Jothi (1983 film)
| Jothi | |
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Title card | |
| Directed by | Manivannan |
| Written by | Manivannan |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Haribabu |
| Edited by | K. Kesavakumar |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Thai Creations |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Jothi (transl. Light) is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Manivannan. The film stars Mohan and Ambika. It was released on 14 January 1983.[1]
Plot
Cast
- Mohan
- Ambika
- Sathyajith
- Sumathi
- Silk Smitha
- Goundamani
- Vinu Chakravarthy
- Loose Mohan
- Usilai Mani
- Master Haja Sheriff
- K. K. Soundar
- Gemini Rajeshwari
- Sathya
Production
Jothi was the first film that Manivannan began directing, though its delayed release meant that Gopurangal Saivathillai (1982) became his directorial debut.[2][3]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[4][5]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Satthuru Mookaye" | Avinasi Mani | Malaysia Vasudevan, B. S. Sasirekha, Vidhyadhar and chorus | |
| 2. | "Aasai Madhana" | Gangai Amaran | S. P. Sailaja | |
| 3. | "Gama Gama" | Vaali | Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Sailaja and chorus | |
| 4. | "Siricha Kolli Mala Kuyilu" | Vairamuthu | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, B. R. Chaya |
Reception
Thiraignani of Kalki felt Mohan and Ambika were a mismatched pair but praised their performances, felt Sathyajith was unimpressive as villain, and Smitha was wasted, while many characters were just randomly coming and going.[6] Anna felt Manivannan's direction has nothing to boast of and the story was not conveyed properly on the screen and it tested one's patience while felt music was average and Mohan was wasted and his character was unclear but praised the acting of Ambika and other actors.[7] The film was commercially unsuccessful.[8]
References
- ^ "Jothi / ஜோதி". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "எம் புருஷன்தான் எனக்கு மட்டும்தான்: 'கோபுரங்கள் சாய்வதில்லை'". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 15 October 2023. Archived from the original on 21 November 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ சாருஹாசன் (8 June 2015). "அழியாத கோலங்கள்". Kungumam (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Jothi Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 16 April 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Jothi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP". Apple Music. 1 January 1983. Archived from the original on 16 April 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ திரைஞானி (6 February 1983). "ஜோதி". Kalki (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 26 January 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2024 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "ஜோதி". Anna (in Tamil). 23 January 1983. p. 4. Archived from the original on 13 June 2025. Retrieved 13 June 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "நட்சத்திரங்களுடன் ஒரு வண்ணத்துப்பூச்சி: 32- இயக்குநர் ராசி அழகப்பன் எழுதும் தொடர்". Andhimazhai (in Tamil). 24 February 2020. Archived from the original on 5 January 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
