1977 Indian film
| Aasai Manaivi | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | K. Sornam |
| Screenplay by | K. Sornam |
| Story by | Ravindar |
| Produced by | Mayuram Soundar |
| Starring | Jaishankar Sujatha |
| Music by | Shankar–Ganesh |
| Production company | Surialaya Productions |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 144 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Aasai Manaivi (transl. Dearest wife) is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by K. Sornam, and produced by Mayuram Soundar. The film stars Jaishankar and Sujatha. It was released on 27 August 1977.
Plot
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Kanan is a milk vendor living in a village. To teach a lesson to the village headman's arrogant daughter, he marries her upon becoming a movie star. Kanan takes various steps to tame his shrew wife, ultimately succeeding, and the couple amicably resolve their differences.
Cast
- Male cast
- Jaishankar
- Jayachandran
- Thengai Srinivasan
- Female cast
Production
Aasai Manaivi was directed by K. Sornam, who also wrote the screenplay based on a story by Ravindar. The film was produced by Mayuram Soundar under the production company Surialaya Productions. The final length of the film was 3,920.10 metres (12,861.2 ft).
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by the duo Shankar–Ganesh, while the lyrics were written by Kannadasan, Vaali and A. Maruthakasi.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Azhagana Meni" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 2. | "Meenakshi Koil" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | |
| 3. | "Maappillai Varaar" | T. M. Soundararajan | |
| 4. | "Varalamo" | S. Janaki |
Reception
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References
- ^ Dharap, B. V. (1978). Indian Films. Motion Picture Enterprises. p. 120.
- "எம்.ஜி.ஆரின் குமாரி... சிவாஜியின் பூங்கோதை." Kungumam (in Tamil). 20 April 2015. Archived from the original on 9 April 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- "ஆசை மனைவி". Anna (in Tamil). 26 August 1977. p. 4. Retrieved 24 May 2024 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- "ஆசை மனைவி". Anna (in Tamil). 21 August 1977. p. 4. Retrieved 21 May 2024 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- "BOLLYWOOD INDIAN Aasai Manaivi SHANKAR GANESH EMI 7" 45 RPM 1977". ECRATER. Archived from the original on 18 November 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- "ஆசை மனைவி". Anna (in Tamil). 4 September 1977. p. 3. Retrieved 24 May 2024 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
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