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{{short description|2007 Indian Tamil film}}
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{{short description|2007 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Hari}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name          = Thaamirabharani
| native_name    = {{film name|ta|தாமிரபரணி}}
| image          = Thaamirabharani poster.jpg
| image          = Thaamirabharani poster.jpg
| caption        = Poster
| caption        = Poster
| director      = [[Hari (director)|Hari]]
| director      = [[Hari (director)|Hari]]
| writer        = [[Hari (director)|Hari]]
| writer        = Hari
| starring      = [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]]<br />[[Prabhu Ganesan|Prabhu]]<br />[[Bhanu (actress)|Bhanu]]<br />[[Nadhiya]]<br />[[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]]<br />[[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]]
| starring      = [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]]<br />[[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]]<br />[[Bhanu (actress)|Bhanu]]<br />[[Nadhiya]]
| producer      = [[B. Venkatarama Reddy]]
| producer      = [[B. Venkatarama Reddy]]
| music          = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
| music          = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
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| country        = India
| country        = India
| budget        =  
| budget        =  
| gross          =
}}
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'''''Thaamirabharani''''' is a 2007 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action drama film]] written and directed by [[Hari (director)|Hari]]. It stars [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]], newcomer [[Muktha (actress)|Bhanu]], [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]], [[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]], [[Nadhiya]] and [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] in lead roles. The score and soundtrack were composed by [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]. It was released on 14 January 2007 during [[Thai Pongal]] along with [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay's]] ''[[Pokkiri]]'' and [[Ajith Kumar|Ajith's]] ''[[Aalwar]]'', eventually becoming a blockbuster at the box office, running for more than 200 days in theatres.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sudharsana.indiainteracts.in/mobile/mgossip_cnt.php?id=320&cat=Entertainment|title=And The Winner Is|publisher=indiainteracts.com|accessdate=2009-07-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/30707.html|title=Vishal's success streak continues|publisher=indiaglitz.com|accessdate=2009-07-22}}</ref>
'''''Thaamirabharani''''' ({{Translation|River of red-coloured leaves}}) is a 2007 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action drama]] film written and directed by [[Hari (director)|Hari]]. The film has [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]] and newcomer [[Muktha (actress)|Bhanu]], while [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]], [[Nadhiya]], [[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]], [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]], and [[Ganja Karuppu]] play supporting roles. The score and soundtrack were composed by [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]].


''Thaamirabharani'' was later dubbed into [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and released as ''Bharani''. The title is derived from the [[Thamirabarani River|river of the same name]], which flows through [[Thirunelveli]] and [[Thoothukudi]], where the film is set.
The title is derived from the [[Thamirabarani River|river of the same name]], which flows through [[Thirunelveli]] and [[Thoothukudi]], where the film is set. ''Thaamirabharani'' was released on 14 January 2007 during [[Pongal (festival)|Pongal]].


==Plot==
==Plot==
Saravanaperumal is a rich salt trader and iron businessman in [[Thoothukudi]]. PV Subbiah, his son Velladurai and his daughter Sakunthaladevi from [[Tirunelveli]] are his business rivals. Bharaniputhiran is Saravanan's nephew & heir, who has completed college, and roams around uselessly. Bhanumathi is a college student in Barani's alma mater, who meets and falls for Bharani and keeps following him. Bharani comes to know that Bhanu is Sakunthaladevi's only daughter and suspects her behavior and hence does not reciprocate love.
Saravana Perumal is a rich salt trader and iron businessman living in [[Thoothukudi]]. Subbayya, his son Vellathurai, and his daughter Sakunthala Devi are from [[Tirunelveli]] and are his business rivals. Bharani Puthiran is Saravanan's nephew and heir, who has graduated and always roams with his irresponsible friends. Bhanumathi is a college student at Bharani's alma mater. She meets Bharani, falls in love with him, and always pursues him. Bharani learns that Bhanu is Sakunthala Devi's daughter and suspects her behavior, and hence does not reciprocate her love.


