Jothi | |
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Directed by | Manivannan |
Written by | Manivannan |
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Starring | |
Cinematography | Haribabu |
Edited by | K. Kesavakumar |
Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Thai Creations |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Jothi (transl. Light) is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Manivannan. The film stars Mohan and Ambika. It was released on 14 January 1983.[1]
Jothi was the first film that Manivannan began directing, though its delayed release meant that Gopurangal Saivathillai became his directorial debut.[2][3]
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[4][5]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Satthuru Mookaye" | Avinasi Mani | Malaysia Vasudevan, B. S. Sasirekha, Vidhyadhar and chorus | |
2. | "Aasai Madhana" | Gangai Amaran | S. P. Sailaja | |
3. | "Gama Gama" | Vaali | Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Sailaja and chorus | |
4. | "Siricha Kolli Mala Kuyilu" | Vairamuthu | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Saiye |
Thiraignani of Kalki felt Mohan and Ambika were a mismatched pair but praised their performances, felt Sathyajith was unimpressive as villain, and Smitha was wasted, while many characters were just randomly coming and going.[6] The film was commercially unsuccessful.[7]