Akkarai Pachai


Akkarai Pachai is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film directed by N. Venkatesh and written by A. S. Prakasam. The film stars Jaishankar, Ravichandran, Nagesh, Lakshmi and Jayachitra. It was released on 19 September 1974.

Plot

There are two educated women. They continuously tend to find faults with their respective husbands, threatening their marriage.

Production

The song "Oorkolam Pogindra" was shot in Salem for which 100 parrots bought from Chennai were used in the song. Some scenes were shot at Yercaud.

Soundtrack

The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan. The song "Ikkaraikku Akkarai Pachai" attained popularity.

Release and reception

Akkarai Pachai was released on 19 September 1974. 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.