Kizhake Pogum Rail
| Kizhakke Pogum Rail | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | P. Bharathiraja |
| Produced by | S. A. Rajkannu |
| Written by | R. Selvaraj |
| Screenplay by | P. Bharathiraja |
| Story by | R. Selvaraj |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Cinematography | P. S. Nivas |
| Edited by | T. Thirunavukkarasu |
Production company |
Sri Amman Creations |
| Distributed by | Sri Amman Creations |
Release dates |
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Running time | 125 min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kizhakke Pogum Rail (English: Eastbound Train) is a 1978 Indian Tamil film, directed by P. Bharathiraja, starring newcomers Betha Sudhakar and Raadhika Sarathkumar in lead roles. The film had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 10 August 1978.[1][2][3] The film was a blockbuster and completed a 364-day run at the box office. The film was remade in Telugu as Toorpu Velle Railu with Mohan.
Cast
- Sudhakar as Paranjothi
- Raadhika Sarathkumar as Panchali
- Janagaraj as panchayat member
- Vijayan as Pattalathaar (Military man)/panchayat member
- Goundamani as Brother-in-Law
- K._Bhagyaraj as the character that describes cinema by lake side
- Gandhimathi as Karuthamma (Panchali's Sister)
Production
Kizhakke Pogum Rail is Raadhika Sarathkumar's debut film. She contemplated leaving the film throughout the shoot, but was "offered chocolates" to complete the film.[4]
Soundtrack
| Kizhake Pogum Rail | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Ilaiyaraaja | |
| Released | 1978 |
| Recorded | 1978 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 18:05 |
| Producer | Ilaiyaraaja |
The film score and the soundtrack were composed by film composer Ilaiyaraaja. The soundtrack, released in 1978, features 4 tracks with lyrics written by Kannadasan, Muthulingam, Gangai Amaran and K. Bhagyaraj.[5][6][7]
| Track | Song | Singer(s) | Lyrics | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Kovil Mani Osai" | Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki | Kannadasan | 4:39 |
| 2 | "Mancholai Kilithano" | Jayachandran | Muthulingam | 4:40 |
| 3 | "Poovarasam Poo" | S. Janaki | Gangai Amaran | 4:42 |
| 4 | "Malargale" | Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki | K. Bhagyaraj | 4:04 |
References
- ↑ "Find Tamil Movie Kizhake Pogum Rail". jointscene.com. Retrieved 2011-12-10.
- ↑ "Kizhakkey Pogum Rayil". popcorn.oneindia.in. Retrieved 2011-12-10.
- ↑ "Filmography of kizhakke pogum rayil". cinesouth.com. Retrieved 2011-12-10.
- ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know-/Radhikaa-was-offered-chocolates-to-complete-film/articleshow/34883935.cms
- ↑ "Kilake Pogum Rail - Illayaraja". thiraipaadal.com. Retrieved 2011-12-10.
- ↑ "kizhakae Pogum Rayil Songs". raaga.com. Retrieved 2011-12-10.
- ↑ "Find Tamil Movie Kizhake Pogum Rail". jointscene.com. Retrieved 2011-12-10.