Kangalin Vaarthaigal
Kangalin Vaarthaigal (transl. Words from the eyes) is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Muktha S. Sundar. It stars Vikram, newcomer Sriram, Prema and Karan. Music by Ilayaraja.[1] The film was a remake of 1996, Kannada film Nammoora Mandara Hoove.
| Kangalin Vaarthaigal | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Muktha S. Sundar |
| Written by | Sunil Kumar Desai Crazy Mohan |
| Produced by | Muktha S Ravi Muktha Srinivasan |
| Starring | Vikram Sriram Prema Karan |
| Cinematography | C. H. Rajkumar |
| Edited by | K. Sampath |
| Music by | Ilayaraja |
Release date |
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Running time | 171 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
- Vikram as Chandru
- Sriram as Madhan
- Prema as Janaki
- Jeeva as Kausalya
- Karan as Chandru's uncle
- R. Sundarrajan
- Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan
- Kaka Radhakrishnan
- Loose Mohan
- Pandu
- Jagan
- Rukmini
Production
The film marked Muktha Srinivasan's 50th year in the film industry. Though Vikram's big budget film, Ullaasam (1997), became a box office failure - the producers still offered him the chance to star in a new project, although they felt that he could not carry a film on his own. Newcomer Sriram, who was a medical student, was subsequently added to the cast.[2]
Soundtrack
Music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. All the songs from the Kannada film were retained, which had also been composed by the Ilaiyaraaja.[3]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics |
| 1 | "Alli Sundaravalli" | Arunmozhi, Harini | Pazhani Bharathi |
| 2 | "En Idhayam" | P. Unnikrishnan | Ilandevan |
| 3 | "Indha Kadhal" | Bhavatharini, P. Unnikrishnan | Muthulingam |
| 4 | "Muthu Muthu" | Harini, Mano | Pazhani Bharathi |
| 5 | "Nenjathin Geethame" | Bhavatharini | Ilandevan |
| 6 | "Sree Ramane" | K. S. Chithra, Ilaiyaraaja |
Release
A critic wrote "eventhough the basic plot is the same old love triangle, the scenes in the movie feels fresh".[4] A reviewer from The Hindu wrote "the concluding portions where the three meet in a clash of emotions, the boys being beaten by a level- headed girl, requires some more depth in handling."[5]
References
- "Kangalin Vaarthighal - Movie Reviews, Videos, Wallpapers, Photos, Cast & Crew, Story & Synopsis on". Popcorn.oneindia.in. 7 March 1998. Archived from the original on 26 July 2012. Retrieved 18 February 2012.
- "1997-98 Kodambakkam babies Page". Indolink.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 18 February 2012.
- "Kangalin Varthaigal Songs - Kangalin Varthaigal Tamil Movie Songs - Tamil Songs Lyrics Trailer Videos, Preview Stills Reviews". Archived from the original on 17 July 2009. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
- Sudhakar. "Review of Kangalin Varthaigal". Archived from the original on 5 October 2000. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- "THE HINDU ONLINE : Friday, March 20, 1998 Entertainment 09200223.HTM". www.webpage.com. Archived from the original on 16 November 1999. Retrieved 12 January 2022.