Achani(1978)
Achchani (1978) is a Tamil-language drama film directed by Karaikudi Narayanan, marking his directorial debut. The film stars Muthuraman, Lakshmi, and Ashokan in lead roles. The story follows a proud husband whose arrogance leads to the loss of his job, home, and family. Set in a rural Tamil village, the narrative explores themes of pride, redemption, and family sacrifice. The film is based on Narayanan's own stage play of the same name, which was previously adapted into Malayalam in 1973. Ilaiyaraaja composed the soundtrack, with the song 'Maatha Un Kovilil' later reused in Naan Kadavul (2009). Achchani was released on 4 February 1978 and became a commercial success.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1978
- Director
- Karaikudi' Narayanan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 8m 0
Storyline
A proud husband loses everything because of his arrogance. His job, his home, and his family slip away one by one. He must hit rock bottom before he can see his own faults. Can he change enough to win back his wife and children?
“Pride breaks everything. Love rebuilds it.”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Achani
Cast reunions in this film: Lakshmi & Ilayaraja (20 films together), Lakshmi & R. Muthuraman (18 films together), Ilayaraja & R. Muthuraman (6 films together), Ilayaraja & Shobha (6 films together), and Ilayaraja & Karaikudi' Narayanan (2 films together).