Ethirigal Jakkirathai (transl. Beware of Enemies) is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language spy thriller film produced and directed by R. Sundaram under Modern Theatres. The script was written by A. L. Narayanan, with music by Vedha. The film stars R. S. Manohar, with Ravichandran, L. Vijayalakshmi, Thengai Srinivasan, V. S. Raghavan, Manimala, Ammukutty Pushpamala and Master Prabhakar in supporting roles.[1] It was released on 11 August 1967.[2][3]
| Ethirigal Jakkirathai | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | R. Sundaram |
| Screenplay by | A. L. Narayanan |
| Produced by | R. Sundaram |
| Starring | Manohar Ravichandran L. Vijayalakshmi |
| Cinematography | C. Namasivayam |
| Edited by | L. Balu |
| Music by | Vedha |
Production company | |
Release date |
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Running time | 176 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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Dinathayalan is a rich and respectable man that has financially and emotionally helped orphan siblings Raj and Prabha. He also arranges for his only son Baskar to marry Prabha as the two are in love. Raj's work as a police inspector pits him against Dinathayalan, who retaliates. Raj is pushed into a corner and makes increasingly questionable decisions isolating him from his family. Prabha and Baskar's wedding is also called off. The lovers work to reunite the families and help Raj.
Cast
edit- R. S. Manohar as Inspector Raj/No.31
- Ravichandran as Dr. Baskar
- L. Vijayalakshmi as Prabha
- Thengai Srinivasan as Tondiarpettai Minor Dass
- V. S. Raghavan as Dinathayalan
- Manimala as Lakshmi
- Ammukutty Pushpamala as Pushpa
- Master Prabhakar as Kannan
- C. L. Anandan as Diraviyam
- Thanjai Ashokan as Mannikam
- Pakkirisamy as Sekar
- Vijayalalitha as Club dancer
Soundtrack
editMusic was composed by Vedha and lyrics were written by Kannadasan.[4] The songs "Nerukku Ner" and "Aha Aha Indru" are based on "O Mere Sona Re" and "Aaja Aaja Main Hoon Pyar" respectively, both from the 1966 Hindi film Teesri Manzil.[5][6]
| Song | Singer | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Enakkoru Aasai" | T. M. Soundararajan P. Susheela | 3:53 |
| "Nerukku Ner" | 3:30 | |
| "Oru Naal Irundhen" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela and Vasantha | 3:06 |
| "Oru Naal Irundhen" (sad) | P. Susheela & Vasantha | 3:33 |
| "Aha Aha Indru" | L. R. Eswari | 3:43 |
| "Neeyaga Ennai Thedi" | P. Susheela | 4:32 |
| "Jilukadi Jilukadi" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela, Sirkazhi Govindarajan & L. R. Eswari | 3:42 |
Reception
editKalki positively reviewed the film for not relying heavily on distractions often associated with the genre, and Srinivasan's performance.[7]
References
edit- ^ Cowie & Elley 1977, p. 263.
- ^ "1967 – எதிரிகள் ஜாக்கிரதை- மாடர்ன் தியேட்டர்ஸ்" [1967 – Ethirigal Jakkirathai- Modern Theatres]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 25 September 2017. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
- ^ "Ethirigal Jaggiradhai!". The Indian Express. 11 August 1967. p. 10. Retrieved 16 July 2021 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "Ethirigal Jakkirathai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 16 July 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
- ^ "தமிழ்சினிமா இசையில் அகத்தூண்டுதல் : 6(முற்றும்) : T .சௌந்தர்". Inioru (in Tamil). 14 September 2012. Archived from the original on 10 September 2019. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
- ^ "Teesri Manzil". MySwar. Archived from the original on 16 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "எதிரிகள் ஜாக்கிரதை!". Kalki (in Tamil). 27 August 1967. p. 30. Archived from the original on 25 July 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
Bibliography
edit- Cowie, Peter; Elley, Derek (1977). World Filmography: 1967. Fairleigh Dickinson University Press. ISBN 978-0-498-01565-6.