Antha Sila Naatkal

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Antha Sila Naatkal is a 1983 Tamil drama film written and directed by Venkat, based on his own play. It stars Mohan and Poornima, with Nithya Ravindran, Manorama, Vennira Aadai Moorthy, and T. V. Varadarajan in supporting roles (Varadarajan’s film debut). The movie was produced by T. S. Sethuraman for Meenakshi Finance and features music by Ilaiyaraaja. It released on 29 April 1983, alongside Venkat’s other film Soorapuli. The film’s cast also includes Varadarajan in his screen debut. Critics from Kalki praised the strong characterisation and Mohan’s performance but criticized Silk Smitha’s song and the double-meaning dialogues; they felt Ilaiyaraaja’s music sounded tired, though the work remains a part of traditional drama.