One day, Bhanu goes to meet Bharani in an island, and everyone gets arrested by the coastal guards mistaking for prostitution, and they later get released by the local police as Bharani is highly influential. But a press reporter writes about this event as he has a vengeance against Sakunthaladevi. This angers Subbiah and he misunderstands that Saravanan was the master brain behind trapping Bhanu in prostitution case. Subbiah and his son Velladurai plan to kill Saravanan, but he escapes. Bharani gets angry knowing this and goes to kill Velladurai, but he accidentally chops off the hand of Velladurai's kindhearted younger brother Selvam . Bharani feels bad about his action.
One day, Bhanu goes to meet Bharani in [[Nallathanni Theevu]] island, off the Indian coast, and everyone gets arrested by the coast guards, who mistake the situation for prostitution. The local police release them, as Bharani is highly influential, but a reporter writes about the event because he has a vendetta against Sakunthala Devi. This angers Subbayya, who misunderstands that Saravanan was the mastermind behind trapping Bhanu in the prostitution case. Subbayya and Vellathurai plan to kill Saravanan, but he escapes. Bharani becomes enraged upon knowing this and goes to kill Vellathurai, but he accidentally chops off the hand of Vellathurai's kindhearted younger brother Selvam. Bharani feels bad about his action.


Saravanan tells the truth to Bharani that Sakunthaladevi is none other than his wife, and Bhanu is his only daughter. A flashback is shown where Sakunthaladevi does not like Saravanan's widowed sister, and her son Bharani staying along with him, wants him to lead a nuclear family. This brings up fight between Saravanan and Sakunthaladevi and she leaves to her father's place. Bharani understands that Bhanu intentionally tried marrying him so that there is a chance for the family getting united again. Bharani meets Bhanu and apologizes to her and both get closer. Bharani plans to get Sakunthaladevi and Saravanan united.
Saravanan tells Bharani the truth that Sakunthala Devi is none other than his estranged wife, and Bhanu is his own daughter. Sakunthala Devi did not like Saravanan's widowed sister and her son Bharani staying with him, as she wanted him to lead a nuclear family. This led to a fight between Saravanan and Sakunthala Devi, and she left for her father's place. Bharani realizes his mistakes and understands that Bhanu intentionally tried to marry him so the family could reunite. Bharani meets Bhanu, apologizes to her, and both get closer again. Bharani eventually plans to reunite Sakunthala Devi and Saravanan.


Meanwhile, Karmegam, who works for Velladurai, expresses his interest to marry Sakunthaladevi with the plan of owning all her wealth. Velladurai agrees to this without informing to her and plans for a wedding. Bharani gets to know about this and he rushes to stop the wedding. Sakunthaladevi gets shocked knowing her brother's intention to get her married to Karmegam and scolds him. Quarrel erupts and Karmegam seemingly gets killed by Bharani following which Bharani is sent to jail. Sakunthaladevi realises her mistake and unites with Saravanan.
Meanwhile, Karmegam, who works for Vellathurai, expresses his interest in marrying Sakunthala Devi with the plan of owning all her wealth. Vellathurai agrees without telling the plans for the wedding. Bharani learns about this and rushes to stop the wedding. Sakunthala Devi is shocked by her brother's perverted intention to marry her to Karmegam and scolds him. A quarrel erupts, and Karmegam seemingly gets killed by Bharani, after which Bharani is sent to prison. Sakunthala Devi realizes her mistake and finally reunites with Saravanan. After four years, Bharani gets released from prison and returns home to find that the wedding arrangements have been made between him and Bhanu.


Bharani gets released from jail after 4 years and returns home. He sees the wedding arrangements made between him and Bhanu. Bharani refuses to marry Bhanu and says that Subbiah and Velladurai are still angry at him for chopping off Selvam's hand, and Bharani insists that Bhanu marry Selvam. Finally Sakunthaladevi reveals the truth that it was she who killed Karmegam, and Bharani took the blame and was jailed so that she is saved. Subbiah and Velladurai overhear the conversation and understand Bharani's good nature. Finally, Bharani and Bhanu get married, and the family reunites again.
Bharani refuses to marry Bhanu, saying that Subbayya and Vellathurai are still angry at him for chopping off Selvam's hand, and Bharani insists that Bhanu marry Selvam instead. Finally, Sakunthala Devi reveals the truth that she actually killed Karmegam, and Bharani took the blame and was imprisoned so that she could be saved. Subbayya and Vellathurai overhear the conversation and understand Bharani's good nature. Finally, Bharani and Bhanu marry, and the family reunites.


