Kodai Mazhai Explained
Kodai Mazhai (in Tamil pronounced as /koːɖaɪ maɻaɪ/) 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.
Production
Kodai 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
Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[6] [7] The song "Kaatrodu Kuzhalin" is set in Simhendramadhyamam raga.[8]
Release and reception
Kodai 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]
Notes and References
- News: Ashok Kumar . S. R. . 28 December 2012 . Songs to keep you singing . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230218124814/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/songs-to-keep-you-singing/article4248735.ece . 18 February 2023 . 18 February 2023 . The Hindu.
- News: Srinivasan . Muktha V. . Muktha Srinivasan . 28 October 2012 . Living in past glory . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221008152140/https://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/living-in-past-glory/article4034360.ece . 8 October 2022 . 16 December 2021 . The Hindu.
- Web site: Nathan . Archana . 22 December 2018 . There is a reason why Yash is rocking, Venkat is a fish and Srinivasan is a coconut . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220317162918/https://scroll.in/reel/836691/there-is-a-reason-why-yash-is-rocking-venkat-is-a-fish-and-srinivasan-is-well-a-coconut . 17 March 2022 . 16 December 2021 . Scroll.in.
- Book: மணியன், அறந்தை . பம்மல் முதல் கோமல் வரை . Pustaka Digital Media . 1982 . ta . From Pammal to Komal . 225093103.
- News: 12 August 1986 . ஊட்டியில் கோடை மழை . 3 August 2024 . Anna . 4 . Ta . Endangered Archives Programme.
- Web site: Kodai Mazhai (1986) . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160311051413/http://play.raaga.com/tamil/album/kodai-mazhai-T0000617 . 11 March 2016 . 17 February 2023 . Raaga.com.
- Web site: Kodai Mazhai Tamil Film EP VInyl Record by Ilayaraja . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220812182527/https://mossymart.com/product/kodai-mazhai-tamil-film-ep-vinyl-record-by-ilayaraja-2/ . 12 August 2022 . 16 December 2021 . Mossymart.
- News: Mani . Charulatha . Charulatha Mani . 20 January 2012 . A Raga's Journey — The passionate appeal of Simhendramadhyamam . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180201141513/http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/a-ragas-journey-the-passionate-appeal-of-simhendramadhyamam/article2817296.ece . 1 February 2018 . 16 December 2021 . The Hindu.
- Web site: கோடை மழை / Kodai Mazhai (1986) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231119043111/https://screen4screen.com/movies/kodai-mazhai . 19 November 2023 . 18 February 2023 . Screen 4 Screen.
- ஜெயமன்மதன் . Subha (writers) . 19 October 1986 . கோடை மழை . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230326065854/https://ibb.co/YXNWBxN . 26 March 2023 . 26 March 2023 . . 31 . Ta.