Odangal
| Odangal | |
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| Directed by | Ameerjan |
| Written by | Vairamuthu (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Ameerjan |
| Story by | Ameerjan |
| Produced by | P. S. V. Hariharan |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | S. Ravibabu |
| Edited by | S. S. Nazir |
| Music by | Sampath–Selvam |
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Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Odangal (transl. Boats) is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language teen romance film directed and co-written by Ameerjan. The film stars Sanjay Kumar and newcomer Naveena, with Senthamarai, Vennira Aadai Moorthy, Manorama and Radha Ravi in pivotal roles. It was released on 28 November 1986.
Plot
[edit] | This article needs a plot summary. (April 2024) |
Cast
[edit]- Sanjay Kumar as the politician's son
- Naveena as Singathurai's daughter
- Senthamarai as Singathurai
- Vennira Aadai Moorthy as the politician
- Charle
- Peeli Sivam
- Usilai Mani
- Vellai Subbaiah
- Omakuchi Narasimhan
- Kumarimuthu
- Manorama
- Kovai Sarala
- S. N. Parvathy
- Radha Ravi as the professor
Production
[edit]The film saw director Ameerjan, dialogue writer Vairamuthu and production company P. S. V. Pictures reuniting after Natpu, released earlier the same year.[1] The filming was held at Gobichettipalayam and Ooty while the songs "Sandhana Poove" and "Poove Enna Porattam" were shot at Kotagiri.[2] The song "Kezhavikku" was shot at Mettupalayam.[3][clarification needed]
Soundtrack
[edit]The soundtrack was composed by the duo Sampath–Selvam, sons of actor Kuladeivam Rajagopal, in their debut,[4] with lyrics by Vairamuthu.[5][6]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Iyaar Ettu Nella Pola" | Malaysia Vasudevan | 4:35 |
| 2. | "Yen Azhuthai Magale" | K. S. Chithra | 4:31 |
| 3. | "Kadal Ponmaane" | K. J. Yesudas | 4:32 |
| 4. | "Poove Enna Poraattam" | K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra | 4:23 |
| 5. | "Kizhavikku Muthaliravu" | Kovai Kamala and chorus | 5:17 |
| 6. | "Sandana Poova Sammatham Ketka" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:38 |
| Total length: | 27:56 | ||
Release and reception
[edit]Odangal was released on 28 November 1986.[7] On the same day, The Indian Express criticised the film for its excessive violence and said Naveena "has the face and the physique that can make a good acting career. She has some talent too", but felt Sanjay was unimpressive, and appreciated Sampath–Selvam's music.[4] Jayamanmadhan of Kalki panned the acting of the lead pair and Vairamuthu's dialogues but praised the acting of Senthamarai and Manorama, and the music.[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ சுரா (20 March 2015). "அஞ்சலி | அமீர்ஜான் – வைரமுத்துவைக் கதாசிரியராக அறிமுகப்படுத்தியவர்!" [Tribute | Ameerjan – The man who introduced Vairamuthu as a screenwriter!]. Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ↑ "டேப்ரிக்கார்டருடன் யானை ஓட்டம்" [Elephant Run with a Tape Recorder]. Anna (in Tamil). 9 September 1986. p. 4. Archived from the original on 30 May 2026. Retrieved 14 July 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ↑ "முதலிரவை நினைத்து மனோரமா மகிழ்ச்சி" [Manorama feels happy thinking about her first night]. Anna (in Tamil). 14 September 1986. p. 4. Archived from the original on 30 May 2026. Retrieved 30 May 2026 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- 1 2 "Less violence, please". The Indian Express. 28 November 1986. p. 14. Archived from the original on 25 April 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024 – via Google News Archive.
- ↑ "Odangal Tamil Vinyl Record By Sampath Selvam". Banumass. Archived from the original on 25 April 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ↑ "Odangal (1986)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 11 October 2025. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ↑ "Odangal (1986)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 28 November 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ↑ ஜெயமன்மதன் (7 December 1986). "ஓடங்கள்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 45. Retrieved 25 April 2024 – via Internet Archive.
External links
[edit]- Odangal at IMDb
- Odangal at Rotten Tomatoes
