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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Kaaval Geetham | | name = Kaaval Geetham | ||
| image = | | image = Kaaval Geetham.jpg | ||
| caption = | | caption = Title card | ||
| director = [[S. P. Muthuraman]] | | director = [[S. P. Muthuraman]] | ||
| producer = K. S. Srinivasan<br>Sivaraman | | producer = K. S. Srinivasan<br>Sivaraman | ||
| writer = [[Vedham | | writer = [[Vedham Pudhithu Kannan]] | ||
| starring = [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]]<br>[[Sithara (actress)|Sithara]] | | starring = [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]]<br>[[Sithara (actress)|Sithara]] | ||
| music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]] | | music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]] | ||
| cinematography = T. S. Vinayagam | | cinematography = T. S. Vinayagam | ||
| editing = R. Vittal | | editing = R. Vittal | ||
| studio | | studio = Vaasan Brothers | ||
| released = {{Film date|df=y|1992|02|14}} | |||
| released = {{Film date|df=y|1992|02|14}} | | runtime = 124 minutes | ||
| runtime = 124 minutes | | language = Tamil | ||
| language = Tamil | | country = India | ||
| country = India | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Kaaval Geetham''''' ({{translation|Song of protection}}) is a 1992 [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action romance]] film, directed by [[S. P. Muthuraman]], starring [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] and [[Sithara (actress)|Sithara]] . The | '''''Kaaval Geetham''''' ({{translation|Song of protection}}) is a 1992 [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action romance]] film, directed by [[S. P. Muthuraman]], starring [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] and [[Sithara (actress)|Sithara]] . The film was released on 14 February 1992.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kaaval Geetham (1992) |url=https://screen4screen.com/movies/kaaval-geetham |access-date=7 March 2022 |website=Screen4screen}}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
Priya (Sithara) is a crime Journalist. She is investigating the rape and murder of a victim whose face has been disfigured through Acid. Inspector Ashok (Vikram) is assigned to the same jurisdiction. He saves Priya from the murderer's henchmen, arrests the murderer and begins [[courtship]] with Priya. One day, Arthanari(Chinni Jayanth); a [[house husband]], comes to Ashok suspecting that his neighbor; a dancer called Ramesh (Saikumar) may have murdered his wife after a loud quarrel. | Priya (Sithara) is a crime Journalist. She is investigating the rape and murder of a victim whose face has been disfigured through Acid. Inspector Ashok (Vikram) is assigned to the same jurisdiction. He saves Priya from the murderer's henchmen, arrests the murderer and begins [[courtship]] with Priya. One day, Arthanari(Chinni Jayanth); a [[house husband]], comes to Ashok suspecting that his neighbor; a dancer called Ramesh (Saikumar) may have murdered his wife after a loud quarrel. | ||
Priya and Ashok stumble upon a little girl who happens to be the daughter of Ramesh. Investigations reveal that the girl's mother Thangam was cheated by Ramesh in the village. Ramesh and his girlfriend Rathna (Disco Shanti) successfully kills Thangam and tries to do the same to the little girl but gets saved by Ashok. As the [[criminal investigation]] proceeds, Ramesh slowly removes witnesses by various unscrupulous means. | Priya and Ashok stumble upon a little girl who happens to be the daughter of Ramesh. Investigations reveal that the girl's mother Thangam was cheated by Ramesh in the village. Ramesh and his girlfriend Rathna (Disco Shanti) successfully kills Thangam and tries to do the same to the little girl but gets saved by Ashok. As the [[criminal investigation]] proceeds, Ramesh slowly removes witnesses by various unscrupulous means. What transpires later forms the crux of the story. | ||
What transpires later forms the crux of the story. | |||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
*[[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] as Inspector Ashok | *[[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] as Inspector Ashok | ||
*[[Sithara (actress)|Sithara]] as Priya | *[[Sithara (actress)|Sithara]] as Priya | ||
* Devisri as | * Devisri as Thangam Ramesh | ||
*[[Charle]] as David | *[[Charle]] as David | ||
*[[Chinni Jayanth]] as Arthanari | *[[Chinni Jayanth]] as Arthanari | ||
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*[[Disco Shanti]] as Rathna | *[[Disco Shanti]] as Rathna | ||
*[[M. S. Bhaskar]] as Purse snatcher | *[[M. S. Bhaskar]] as Purse snatcher | ||
*[[Shanmugasundaram]] | |||
*[[M. R. Krishnamurthy|M.R.K.]] | |||
*[[Sethu Vinayagam]] | |||
*[[Surekha (actress)|Surekha]] | |||
*[[Sudha (actress)|Sudha]] | |||
== Production == | == Production == | ||
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==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
