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{{short description|1987 film by Manivannan}} | {{short description|1987 film by Manivannan}} | ||
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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Theertha Karaiyinile | | name = Theertha Karaiyinile | ||
| image = | | image = Theertha Karaiyinile.jpg | ||
| | | border = no | ||
| caption = | | caption = Poster | ||
| director = [[Manivannan]] | | director = [[Manivannan]] | ||
| screenplay = Manivannan | |||
| story = [[P. Kalaimani]] | |||
| producer = [[Pala. Karuppiah]] | | producer = [[Pala. Karuppiah]] | ||
| starring = [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]]<br />[[Rupini]] | |||
| starring = [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]]<br />[[Rupini | |||
| cinematography = A. Sabapathy | | cinematography = A. Sabapathy | ||
| editing = [[B. Lenin]]<br />[[V. T. Vijayan]] | | editing = [[B. Lenin]]<br />[[V. T. Vijayan]] | ||
| music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]] | |||
| studio = Kamala Chithram | | studio = Kamala Chithram | ||
| released = {{Film date|1987|09|11|df=y}} | | released = {{Film date|1987|09|11|df=y}} | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
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'''''Theertha Karaiyinile''''' is a | '''''Theertha Karaiyinile''''' ({{Translation|By the banks of the sacred river}}) is a 1987 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film, directed by [[Manivannan]]. The film stars [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] and [[Rupini]]. It was released on 11 September 1987.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Theertha Karaiyinile / தீர்த்தக்கரையினிலே |url=https://screen4screen.com/movies/theertha-karaiyinile |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211216081211/https://screen4screen.com/movies/theertha-karaiyinile |archive-date=16 December 2021 |access-date=16 December 2021 |website=Screen4Screen |language=en, ta}}</ref> The film was remade in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''[[Varasudochadu]]'' (1988).<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 December 2019 |title=Happy Birthday Venkatesh Daggubati: Take a look at life and times of the ace actor |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-venkatesh-daggubati-take-a-look-at-life-and-times-of-the-ace-actor/articleshow/72489522.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329044820/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-venkatesh-daggubati-take-a-look-at-life-and-times-of-the-ace-actor/articleshow/72489522.cms |archive-date=29 March 2020 |access-date=18 October 2021 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> | ||
== Plot == | |||
Ganesan an unemployed man, once met with an accident and was admitted to the hospital. There, he meets a TB patient, Raghu, who is going to die in few days; both of them become good friends. Raghu tells Ganesan regarding his past that he is the son of his mother Chellathayee , a major landlord in a village. Raghu used to do a lot of mischief in his childhood; one day his friend Seenu died because of his mistake and he ran away from home. After listening to his story, Ganesan tells him to go back to his village, but since he will not live for many days, he sends Ganesan in his place. | |||
Ganesan reaches the village as Raghu, everyone accepts him as Raghu expect Ammiraju and Subba Raju sons-in-law of Mom chellathayee, who are eagerly waiting for their mother-in-law's property. They try in many ways to eliminate Raghu / Ganesan but fail, finally, they want to make their daughters Bujji and Baby's marriage with him. Meanwhile, Raghu / Ganesan falls in love with a girl Pooncholai, sister of Seenu, whom Raghu killed in childhood. In the beginning, she hates him but after knowing the truth, but she also loves him. Arulvakku aiyasami, who knows the entire story regarding Ganesan and Raghu comes to the village and starts blackmailing Raghu / Ganesan. At the same time, the original Raghu also enters the village to spend his last days with his mother. | |||
Meanwhile, Ammiraju and Subba Raju start torturing Pooncholai, to remove her from Raghu / Ganesan's life. Simultaneously, Raghu is in his last minutes, even then he sends Ganesan to protect Pooncholai. Mom listens to everything and learns who is her original son. Finally, Ganesan saves Pooncholai, reveals the truth to everyone, Mom accepts Ganesan also as her son and Raghu dies, leaving his mother's responsibility to Ganesan. | |||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
*[[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] as Ganesan (Raja) | *[[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] as Ganesan (Raja) | ||
*[[ | *[[Rupini]] as Poonjolai | ||
*[[Senthil]] | |||
*[[Janagaraj]] as Panchayat | |||
*[[Vinu Chakravarthy]] as Sarasu's Husband | |||
*[[Malaysia Vasudevan]] as Kova Sarala's husband | *[[Malaysia Vasudevan]] as Kova Sarala's husband | ||
*[[ | *[[Venniradai Moorthy]] as 'Arul Vaakku' Ayyasamy | ||
*Vasanth as Ganesan | |||
* | |||
*[[Thyagu (actor)|Thyagu]] as Village President | *[[Thyagu (actor)|Thyagu]] as Village President | ||
*[[Ganthimathi]] as Chellathayi | |||
*[[Kovai Sarala]] as Sarasu's sister | |||
*Vijaya Chandrika as Sarasu | *Vijaya Chandrika as Sarasu | ||
== Production == | |||
