Yarukkum Vetkam Illai

Yarukkum Vetkam Illai (transl. No one is Ashamed) 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.^[1][2] The film was released on 13 June 1975.^[3]

Yarukkum Vetkam Illai
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Cho Ramaswamy
Written by	Cho
Based on	Yarukkum Vetkam Illai by Cho
Produced by	A. Sundaram
Starring	Jayalalithaa Srikanth Cho Ramaswamy
Music by	G. K. Venkatesh
Production company	Narmada Arts
Release date	13 June 1975 (1975-06-13)
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

Cast

• Jayalalithaa
• Srikanth
• Cho Ramaswamy
• Manorama
• Sivakumar
• Sukumari

Themes

The film revolves around the "hypocrisy of society on prostitution".^[4]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by G. K. Venkatesh.^[5] 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".^[6]

Track listing

No.	Title	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Anaiyaatha Deepam"	P. Susheela
2.	"En Kann Irandum Seitha"	S. Janaki
3.	"Oorukkum Vetkamillai"	K. J. Yesudas

Accolades

Jayalalithaa won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress.^[7]