Akkarai Pachai
| Akkarai Pachai | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | N. Venkatesh |
| Written by | A. S. Prakasam |
| Produced by | G. K. Dharmarajan[1] |
| Starring | Jaishankar Ravichandran Nagesh Lakshmi Jayachitra |
| Cinematography | A. Vincent |
| Edited by | G. Venkatraman T. R. Sekar |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Yoga Chitra |
Release date |
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Running time | 154 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Akkarai Pachai (transl. The grass is greener on the other side) is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film directed by N. Venkatesh and written by A. S. Prakasam.[2] The film stars Jaishankar, Ravichandran, Nagesh, Lakshmi and Jayachitra. It was released on 19 September 1974.
Plot
[edit] | This article's plot summary needs to be improved. (August 2022) |
There are two educated women. They continuously tend to find faults with their respective husbands, threatening their marriage.
Cast
[edit]Production
[edit]The song "Oorkolam Pogindra" was shot in Salem for which 100 parrots bought from Chennai were used in the song.[3] Some scenes were shot at Yercaud.[4]
Soundtrack
[edit]The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.[5][6] The song "Ikkaraikku Akkarai Pachai" attained popularity.[7]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Oorgolam Pokindra" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, L. R. Eswari | 4:29 |
| 2. | "Arasanai Paartha Kannukku" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Anjali | 4:11 |
| 3. | "Pothigai Malai Santhaname" | P. Susheela | 4:36 |
| 4. | "Elladha Porul Meedhu" | M. S. Viswanathan | 3:06 |
| 5. | "Ikkaraikku Akkarai Pachai" | M. S. Viswanathan | 4:29 |
| Total length: | 20:51 | ||
Release and reception
[edit]Akkarai Pachai was released on 19 September 1974.[8] Kalki felt that, by not focusing on character development, the screenplay ruined itself, but praised the performances of the lead cast, and Prakasam's dialogues.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Dharap, B. V. (1974). Indian Films. Motion Picture Enterprises. p. 295.
- ^ "யோக சித்ராவின் அக்கரைப்பச்சை". Navamani (in Tamil). 2 January 1974. p. 4. Retrieved 25 October 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "அக்கரை பச்சையில் பச்சைக்கிளிகள்". Navamani (in Tamil). 26 April 1974. p. 4. Retrieved 30 October 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "ஜெய்சங்கர், ஜெயசித்ரா காஷ்மீர் செல்ல திட்டம்". Navamani (in Tamil). 12 August 1974. p. 4. Retrieved 6 November 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "Akkarai Pachai Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by M S Viswanathan". Macsendisk. Archived from the original on 27 July 2022. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
- ^ "Akkarai Pachchai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 4 August 2022. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
- ^ "A tribute to MS Viswanathan, the musical juggernaut who dominated the industry for half a century". The News Minute. 14 July 2015. Archived from the original on 14 December 2021. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
- ^ "அக்கரை பச்சை". Navamani (in Tamil). 18 September 1974. p. 4. Archived from the original on 22 January 2025. Retrieved 22 January 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "அக்கரைப் பச்சை". Kalki (in Tamil). 13 October 1974. p. 71. Archived from the original on 27 July 2022. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
