Kaali (1980 film)

Kaali is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language drama film written by J. Mahendran and directed by I. V. Sasi. Produced by Hem-Nag, the film stars Rajinikanth, Vijayakumar, Seema, Phataphat Jayalakshmi and Shubha in prominent roles.[1][2] The film was simultaneously made in Telugu with Chiranjeevi replacing Vijayakumar's role.[3] The cinematography was handled by Ashok Kumar and soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[4]

Kaali
Poster of Tamil version
Directed byI. V. Sasi
Produced byHem Nag
Screenplay byJ. Mahendran
Starring
Music byIlaiyaraaja
CinematographyAshok Kumar
Edited byK. Narayanan
Production
company
Hem Nag Productions
Release date
3 July 1980 (Tamil)
19 September 1980 (Telugu)
Running time
144 Minutes
CountryIndia
Language
  • Tamil
  • Telugu

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film had Vairamuthu's first written song.[5]

No.SongSingersLyricsLength (m:ss)
1"Adi Aadu"Malaysia VasudevanKannadasan4:39
2"Azhagazhaga"P. Susheela4:46
3"Batrakali Uttama"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. JanakiVairamuthu4:00
4"Thithikkum"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Kalyan, S. P. SailajaKannadasan4:33
5"Vaazhumattum"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam4:46

References

  1. S.B., Vijaya Mary (22 August 2002). "Ready for the challenge". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  2. "Superstar's next with Ranjith titled Kaali?". The Times of India. 22 July 2015. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  3. Ramachandran 2014, Chapter 7:The 1980s – 31/59.
  4. "பிரபல ஒளிப்பதிவாளர் அசோக்குமார் மரணம்". Daily Thanthi (in Tamil). 24 October 2014. Archived from the original on 13 May 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  5. Ramachandran 2014, Chapter 7:The 1980s – 32/59.

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