Odangal

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Odangal
Odangal.jpg
DVD cover
Directed by Ameerjan
Written by Vairamuthu (dialogues)
Screenplay byAmeerjan
Story byAmeerjan
Produced byP. S. V. Hariharan
Starring
CinematographyS. Ravibabu
Edited byS. S. Nazir
Music bySampath–Selvam
Production
company
Release date
  • 28 November 1986 (1986-11-28)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Odangal (transl. Boats) is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language teen romance film directed and co-written by Ameerjan. The film stars Sanjay Kumar and newcomer Naveena, with Senthamarai, Vennira Aadai Moorthy, Manorama and Radha Ravi in pivotal roles. It was released on 28 November 1986.

Contents

Plot

Cast

Production

The film saw director Ameerjan, dialogue writer Vairamuthu and production company P. S. V. Pictures reuniting after Natpu , released earlier the same year. [1]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by the duo Sampath–Selvam, sons of actor Kuladeivam Rajagopal, in their debut, [2] with lyrics by Vairamuthu. [3] [4]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Iyaar Ettu Nella Pola" Malaysia Vasudevan 4:35
2."Yen Azhuthai Magale" K. S. Chithra 4:31
3."Kadal Ponmaane" K. J. Yesudas 4:32
4."Poove Enna Poraattam"K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra4:23
5."Kizhavikku Muthaliravu"Kovai Kamala and chorus5:17
6."Sandana Poova Sammatham Ketka" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 4:38
Total length:27:56

Release and reception

Odangal was released on 28 November 1986. [5] On the same day, The Indian Express criticised the film for its excessive violence and said Naveena "has the face and the physique that can make a good acting career. She has some talent too", but felt Sanjay was unimpressive, and appreciated Sampath–Selvam's music. [2] Jayamanmadhan of Kalki panned the acting of the lead pair and Vairamuthu's dialogues but praised the acting of Senthamarai and Manorama, and the music. [6]

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