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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Aravindhan | | name = Aravindhan | ||
| image = Aravindhan | | image = Aravindhan VCD cover.jpg | ||
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| director = T. Nagarajan | | director = T. Nagarajan | ||
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'''''Aravindhan''''' is a 1997 [[ | '''''Aravindhan''''' is a 1997 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film written and directed by newcomer T. Nagarajan, starring [[Sarath Kumar]], [[R. Parthiban|Parthiban]], [[Nagma]], [[Urvashi (actress)|Oorvasi]], [[Prakash Raj]] and Visu in lead and pivotal roles. The film marks the debut of noted music composer [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], musician [[Ilaiyaraaja]]'s youngest son, and the debut of cinematographer [[R. Rathnavelu]]. The film is based on the 1968 [[Kilvenmani massacre]], in which 44 people were burnt alive.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Muralidharan |first=Kavitha |date=25 December 2018 |title=Fifty Years of Keezhvenmani Massacre, in Literature and Film |url=https://thewire.in/caste/keezhvenmani-massacre |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226134835/https://thewire.in/caste/keezhvenmani-massacre |archive-date=26 December 2018 |access-date=15 November 2019 |website=[[The Wire (India)|The Wire]]}}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | == Plot == | ||
Aravindhan | Aravindhan is preparing to clear IPS to become a police officer. But after he sees Thamizhvannan, shown as a [[Naxalite]], shot dead by police, Aravindhan starts a fight against police and corrupt politicians. | ||
Aravindhan gets supported by the people for his strict fight against corruption. Anu | Aravindhan gets supported by the people for his strict fight against corruption. Anu loves Aravindhan, but her father does not accept the relation. The police wants to put Aravindhan in jail for the politicians, so Aravindhan goes into hiding. On the way, he hides in Gayathri's home. The police tries to catch Aravindhan but at the same time, thinks Gayathri tried to give shelter to Aravindhan, so Gayathri's father dies. Now Aravindhan understands that he has to save Gayathri, so he takes her with him to a factory area to stay. | ||
Aravindhan works in the factory and life goes along smooth for him as he marries Gayathri and has a child. Once in factory, the manager does not give fair price to the workers, which Aravindhan protests, so he beats the manager very poorly. The factory people now identifies Aravindhan's true identity as a Naxalite. The police comes in search of Aravindhan, who finally surrenders in court. In jail, Aravindhan writes lot of [[anti-corruption]] articles. This gives Aravindhan wide public support to get elected as a minister. The corrupt politicians want to avoid this uprising and hire a gunman to shoot Aravindhan. During a stage speaking with many people around, the gunman shoots and kills Aravindhan, thus | Aravindhan works in the factory and life goes along smooth for him as he marries Gayathri and has a child. Once in factory, the manager does not give fair price to the workers, which Aravindhan protests, so he beats the manager very poorly. The factory people now identifies Aravindhan's true identity as a Naxalite. The police comes in search of Aravindhan, who finally surrenders in court. In jail, Aravindhan writes lot of [[anti-corruption]] articles. This gives Aravindhan wide public support to get elected as a minister. The corrupt politicians want to avoid this uprising and hire a gunman to shoot Aravindhan. During a stage speaking with many people around, the gunman shoots and kills Aravindhan, thus precluding him from becoming minister. | ||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
* [[Sarath Kumar]] as Aravindhan | * [[Sarath Kumar]] as Aravindhan | ||
* [[R. Parthiban|Parthiban]] as Thamizhvannan | * [[R. Parthiban|Parthiban]] as Thamizhvannan | ||
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== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
The film score and the soundtrack were composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]]'s youngest son, [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], who made his debut in this film. [[T. Siva]], the producer of the film, after hearing some of Yuvan Shankar Raja's tunes, asked him to compose a [[trailer music]] and after being impressed of it, gave Yuvan Shankar the assignment to compose the entire [[film score]] including a soundtrack for that film.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yuvan Shankar Raja's Profile |url=http://www.ssmusic.tv/artist_profile.php?Opt=1&Language=&artId=20071100001 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080623092856/http://www.ssmusic.tv/artist_profile.php?Opt=1&Language=&artId=20071100001 |archive-date=23 June 2008 |access-date=5 March 2010 |website=[[SS Music]]}}</ref> Yuvan Shankar Raja was 16 at the time of the release and one of the youngest composers ever in the industry.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 January 2021 |title=Did you know Yuvan Shankar Raja debuted as music composer at 16 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-that-yuvan-shankar-raja-debuted-as-music-composer-at-16/articleshow/80602767.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210618231904/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-that-yuvan-shankar-raja-debuted-as-music-composer-at-16/articleshow/80602767.cms |archive-date=18 June 2021 |access-date=16 July 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> | |||
