''Kodai Mazhai'' () is a 1986 Indian

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film, directed by Muktha S. Sundar and produced by V. Ramasami. The film stars Vidhyasree, with

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and Sripriya in supporting roles.

Cast

* Sunitha as Vidhya *

* Sripriya *Prasad * Manorama *

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* S. Ve. Sekhar * Senthil * Thengai Srinivasan * Amala *

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* Charle *Master Nagesh *Baby Vijayapriya * Rajinikanth in a Guest Appearance

Production

Parts of ''Kodai Mazhai'' were shot in low light, following the introduction of high-speed negative film in India the mid-1980s. It was the feature film debut of Sunitha, who later became known as "Kodai Mazhai Vidya".

Soundtrack

Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics were by Vaali, Na. Kamarasan, Pulamaipithan and Mu. Mehta. The song "Kaatrodu Kuzhalin" is set in Simhendramadhyamam raga.

References

External links

* {{Muktha Srinivasan 1980s Tamil-language films 1986 films Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja