''Magaraasi'' () is a 1967 Indian

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-language film directed by M. A. Thirumugam, starring

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and Ravichandran. It is noted for being the debut film of the music composer duo

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. The film was released on 14 April 1967.

Plot

Cast

* Ravichandran *

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Soundtrack

The music was composed by

making their debut. It was poet

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who recommended the name of the duo to the producer Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar.

Release and reception

''Magaraasi'' was released during 14 April 1967, during

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. The film faced competition from '' Pattanathil Bhootham'', released on the same day, and failed at the box-office. ''

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'' appreciated Nagesh's comedy, saying they give life to the film, but criticised the music and writing.

References

External links

* {{Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar 1960s Indian films 1960s Tamil-language films 1967 films Films directed by M. A. Thirumugam Films scored by Shankar–Ganesh Tamil-language Indian films