The film score and the soundtrack were composed by | |||
{{Tracklist | {{Tracklist | ||
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| title1 = All The Best | | title1 = All The Best | ||
| extra1 = [[Bhavatharini]], [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]] | | extra1 = [[Bhavatharini]], [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]] | ||
| lyrics1 = | | lyrics1 = [[Palani Bharathi]] | ||
| length1 = 5:40 | | length1 = 5:40 | ||
| title2 = Hey Ponnamma, Un Lovvu Yaaru Sollamma | | title2 = Hey Ponnamma, Un Lovvu Yaaru Sollamma | ||
| extra2 = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], [[Mano (singer)|Mano]], Sumangali, Yogi | | extra2 = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], [[Mano (singer)|Mano]], Sumangali, Yogi | ||
| length2 = 4:58 | | length2 = 4:58 | ||
| lyrics2 = | | lyrics2 = [[Palani Bharathi]] | ||
| title3 = Thanga Sooriyan | | title3 = Thanga Sooriyan | ||
| extra3 = [[Swarnalatha]], Mano | | extra3 = [[Swarnalatha]], Mano | ||
| lyrics3 = Kadhal Mathi | | lyrics3 = Kadhal Mathi | ||
| length3 = 4:15 | | length3 = 4:15 | ||
| title4 = Sutrum Bhoomi | | title4 = Sutrum Bhoomi | ||
| extra4 = [[P. Jayachandran]], Chorus | | extra4 = [[P. Jayachandran]], Chorus | ||
| lyrics4 = Paarthi Bhaskar | | lyrics4 = Paarthi Bhaskar | ||
| length4 = 2:52 | | length4 = 2:52 | ||
| title5 = Pothum Idhu Pothum | | title5 = Pothum Idhu Pothum | ||
| extra5 = [[P. Unnikrishnan]] | | extra5 = [[P. Unnikrishnan]] | ||
| lyrics5 = | | lyrics5 = [[Palani Bharathi]] | ||
| length5 = 2:35 | | length5 = 2:35 | ||
| title6 = Poovattam | | title6 = Poovattam | ||
| extra6 = [[T. L. Maharajan]], [[Swarnalatha]] | | extra6 = [[T. L. Maharajan]], [[Swarnalatha]] | ||
| lyrics6 = Kadhal Mathi | | lyrics6 = Kadhal Mathi | ||
| length6 = 4:48 | | length6 = 4:48 | ||
| title7 = Eera Nila | | title7 = Eera Nila | ||
| extra7 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[Shobana Vignesh|Mahanadi Shobana]] | | extra7 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[Shobana Vignesh|Mahanadi Shobana]] | ||
| lyrics7 = | | lyrics7 = [[Palani Bharathi]] | ||
| length7 = 4:53 | | length7 = 4:53 | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Release and reception== | == Release and reception == | ||
The film released on 28 February 1997 and flopped miserably at the box-office.<ref>{{Cite web |title=A-Z Arunachalam Mudhal V.I.P Varai (I) |url=http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/Specials/97/Oct/a-z/atoz.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090331005748/http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/Specials/97/Oct/a-z/atoz.html |archive-date=31 March 2009 |access-date=22 March 2009 |website=Indolink}}</ref> | |||
The film released on 28 February 1997 and flopped miserably at the | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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* {{IMDb title|id=1509733}} | * {{IMDb title|id=1509733}} | ||
[[Category:1990s Tamil-language films]] | |||
[[Category:1997 directorial debut films]] | |||
[[Category:1997 films]] | [[Category:1997 films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Films about Naxalism]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja]] | |||
[[Category:Indian films based on actual events]] | [[Category:Indian films based on actual events]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:36, 16 July 2022
| Aravindhan | |
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| File:Aravindhan VCD cover.jpg VCD cover | |
| Directed by | T. Nagarajan |
| Produced by | T. Siva |
| Written by | T. Nagarajan Liyakath Ali Khan (dialogues) |
| Starring | Sarath Kumar Nagma Parthiban Oorvasi Visu Prakash Raj Anandaraj |
| Music by | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| Cinematography | R. Rathnavelu |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Amma Creations |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Aravindhan is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by newcomer T. Nagarajan, starring Sarath Kumar, Parthiban, Nagma, Oorvasi, Prakash Raj and Visu in lead and pivotal roles. The film marks the debut of noted music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja, musician Ilaiyaraaja's youngest son, and the debut of cinematographer R. Rathnavelu. The film is based on the 1968 Kilvenmani massacre, in which 44 people were burnt alive.[1]
Plot[edit]
Aravindhan is preparing to clear IPS to become a police officer. But after he sees Thamizhvannan, shown as a Naxalite, shot dead by police, Aravindhan starts a fight against police and corrupt politicians.
