| Nadhiyai Thedi Vandha Kadal | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | B. Lenin |
| Based on | Nadhiyai Thedi Vandha Kadal by Maharishi |
| Starring | Jayalalithaa Sarath Babu |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Nadhiyai Thedi Vandha Kadal (transl. The sea which came in search of a river) is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language film. The directorial debut of B. Lenin,[1] the film stars Jayalalithaa and Sarath Babu. It was the last Tamil film to be released with Jayalalithaa in the lead role,[2] and is based on the novel of the same name by Maharishi. The film was released on 15 January 1980.
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The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[3] Lyrics written by Panchu Arunachalam.[4] The song "Poonthottam Poovil" attained popularity, and was frequently broadcast on radio stations in Madras.[5]
| Song | Singers |
|---|---|
| Thavikkudhu Thayanguthu | P. Jayachandran, S. P. Sailaja |
| Poonthottam Poovil | S. P. Sailaja |
| Engeyo Etho | P. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
| Varatha Kalangal | P. Susheela, S. P. Sailaja |
Nadhiyai Thedi Vandha Kadal was released on 15 January 1980.[6] Kausikan of Kalki thanked director Lenin for carrying the story smoothly and concluded fans flock to the theatre like sea.[7] Maharishi, however, was dissatisfied with the ending and few changes of the film made from the novel.[8]
