| Manjal Nila | |
|---|---|
 VCD cover | |
| Directed by | R. Renjith Kumar |
| Screenplay by | R. Renjith Kumar |
| Produced by | Kallakudi Manikkam Chandran |
| Starring | Suresh Thyagu Kalaranjini |
| Edited by | R. Surendranath |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Sri Manickam Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Manjal Nila (credited as Manghal Nila; transl. Yellow Moon) is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by R. Renjith Kumar. It stars Suresh and Kalaranjini. The film was released on 23 July 1982.[1]
Plot
Anand and Vasantha are new students at a film institute and quickly form a deep connection with each other. Many of the other students and even a few lecturers have an eye for Vasantha and intervene in their budding relationship. Vasantha herself is reluctant to pursue their love beyond friendship as she has a complicated past. Gopi, the editing professor, uses his power to take advantage of female students at the institute. He attempts the same with Vasantha, but is caught and eventually fired by the principal. He nurses a grudge and informs Vasantha's mother about Vasantha's closeness with Anand. Her mother is incensed by her daughter's budding relationship. She's determined to see her daughter become a successful actor and forces Vasantha to avoid Anand. He doesn't understand her sudden distance from him and is heartbroken. Vasantha eventually tells Anand about her past and why her mother is so determined to see her become a star. Anand reaffirms his love for Vasantha and the two decide to be together as they search for acting opportunities. Figures from their past intervene and force the young couple to face more roadblocks in their quest for happiness.
Cast
- Suresh as Anand
- Kalaranjini as Vasantha
- Nizhalgal Ravi as Gopi
- Thyagu as Suresh
- Major Sundarrajan as principal
- Pulavar Murugaiyyan
- Ennatha Kannaiya
- Kumarimuthu
- Thilakam Narayanasami
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[2][3]
| Song Title | Singer(s) | Lyricist |
|---|---|---|
| "Poonthendral Kaatre Vaa" | P. Susheela, P. Jayachandran | Gangai Amaran |
| "Busse Busse Coloure" | Deepan Chakravarthy, Saibaba, Sirkazhi G. Sivachidambaram | |
| "Pen Mayile" | S. Janaki | |
| "Ila Manathil Ezhum Kanavil" | K. J. Yesudas, B. S. Sasirekha | Muthulingam |
| "Kaatre Yazh Meetu" | Ashok | Pulamaipithan |
Reception
S. Shiva Kumar, writing for Mid-Day, panned the film, particularly for Kumar's direction, writing, and Suresh's performance.[4] Thiraignani of Kalki felt none of the characters stay in mind due to director's mistake and also panned the story and climax as weak and concluded the director seems to have entered the film industry in haste.[5]
References
- ↑ "Manjal Nila (1982)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 15 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ↑ "Manjal Nila (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP". Apple Music. 1 January 1982. Archived from the original on 30 March 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
- ↑ "Manjal Nila Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraaja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- ↑ Shiva Kumar, S. (8 August 1982). "A thorough failure". Mid-Day. p. 28. Archived from the original on 4 July 2020. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ↑ திரைஞானி (8 August 1982). "மஞ்சள் நிலா". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 23. Archived from the original on 30 March 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
External links
- Manjal Nila at IMDb