The film had six songs composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The songs were written by [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]] and [[Piraisoodan]].<ref>https://www. | The film had six songs composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The songs were written by [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]] and [[Piraisoodan]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/kaaval-geetham/CAfrflfnTFA_|title = Kaaval Geetham - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn|date = 14 January 1992}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kaaval Geetham Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja |url=https://mossymart.com/product/kaaval-geetham-tamil-film-lp-vinyl-record-by-ilayaraja/ |access-date=7 March 2022 |website=Mossymart}}</ref> | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! Song title !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length | ! Song title !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length | ||
|- | |- | ||
| "Enathu Thitta" || [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[S. Janaki]] || rowspan=3|[[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]] || 4:48 | | "Enathu Thitta" || [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[S. Janaki]] || rowspan=3|[[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]] || 4:48 | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| "Then Pothikai" || K. S. Chithra || 4:45 | | "Then Pothikai" || K. S. Chithra || 4:45 | ||
|} | |} | ||
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[[Category:Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja]] | [[Category:Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja]] | ||
[[Category:1990s Tamil-language films]] | [[Category:1990s Tamil-language films]] | ||
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| Kaaval Geetham | |
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| Directed by | S. P. Muthuraman |
| Produced by | K. S. Srinivasan Sivaraman |
| Written by | Vedham Pudhithu Kannan |
| Starring | Vikram Sithara |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Cinematography | T. S. Vinayagam |
| Edited by | R. Vittal |
Production company | Vaasan Brothers |
Release date |
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Running time | 124 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kaaval Geetham (transl. Song of protection) is a 1992 Tamil-language action romance film, directed by S. P. Muthuraman, starring Vikram and Sithara . The film was released on 14 February 1992.[1]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Priya (Sithara) is a crime Journalist. She is investigating the rape and murder of a victim whose face has been disfigured through Acid. Inspector Ashok (Vikram) is assigned to the same jurisdiction. He saves Priya from the murderer's henchmen, arrests the murderer and begins courtship with Priya. One day, Arthanari(Chinni Jayanth); a house husband, comes to Ashok suspecting that his neighbor; a dancer called Ramesh (Saikumar) may have murdered his wife after a loud quarrel.
Priya and Ashok stumble upon a little girl who happens to be the daughter of Ramesh. Investigations reveal that the girl's mother Thangam was cheated by Ramesh in the village. Ramesh and his girlfriend Rathna (Disco Shanti) successfully kills Thangam and tries to do the same to the little girl but gets saved by Ashok. As the criminal investigation proceeds, Ramesh slowly removes witnesses by various unscrupulous means. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Vikram as Inspector Ashok
- Sithara as Priya
- Devisri as Thangam Ramesh
- Charle as David
- Chinni Jayanth as Arthanari
- Sai Kumar as Ramesh
- Disco Shanti as Rathna
- M. S. Bhaskar as Purse snatcher
- Shanmugasundaram
- M.R.K.
- Sethu Vinayagam
- Surekha
- Sudha
Production[edit | edit source]
It took 23 takes for Vikram to say "sir". In an interview with Behindwoods, Vikram thanked the director for giving him a chance.[2]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The film had six songs composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The songs were written by Vaali and Piraisoodan.[3][4]
| Song title | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Enathu Thitta" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | Vaali | 4:48 |
| "Ethanai Pera" | S. N. Surendar, K. S. Chithra | 4:29 | |
| "Kutrala Kaatru" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:45 | |
| "Sokkanukku Vaacha" | S. Janaki, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Piraisoodan | 4:49 |
| "Thammara Thammaro" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | Vaali | 4:37 |
| "Then Pothikai" | K. S. Chithra | 4:45 |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Kaaval Geetham (1992)". Screen4screen. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ↑ "Vikram sings Malare from Premam in Behindwoods Gold Medal 2015". 25 July 2016.
- ↑ "Kaaval Geetham - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn". 14 January 1992.
- ↑ "Kaaval Geetham Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Retrieved 7 March 2022.