Jothi (1983 film)
| Jothi | |
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| Directed by | Manivannan |
| Written by | Manivannan |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Haribabu |
| Edited by | K. Kesavakumar |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Thai Creations |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Jothi (transl. Light) is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Manivannan. The film stars Mohan and Ambika. It was released on 14 January 1983.[1]
Plot[edit]
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Cast[edit]
- Mohan
- Ambika
- Sathyajith
- Sumathi
- Silk Smitha
- Goundamani
- Vinu Chakravarthy
- Loose Mohan
- Usilai Mani
- Master Haja Sheriff
- K. K. Soundar
- Gemini Rajeshwari
- Sathya
Production[edit]
Jothi was the first film that Manivannan began directing, though its delayed release meant that Gopurangal Saivathillai became his directorial debut.[2][3]
Soundtrack[edit]
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[4][5]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Satthuru Mookaye" | Avinasi Mani | Malaysia Vasudevan, B. S. Sasirekha, Vidhyadhar and chorus | |
| 2. | "Aasai Madhana" | Gangai Amaran | S. P. Sailaja | |
| 3. | "Gama Gama" | Vaali | Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Sailaja and chorus | |
| 4. | "Siricha Kolli Mala Kuyilu" | Vairamuthu | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Saiye |
Reception[edit]
Thiraignani of Kalki felt Mohan and Ambika were a mismatched pair but praised their performances, felt Sathyajith was unimpressive as villain, and Smitha was wasted, while many characters were just randomly coming and going.[6] The film was commercially unsuccessful.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Jothi / ஜோதி". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "எம் புருஷன்தான் எனக்கு மட்டும்தான்: 'கோபுரங்கள் சாய்வதில்லை'". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 15 October 2023. Archived from the original on 21 November 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ சாருஹாசன் (8 June 2015). "அழியாத கோலங்கள்". Kungumam (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Jothi Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 16 April 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Jothi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP". Apple Music. 1 January 1983. Archived from the original on 16 April 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ திறைஞானி (6 February 1983). "ஜோதி". Kalki (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 26 January 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2024 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "நட்சத்திரங்களுடன் ஒரு வண்ணத்துப்பூச்சி: 32- இயக்குநர் ராசி அழகப்பன் எழுதும் தொடர்". Andhimazhai (in Tamil). 24 February 2020. Archived from the original on 5 January 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
