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.^[1] The film stars Sarath Babu, Sripriya, Vadivukkarasi and M. N. Rajam.^[2] The songs for this film were composed by five music directors: K. V. Mahadevan, G. K. Venkatesh, Shankar–Ganesh (a duo), T. R. Pappa (credited as Agathiyar) and Ilaiyaraaja. The film, released on 14 March 1980,^[3] failed commercially.^[4]

Kannil Theriyum Kathaikal
Poster
Directed by	Devaraj–Mohan
Story by	Srikrishna Alanahalli
Produced by	A. L. Raghavan
Starring	Sarath Babu Sripriya Vadivukkarasi M. N. Rajam
Cinematography	Marcus Bartley Junior
Edited by	T. Krishna
Music by	K. V. Mahadevan G. K. Venkatesh Shankar–Ganesh Agathiyar Ilaiyaraaja
Production company	Raja Meenakshi Films
Release date	14 March 1980 (1980-03-14)
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

Cast

• Sarath Babu
• Sripriya
• Vadivukkarasi
• M. N. Rajam
• Senthamarai
• Vennira Aadai Moorthy

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.^[2] The filming was held at locations such as Nagarjuna Sagar, Paritala in Andhra Pradesh.^[5]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack consists of five songs.^[6][7] K. V. Mahadevan, G. K. Venkatesh, Shankar–Ganesh (a duo), T. R. Pappa (credited as Agathiyar) and Ilaiyaraaja composed one song each.^[8][9] The song "Naan Oru Ponnoviyam" is set in the Carnatic raga known as Mohanam.^[10][11]

Track listing

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Naan Oru Ponnoviyam"	Pulamaipithan	Ilaiyaraaja	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki and P. Susheela
2.	"Naan Unnai Nenaichchane"	Vaali	Shankar–Ganesh	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam and Jikki
3.	"Onnu Rendu Moonu"	Vasukinathan	Agathiyar	S. P. Sailaja and B. S. Sasirekha
4.	"Vettaikaaran"	Kannadasan	K. V. Mahadevan	T. M. Soundararajan
5.	"Naan Paartha Rathidevi"	Muthulingam	G. K. Venkatesh	A. L. Raghavan

Reception

References

1. "ஒரு பேனாவின் பயணம் – 137– சுதாங்கன்". Dinamalar (in Tamil). Nellai. 11 December 2017. Archived from the original on 4 August 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
2. Kannil Theriyum Kathaigal [Stories in the eyes] (motion picture) (in Tamil). Raja Meenakshi Films. 1980. Opening credits, from 0:39 to 2:27.
3. "Kannil Theriyum Kathaikal (1980)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
4. Rangaraj, R (23 June 2020). "Man who rocked Tamil pop, yodelling into hearts". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 23 June 2021. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
5. "சினிமா மசாலா". Kalki (in Tamil). 30 September 1979. pp. 6–7. Archived from the original on 19 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024 – via Internet Archive.
6. Kannil Theriyum Kathaigal (Tamil) Sede. 11365 (liner notes). EMI. 1979. Archived from the original on 21 October 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
7. Kannil Theriyum Kathaigal (Tamil) Slde. 18232 (liner notes). EMI. 1979. Archived from the original on 21 October 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
8. Sk (23 June 2011). "In fine fettle". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 March 2018. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
9. ஆனந்தன், பிலிம் நியூஸ் (18 November 1979). "ஒன்றில் ஐந்து!" [Five in one!]. Kalki (in Tamil). p. 32. Archived from the original on 20 October 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2024 – via Internet Archive.
10. Sundararaman (2007) [2005]. Raga Chintamani: A Guide to Carnatic Ragas Through Tamil Film Music (2nd ed.). Chennai: Pichhamal Chintamani. p. 146. OCLC 295034757.
11. "இளையராஜா 75". Dinamani (in Tamil). 17 June 2018. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 23 April 2024.

External links

• Kannil Theriyum Kathaikal at IMDb