Agni Sakshi (1982 film)
Agni Sakshi (transl. With Fire as Witness) is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language psychological drama film directed by K. Balachander, starring Sivakumar and Saritha. It revolves around a schizophrenic woman who has difficulty differentiating fiction from reality.
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| Directed by | K. Balachander |
| Written by | K. Balachander |
| Produced by | Rajam Balachander |
| Starring | Sivakumar Saritha |
| Cinematography | B. S. Lokanath |
| Edited by | N. R. Kittu |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
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Release date |
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Running time | 153 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Agni Sakshi was released on 14 November 1982, and failed commercially. However, Saritha won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress.
Plot
Aravindhan runs a dance school where he falls for his student Kannama. After marriage, troubles start as Kannama's conduct is incompatible. Aravindhan is now in a fix between love and betrayal.
Cast
- Sivakumar as Aravindhan[1]
- Saritha as Kannamma[2]
- Swapna as Anandhi
- Poornam Viswanathan[3]
- Charuhasan as the psychologist[3]
- I. S. Ramachandran as the road cleaner
- K. S. Jayalakshmi[3]
- Sivakami as Aravundhan's mother
- Guest appearances
- Rajinikanth as himself[2]
- Kamal Haasan as himself
- Latha Rajinikanth as herself[2]
- Seema as herself
Production
The script of Agni Sakshi was originally planned with Kamal Haasan but later changed into female oriented, with Sivakumar and Saritha cast.[4]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Vaali.[5][6]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Aam Bharathi Thamizhukku" | Saritha | Vaali |
| 2 | "Aarambam Adhikarathin" | M. S. Viswanathan, Vani Jairam, L. R. Eswari | |
| 3 | "Adiye Kannamma" | P. Susheela | |
| 4 | "Kana Kaanum" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Saritha | |
| 5 | "Unnai Enakku" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 6 | "Vanakkam Mudhal" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela |
Release and reception
Agni Sakshi was released on 14 November 1982,[7] and failed commercially.[1] However, Saritha won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress.[3]
References
- "திரைப்படச்சோலை 46: அக்னி சாட்சி". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 5 July 2021. Archived from the original on 5 July 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- Ramachandran, Naman (2014) [2012]. Rajinikanth: The Definitive Biography. Penguin Books. p. 122. ISBN 978-01-4342-111-5.
- கண்ணன், சுரேஷ் (7 August 2020). "பெண்கள் அவசியம் காண வேண்டும்; ஆண்கள் மிக அவசியமாகக் காண வேண்டும்.. `அக்னி சாட்சி' செய்த மேஜிக் என்ன?". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 23 June 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- Shiva Kumar, S. (8 August 1982). "Saritha takes revenge?". Mid-Day. p. 28. Archived from the original on 4 July 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- "Agni Satchi (1982)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 8 October 2013. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
- "Agnisaatshi Tamil Film LP Vinyl Recod by M S Viswanathan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 12 July 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- "Agni Sakshi (1982)". Screen4Screen. Archived from the original on 23 June 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
External links
- Agni Sakshi at IMDb