''Kavikkuyil'' is a 1977 Indian

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-language film directed by Devaraj–Mohan. The film stars Sivakumar, Sridevi and

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, with S. V. Subbaiah, Rajinikanth and Senthamarai in supporting roles. It was released on 29 July 1977.

Plot

Gopal and Radha are lovers. Murugan is the brother of Radha. He is loved by Lakshmi, but he does not reciprocate. The lovers, Gopal and Radha get intimate and later Gopal meets with an accident on a stormy night and loses his memory. The pregnant Radha waits for him. Will Murugan approve of his sister's relationship? Will Gopal regain his memory? Whether Lakshmi wins over Murugan forms the climax.

Cast

* Sivakumar as Gopal * Sridevi as Radha *

as Lakshmi * S. V. Subbaiah as Ramaiah Pillai * Rajinikanth as Murugan * Senthamarai as Chinnaiah Pillai

Production

The film was shot at places including

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and

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Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, who got established as a leading composer in Tamil cinema with this film. The lyrics of the songs are written by

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. The song "Chinna Kannan Azhaikkiraan", set in

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raga, became popular. Playback singer Sujatha Mohan made her Tamil debut with the song "Kaadhal Oviyam Kandaen", set to

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raga.

Reception

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'' rated the film 36 out of 100.

References

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External links

* {{IMDb title, 0187204 1970s Tamil-language films 1977 films Films directed by Devaraj–Mohan Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja Films with screenplays by Panchu Arunachalam Indian black-and-white films