Thennangkeetru (transl. Coconut leaflet) is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language drama film written by Kovi Manisekaran in his directorial debut. It is based on his novel of the same name, and was simultaneously shot in Kannada as Nireekshe (transl. Expectation). The film stars Sujatha, Vijayakumar and Kalpana. Manjula and Srinath replace Sujatha and Vijayakumar, respectively, in the Kannada version. Thennangkeetru was released on 4 July 1975, and Nireekshe on 14 August the same year.
| Thennangkeetru | |
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 Title card of Thennangkeetru | |
| Directed by | Kovi Manisekaran |
| Written by | Kovi Manisekaran |
| Based on | Thennangkeetru by Kovi Manisekaran |
| Produced by | Baba Desai |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | D. Rajagopalan |
| Edited by | E. V. Shanmugam |
| Music by | G. K. Venkatesh |
Production company | Goodwin Enterprises |
Release dates |
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| Country | India |
| Languages | Tamil Kannada |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (December 2023) |
Cast
edit- Tamil
- Kannada
Production
editThennangkeetru, directed by Kovi Manisekaran, is based on his novel of the same name, and his directorial debut. It was simultaneously shot in Kannada as Nireekshe.[1]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by G. K. Venkatesh.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aandavan Potta" | Kandanur | K. J. Yesudas | |
| 2. | "Manjalum Vaazhga" | Kannadasan | P. Susheela | |
| 3. | "Kaalangale" | Kannadasan | T. M. Soundararajan | |
| 4. | "Maanikka Maamani" | Kannadasan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam |
Release and reception
editThennangkeetru was released on 4 July 1975,[1] and Nireekshe on 14 August.[4] Kanthan of Kalki wrote the film tries to be away from formula but its a complete disappointment as the basic plot appears to be weak and noted the film had too many unbelievable twists and he was shocked this was written by Manisekaran and concluded saying throughout this film it feels proud to see a writer making his directorial debut in films and added the writer-turned-director left his old career behind when he fulfilled his new role well.[5] Kumudam wrote Manisekaran's innovation in taking up a different subject cannot but be welcomed. Even if he is not completely successful in directing and scripting, he has set his mind that he wants to make a film like this and has worked hard to achieve it with all his heart.[6] While Nireekshe was a success, Thennangkeetru was not, as it ran for four weeks in theatres, although it won the Tamil Nadu Film Fans' Association Award.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "கோவி.மணிசேகரன் இயக்கத்தில் தென்னங்கீற்று 2 மொழிகளில் படமாகியது". Maalai Malar (in Tamil). 2 September 2017. Archived from the original on 14 December 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ "Thennan Keetru Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by G K Venkatesh". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 17 January 2022. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ "Nireekshe". Wynk Music. Archived from the original on 22 December 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "Nireekshe (ನಿರೀಕ್ಷೆ)". Chiloka. Archived from the original on 5 June 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ காந்தன் (3 August 1975). "தென்னங்கீற்று". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 23. Archived from the original on 4 December 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "தென்னங்கீற்று". Kumudam (in Tamil). 1975. Archived from the original on 12 December 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023 – via Internet Archive.
External links
edit- Thennangkeetru at IMDb
- Nireekshe at IMDb