Kavadi Sindhu
| Kavadi Sindhu | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | K. Bhagyaraj |
| Written by | K. Bhagyaraj |
| Produced by | Muktha Srinivasan |
| Starring | K. Bhagyaraj Amala |
| Cinematography | K. Rajpreeth |
| Music by | K. Bhagyaraj |
Production companies | Muktha Films Kunjappan Pictures |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kaavadi Sindhu is an unfinished Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by K. Bhagyaraj. The film stars Bhagyaraj himself and Amala in lead roles. The film was jointly produced by Muktha Films and Kunjappan Pictures. Bhagyaraj also composed the film's soundtrack. The film which was made in 1986 got shelved midway despite the release of the soundtrack.
Cast
[edit]Production
[edit]It was announced in July 1985 that Bhagyaraj would act and direct a film for Muktha Films.[1] The song "Yaaro Sonnanga" was shot at Palani in places such as Savarikkadu, Kodai House, Palar Dam while the song "Jaamakozhi" was shot in a set with huts at Sathya Studios.[2]
Soundtrack
[edit]The soundtrack was composed by Bhagyaraj.[3][4] The songs "Yaaro Sonnanga", "Jaamakozhi" and "Enna Kurai" became popular during release.[5][6] Bhagyaraj choose to compose music for the film himself due to a misunderstanding with composer Ilaiyaraaja.[7]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|
| "Sangeetham Enakku" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vaali |
| "Yaaro Sonnanga" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | Vaali |
| "Enna Kurai Rasave" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | Vaali |
| "En Jodikili" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | Muthulingam |
| "Vilakku Ethathum" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | Chinnakonar |
| "Jaamakozhi" | P. Jayachandran, S. Janaki | Vaali |
| "Oru Poo Poothada" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | Vaali |
| "Oru Ettu Mozha" | S. Janaki | Vaali |
| "Vethala Kaadu" | Jayachandran, Chithra | Vaali |
| "Maamov Adikkadi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chithra | Vaali |
Legacy
[edit]Despite the release of the soundtrack, the film was shelved midway and never completed.[5] However the songs "Ettumozham", "Ennenamo" and "Saamakozhi" from this film were later reused in a film called Pattanamthan Pogalamadi (1990) as mentioned in thanks card.[7] The footage of "Saamakozhi" picturised on Bhagyaraj and Amala was added in the film during the scene where Radhika and Rupini visit a theatre to watch a film while the rest of the songs from Kavadi Sindhu were picturised with the star cast of this film comprising of Rahman, Radhika, Nizhalgal Ravi and Rupini.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "பாக்யராஜின் புதுப்படம்". Anna (in Tamil). 14 July 1985. p. 4. Archived from the original on 1 July 2025. Retrieved 15 July 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "பாக்யராஜ் மீது அமலா மயக்கம்". Anna (in Tamil). 9 September 1986. p. 4. Archived from the original on 16 July 2025. Retrieved 16 July 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "Kavadi Sindu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. 1 January 1987. Archived from the original on 15 July 2025. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ "Kavadi Sindhu (1986) Tamil Superhit Film Lp Vinyl Record by K.Bhagyaraj". DMC Vinyl. Archived from the original on 15 July 2025. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ a b "How three songs from Bhagyaraj's shelved film Kavadi Sindhu made it to another film". News18. 11 July 2022. Archived from the original on 15 July 2025. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ "இந்த படங்கள் மட்டும் வந்திருந்தால் எம்ஜிஆரும், பாக்யராஜூம் வேற லெவல் தான்...! வட போச்சே..!". Cinereporters (in Tamil). 13 October 2022. Archived from the original on 15 July 2025. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ a b "நின்றுபோன காவடி சிந்து படமும், நிற்காமல் ஒலிக்கும் சாமக்கோழி பாடலும்". News18 (in Tamil). 10 June 2022. Archived from the original on 15 July 2025. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ "பாதியில் நின்ற படம், படமாக்கப்பட்ட 3 பாடல்களை வேறு ஒரு படத்தில் பயன்படுத்திய ஹிட்டாக்கிய பாக்யராஜ் – என்ன ஒரு மூளை பாருங்க". Behind Talkies (in Tamil). 11 July 2022. Archived from the original on 15 July 2025. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
