Idhaya Veenai(1972)
Idhaya Veenai is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by the duo Krishnan–Panju. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, Lakshmi, and Manjula in lead roles, with Sivakumar, M. N. Nambiar, and M. G. Chakrapani in supporting parts. The story follows Sundaram, a man who was driven away from home by his father as a child, and his return to Madras to protect his sister Nalini. He becomes entangled with Annamalai, a man with a double life who falsely accuses him of crimes. The film is notable for its use of 30 veenas in the climax fight scene and the popular song 'Kashmir Beautiful'. It was released on 20 October 1972.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 20 October 1972
- Director
- Krishnan-Panju
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 26m 0
Storyline
Sundaram was thrown out of his home by his father years ago. Now living in Kashmir, he spots his sister Nalini in a student group and returns to Madras. But a treacherous man named Annamalai falsely accuses him of crimes. Sundaram must clear his name and reunite his family.
“A promise made in anger, fulfilled in love.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Idhaya Veenai
Cast reunions in this film: M. N. Nambiar & M. G. Ramachandran (37 films together), Sankar Ganesh & Sivakumar (20 films together), Sankar Ganesh & Thengai Srinivasan (18 films together), Lakshmi & Sivakumar (17 films together), M. N. Nambiar & Thengai Srinivasan (15 films together), and Sivakumar & Thengai Srinivasan (15 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Idhaya Veenai' translates to 'Heart's Veena', symbolising the emotional music in the story.
- This was one of the few films where actor Sivakumar played a character falsely accused of multiple crimes.
- The movie was released during a period when director R. Krishnan often collaborated with his partner S. Panju, but this film was solely credited to Krishnan.
- Music director M.S. Viswanathan composed the score, continuing his prolific work in Tamil cinema during the early 1970s.
- Actress Jayalalithaa, a major star at the time, was not cast, which was unusual for a major drama of that era.
- The plot revolves around betrayal, a common theme in many Tamil films produced by AVM Studios, which also produced this movie.
- The film's synopsis highlights a conflict between a loyal employee and a deceitful employer, reflecting social themes of the time.