Onna Irukka Kathukanum
| Onna Irukka Kathukanum | |
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 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | V. Sekhar |
| Written by | V. Sekhar |
| Produced by | C. Kannappan S. S. Durairaju S. Tamilselvi R. Vijay |
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| Cinematography | G. Rajendran |
| Edited by | A. P. Manivannan |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Thiruvalluvar Kalaikoodam |
Release date |
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Running time | 155 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Onna Irukka Kathukanum (transl. We must learn to live together) is a 1992 Tamil language comedy-drama film directed by V. Sekhar. The film features Sivakumar in the lead role, while an ensemble supporting cast includes Manorama, Vinu Chakravarthy, Goundamani, Senthil, S. S. Chandran, Charle, Kovai Sarala, Supergood Kannan and Jeeva, amongst others. The film had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 20 November 1992.[1]
Plot[]
The story begins with a group of government officers coming to list the number of devastated houses. The officers promised them to give a big amount to build their house but in exchange for a little amount to register their name. So the illiterate villagers, who wants to make easy money, demolish their house. The officers turn out to be frauds. The village panchayat president (Vinu Chakravarthy) knows that the villagers will not interfere in his decision until they are uneducated. Sivaraman (Sivakumar), a new school teacher, tries to change their custom and the children are happy to learn at school. Soon, Sivaraman has trouble with the village head.
Cast[]
- Sivakumar as Sivaraman
- Manorama
- Vinu Chakravarthy as President
- Goundamani as Sudalai
- Senthil as Pichumani (Beggar Bell)
- S. S. Chandran as Venkatraman Iyer
- Charle as Issaki
- Kovai Sarala as Kaattayi
- Supergood Kannan
- Jeeva as Rasathi
- Kumarimuthu as Pavadai
- Tirupur Ramasamy
- K.K.Soundar as Andiappan
- Idichapuli Selvaraj
- MLA Thangaraj
- Chelladurai
- Suryakanth
- Kovai Senthil
- Master Sirajudeen as Venkatraman Iyer's son
Soundtrack[]
| Onna Irukka Kathukanum | |
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| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 1992 |
| Recorded | 1992 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 28:29 |
| Producer | Ilaiyaraaja |
The film score and the soundtrack were composed by film composer Ilaiyaraaja. The soundtrack, released in 1992, features 6 tracks with lyrics written by Vaali, Pulamaipithan, Gangai Amaran and Piraisoodan.[2][3]
| Track | Song | Singer(s) | Lyrics | Duration |
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| 1 | "Eyzhu Malai Saami" | Gangai Amaran, Malaysia Vasudevan, T. S. Raghavendra, Deepan Chakravarthy | Gangai Amaran | 4:45 |
| 2 | "Kaathalunna Unga Veettu" | Malaysia Vasudevan, Swarnalatha, Minmini, Gangai Amaran | Piraisoodan | 4:46 |
| 3 | "Kaththukkanum Kaththukkanum" | Malaysia Vasudevan, Sunandha, Sundarrajan, T. S. Raghavendra | Gangai Amaran | 5:08 |
| 4 | "Manusanai Theru Theruvaa" | Gangai Amaran | Pulamaipithan | 3:46 |
| 5 | "Naalai Thalaivan" | Mano | 4:57 | |
| 6 | "Samaththuvam Intha" | Malaysia Vasudevan, Kovai Soundararajan, Krishnamoorthy | Vaali | 5:07 |
Reception[]
Malini Mannath of The Indian Express said "Onna Irukka Kathukanum may not be slick, but it has a message to deliver. It has been told with warmth and humour".[4]
References[]
- ^ "Onna Irukka Kathakunum (1992) Tamil Movie". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
- ^ "MusicIndiaOnline — Onna Irukka Kathukkanam(1992) Soundtrack". mio.to. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
- ^ "Onna Irukka Kathukkanum Songs". raaga.com. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
- ^ Mannath, Malini (27 November 1992). "Torch-bearer". The Indian Express. p. 7.
External links[]
- 1992 films
- Tamil-language films
- Indian films
- Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja
- 1990s Tamil-language films
- Films about the caste system in India
- Films directed by V. Sekhar