Mayor Meenakshi


Mayor Meenakshi is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by Madurai Thirumaran. The film story was written by Suki Subramaniyam and the music was by M. S. Viswanathan. It stars K. R. Vijaya playing the title role, with Jaishankar, V. K. Ramasamy, Cho. Vijayakumar and Sripriya making cameo appearances. It was released on 28 May 1976.

Plot

The film revolves around Meenakshi, who rises from an ordinary corporation scavenger to becoming mayor and the trials and tribulations she faces to maintain a balance at work and at home.

Production

According to historian Vamanan, Mayor Meenakshi established K. R. Vijaya as the "ideal mother figure", prior to which she appeared mainly in "family-centric films". Some scenes were shot at Kashmir.

Soundtrack

Music was by M. S. Viswanathan. Songs were written by Kannadasan and Vaali. Thirumurugan aruginile was written by Vaali
SongSingerLength
"Evalo Oru Pennam Aval Naan"P. Susheela04:28
"Thirumurugan Aruginile Valli Kurathi"P. Jayachandran, Vani Jairam04:40
"Kodi Vitta Siru Mullai Malare"Vani Jairam04:00
"Kanden Kalyana Penn Pondra"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela04:45
"Irundha Nalla Iru Ini"Vani Jairam, M. S. Viswanathan04:03

Reception

Kanthan of Kalki in his review felt that the screenplay and script was weak. Nagai Dharman of Navamani praised the acting, music, cinematography and dialogues.