Yamanukku Yaman
| Yamanukkku Yaman | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | D. Yoganand |
| Written by | A. L. Narayanan (dialogues) |
| Based on | Yamagola by D. V. Narasa Raju |
| Produced by | C. Krishnaveni |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Sripriya |
| Cinematography | M.A.Rahman |
| Edited by | K. Gopalrao |
| Music by | K. Chakravarthy |
Production company | Lakshmi Narasimha Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Yamanukku Yaman (transl. Killer of killers) is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language fantasy comedy film directed by D. Yoganand. Starring Sivaji Ganesan and Sripriya, it is a remake of the 1977 Telugu film Yamagola.[1] The film was released on 16 May 1980, and became a box-office bomb.
Plot
Sathyamoorthy, the idealistic and principled village panchayat president, wins the election against the corrupt and influential landlord, Aarumugam. Sathyamoorthy is also in love with Savithri, Arumugam's daughter. Determined to bring progress and justice to the village, Sathyamoorthy becomes a reformer and fights for the rights of the people, becoming a thorn in Aarumugam’s side as he champions the rights of the poor. Eventually, Aarumugam orchestrates Sathyamoorthy’s murder to eliminate his rival once and for all, but death is only the beginning.
In heaven, Sathyamoorthy points out the hypocritical behaviour of Indran, the king of the gods. As punishment for his insolence, he is cast down to hell. He quickly organises Yaman's workers to unionise and fight for their rights. He also convinces Yaman to take a break from his celestial duties, and in surprising plot twist, Sathyamoorthy is granted a second chance at life. He returned to Earth where he plans to reclaim his life, and deliver poetic justice to Aarumugam.
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as Yaman and Sathyamoorthy[2]
- Sripriya as Savithiri
- Pandari Bai as Sathyamoorthy's mother
- V. K. Ramasamy as Aarumugam
- Major Sundarrajan as Indran
- Thengai Srinivasan as Chitragupta[2]
- V. S. Raghavan
- R. S. Manohar as C.I.D. Sivanandam
- M. R. R. Vasu as Kanthasamy
- Jayamalini as Rambhai
- Y. G. Mahendran as Sinner in Hell
- Junior Balaiah as Sinner in Hell
- Typist Gopu as Yamadhoota
- Pushpalatha as Savithiri's mother
Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. Chakravarthy.[3][4]
| Song | Singers |
|---|---|
| "Mazhai Vizhundhadhu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela |
| "Aathoram Pootha" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela |
| "Naadaga Sangeetha" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela |
| "Poo Mottu Ponnu Ithu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela |
| "Yamanukku Yaman" | T. M. Soundararajan, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
| "Yamalogathil Indru" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
Release and reception
Yamanukku Yaman was released on 16 May, 1980.[5] P. S. M. of Kalki praised Ganesan's performance in the role of Yaman and added that those who are looking for a strong storyline should keep looking, its just a comedy for a change.[6] The film became a box-office bomb.[7]
References
- ^ Naresh Kumar, K. (1995). Indian cinema: ebbs and tides. Har-Anand Publications. p. 98. ISBN 9788124103449. Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
- ^ a b Piousji (17 June 1979). "Khaas Baat". Sunday. Vol. 17. p. 51. Archived from the original on 5 March 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2023 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Yamanukku Yaman Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Chakravarthy". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
- ^ "Yamanukku Yaman". JioSaavn. 31 May 1980. Archived from the original on 29 September 2022. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ "நடிகர் திலகம் சிவாஜி கணேசன் அவர்கள் நடித்த படங்களின் பட்டியல்". Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 14 August 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ பி. எஸ். எம். (8 June 1980). "யமனுக்கு யமன்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 64. Archived from the original on 7 September 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ Sri (7 December 2007). "Retrospect : Yamagola 1977". Telugucinema.com. p. 2. Archived from the original on 3 November 2008. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
