Kodai Mazhai (pronounced [koːɖaɪ maɻaɪ] transl. Summer Rain) is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Muktha S. Sundar and produced by V. Ramasami. The film stars Vidhyasree, with Lakshmi, Jaishankar and Sripriya in supporting roles. It was released on 26 September 1986.
| Kodai Mazhai | |
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 Title card | |
| Directed by | Muktha S. Sundar |
| Screenplay by | Muktha Srinivasan |
| Story by | Muktha Sundar |
| Produced by | V. Ramasami |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Gajendramani |
| Edited by | V. P. Krishnan C. R. Shanmugam |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Muktha Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (December 2021) |
Cast
edit- Sunitha as Vidhya
- Lakshmi
- Jaishankar
- Sripriya
- Prasad
- Manorama
- Loose Mohan
- S. Ve. Sekhar
- Senthil
- Thengai Srinivasan
- Amala
- Bhagyaraj
- Saritha
- Charle
- Master Nagesh
- Baby Vijayapriya
- Rajinikanth in a guest appearance
Production
editKodai Mazhai, the directorial debut of Muktha S. Sundar,[1] was one of the earliest South Indian films to have scenes shot in low light, following the introduction of high-speed negative film in India the mid-1980s.[2] It was the feature film debut of Sunitha, who later became known as "Kodai Mazhai Vidya".[3] The dialogues were written by Komal Swaminathan.[4] Some scenes were shot at Ooty.[5]
Soundtrack
editSoundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[6][7] The song "Kaatrodu Kuzhalin" is set in Simhendramadhyamam raga.[8]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|
| "Kaatrodu Kuzhalin" | K. S. Chithra | Pulamaipithan |
| "Pala Pala" | Uma Ramanan, Shoba Chandrasekhar | Mu. Metha |
| "Thenthoongum" | S. Janaki | Vaali |
| "Thuppakki Kaiyil" | Ilaiyaraaja | Na. Kamarasan |
Release and reception
editKodai Mazhai was released on 26 September 1986.[9] Jayamanmadhan of Kalki wrote there have already been films in Tamil about vibrant artistes with dreams in their eyes and dancing on their feet, but without mixing love and lust is what makes the film special.[10]
References
edit- ^ Ashok Kumar, S. R. (28 December 2012). "Songs to keep you singing". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 18 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
- ^ Srinivasan, Muktha V. (28 October 2012). "Living in past glory". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 October 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ Nathan, Archana (22 December 2018). "There is a reason why Yash is rocking, Venkat is a fish and Srinivasan is a coconut". Scroll.in. Archived from the original on 17 March 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ மணியன், அறந்தை. பம்மல் முதல் கோமல் வரை [From Pammal to Komal] (in Tamil). Pustaka Digital Media. p. 1982. OCLC 225093103.
- ^ "ஊட்டியில் கோடை மழை". Anna (in Tamil). 12 August 1986. p. 4. Retrieved 3 August 2024 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "Kodai Mazhai (1986)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 11 March 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ "Kodai Mazhai Tamil Film EP VInyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ Mani, Charulatha (20 January 2012). "A Raga's Journey — The passionate appeal of Simhendramadhyamam". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 February 2018. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ "கோடை மழை / Kodai Mazhai (1986)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 19 November 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
- ^ ஜெயமன்மதன் (19 October 1986). "கோடை மழை". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 31. Archived from the original on 26 March 2023. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
External links
edit- Kodai Mazhai at IMDb