Kannil Theriyum Kathaikal
Kannil Theriyum Kathaikal (transl. Stories in the eyes) is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Devaraj-Mohan and produced by A. L. Raghavan.[3] The film stars Sarath Babu, Sripriya, Vadivukkarasi and M. N. Rajam.[1] The songs for this film were composed by 5 music directors: K. V. Mahadevan, G. K. Venkatesh, Sankar Ganesh, Agathiyar and Ilaiyaraaja.
| Kannil Theriyum Kathaikal | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Devaraj–Mohan |
| Produced by | A. L. Raghavan |
| Story by | Srikrishna Alanahalli[1] |
| Starring | Sarath Babu Sripriya Vadivukkarasi M. N. Rajam |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan G. K. Venkatesh Shankar Ganesh Agathiyar Ilaiyaraaja |
| Cinematography | Marcus Bartley Junior |
| Edited by | T. Krishna |
Production company | Raja Meenakshi Films |
Release date | 14 March 1980[2] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
Production
Kannil Theriyum Kathaikal was produced by playback singer A. L. Raghavan under Raja Meenakshi Films, and was directed by the duo Devaraj–Mohan. Azhagapuri Azhagappan and Amuthavan wrote the dialogue, while T. Krishna was the editor. Film News Anandan worked as the film's public relations officer, and Marcus Bartley Junior was the cinematographer.[1]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack consists of five songs. K. V. Mahadevan, G. K. Venkatesh, Sankar Ganesh (a duo), Agathiyar and Ilaiyaraaja composed one song each.[4][5] The song "Naan Oru Ponnoviyam" is set in the carnatic raga known as Mohanam.[6]
| Song | Composer(s) | Singer(s) | Lyricist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Naan Oru Ponnoviyam" | Ilaiyaraaja | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki and P. Susheela | Pulamaipithan | |
| "Naan Unnai Nenaichchane" | Sankar Ganesh | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam and Jikki | Vaali | |
| "Onnu Rendu Moonu" | Agathiyar | S. P. Sailaja and B. S. Sasirekha | Vasukinathan | |
| "Vettaikaaran" | K. V. Mahadevan | T. M. Soundararajan | Kannadasan | |
| "Naan Paartha Rathidevi" | G. K. Venkatesh | A. L. Raghavan | Muthulingam |
References
- Kannil Theriyum Kathaigal [Stories in the eyes] (motion picture) (in Tamil). Raja Meenakshi Films. 1980. Opening credits, from 0:39 to 2:27.
- "கண்ணில் தெரியும் கதைகள்". Vellitthirai.com. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- "ஒரு பேனாவின் பயணம் – 137– சுதாங்கன்". Dinamalar Nellai (in Tamil). 11 December 2017. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
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- Sundararaman (2007) [2005]. Raga Chintamani: A Guide to Carnatic Ragas Through Tamil Film Music (2nd ed.). Chennai: Pichhamal Chintamani. p. 146. OCLC 295034757.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)