Agaya Gangai (transl. Sky Ganges) is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romance film, directed by Manobala in his debut[1] and written by Manivannan. The film stars Karthik and Suhasini. It was released on 17 December 1982,[2] and was a box office failure.[3]
Agaya Gangai | |
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Directed by | Manobala |
Written by | Manivannan |
Produced by | M. Nachiappan |
Starring | Karthik Suhasini |
Cinematography | Robert–Rajasekar |
Edited by | R. Bhaskaran |
Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Sreeni Enterprises |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Murali moves in as a tenant to Arumugam's house and befriends his daughter, Sumathi. The two are instantly attracted to each other. Sumathi is falling in love with Murali but withdraws as she's unsure of his intentions and is wary after hearing her cousin Janaki's own failed love story. Murali is confused and hurt by her mixed signals. Selvi is Aandal's daughter and is a playful young woman that does odd jobs for the families living in the house. When her mother dies suddenly, Murali steps up to care for her and Selvi assumes he loves her. The film focuses on the two's love triangle and how it is ultimately resolved.
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[4][5]
Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
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"Mama Mama" | S. P. Sailaja | Gangai Amaran | 04:20 |
"Mega Deepam" | Malaysia Vasudevan | Na. Kamarasan | 04:09 |
"Pongum Agaya Gangai" | S. Janaki, Gangai Amaran | Vairamuthu | 04:13 |
"Then Aruviyil" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | Mu. Metha | 04:54 |
Thiraignani of Kalki praised Manivannan's writing and Manobala's direction but felt the drama of extending the love triangle like a telegraph wires makes you forget some of the good scenes in the film.[6]