Manthira Punnagai (1986 film)

Manthira Punnagai (transl. Magical Smile) is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language film directed by V. Thamizhazhagan in his debut; he co-produced with G. Thyagarajan. The film stars Sathyaraj and Nadhiya, with Raghuvaran, Baby Sujitha, Thengai Srinivasan, Senthil, Jai Jagadish, Bob Christo and V. S. Raghavan in supporting roles. It was released on 11 December 1986.

Manthira Punnagai
Theatrical release poster
Directed byV. Thamizhazhagan
Screenplay byP. L. Sundarrajan
V. Thamizhazhagan
Story bySathya Movies Story Department
Produced byG. Thyagarajan
V. Thamizhazhagan
StarringSathyaraj
Nadhiya
CinematographyRamachandra Babu
Edited byK. R. Krishnan
Music byIlaiyaraaja
Production
company
Sathya Movies
Distributed byMetro Movies
Release date
  • 11 December 1986 (1986-12-11)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

Cast

Production

Manthira Punnagai is the directorial debut of V. Thamizhazhagan.[3] Cinematography was handled by Ramachandra Babu, and editing by K. R. Krishnan.[4]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[5][6] The song "Kaali Perungaaya Dappa" is set to the Carnatic raga Vachaspati.[7][8] The disco-themed "Pavala Malligai" attained popularity.[9]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Manthira Punnagaiyo"Na. KamarasanS. Janaki4:37
2."Pavala Malligai"Na. KamarasanMalaysia Vasudevan, K. S. Chithra4:35
3."Kaali Perungaaya Dappa"IlaiyaraajaIlaiyaraaja4:18
4."Naan Kathalil Oru"Na. KamarasanP. Jayachandran4:32
Total length:18:02

Release and reception

Manthira Punnagai was released on 11 December 1986,[10] and distributed by Metro Movies.[11] Jayamanmadhan of Kalki unfavourably reviewed the film but praised the music and said since Thamizhazhagan overly desired to give a lot in his debut film, Manthira Punnagai (magical smile) became a Mandha Punnagai (dull smile) full of yawns and concluded "Better luck next time!".[3]

References
  1. "The Double Action Bonanza In Kollywood | Sathyaraj – Mandhira Punnagai (1986)". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 16 September 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  2. Chitra (28 February 2023). "ஹீரோ, ஹீரோயின் இருவருமே இரட்டை வேடங்களில் நடித்த 5 படங்கள்.. ஜோடியாக நடித்த பேரழகன் சூர்யா, ஜோதிகா". Cinemapettai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 23 March 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  3. ஜெயமன்மதன் (28 December 1986). "மந்திர புன்னகை". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 13. Archived from the original on 29 July 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  4. "Mandhira Punnagai ( 1986 )". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 14 November 2004. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  5. "Manthira Punnagai Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 1 June 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  6. "Manthira Punnagai (1986)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 31 May 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  7. Sundararaman (2007) [2005]. Raga Chintamani: A Guide to Carnatic Ragas Through Tamil Film Music (2nd ed.). Pichhamal Chintamani. p. 135. OCLC 295034757.
  8. Mani, Charulatha (31 January 2014). "Morning raga". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 January 2022. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  9. Maderya, Kumuthan (9 February 2023). "Once Upon A Time In Kollywood: Ilaiyaraaja And The Electro-Synth Pop Revolution In Tamil Film Music". Film Companion. Archived from the original on 11 July 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  10. "Manthira Punnagai". The Indian Express. 11 December 1986. p. 3. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  11. "Manthira Punnagai". The Indian Express. 19 December 1986. p. 4. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
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