Azhagiya Kanne

Azhagiya Kanne (transl. Beautiful dear) is a 1982 Tamil-language film written and directed by J. Mahendran.[1] The film's score and soundtrack were composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[2]

Azhagiya Kanne
Directed byJ. Mahendran
Produced byAdiyar
Screenplay byJ. Mahendran
StarringSarath Babu
Baby Anju
Sumalatha
Suhasini Maniratnam
Music byIlaiyaraaja
CinematographyAshok Kumar
Edited byB. Lenin
Production
company
Southern Creations
Release date
1982
Running time
127 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

Bhama is a renowned dancer born into a devadasi family. She's constantly fending off unwanted sexual advances from prominent men in her village and is generally vexed at the state of her life. With the exception of her aunt Pechiamma, her entire family pushes her into sex work. Prasanna is a sculptor that greatly admires Bhama's dance and is kind to her. Bhama finds herself drawn to his kindness and proposes that they marry. He initially refuses but changes his mind when he realizes her family will eventually force her into sex work. Worried about losing her and the money she could bring in, they take her to a corrupt samiyar to convince her to agree to sex work. He attempts to rape then kills her but tells her family she's agreed to sex work and left the country with a rich man. Prasanna is also told this and is heart-broken. He swears off sculpting and leaves town. Pechiamma is also devastated as she always thought of Bhama as her own child. Years later, Pechiamma's child Kasthoori - a miracle, late in life baby born after Bhama's death - has an uncanny knowledge of Bhama. She's wiser than her years and bears a strong hatred of the samiyar. The samiyar - convinced Bhama's spirit is in Kasthoori - leaves town. Kasthoori also runs away from home and befriends Prasanna. He's bewildered by this strange child that won't leave him alone and insists on helping him. Since loosing Bhama, he's been wandering with little aim or direction in life. Kasthoori arranges for a place for them to stay and gets him a job. Prasanna adopts Kasthoori and gains a sense of responsibility and direction in his life. Lakshmi was engaged to marry Prasanna before he met Bhama and has been waiting for him. Kasthoori brings her to Prasanna and she joins their odd family. Kasthoori seems to know what will happen before it happens and creates a sense of unease in those around her. She's become prominent enough to garner interest from the press. Lakshmi is also increasingly at unease with Kasthoori. She convinces Prasanna to go to the samiyar - newly arrived in town- for guidance. Pechiamma and her husband also arrive in town searching for their daughter. Kasthoori finally finds herself in a position to exact revenge but must face multiple obstacles.

Cast

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, and the lyrics were written by Vaali and Gangai Amaran.[3][2]

No Title Singer(s) Lyricist Duration
1 Pala Jenmam Jenmanthara S. P. Sailaja Vaali 4:20
2 Chinna Chinna Kangal K. J. Yesudas 4:27
3 Ye Mama Kovama B. S. Sasirekha Gangai Amaren 4:23
4 Nanirukkum Antha S. Janaki 4;30

References
  1. Rangan, Baradwaj (2 April 2019). "Tribute: J Mahendran, Who Began His Directing Career With The Rajinikanth-starring 'Mullum Malarum'". Film Companion. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
  2. "Vinyl ("LP" record) covers speak about IR (Pictures & Details) - Thamizh - Page 5". ilayaraja.forumms.net. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  3. https://mio.to/album/Azhagiya+Kanne+%281982%29
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