Mayor Meenakshi is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language drama film, written and directed by Madurai Thirumaran, from a story by Suki Subramaniam and the music was by M. S. Viswanathan. It stars K. R. Vijaya playing the title role, with Jaishankar, V. K. Ramasamy and Cho in key roles. The film was released on 28 May 1976.
Plot
The film revolves around Meenakshi, who rises from an ordinary corporation scavenger to becoming mayor and the trials and tribulations she faces to maintain a balance at work and at home.
Cast
Production According to historian Vamanan, Mayor Meenakshi established K. R. Vijaya as the "ideal mother figure", prior to which she appeared mainly in "family-centric films". Some scenes were shot at Kashmir.
Soundtrack Music was by M. S. Viswanathan. SongLyricist Singer Length "Evalo Oru Pennam Aval Naan" P. Susheela 04:28 "Thirumurugan Aruginile Valli Kurathi" P. Jayachandran, Vani Jairam 04:40 "Kodi Vitta Siru Mullai Malare" Vani Jairam 04:00 "Kanden Kalyana Penn Pondra" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 04:45 "Irundha Nalla Iru Ini" Vani Jairam, M. S. Viswanathan 04:03
Release and reception Mayor Meenakshi was released on 28 May 1976. Kanthan of Kalki in his review felt that the screenplay and script was weak. Naagai Dharuman of Navamani praised the acting, music, cinematography and dialogues. Free India appreciated the film for the cast performances, primarily Vijaya.
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