==Cast==
==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
{{cast listing|
* [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]] as Bharaniputhiran aka Bharani(Kettavan)
* [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]] as Bharani Puthiran aka Kettavan  
* [[Prabhu Ganesan|Prabhu]] as Saravanaperumal, Bharani's maternal uncle
* [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] as Saravana Perumal, Bharani Puthiran's uncle and Bhanumathi's father
* [[Bhanu (actress)|Bhanu]] as Bhanumathy, Saravanaperumal's daughter, Bharani's cousin & love interest.
* [[Nadhiya]] as Shakunthala Devi, Saravana Perumal's wife and Bhanumathi's mother
* [[Nadhiya]] as Sakunthaladevi, Saravanaperumal's wife, Bhanu's mother, Bharani's maternal aunt.
* [[Muktha George]] (Credited as Bhanu) as Bhanumathi, Bharani Puthiran's love interest and Saravana Perumal and Shakunthala Devi's daughter
* [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as Vellathurai, Sakunthala's brother
* [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as Vellathurai, Shakunthala Devi's second elder brother
* [[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]] as Subbaiah, Vellathurai's father
* [[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]] as P. V. Subbaiya, Shakuntala Devi's father
* [[Rohini (actress)|Rohini]] as Pechchikani, Bharani's mother
* [[Rohini (actress)|Rohini]] as Pechchikani, Bharani Puthiran's mother and Saravana Perumal's younger sister
* [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] as Thangapazham, Saravanaperumal's mother
* [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] as Thangapazham, Saravana Perumal & Pechchikani's mother and Bharani Puthiran & Bhanumathi's grandmother
* [[Nizhalgal Ravi]] as Thangapaandi, Vellathurai's brother
* [[Nizhalgal Ravi]] as Thanga Pandi, Shakuntala Devi's first elder brother and Saravana Perumal's best friend
* [[Ganja Karuppu]] as Muthu, Bharani's cousin
* [[Ganja Karuppu]] as Muthu, Bharani Puthiran's cousin
* [[Sampath Raj]] as Kaarmegam, Vellathurai's friend
* [[Sampath Raj]] as Karmegam, Subbaiya's distant relative
* [[Aarthi (actress)|Aarthi]] as Meena, Sakunthala's PA
* [[Aarthi (actress)|Aarthi]] as Meenakshi, Shakunthala Devi's PA
* Akash as Selvam, Vellathurai's brother
* Akash as Selvam, Shakunthala Devi's younger brother
* [[Crane Manohar]] as Driver
* [[Crane Manohar]] as Shanmugam, Shakunthala Devi's Car Driver
* [[Meera Krishnan]] as Vellathurai's wife
* [[Meera Krishnan]] as Lakshmi, Vellathurai's wife
* [[Bonda Mani]] as Saattai Shankar
* [[Bonda Mani]] as Saattai Shankar
* [[Citizen Mani]]
* [[Citizen Mani]] as a tea shop customer
* Robo Chandru
* Robo Chandru as Viral Suppi, Bharani Puthiran's friend
* [[Chaams]] as Sombunakki (uncredited)
* [[Chaams]] as Senthil (Adukku Roti), Bharani Puthiran's friend
* Bava Lakshmanan as Bharani's assistant.
* [[Bava Lakshmanan]] as Bharani and Saravana Perumal's assistant.
{{colend}}
}}


