''Nadhiyai Thedi Vandha Kadal'' () is a 1980 Indian

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-language film. The directorial debut of B. Lenin, the film stars

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and

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. It was the last Tamil film to be released with Jayalalithaa in the lead role, and is based on the novel of the same name by

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. The film was released on 15 January 1980.

Plot

Cast

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* Srikanth *

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Soundtrack

The music was composed by

Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja (born R. Gnanathesikan) is an Indian musician, composer, arranger, conductor, orchestrator, multi-instrumentalist, lyricist and playback singer popular for his works in Indian cinema, predominately in Tamil cinema, Tamil in addition ...

. Lyrics written by

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. The song "Poonthottam Poovil" attained popularity, and was frequently broadcast on radio stations in Madras.

Release and reception

''Nadhiyai Thedi Vandha Kadal'' was released on 15 January 1980. Kausikan of ''

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'' thanked director Lenin for carrying the story smoothly and concluded fans flock to the theatre like sea. Maharishi, however, was dissatisfied with the ending and few changes of the film made from the novel.

References

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* {{IMDb title 1980 directorial debut films 1980 films 1980s Indian films 1980s Tamil-language films Films based on Tamil novels Films directed by B. Lenin Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja Tamil-language Indian films