Yaen? (/jeɪn/ transl. Why?) is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language film directed by T. R. Ramanna and written by Subbu Arumugam.[1] It is based on Muthukinnam, a novel written by Krishna and serialised in Kumudam. The film stars A. V. M. Rajan, Ravichandran, Lakshmi and Vennira Aadai Nirmala. It was released on 14 January 1970 and emerged a success.
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| Directed by | T. R. Ramanna |
| Screenplay by | Subbu Arumugam |
| Based on | Mudhukinnam by Krishna |
| Produced by | E. V. Rajan |
| Starring | A. V. M. Rajan Ravichandran Lakshmi Vennira Aadai Nirmala |
| Cinematography | G. Durai |
| Music by | T. R. Pappa |
Production company | EVR Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot edit
Kamala is a girl of marriageable age. She lives with her elder brother, her younger pre-teenage brother, and their father, a factory worker. Kamala meets a singer, who is also an aspiring lawyer. They fall in love, but Kamala doubts whether they can be together due to her social status. A villain lusts for Kamala and goes after her.
Kamala's father suddenly dies, and she receives a marriage proposal shortly thereafter. She is to marry a rich but significantly older man. She goes to live with him but he treats her poorly. Kamala's younger brother loses a leg in an accident. One day, he goes missing, but the old man does not allow Kamala to search for him. Enraged, her elder brother shoots the man and is arrested. He later successfully escapes from prison.
Meanwhile, the villain places a time bomb in Kamala's house with an intention kill the family. Kamala's dog collects the bomb, and brings it her younger brother, who is in the forest. Eventually, the elder brother takes it from the younger and saves him, but the bomb explodes and kills the former. Kamala and the singer are ultimately united.
Cast edit
- Male cast
- A. V. M. Rajan as Kamala's elder brother
- Ravichandran as the singer
- Nagesh
- M. R. R. Vasu as a villain
- V. S. Raghavan as Kamala's husband
- Ennathe Kannaiah
- Female cast
- Lakshmi as Kamala
- Vennira Aadai Nirmala
- Supporting cast
- Veeraraghavan as Kamala's father
- Master Audhinarayanan as Kamala's younger brother
Production edit
Yaen? was directed by T. R. Ramanna, and produced by E. V. Rajan for EVR Films. It was written by Subbu Arumugam. Cinematography was handled by G. Durai. Shooting took place at the studios Vasu and AVM.[2] The film is based on Mudhukinnam, a novel written by Krishna and serialised in Kumudam.[3]
Themes edit
The film questions why destiny plays games with people's lives. Its title Yaen?, meaning "why", refers to this question.[2]
Soundtrack edit
The soundtrack was composed by T. R. Pappa.[4]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Iraivan Endroru Kavingnan" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 2. | "Kadavulukku Manithanidam" | Sarala | |
| 3. | "Kadiparillatha Kani Yethu" | L. R. Eswari | |
| 4. | "Kannan Enakkoru Pillai" | Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi | |
| 5. | "Mella Pesu Mella Pesu" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari | |
| 6. | "Varuvaya Vel Muruga" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
Release edit
Yaen? was released on 14 January 1970.[5] The film commercially successful, running for over ten weeks in theatres.[2]
References edit
- ^ "ஏன்?". Kalki (in Tamil). 25 January 1970. p. 6. Archived from the original on 18 October 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ a b c Guy, Randor (28 June 2017). "Yaen (1970)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2 August 2017. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ Yaen? (Motion picture) (in Tamil). EVR Films. 1970. Event occurs at 27:17.
- ^ "Yen". Tamil Songs Lyrics. Archived from the original on 11 October 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ "ஏன் / Yaen? (1970)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