==Release==
==Production==
===Critical reception===
The film was launched on 14 July 2006 at Vijaya Gardens.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/15072006-6.shtml|date=15 July 2006|title=Rajini drops by 'Thamrabarani' inauguration / with pics|work=Cinesouth|access-date=25 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061018042942/http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/15072006-6.shtml|archive-date=18 October 2006}}</ref> A fight sequence was shot at Chengalpattu while a chase sequence was shot at suburbs of Chennai. One of the song sequences was shot at 32 locations including Nagercoil, Thiruchendur and Coutralam. The filming was completed within 73 days.<ref>{{cite web|work=Chennai Online|access-date=15 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071010043420/http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Onlocation/2007/01thaamirabharani.asp|url=http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Onlocation/2007/01thaamirabharani.asp|date=10 January 2007|archive-date=10 October 2007|title=Thaamirabharani}}</ref> The song "Karuppana Kaiyala" was shot in a palm grove set in AVM Studios where the crew brought in lorry loads of red sand and fetched a forest of palm trees for it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/20122006-2.shtml|date=20 December 2006|title=The palm grove Hari created in A.V.M.|website=Cinesouth|access-date=6 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070126232756/http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/20122006-2.shtml|archive-date=26 January 2007}}</ref>
*Rediff wrote: "Hari has managed to put together a fairly redeemable mixture of action, humour and sentiments, making the movie worth a watch".<ref>http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/ssth/20070117.htm</ref>
*B Balaji wrote: "Thaamirabharani is all about conflicts. With a large number of characters on either side, two or more of them seem to be fighting, either verbally or physically, most of the time. Though this makes the movie quite loud, it also gives the movie a lot of energy".<ref>http://www.thiraipadam.com/cgi-bin/movie_review.pl?id=533&user_name=bbalaji&review_lang=english&lang=english</ref>
*Hindu wrote: "Hari has a few interesting twists and suspenseful sequences in the narration. The story is not new but it is gripping".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070121173553/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/01/19/stories/2007011900120200.htm ]</ref>


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
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| genre      = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length    =
| length    = 23:49
| label      = [[Sa Re Ga Ma]]
| label      = [[Saregama]]
| producer  = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
| producer  = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
| prev_title = [[Madana (film)|Madana]]
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The music was scored by [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], who teamed up with director [[Hari (director)|Hari]] for the first time and with Vishal for the third time after ''[[Sandakozhi]]'' (2005) and ''[[Thimiru]]'' (2006). The soundtrack was released on 22 December 2006. It features five tracks with lyrics penned by [[Na. Muthukumar]] and Hari. The song "Karuppana Kaiyale" was adapted from the old devotional song "Karpoora Nayagiye" by [[L. R. Eswari]].
The music was composed by [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], who teamed up with Vishal for the third time after ''[[Sandakozhi]]'' (2005) and ''[[Thimiru]]'' (2006) and Hari for the first time. The soundtrack was released on 22 December 2006. It features five tracks with lyrics penned by [[Na. Muthukumar]] and Hari. The song "Karuppana Kaiyale" was adapted from the old devotional song "Karpoora Nayagiye" by [[L. R. Eswari]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/20122006-4.shtml|date=20 December 2006|access-date=6 August 2024|website=Cinesouth|title=Wicked Vishal - news about 'Thamirabarani'|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070403082146/http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/20122006-4.shtml|archive-date=3 April 2007}}</ref>
 
{{track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Karuppaana Kaiyale
| lyrics1 = [[Na. Muthukumar]]
| extra1 = [[Ranjith (singer)|Ranjith]], [[Roshini (singer)|Roshini]]
| length1 = 3:28
| title2 = Kattabomma Oorenakku
| lyrics2 = Na. Muthukumar
| extra2 = [[Vijay Yesudas]]
| length2 = 4:51
| title3 = Thaaliyae Thevaiyillai
| lyrics3 = [[Hari (director)|Hari]]
| extra3 = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[Bhavatharini]]
| length3 = 4:47
| title4 = Thiruchendhuru Muruga
| lyrics4 = Na. Muthukumar
| extra4 = Naveen Madhav
| length4 = 5:27
| title5 = Vaartha Onnu
| lyrics5 = Na. Muthukumar
| extra5 = [[KK (singer)|KK]]
| length5 = 5:16
}}
 
