Kudumbam Oru Kovil
Kudumbam Oru Kovil (transl. Family is a temple) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar and produced by Anandavalli Balaji. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Lakshmi, Murali and Ranjini. The movie is a remake of 1985 Hindi film Ghar Dwaar. The film had music by M. Ranga Rao who also composed for the Kannada version Maneye Manthralaya (1986).
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Directed by | A. C. Tirulokchandar |
Written by | Aaroor Dass (dialogues) |
Produced by | Anandavalli Balaji |
Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Lakshmi Murali Ranjini |
Cinematography | Vishwanath Rai |
Edited by | D. Vasu |
Music by | M. Ranga Rao |
Production company | Sujatha Cine Arts |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Cast
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by M. Ranga Rao and lyrics were written by Pulamaipithan.[1]
- "Kudumbam Oru Koil" – S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
- "Manmadhan Koil" – SPB, K. S. Chithra
- "Dilruba Raja" – Vani Jairam
- "Kudu Kudu" – SPB, Vani Jairam
Release and reception
Kudumbam Oru Koyil was released on 26 January 1987, India's Republic Day.[2] N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express wrote, "For a major part of the film, Tirulokchander curiously keeps the teartaps closed or just dribbling but in the end there is a patch that is meant to trigger a flood of tears."[3]
References
- "Kudumbam Oru Kovil (1987)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 27 December 2018. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
- Ramji, V. (26 January 2019). "கே.பாலாஜிக்குப் பிடித்த ஜனவரி 26ம் தேதி!" [K. Balaji liked the date 26 January!]. Kamadenu. Archived from the original on 23 February 2019. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
- Krishnaswamy, N. (6 February 1987). "Homage". The Indian Express. p. 14.