Mogamul
Mogamul (transl. Infactuation) is a 1995 Indian Tamil language film directed by Gnana Rajasekaran based on a novel of same name written by Thi. Janakiraman. The film stars Archana Joglekar, Nedumudi Venu and Abhishek, while Vivek and Vennira Aadai Moorthy play supporting roles. The score and soundtrack were composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film opened in May 1995 to critical acclaim.[1]
| Mogamul | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Gnana Rajasekaran |
| Story by | Thi. Janakiraman |
| Produced by | J. Dharmambal |
| Starring | Archana Joglekar Nedumudi Venu Abhishek |
| Cinematography | Sunny Joseph Thangar Bachan |
| Edited by | B. Lenin V. T. Vijayan |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | J. R. Film Circuit |
Release date | 14 May 1995 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
A musician falls in love with a woman who is the illegitimate daughter of a Brahmin from his village. But she refuses to accept him since she is 10 years older to him.
Cast
- Archana Joglekar as Yamuna
- Nedumudi Venu as Ranganna
- Abhishek as Babu
- Vennira Aadai Moorthy
- Vivek
- Shanmugasundaram
- Delhi Ganesh
- Krishnankutty Nair
- Kamala Kamesh as Ranganna's wife
Production
The film marked the directorial debut of Gnana Rajasekaran, and he chose to make an art film based on a novel written by Thi. Janakiraman.[2][3]
Soundtrack
The song Kamalam Paatha is set in the Carnatic raga Ramapriya.
All lyrics are written by Vaali; all music is composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
| No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kamalam Paatha" | K. J. Yesudas | 4:55 |
| 2. | "Sollaayo Vaaithiranthu (M)" | Arunmozhi | 4:28 |
| 3. | "Sollaayo Vaaithiranthu (F)" | S. Janaki | 4:29 |
| 4. | "Nenje Gurunaatharin" | M. G. Sreekumar | 4:10 |
| 5. | "Nenje Gurunaatharin Sevadi" | Arunmozhi | 4:11 |
| 6. | "Sangeetha Gnanamu (lyrics by Saint Tyagaraja)" | K. J. Yesudas | 3:38 |
| 7. | "Mogamul Title Score" | Maestro Ilaiyaraja | 2:31 |
Release and reception
The film won critical acclaim and went on to win a National Film Award for Gnana Rajasekaran, who secured the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director.[4]
S. R. of Kalki appreciated the film's plot and direction and the performances of cast and crew.[1]
References
- "மோகமுள்". Kalki (in Tamil). 18 December 1994. p. 17.
- "Greater than any hero". The Hindu. 23 February 2007. Archived from the original on 11 June 2021. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- "Asin's appeal to the director!". Behindwoods. 24 May 2008. Archived from the original on 15 March 2022. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- "Chasing the tinsel dream CABLEWALA". The Hindu. 28 May 2007. Archived from the original on 11 June 2021. Retrieved 11 June 2021.