinna Paathi Katti" | S. Janaki | Pulamaipithan | 3:21 |
Reception
Kousigan of Kalki appreciated Prasath's cinematography and Ilaiyaraaja's music, but criticised Devaraj–Mohan's direction.[6]
References
- ^ Praveenkumar, K (8 June 2022). "#UnforgettableOnes: Actress Ambika". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ . Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 1 September 2004. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ "Chakkalathi Tamil Film EP VInyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
- ^ "Chakkalathi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP". Apple Music. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ ராமானுஜன், டாக்டர் ஜி. (18 May 2018). "ராக யாத்திரை 05: தாழ் திறந்த இசையின் கதவு". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ கெளசிகன் (30 December 1979). "சக்களத்தி". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 57. Archived from the original on 28 July 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
External links
- Chakkalathi at IMDb