| Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Mahendran |
| Written by | Mahendran |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | V. Selvaraj |
| Edited by | B. Lenin |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Blue Moon Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu (transl. Put kohl around the eye) is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Mahendran, starring Bhanumathi and Sujatha. It was released on 1 November 1986.
Plot
[edit] | This article needs a plot summary. (June 2021) |
Cast
[edit]Production
[edit]This was produced by K. L. Bose who earlier produced films like Unarchigal and Unmaigal. The film was both launched and filming was held at a bungalow in Nungambakkam.[1] The last schedule of filming was held at six various bungalows including the home of actress Vijayakumari and Golden Beach.[2][3] The song "Thambala Sundariye" featuring Chandrasekhar and Disco Shanti was shot at Golden Beach.[4]
Soundtrack
[edit]The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[5][6] ADMK politician K. Kalimuthu wrote lyrics for most of the songs.[1]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Anbu Malargalin" | K. Kalimuthu | S. Janaki | 4:33 |
| 2. | "Shogangal" | K. Kalimuthu | Ilaiyaraaja | 2:19 |
| 3. | "Thambala Sundariyae" | K. Kalimuthu | Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Sailaja Vijayaramani, Saibaba | 4:45 |
| 4. | "Vadamalliyae" | K. Kalimuthu | Bhanumathi, B. S. Sasirekha | 4:34 |
| 5. | "Vanna Poove" | Gangai Amaran | Ilaiyaraaja | 2:45 |
| Total length: | 18:56 | |||
Release and reception
[edit]Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu was released on 1 November 1986.[7][8] N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express called the film an "exaggeratedly self-indulgent and self-pitying exercise in filmmaking".[9] Jayamanmadhan of Kalki wrote that the camera and music is not bad but Mahendran goes around by which patience is lost.[10] Balumani of Anna praised acting, cinematography, music and direction though he felt the scenes are too slow and lengthy.[11] The film failed at the box-office.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "மகேந்திரன் இயக்கும் படத்தில் அமைச்சர் காளிமுத்துவின் பாடல்". Anna (in Tamil). 10 March 1985. p. 4. Archived from the original on 30 June 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "பானுமதி பாடிய அமைச்சர் காளிமுத்து பாடல்". Anna (in Tamil). 6 April 1986. p. 3. Archived from the original on 11 July 2025. Retrieved 11 July 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "திரைப்படத்துறை மூலம் புரட்சித்தலைவர் கண்ட வெற்றி". Anna (in Tamil). 30 March 1986. p. 4. Archived from the original on 11 July 2025. Retrieved 11 July 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "சந்திரசேகர் கனவில் டிஸ்கோ சாந்தி". Anna (in Tamil). 11 May 1986. p. 4. Archived from the original on 11 July 2025. Retrieved 11 July 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu". JioSaavn. August 1986. Archived from the original on 12 October 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ^ "Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 13 October 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ^ "Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu". The Indian Express. 1 November 1986. p. 7. Retrieved 31 March 2021 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ Mahendran 2013, p. 344.
- ^ NKS (14 November 1986). "Self-indulgent". The Indian Express. p. 14. Retrieved 9 January 2019 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ ஜெயமன்மதன் (16 November 1986). "கண்ணுக்கு மை எழுது". Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 30–31. Archived from the original on 24 January 2023. Retrieved 23 April 2024 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ பாலுமணி (9 July 1986). "கண்ணுக்கு மை எழுது". Anna (in Tamil). p. 4. Retrieved 16 July 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ Mahendran 2013, p. 105.
Bibliography
[edit]- Mahendran (2013) [2004]. சினிமாவும் நானும் [Cinema and I] (in Tamil). Karpagam Publications. OCLC 54777094.
