Chakkalathi
| Chakkalathi | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Devaraj–Mohan |
| Written by | Alagapuri Alagappan |
| Produced by | S. Nachammal |
| Starring |
Sudhakar Shoba Ambika Vijayan |
| Cinematography | R. N. K. Prasath |
| Edited by | M. Vellaisamy M. Kesavan |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company |
Subburaja Combines |
Release date |
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Running time |
107 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Chakkalathi (transl. Mistress) is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language drama film starring directed by Devaraj–Mohan and written Alagapuri Alagappan. The film stars Sudhakar, Shoba, Ambika and Vijayan. It was the debut of Ambika, who later became one of Tamil cinema's biggest stars in the 1980s. The film was released on 7 December 1979.
Plot
Cast
- Sudhakar as Samikannu
- Shoba as Panchali
- Ambika as Azhagammai
- Vijayan as Veerappan
- Y. Vijaya
- Karuppu Subbiah
- Thideer Kannaiah
- Vijayachandrika
- Thayir Vadai Desikan
- Guest appearances
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The song "Enna Paattu" is set to Mayamalavagowla raga.
| Title | Singer(s) | Lyrics | Length |
| "Enna Paattu" | Ilaiyaraaja | Pulamaipithan | 4:35 |
| "Vaadai Vaattuthu" | Ilaiyaraaja | 4:10 | |
| "Kozhi Mootta Kozhi" | S. P. Sailaja, B. S. Sasirekha | Muthulingam | 4:02 |
| "Chinna Chinna Paathi Katti" | S. Janaki | Pulamaipithan | 3:21 |
Reception
Kousigan of Kalki appreciated Prasath's cinematography and Ilaiyaraaja's music, but criticised Devaraj–Mohan's direction.