Agni Sakshi (1982 film)
| Agni Sakshi | |
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| Directed by | K. Balachander |
| Written by | K. Balachander |
| Produced by | Rajam Balachander |
| Starring | Sivakumar Saritha |
| Cinematography | B. S. Lokanath |
| Edited by | N. R. Kittu |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
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Release date |
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Running time | 153 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Agni Sakshi (transl. With Fire as Witness) is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language psychological drama film directed by K. Balachander, starring Sivakumar and Saritha.[1] It revolves around a woman with schizophrenia who has difficulty differentiating fiction from reality.
Agni Sakshi was released on 14 November 1982, and failed commercially. However, Saritha won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress.
Plot
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Aravindhan runs a dance school where he falls for his student Kannama. After marriage, troubles start as Kannama's conduct is incompatible. Aravindhan is now in a fix between love and betrayal.
Cast
- Sivakumar as Aravindhan[2]
- Saritha as Kannamma[3]
- Swapna as Anandhi
- Poornam Viswanathan[4]
- Charuhasan as the psychologist[4]
- I. S. Ramachandran as the road cleaner
- K. S. Jayalakshmi[4]
- Sivakami as Aravindhan's mother
- Guest appearances
- Rajinikanth as himself[3]
- Kamal Haasan as himself
- Latha Rajinikanth as herself[3]
- Seema as herself
Production
The script of Agni Sakshi was originally planned with Kamal Haasan but later changed into female oriented, with Sivakumar and Saritha cast.[5]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Vaali.[6][7]
| Song | Singers |
|---|---|
| "Aam Bharathi Thamizhukku" | Saritha |
| "Aarambam Adhikarathin" | M. S. Viswanathan, Vani Jairam, L. R. Eswari |
| "Adiye Kannamma" | P. Susheela |
| "Kana Kaanum" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Saritha |
| "Unnai Enakku" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
| "Vanakkam Mudhal" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela |
Release and reception
Agni Sakshi was released on 14 November 1982,[8] and failed commercially.[2] However, Saritha won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress.[4]
References
- ^ "அக்னி சாட்சி". Kalki (in Tamil). 28 November 1982. pp. 1–2. Archived from the original on 14 November 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
- ^ a b "திரைப்படச்சோலை 46: அக்னி சாட்சி". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 5 July 2021. Archived from the original on 5 July 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ a b c Ramachandran, Naman (2014) [2012]. Rajinikanth: The Definitive Biography. Penguin Books. p. 122. ISBN 978-01-4342-111-5.
- ^ a b c d கண்ணன், சுரேஷ் (7 August 2020). "பெண்கள் அவசியம் காண வேண்டும்; ஆண்கள் மிக அவசியமாகக் காண வேண்டும்.. 'அக்னி சாட்சி' செய்த மேஜிக் என்ன?". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 23 June 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ Shiva Kumar, S. (8 August 1982). "Saritha takes revenge?". Mid-Day. p. 28. Archived from the original on 4 July 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "Agni Satchi (1982)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 8 October 2013. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
- ^ "Agnisaatshi Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by M S Viswanathan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 12 July 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "Agni Sakshi (1982)". Screen4Screen. Archived from the original on 23 June 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
External links
- Agni Sakshi at IMDb