''Achchani'' (; ) is a 1978 Indian

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directed by Karaikudi Narayanan, starring

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and S. A. Ashokan. It is based on the play of the same name. The film was released on 4 February 1978 and became a success.

Plot

Cast

* Ashokan * Shobha

Production

The film is based on the play of the same name.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The song "Thaalaattu" is set in the Carnatic raga known as

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. The song "Maatha Un Kovilil" was re-used in ''

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'' (2009). Gangai Amaran who was assisting Ilayaraja at that time mentioned in an interview that it was inspired by "Awargi", one of the famous ghazals composed by Ghulam Ali.

Release and reception

''Achchani'' was released on 4 February 1978, and was commercially successful.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 0273408, Achchani 1978 films Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja 1970s Tamil-language films Indian drama films Indian films based on plays 1978 drama films