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Wikipedia article




'Achchani' (; ) is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Karaikudi Narayanan, starring R. Muthuraman, Lakshmi and S. A. Ashokan. It is based on the play of the same name. The film was released on 4 February 1978 and became a success.

Plot



Cast



*R. Muthuraman

*Lakshmi

*Ashokan

*Shobha

Production



The film is based on the play of the same name.

Soundtrack



The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The song "Thaalaattu" is set in the Carnatic raga known as Madhyamavati. The song "Maatha Un Kovilil" was re-used in 'Naan Kadavul' (2009). Gangai Amaran who was assisting Ilayaraja at that time mentioned in an interview that it was inspired by "Awargi", one of the famous ghazals composed by Ghulam Ali.Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211209/4Per3N4fl2Y Ghostarchive] and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20100717145436/http://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=4Per3N4fl2Y Wayback Machine]:

Release and reception



'Achchani' was released on 4 February 1978, and was commercially successful.

References




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