During filming, Rupini, who is not a native Tamil speaker, had difficulties with the lengthy dialogues, but managed to Manivannan's satisfaction.<ref>{{Cite news |last=NSK |date=20 August 1988 |title=How Roopini graduated to stardom |pages=18 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=KYNlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=wp4NAAAAIBAJ&pg=1623%2C2318818 |access-date=3 June 2022}}{{cbignore}}</ref> | |||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
The music was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]].<ref>{{ | The music was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Theertha Karaiyinile (1987) |url=http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/moviedetail.asp?mid=t0002968 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808123255/http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/moviedetail.asp?mid=T0002968 |archive-date=8 August 2014 |access-date=10 August 2014 |website=[[Raaga.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Theertha Karaiyinile Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja |url=https://mossymart.com/product/theerttha-karaiyinile-tamil-film-lp-vinyl-record-by-ilayaraja/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019095357/https://mossymart.com/product/theerttha-karaiyinile-tamil-film-lp-vinyl-record-by-ilayaraja/ |archive-date=19 October 2021 |access-date=18 October 2021 |website=Mossymart}}</ref> The title song is set to the raga [[Shubhapantuvarali]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |author-link=Charulatha Mani |date=17 February 2012 |title=A Raga's Journey — Sorrowful Subhapantuvarali |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/a-ragas-journey-sorrowful-subhapantuvarali/article2903378.ece |url-status=live |access-date=19 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506082655/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/a-ragas-journey-sorrowful-subhapantuvarali/article2903378.ece |archive-date=6 May 2021}}</ref> | ||
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;" | {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;" | ||
! No. !! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length | ! No. !! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1 || "Theerthakkarai" (Title Song) ||[[Ilaiyaraaja]] ||[[Gangai Amaran]] ||02:04 | | 1 || "Theerthakkarai" (Title Song) ||[[Ilaiyaraaja]] ||[[Gangai Amaran]] ||02:04 | ||
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== Reception == | == Reception == | ||
N. Krishnaswamy of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' called the film "well told".<ref>https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19870911&printsec=frontpage&hl=en</ref> | N. Krishnaswamy of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' called the film "well told".<ref>{{Cite news |last=NKS |date=11 September 1987 |title=Well told |pages=5 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19870911&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |access-date=13 December 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Jayamanmadhan of ''[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]]'', however, reviewed the film more negatively.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=ஜெயமன்மதன் |date=11 October 1987 |title=தீர்த்தக்கரையினிலே...! |url=https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1987/oct/11-10-1987/p68.jpg |url-status=live |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |language=ta |page=68 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019095355/https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1987/oct/11-10-1987/p68.jpg |archive-date=19 October 2021 |access-date=19 October 2021}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:1987 drama films]] | |||
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[[Category: | [[Category:Films directed by Manivannan]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja]] | [[Category:Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja]] | ||
[[Category:Indian drama films]] | [[Category:Indian drama films]] | ||
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[[Category:Tamil films remade in other languages]] | [[Category:Tamil films remade in other languages]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:06, 3 June 2022
| Theertha Karaiyinile | |
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 Poster | |
| Directed by | Manivannan |
| Produced by | Pala. Karuppiah |
| Screenplay by | Manivannan |
| Story by | P. Kalaimani |
| Starring | Mohan Rupini |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Cinematography | A. Sabapathy |
| Edited by | B. Lenin V. T. Vijayan |
Production company | Kamala Chithram |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Theertha Karaiyinile (transl. By the banks of the sacred river) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Manivannan. The film stars Mohan and Rupini. It was released on 11 September 1987.[1] The film was remade in Telugu as Varasudochadu (1988).[2]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Ganesan an unemployed man, once met with an accident and was admitted to the hospital. There, he meets a TB patient, Raghu, who is going to die in few days; both of them become good friends. Raghu tells Ganesan regarding his past that he is the son of his mother Chellathayee , a major landlord in a village. Raghu used to do a lot of mischief in his childhood; one day his friend Seenu died because of his mistake and he ran away from home. After listening to his story, Ganesan tells him to go back to his village, but since he will not live for many days, he sends Ganesan in his place.
