Manakanakku (transl. Mental calculation) is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language film directed by R. C. Sakthi,[1] starring Vijayakanth, Sarath Babu, Rajesh, Ambika and Radha. Kamal Haasan acted in a guest appearance. This was the only film where Haasan and Vijayakanth appeared onscreen together.[2] The film was released on 28 February 1986.[3]
Plot
Cast
- Vijayakanth as Ramanu
- Radha as Lakshmi
- Rajesh as Pandiyan
- Sarath Babu as Lakshmi's husband
- Malashri as actress
- Senthamarai as Ambalam
- Ambika as Kalyani, Pandiyan Wife
- Baby Sujitha as Murali
- Thideer Kannaiah
- MLA Thangaraj
- 'Rocket' Ramanathan[4]
- Kamal Haasan as Film director (Guest appearance)
Production
The film was produced by J. Maonohar, Radha's makeup man. The film began production with song recording during the launch at Prasad Studios.[5]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[6][7]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "En Manakkootukkulle" | Panchu Arunachalam | P. Jayachandran | |
| 2. | "Thathi Kuthitha" | Vaali | S. Janaki and Chorus | |
| 3. | "Konji Konji" | Pulamaipithan | Vani Jairam | |
| 4. | "Chinna Chinna" | Panchu Arunachalam | P. Jayachandran | |
| 5. | "Manja poosi" | Panchu Arunachalam | P. Jayachandran | |
| 6. | "Maavaduva" | Panchu Arunachalam | P. Jayachandran |
Reception
Jayamanmadhan of Kalki wrote Manakanakku is a crowning achievement for director R. C. Sakthi who weaved a dense story neatly.[8]
References
- ^ "Veteran filmmaker RC Sakthi no more". Deccan Chronicle. 24 February 2015. Archived from the original on 14 December 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- ^ "Vijayakant was a revolutionary in cinema and politics: Kamal Haasan". The Times of India. 28 December 2023. Archived from the original on 11 January 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ "நட்சத்திர படப் பட்டியல்". Cinema Express (in Tamil). 1 December 2002. pp. 41–43. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ "'Rocket' Ramanathan, veteran Tamil comedian and mimicry artiste, passes away". The New Indian Express. 6 September 2018. Archived from the original on 21 January 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- ^ "மனக்கணக்கு துவங்கியது". Anna (in Tamil). 8 September 1985. p. 5. Archived from the original on 5 January 2025. Retrieved 5 January 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "Mana Kanakku". Gaana. Archived from the original on 15 October 2022. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
- ^ "Manakkanakku Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by M.S.Viswanathan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 27 April 2022. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- ^ ஜெயமன்மதன் (23 March 1986). "மனக்கணக்கு". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 34. Archived from the original on 23 April 2024. Retrieved 23 April 2024 – via Internet Archive.
External links
- Manakanakku at IMDb
