Idhayakkani
Idhayakkani () is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film, starring M. G. Ramachandran in the lead role, with Pandari Bai, R. S. Manohar and Radha Saluja among others enacting supporting roles. The film was directed by A. Jagannathan, produced by R. M. Veerappan under his banner Sathiya Movies and had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. The film was the highest-grossing Tamil film of the year, running for 150 days in theatres. It was the only Indian film to be screened at the Tashkent International Film Festival in 1978. Plot. Mohan is a kind-hearted man whose  theory of life is equality. He puts it into practice by sharing equally the income of his estate with his labourers. He has another passion – he wants to serve the country – and for that, he has joined the police force as an officer. He meets a needy girl, Lakshmi, and on the advice of an elderly domestic help, he permits her to stay in his house. Tongues start wagging, and Mohan decides to marry the girl. However, his happiness is short-lived. He is surprised when he discovers that his wife is involved in the murder of a leading scientist . Production. "Idhayakkani" is the debut of Bollywood actress Radha Saluja in Tamil. Soundtrack. The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. The songs "Inbame Undhan Per", "Neenga Nalla Irukkanum" became chartbusters. Vijay Antony remixed the former song for the film "Mariyadhai" (2009). Release. "Idhayakkani" was released on 22 August 1975. "Ananda Vikatan" praised the film for depicting Mercara's greenery and the horror of the Pichavaram backwaters, along with the music and colour cinematography. Kanthan of "Kalki" praised the writing by Veerappan, and the direction of Jagannathan. The film became a major success, and a breakthrough for Jagannathan.