Yarukkum Vetkam Illai () is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language film, written and directed by Cho Ramaswamy. The film stars Jayalalithaa in the lead role, opposite Srikanth, supported by Cho, Manorama and Sivakumar. It is based on the play by the same name written by Cho. The film was released on 13 June 1975. Plot
Cast Jayalalithaa Srikanth Cho Ramaswamy Manorama Sivakumar Sukumari
Themes The film revolves around the "hypocrisy of society on prostitution".
Soundtrack The music was composed by G. K. Venkatesh. The title song by Yesudas questions "the double standards laid in society for men and women" and "Anaiyaatha Deepam" raises questions about "morality, religion and humanitarianism".
Accolades Jayalalithaa won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress.
Production Initially, Jayalalitha denied to act in this film. Following the unsuccessful attempts to cast Lakshmi in lead role, Cho convinced Jayalalitha to act in this movie .
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