==Release==
It was released on 14 January 2007 during [[Thai Pongal]] along with [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay's]] ''[[Pokkiri]]'' and [[Ajith Kumar|Ajith's]] ''[[Aalwar]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chennaionline.com/film/News/2007/01pongalrelease.asp|title=Movies to be released this Pongal|website=Chennai Online|access-date=6 August 2024|date=15 January 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071014231137/http://chennaionline.com/film/News/2007/01pongalrelease.asp|archive-date=14 October 2007}}</ref>


{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
===Critical reception===
! Track !! Song !! Singer(s) !! Lyrics!! Duration (min:sec) !! Notes
''Rediff'' wrote "Hari has managed to put together a fairly redeemable mixture of action, humour and sentiments, making the movie worth a watch".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/ssth/20070117.htm|title=Thamirabarani is worth a watch|access-date=7 January 2014|archive-date=7 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140107130842/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/ssth/20070117.htm|url-status=live|work=Rediff}}</ref> ''The Hindu'' wrote "Hari has a few interesting twists and suspenseful sequences in the narration. The story is not new but it is gripping".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/01/19/stories/2007011900120200.htm |title=Mayhem, mostly unwarranted -- Thaamirabharani |website=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070121173553/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/01/19/stories/2007011900120200.htm |archive-date=21 January 2007 |url-status=dead|date=19 January 2007}}</ref> ''Chennai Online'' wrote "Hari has packaged the film fairly neatly as a wholesome family entertainer, with the right dose of humour, sentiment and action. But there's a sense of deja vu throughout. The plot and situations are what we have seen in many earlier films like '[[Kizhakku Cheemayile]]' and '[[Padayappa]]'".<ref>{{cite web|work=Chennai Online|access-date=7 July 2023|url=http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Moviereviews/2007/001thamirabarani.asp|title=Thamirabharani|date=1 February 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070713140242/http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Moviereviews/2007/001thamirabarani.asp|archive-date=13 July 2007}}</ref> Lajjavathi of ''Kalki'' praised the star cast, music, cinematography and stunt choreography and added Hari's screenplay is elegant and stunning along with suspense, there's no lagging.<ref>{{cite magazine|magazine=Kalki|language=ta|url=https://archive.org/details/kalki2007-02-04/page/28/mode/2up|title=தாமிரபரணி |date=4 February 2007|page=29|access-date=15 April 2024|last=லஜ்ஜாவதி}}</ref>
|-
|1 || "Karuppaana Kaiyale" || [[Ranjith (singer)|Ranjith]], Roshini || rowspan=2|[[Na. Muthukumar]] || 3:28 ||
|-
|2 || "Kattabomma Oorenakku" || [[Vijay Yesudas]] || 4:51 ||
|-
|3 || "Thaaliyae Thevaiyillai" || [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[Bhavatharini]] || [[Hari]] (director) [[Hari]] || 4:47 ||
|-
|4 || "Thiruchendhuru Muruga" || Naveen Mathav || rowspan=2|[[Na. Muthukumar]] || 5:27 ||
|-
|5 || "Vaartha Onnu" || [[KK (singer)|KK]] || 5:16 ||
|}


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Not to be confused with Thamirabarani River.
For other uses, see Thamirabharani (disambiguation).

Thaamirabharani
Poster
Directed byHari
Produced byB. Venkatarama Reddy
Written byHari
StarringVishal
Prabhu
Bhanu
Nadhiya
Music byYuvan Shankar Raja
CinematographyPriyan
Edited byV. T. Vijayan
Production
company
Release date
  • 14 January 2007 (2007-01-14)
Running time
154 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Thaamirabharani (transl. River of red-coloured leaves) is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Hari. The film has Vishal and newcomer Bhanu, while Prabhu, Nadhiya, Vijayakumar, Nassar, and Ganja Karuppu play supporting roles. The score and soundtrack were composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja.

The title is derived from the river of the same name, which flows through Thirunelveli and Thoothukudi, where the film is set. Thaamirabharani was released on 14 January 2007 during Pongal.

