Aankalai Nambathey
| Aankalai Nambathey | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | K. Alex Pandian |
| Based on | Oru Murai Than Pookkum by Stella Bruce |
| Produced by | Eshwari Subrahmanyam Sundari Chellappan |
| Starring | Pandiyan Rekha Ramya Krishnan |
| Cinematography | Santhu Roy |
| Edited by | V. Rajagopal P. Mohanraj |
| Music by | Devendran |
Production company | Vijaya Bhuvana Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Aankalai Nambathey (transl. Don't trust men) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by K. Alex Pandian in his debut.[1] The film stars Pandiyan, Rekha, and Ramya Krishnan. Based on the novel Oru Murai Thaan Pookkum (transl. It blooms only once) by Stella Bruce,[2] it was released on 27 June 1987.[3]
Plot
[edit] | This article needs a plot summary. (August 2022) |
Cast
[edit]Production
[edit]Aankalai Nambathey is the directorial debut of K. Alex Pandian.[4]
Soundtrack
[edit]Soundtrack was composed by Devendran.[5][6]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kadhal Kaayangale" | K. J. Yesudas | |
| 2. | "Vettikatti" | S. Janaki | |
| 3. | "Thaalam Thattungal" | S. Janaki | |
| 4. | "Vaarayo Thozha" | T. M. Soundararajan | |
| 5. | "Rajathi Rajanthane" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 6. | "Pakku Thoppule" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki |
Reception
[edit]The Indian Express wrote, "Routine song-and-dance sequences riddle the film".[4] Jayamanmadhan of Kalki wrote that if the film had been given an agility injection and fed a speed pill during the climax, then there would have been a sense of completion upon leaving the theatre.[7] The film played for 50 days in theatres.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Mannath, Malini (19 July 2003). "On Location: 'Image'". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 12 October 2006. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ "தமிழில் இதுவரை நாவலில் இருந்து படமாக்கப்பட்ட திரைப்படங்கள் பட்டியல்". Pesamozhi (in Tamil). 3 March 2016. Archived from the original on 7 November 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ "ஆண்களை நம்பாதே / Aankalai Nambathey (1987)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 7 November 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Wayward". The Indian Express. 3 July 1987. p. 12. Retrieved 22 December 2018 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "Aankalai Nambathey". JioSaavn. 30 November 1987. Archived from the original on 26 May 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ "Aangale Nambathey Tamil Film LP Vinyl record by Devendran". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 27 October 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- ^ ஜெயமன்மதன் (12 July 1987). "ஆண்களை நம்பாதே". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 49. Archived from the original on 9 August 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ Lakshmi, V (7 September 2020). "#30YearsOfKSRavikumar: I came into the film industry because of piracy: KS Ravikumar". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 22 January 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