Aravindhan gets supported by the people for his strict fight against corruption. Anu loves Aravindhan, but her father does not accept the relation. The police wants to put Aravindhan in jail for the politicians, so Aravindhan goes into hiding. On the way, he hides in Gayathri's home. The police tries to catch Aravindhan but at the same time, thinks Gayathri tried to give shelter to Aravindhan, so Gayathri's father dies. Now Aravindhan understands that he has to save Gayathri, so he takes her with him to a factory area to stay.
Aravindhan works in the factory and life goes along smooth for him as he marries Gayathri and has a child. Once in factory, the manager does not give fair price to the workers, which Aravindhan protests, so he beats the manager very poorly. The factory people now identifies Aravindhan's true identity as a Naxalite. The police comes in search of Aravindhan, who finally surrenders in court. In jail, Aravindhan writes lot of anti-corruption articles. This gives Aravindhan wide public support to get elected as a minister. The corrupt politicians want to avoid this uprising and hire a gunman to shoot Aravindhan. During a stage speaking with many people around, the gunman shoots and kills Aravindhan, thus precluding him from becoming minister.
Cast[edit]
- Sarath Kumar as Aravindhan
- Parthiban as Thamizhvannan
- Nagma as Anu
- Oorvasi as Gayathri
- Prakash Raj as Rama Ganapathy
- Visu
- Anand Raj as Ramanathan
- Thilakan as Gopalakrishnan Naidu
- Thalaivasal Vijay as Muthukrishnan
- Ponnambalam
- Liaqath Ali Khan
- Delhi Ganesh
Soundtrack[edit]
The film score and the soundtrack were composed by Ilaiyaraaja's youngest son, Yuvan Shankar Raja, who made his debut in this film. T. Siva, the producer of the film, after hearing some of Yuvan Shankar Raja's tunes, asked him to compose a trailer music and after being impressed of it, gave Yuvan Shankar the assignment to compose the entire film score including a soundtrack for that film.[2] Yuvan Shankar Raja was 16 at the time of the release and one of the youngest composers ever in the industry.[3]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "All The Best" | Bhavatharini, Hariharan | 5:40 |
| 2. | "Hey Ponnamma, Un Lovvu Yaaru Sollamma" | Yuvan Shankar Raja, Mano, Sumangali, Yogi | 4:58 |
| 3. | "Thanga Sooriyan" | Swarnalatha, Mano | 4:15 |
| 4. | "Sutrum Bhoomi" | P. Jayachandran, Chorus | 2:52 |
| 5. | "Pothum Idhu Pothum" | P. Unnikrishnan | 2:35 |
| 6. | "Poovattam" | T. L. Maharajan, Swarnalatha | 4:48 |
| 7. | "Eera Nila" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Mahanadi Shobana | 4:53 |
Release and reception[edit]
The film released on 28 February 1997 and flopped miserably at the box-office.[4]
References[edit]
- ↑ Muralidharan, Kavitha (25 December 2018). "Fifty Years of Keezhvenmani Massacre, in Literature and Film". The Wire. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
- ↑ "Yuvan Shankar Raja's Profile". SS Music. Archived from the original on 23 June 2008. Retrieved 5 March 2010.
- ↑ "Did you know Yuvan Shankar Raja debuted as music composer at 16". The Times of India. 30 January 2021. Archived from the original on 18 June 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ↑ "A-Z Arunachalam Mudhal V.I.P Varai (I)". Indolink. Archived from the original on 31 March 2009. Retrieved 22 March 2009.
External links[edit]
- Aravindhan on IMDb