Mounam Sammadham


Mounam Sammadham is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language legal thriller film written by S. N. Swamy, directed by K. Madhu and produced by Kovai Chezhiyan. The film stars Mammootty and Amala. It revolves around a lawyer representing a wrongfully convicted man.
The film was released on 15 June 1990, and went on to become a commercial and critical success.

Plot

The plot revolves around the wrongful conviction of Sundaram, a businessman, and the efforts taken by his lawyer Raja to find the truth.

Cast

Production

Mounam Sammadham was the first Tamil film of Malayalam actor Mammootty. It took inspiration from his own film Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu.

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The song "Kalyaana Thaen Nilaa" is set in Darbari Kanada raga, while "Chik Chik Chaa" is a synth-pop number.
SongSingersLyrics
5 Paisa 10 PaisaMalaysia VasudevanGangai Amaran
"Chik Chik Chaa"K. S. ChithraGangai Amaran
"Kalyaana Thaen Nilaa"K. J. Yesudas K. S. ChithraPulamaipithan
"Oru Raja Vanthanam"K. S. ChithraGangai Amaran

;Telugu version
Lyrics for the dubbed Telugu version Lawyer The Great were written by Rajasri.
SongSingers
One Two Three FourK. S. Chithra
"Naa Raja Vacchadu"K. S. Chithra
"Kalyaana Thaen Nilaa"Mano, K. S. Chithra

Reception

N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express praised the film for the cast performances, Ilaiyaraaja's music, the cinematography and Shivaji's comedy. C. R. K. of Kalki, however, was less positive, saying the film was like an ordinary novel. The film was both a critical and commercial success.