1975 Indian film
| Anaiya Vilakku | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Krishnan–Panju |
| Written by | M. Karunanidhi |
| Produced by | Selvam |
| Starring | M. K. Muthu Padmapriya |
| Cinematography | Amirtham |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
| Production company | Anjugam Pictures |
| Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Anaiya Vilakku (transl. The unextinguished lamp) is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Krishnan–Panju and written by M. Karunanidhi. The film stars M. K. Muthu and Padmapriya. It was released on 15 August 1975, and failed at the box office.
Plot
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Cast
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Vaali. Muthu sang in his own voice, unlike other Tamil actors of the period.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Koonpiraiyai Nalla Manathil" | M. K. Muthu | 3:20 |
| 2. | "Moham Athu Muppathu Naal" | M. K. Muthu, P. Susheela | 3:23 |
| 3. | "Pillaiyum Killivittu" | M. K. Muthu | 3:02 |
| 4. | "Dhagam Theerum" | L. R. Eswari | 3:18 |
| Total length: | 13:03 | ||
Release and reception
Anaiya Vilakku was released on 15 August 1975. Kanthan of Kalki gave the film a positive review, praising Vasu's villainy, Krishnan–Panju's direction and Amirtham's cinematography. Despite this, it was not a box office success.
References
- Tamil Nadu-Bengal Cultural Relations. International Institute of Tamil Studies. 1987. p. 47.
- "Anaiyaa Vilakku ( EP 45 RPM )". AVDigital. Archived from the original on 11 August 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- "Anaiyaa Vilakku (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP". Apple Music. 1 December 1975. Archived from the original on 7 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- "மானம், ரோஷம், இன்னும் பாக்கி இருக்கா?". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 17 June 2023. Archived from the original on 19 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- "திரையுலகில் கலைஞர்". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 27 July 2018. Archived from the original on 18 November 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- காந்தன் (7 September 1975). "அணையா விளக்கு". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 23. Archived from the original on 5 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023 – via Internet Archive.
- Sri Kantha, Sachi (14 May 2024). "MGR Remembered – Part 76 | On M.K. Muthu; from a Fan to promoted Cinema Rival and Fall". Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Archived from the original on 21 June 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
