Marudhani
| Marudhani | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ramarajan |
| Produced by | P. Jayaraj |
| Starring | Pandiyan Shobana |
| Cinematography | K. S. Selvaraj |
| Edited by | R. Bhaskaran |
| Music by | Gangai Amaran |
Production company | J. R. Art Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Marudhani (transl. Henna) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Ramarajan and produced by P. Jayaraj. The film stars Pandiyan and Shobana, with Goundamani, S. S. Chandran, Janagaraj, Senthil and Sulakshana in supporting roles. It was released on 1 September 1985.[1]
Plot
Cast
- Pandiyan
- Shobana as Marudhani
- Goundamani
- S. S. Chandran
- Janagaraj
- Senthil as Dingu
- Sulakshana
Production
Ramarajan initially approached Kanaka, then aged 11, to play the female lead, but she refused as she was then not interested in pursuing an acting career.[2] While shooting a scene at Salem, Tamil Nadu where Pandiyan bathes in falls with ropes tied from the tree, he lost control and was caught in the spiral of falls. He was immediately rescued by the crew.[3]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Gangai Amaran.[4][5]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Vilakku Vaicha" | Vaali | P. Jayachandran, P. Susheela | 4:23 |
| 2. | "Marudhaniya" | Gangai Amaran | S. P. Sailaja, Uma Ramanan | 4:33 |
| 3. | "Manjalukku" | Pulamaipithan | S. Janaki, Gangai Amaran | 3:27 |
| 4. | "Machanukku" | Vairamuthu | Gangai Amaran, P. Susheela | 4:42 |
| Total length: | 17:05 | |||
Critical reception
Anna praised Ramarajan for narrating a simple plot in an entertaining manner while also praising the acting of Pandiyan and Shobana, humour and music.[6] Jayamanmadhan of Kalki felt Pandiyan trying hard to attain star status and panning felt Janagaraj's humour villainy was no use while panning Goundamani and Senthil's humour.[7]
References
- ^ "மருதாணி / Marudhani (1985)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 7 March 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ Kumar, Pradeep (15 June 2019). "30 years of 'Karagattakaran': actor Ramarajan goes on rewind mode". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 20 August 2019. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ "வெள்ளத்தில் சிக்கிய பாண்டியன்". Anna (in Tamil). 19 May 1985. p. 4. Archived from the original on 1 July 2025. Retrieved 1 July 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "Maruthani tamil Film Super 7 EP Vinyl Record by Gangai Amaren". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 20 January 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ "Marudhaani (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP". Apple Music. 1 January 1985. Archived from the original on 5 July 2025. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
- ^ "மருதாணி". Anna (in Tamil). 8 September 1985. p. 5. Archived from the original on 5 January 2025. Retrieved 5 January 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ ஜெயமன்மதன் (22 September 1985). "மருதாணி". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 53. Archived from the original on 7 August 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2025 – via Internet Archive.
