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Kozhi Koovuthu
Poster
Directed by	Gangai Amaran
Written by	Gangai Amaran
Produced by	R. D. Bhaskar
Starring	Prabhu Suresh Smitha Viji
Cinematography	P. S. Nivas
Edited by	B. Lenin V. T. Vijayan
Music by	Ilaiyaraaja
Production company	Pavalar Creations
Release date	25 December 1982 (1982-12-25)
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Kozhi Koovuthu (Tamil pronunciation: [koːɭi] transl. The chicken is clucking) is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romantic musical film written and directed by Gangai Amaran in his debut. The film stars Prabhu, Suresh, Smitha and Viji in her acting debut. The film has music by Ilaiyaraaja, cinematography by P. S. Nivas, editing by B. Lenin, and was released on 25 December 1982. The film was remade in Telugu as Veerabhadrudu (1984).

Plot

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Velusamy is a macho and everybody in the village fears him because of his rude and offensive talks, but Velusamy is good at heart and helpful to the needy. Ramakrishna, an orphan, is appointed as the postman in this rural community of Anaikaraipatti. Kamakshi, the daughter of Velusamy's elder sister Vellathaayi, initially misunderstands Ramakrishna and has tiffs with him. Vellathaayi insists on Velusamy to have his livelihood as she wishes arrange her daughter's marriage with him, but villagers oppose the same and insult Velusamy. Notwithstanding the insult, Velusamy promises to prove himself and the villagers of his worth, and joins the military. The rest of the story forms what happens to the relationship between them.

Cast

• Prabhu as Velusamy
• Suresh as Ramakrishnan
• Smitha as Chittu
• Viji as Kamakshi
• Bindu Ghosh
• Karikol Raju
• Kumarimuthu
• Parthiban
• Vellai Subbaiah

Production

Kozhi Koovuthu is the directorial debut of Gangai Amaran. The title was suggested by his brother Ilaiyaraaja, who suggested Amaran to take up direction as a career. It is also the acting debut of Viji. Editing was jointly handled by B. Lenin and V. T. Vijayan, although the song "Edho Moham Edho Dhagam" was edited exclusively by Vijayan using already shot montages as Lenin was unavailable.

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The song "Edho Moham Edho Dhagam" is set in the Carnatic raga known as Nayaki, and "Poove Ilaiya Poove" is set to Sankarabharanam. "Annae Annae" is the only filmi song sung by Samuel Grubb.

The movie was dubbed into Telugu as Veerabhadurudu

Reception

Thiraignani of Kalki criticised Viji's performance and the film's resemblance to Alaigal Oivathillai (1981) in many parts, but appreciated the music. Balumani of Anna reviewed the film more positively. The film ran for over 300 days in theatres.

References

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Bibliography

• Sundararaman (2007) . Raga Chintamani: A Guide to Carnatic Ragas Through Tamil Film Music (2nd ed.). Pichhamal Chintamani. OCLC 295034757.

External links

• Kozhi Koovuthu at IMDb 
• Kozhi Koovuthu at Rotten Tomatoes

• 1982 films
• 1980s Indian films
• 1980s romantic musical films
• 1980s Tamil-language films
• 1982 directorial debut films
• Films directed by Gangai Amaran
• Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja
• Indian romantic musical films
• Tamil films remade in other languages
• Tamil-language Indian films
• 1982 musical films