Vaazha Ninaithaal Vaazhalaam
1978 film
Vaazha Ninaithaal Vaazhalaam (transl. You can live if you want to live) is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language film romantic drama film directed by Devaraj–Mohan and written by Panchu Arunachalam from a story by Manian. The film stars Jaishankar, Sripriya and Jayadevi, with Major Sundarrajan, Thengai Srinivasan, I. S. R., Ennathe Kannaiah, Manorama, S. N. Lakshmi and Typist Gopu in supporting roles. It was released on 14 January 1978.
Plot
Jaishankar and Sripriya are lovers, but due to circumstances beyond their control, they are unable to marry. Jaishankar instead marries Jayadevi. During his marital bliss, Sripriya re-enters his life, leading to emotional upheavals.
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Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The song 'Veenai Mattum" is set to the Hindustani raga Malgunji. The dappankuthu number "Kaanakuruvikku" attained popularity. It was the first song that Manorama sang for Ilaiyaraaja.
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