Rakkayi Koyil (transl. Rakkayi's Temple) is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed and co-written by Manivasagam. The film stars Vijayakumar, Selva and Kasthuri, with an ensemble supporting cast including Manorama, Goundamani and Senthil. It was released on 5 February 1993.[1]
| Rakkayi Koyil | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by | Manivasagam |
| Written by | K. C. Thangam (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Manivasagam |
| Story by | Manivasagam |
| Produced by | M. Natarajan M. Appu |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | R. H. Ashok |
| Edited by | L. Kesavan |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Patel Cine Arts |
Release date |
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Running time | 145 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot edit
This article needs a plot summary. (December 2022) |
Cast edit
- Vijayakumar as Bommu Nayakar
- Selva as Chinrasu
- Kasthuri as Vellaiyamma
- Manorama as Jakkamma
- Vadivukkarasi as Ramattha
- Goundamani as a barber[2]
- Senthil as barber
Soundtrack edit
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[3][4]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aathirama Killathae" | Vaali | Mano, Minmini | 4:47 |
| 2. | "Naatukkullae Jathiyundu" | Vaali | Mano | 5:12 |
| 3. | "Ellorukkum Vandathu" | Vaali | Mano | 5:13 |
| 4. | "Unthan Paadal Ennai" | Pulamaipithan | Mano, Uma Ramanan | 5:05 |
| 5. | "Thirunaal Thodanguthu" | Vaali | Mano | 5:28 |
| Total length: | 25:45 | |||
Reception edit
R. P. R of Kalki praised Vijayakumar's performance and the cinematography but called Ilaiyaraaja's music average.[5]
References edit
- ^ "ராக்காயி கோவில் / Rakkayi Koyil (1993)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 13 January 2023. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
- ^ Ezhilarasan, K. (20 October 2019). "Caste in Tamil cinema, a story in four acts". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 21 October 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ "Rakkayi Koyil (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Spotify. 22 September 1993. Archived from the original on 13 January 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
- ^ "Chinna Mappillai / Raakaye Koyil". AVDigital. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ ஆர். பி. ஆர். (21 February 1993). "ராக்காயி கோயில்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 41. Archived from the original on 2 June 2023. Retrieved 25 December 2022 – via Internet Archive.