Plot[edit | edit source]

Saravana Perumal is a rich salt trader and iron businessman living in Thoothukudi. Subbayya, his son Vellathurai, and his daughter Sakunthala Devi are from Tirunelveli and are his business rivals. Bharani Puthiran is Saravanan's nephew and heir, who has graduated and always roams with his irresponsible friends. Bhanumathi is a college student at Bharani's alma mater. She meets Bharani, falls in love with him, and always pursues him. Bharani learns that Bhanu is Sakunthala Devi's daughter and suspects her behavior, and hence does not reciprocate her love.

One day, Bhanu goes to meet Bharani in Nallathanni Theevu island, off the Indian coast, and everyone gets arrested by the coast guards, who mistake the situation for prostitution. The local police release them, as Bharani is highly influential, but a reporter writes about the event because he has a vendetta against Sakunthala Devi. This angers Subbayya, who misunderstands that Saravanan was the mastermind behind trapping Bhanu in the prostitution case. Subbayya and Vellathurai plan to kill Saravanan, but he escapes. Bharani becomes enraged upon knowing this and goes to kill Vellathurai, but he accidentally chops off the hand of Vellathurai's kindhearted younger brother Selvam. Bharani feels bad about his action.

Saravanan tells Bharani the truth that Sakunthala Devi is none other than his estranged wife, and Bhanu is his own daughter. Sakunthala Devi did not like Saravanan's widowed sister and her son Bharani staying with him, as she wanted him to lead a nuclear family. This led to a fight between Saravanan and Sakunthala Devi, and she left for her father's place. Bharani realizes his mistakes and understands that Bhanu intentionally tried to marry him so the family could reunite. Bharani meets Bhanu, apologizes to her, and both get closer again. Bharani eventually plans to reunite Sakunthala Devi and Saravanan.

Meanwhile, Karmegam, who works for Vellathurai, expresses his interest in marrying Sakunthala Devi with the plan of owning all her wealth. Vellathurai agrees without telling the plans for the wedding. Bharani learns about this and rushes to stop the wedding. Sakunthala Devi is shocked by her brother's perverted intention to marry her to Karmegam and scolds him. A quarrel erupts, and Karmegam seemingly gets killed by Bharani, after which Bharani is sent to prison. Sakunthala Devi realizes her mistake and finally reunites with Saravanan. After four years, Bharani gets released from prison and returns home to find that the wedding arrangements have been made between him and Bhanu.

Bharani refuses to marry Bhanu, saying that Subbayya and Vellathurai are still angry at him for chopping off Selvam's hand, and Bharani insists that Bhanu marry Selvam instead. Finally, Sakunthala Devi reveals the truth that she actually killed Karmegam, and Bharani took the blame and was imprisoned so that she could be saved. Subbayya and Vellathurai overhear the conversation and understand Bharani's good nature. Finally, Bharani and Bhanu marry, and the family reunites.

Cast[edit | edit source]

  • Vishal as Bharani Puthiran aka Kettavan
  • Prabhu as Saravana Perumal, Bharani Puthiran's uncle and Bhanumathi's father
  • Nadhiya as Shakunthala Devi, Saravana Perumal's wife and Bhanumathi's mother
  • Muktha George (Credited as Bhanu) as Bhanumathi, Bharani Puthiran's love interest and Saravana Perumal and Shakunthala Devi's daughter
  • Nassar as Vellathurai, Shakunthala Devi's second elder brother
  • Vijayakumar as P. V. Subbaiya, Shakuntala Devi's father
  • Rohini as Pechchikani, Bharani Puthiran's mother and Saravana Perumal's younger sister
  • Manorama as Thangapazham, Saravana Perumal & Pechchikani's mother and Bharani Puthiran & Bhanumathi's grandmother
  • Nizhalgal Ravi as Thanga Pandi, Shakuntala Devi's first elder brother and Saravana Perumal's best friend
  • Ganja Karuppu as Muthu, Bharani Puthiran's cousin
  • Sampath Raj as Karmegam, Subbaiya's distant relative
  • Aarthi as Meenakshi, Shakunthala Devi's PA
  • Akash as Selvam, Shakunthala Devi's younger brother
  • Crane Manohar as Shanmugam, Shakunthala Devi's Car Driver
  • Meera Krishnan as Lakshmi, Vellathurai's wife
  • Bonda Mani as Saattai Shankar
  • Citizen Mani as a tea shop customer
  • Robo Chandru as Viral Suppi, Bharani Puthiran's friend
  • Chaams as Senthil (Adukku Roti), Bharani Puthiran's friend
  • Bava Lakshmanan as Bharani and Saravana Perumal's assistant.