Ganesan reaches the village as Raghu, everyone accepts him as Raghu expect Ammiraju and Subba Raju sons-in-law of Mom chellathayee, who are eagerly waiting for their mother-in-law's property. They try in many ways to eliminate Raghu / Ganesan but fail, finally, they want to make their daughters Bujji and Baby's marriage with him. Meanwhile, Raghu / Ganesan falls in love with a girl Pooncholai, sister of Seenu, whom Raghu killed in childhood. In the beginning, she hates him but after knowing the truth, but she also loves him. Arulvakku aiyasami, who knows the entire story regarding Ganesan and Raghu comes to the village and starts blackmailing Raghu / Ganesan. At the same time, the original Raghu also enters the village to spend his last days with his mother.
Meanwhile, Ammiraju and Subba Raju start torturing Pooncholai, to remove her from Raghu / Ganesan's life. Simultaneously, Raghu is in his last minutes, even then he sends Ganesan to protect Pooncholai. Mom listens to everything and learns who is her original son. Finally, Ganesan saves Pooncholai, reveals the truth to everyone, Mom accepts Ganesan also as her son and Raghu dies, leaving his mother's responsibility to Ganesan.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Mohan as Ganesan (Raja)
- Rupini as Poonjolai
- Senthil
- Janagaraj as Panchayat
- Vinu Chakravarthy as Sarasu's Husband
- Malaysia Vasudevan as Kova Sarala's husband
- Venniradai Moorthy as 'Arul Vaakku' Ayyasamy
- Vasanth as Ganesan
- Thyagu as Village President
- Ganthimathi as Chellathayi
- Kovai Sarala as Sarasu's sister
- Vijaya Chandrika as Sarasu
Production[edit | edit source]
During filming, Rupini, who is not a native Tamil speaker, had difficulties with the lengthy dialogues, but managed to Manivannan's satisfaction.[3]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[4][5] The title song is set to the raga Shubhapantuvarali.[6]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Theerthakkarai" (Title Song) | Ilaiyaraaja | Gangai Amaran | 02:04 |
| 2 | "Ushaar" | Ilaiyaraaja, Gangai Amaran | Gangai Amaran | 04:43 |
| 3 | "Kotti Kidakkuthu" | K. S. Chithra | Ilaiyaraaja | 04:36 |
| 4 | "Asai Kiliyey Naan Solli" | Mano | Gangai Amaran | 04:16 |
| 5 | "Theerthakkarai" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Gangai Amaran | 04:18 |
| 6 | "Vizhiyil Pudhu Kavithai" | Mano, K. S. Chithra | Gangai Amaran | 04:19 |
| 7 | "Theychu" | S. P. Sailaja | Gangai Amaran | 04:34 |
Reception[edit | edit source]
N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express called the film "well told".[7] Jayamanmadhan of Kalki, however, reviewed the film more negatively.[8]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Theertha Karaiyinile / தீர்த்தக்கரையினிலே". Screen4Screen (in English and தமிழ்). Archived from the original on 16 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ↑ "Happy Birthday Venkatesh Daggubati: Take a look at life and times of the ace actor". The Times of India. 13 December 2019. Archived from the original on 29 March 2020. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
- ↑ NSK (20 August 1988). "How Roopini graduated to stardom". The Indian Express. p. 18. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ↑ "Theertha Karaiyinile (1987)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- ↑ "Theertha Karaiyinile Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 19 October 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
- ↑ Mani, Charulatha (17 February 2012). "A Raga's Journey — Sorrowful Subhapantuvarali". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 6 May 2021. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- ↑ NKS (11 September 1987). "Well told". The Indian Express. p. 5. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
- ↑ ஜெயமன்மதன் (11 October 1987). "தீர்த்தக்கரையினிலே...!". Kalki (in தமிழ்). p. 68. Archived from the original on 19 October 2021. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
