''Neethiyin Marupakkam'' () is a 1985

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-language

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film directed by

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and produced by

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. The film stars

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and

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, alongside Anuradha,

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, and V. K. Ramasamy in supporting roles. It was released on 27 September 1985.

Plot

Cast

Production

The film was originally titled ''Naan Naxalite Alla''.

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 ...

. The song "Naan Irukka Bayam Edarkku" is set in the Valaji raga.

Reception

Jayamanmadhan of ''

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'' criticised the film for being formulaic. However, Balumani of ''Anna'' praised the cast, direction and the film's message.

References

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