Production[edit | edit source]

The film was launched on 14 July 2006 at Vijaya Gardens.[1] A fight sequence was shot at Chengalpattu while a chase sequence was shot at suburbs of Chennai. One of the song sequences was shot at 32 locations including Nagercoil, Thiruchendur and Coutralam. The filming was completed within 73 days.[2] The song "Karuppana Kaiyala" was shot in a palm grove set in AVM Studios where the crew brought in lorry loads of red sand and fetched a forest of palm trees for it.[3]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Thaamirabharani
Soundtrack album by
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Released22 December 2006 (2006-12-22)
Recorded2006
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length23:49
LabelSaregama
ProducerYuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja chronology
Madana
(2006) 		Thaamirabharani
(2006) 		Deepavali
(2007)

The music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, who teamed up with Vishal for the third time after Sandakozhi (2005) and Thimiru (2006) and Hari for the first time. The soundtrack was released on 22 December 2006. It features five tracks with lyrics penned by Na. Muthukumar and Hari. The song "Karuppana Kaiyale" was adapted from the old devotional song "Karpoora Nayagiye" by L. R. Eswari.[4]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Karuppaana Kaiyale"Na. MuthukumarRanjith, Roshini3:28
2."Kattabomma Oorenakku"Na. MuthukumarVijay Yesudas4:51
3."Thaaliyae Thevaiyillai"HariHariharan, Bhavatharini4:47
4."Thiruchendhuru Muruga"Na. MuthukumarNaveen Madhav5:27
5."Vaartha Onnu"Na. MuthukumarKK5:16

Release[edit | edit source]

It was released on 14 January 2007 during Thai Pongal along with Vijay's Pokkiri and Ajith's Aalwar.[5]

Critical reception[edit | edit source]

Rediff wrote "Hari has managed to put together a fairly redeemable mixture of action, humour and sentiments, making the movie worth a watch".[6] The Hindu wrote "Hari has a few interesting twists and suspenseful sequences in the narration. The story is not new but it is gripping".[7] Chennai Online wrote "Hari has packaged the film fairly neatly as a wholesome family entertainer, with the right dose of humour, sentiment and action. But there's a sense of deja vu throughout. The plot and situations are what we have seen in many earlier films like 'Kizhakku Cheemayile' and 'Padayappa'".[8] Lajjavathi of Kalki praised the star cast, music, cinematography and stunt choreography and added Hari's screenplay is elegant and stunning along with suspense, there's no lagging.[9]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Rajini drops by 'Thamrabarani' inauguration / with pics". Cinesouth. 15 July 2006. Archived from the original on 18 October 2006. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  2. ↑ "Thaamirabharani". Chennai Online. 10 January 2007. Archived from the original on 10 October 2007. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  3. ↑ "The palm grove Hari created in A.V.M." Cinesouth. 20 December 2006. Archived from the original on 26 January 2007. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  4. ↑ "Wicked Vishal - news about 'Thamirabarani'". Cinesouth. 20 December 2006. Archived from the original on 3 April 2007. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  5. ↑ "Movies to be released this Pongal". Chennai Online. 15 January 2007. Archived from the original on 14 October 2007. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  6. ↑ "Thamirabarani is worth a watch". Rediff. Archived from the original on 7 January 2014. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
  7. ↑ "Mayhem, mostly unwarranted -- Thaamirabharani". The Hindu. 19 January 2007. Archived from the original on 21 January 2007. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  8. ↑ "Thamirabharani". Chennai Online. 1 February 2007. Archived from the original on 13 July 2007. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  9. ↑ லஜ்ஜாவதி (4 February 2007). "தாமிரபரணி". Kalki (in தமிழ்). p. 29. Retrieved 15 April 2024.

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