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'''''Pavithra''''' is a 1994 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[drama film]] written, produced and directed by [[K. Subash]] under his home banner, Dhanooja Films. The film features [[Raadhika]] in the lead role with [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] and [[Ajith Kumar]] in supporting roles. The film's music was by [[A. R. Rahman]] and lyrics by [[Vairamuthu]]. The film opened on 2 November 1994 as one among the Deepavali releases.
'''''Pavithra''''' is a 1994 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[drama film]] written, produced and directed by [[K. Subash]] under his home banner, Dhanooja Films. The film stars [[Raadhika Sarathkumar|Raadhika]], with [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] and [[Ajith Kumar]] in supporting roles. The film's music was by [[A. R. Rahman]] and lyrics by [[Vairamuthu]]. The film opened on 2 November 1994 as one among the Deepavali releases.


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
The film is about a quasi-mother-son relationship between Pavithra ([[Raadhika]]) and Ashok ([[Ajith Kumar]]). Ashok is a patient suffering from [[cancer]], and Pavithra is a nurse in the hospital where he is being treated. Since Ashok's age is same as her child (which was still born and died and she is childless), Pavithra showers maternal affection on him, which her husband mistakes as something else because of a villain doctor, who is a rogue. Confusion ensues, and Pavithra misunderstands Ashok. In the end, Ashok dies and Pavithra adopts a baby as her own child.
The film is about a quasi-mother-son relationship between Pavithra ([[Raadhika Sarathkumar|Raadhika]]) and Ashok ([[Ajith Kumar]]). Ashok is a patient suffering from [[cancer]], and Pavithra is a nurse in the hospital where he is being treated. Since Ashok's age is same as her child (which was still born and died and she is childless), Pavithra showers maternal affection on him, which her husband mistakes as something else because of a villain doctor, who is a rogue. Confusion ensues, and Pavithra misunderstands Ashok. In the end, Ashok dies and Pavithra adopts a baby as her own child.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
*[[Raadhika]] as Pavithra
*[[Raadhika Sarathkumar|Raadhika]] as Pavithra
*[[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as Raghunathan
*[[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as Raghunathan
*[[Ajith Kumar]] as Ashok
*[[Ajith Kumar]] as Ashok
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== Release ==
== Release ==
The film was released with [[Kamal Haasan]] starrer [[Nammavar]]. Upon release, the film received a negative review from the ''[[New Straits Times|New Sunday Times]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Vijiyan |first=K. |date=19 December 1994 |title=Many flaws in this sentimental attempt |page=28 |work=[[New Straits Times|New Sunday Times]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=zPlNAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jRMEAAAAIBAJ&dq=ajith%20pavithra&pg=3195%2C3956746}}</ref> The film went on to win two [[National Film Awards]]; the [[National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer]] for [[P. Unni Krishnan|Unnikrishnan]] and the [[National Film Award for Best Lyrics]] for [[Vairamuthu]]. Furthermore, the film won third prize in the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film]] winners list.
The film was released with [[Kamal Haasan]] starrer [[Nammavar]]. Upon release, the film received a negative review from the ''[[New Straits Times|New Sunday Times]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Vijiyan |first=K. |date=19 December 1994 |title=Many flaws in this sentimental attempt |pages=28 |work=[[New Straits Times|New Sunday Times]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=zPlNAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jRMEAAAAIBAJ&dq=ajith%20pavithra&pg=3195%2C3956746}}</ref> The film went on to win two [[National Film Awards]]; the [[National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer]] for [[P. Unni Krishnan|Unnikrishnan]] and the [[National Film Award for Best Lyrics]] for [[Vairamuthu]]. Furthermore, the film won third prize in the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film]] winners list.


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
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The soundtrack was composed by [[A. R. Rahman]]. The song "Sevvaanam" is based on "Mamboove" from ''[[Yoddha (1992 film)|Yoddha]]'' (1992).<ref>{{Cite book |last=Mathai |first=Kamini |title=A. R. Rahman: The Musical Storm |title-link=A. R. Rahman: The Musical Storm |publisher=[[Viking Press|Viking]] |year=2009 |isbn=978-0-670-08371-8 |pages=112–113}}</ref>
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== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
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Latest revision as of 14:27, 9 June 2022

Pavithra
File:Pavithra poster.jpg
Directed byK. Subash
Produced byK. Subash
Written byK. Subash
StarringRaadhika
Nassar
Ajith Kumar
Music byA. R. Rahman
CinematographyBernat S. David
Edited byP. Madhan Mohan
Production
company
Thanuja Films
Distributed byThanuja Films
Release date
  • 2 November 1994 (1994-11-02)
Running time
132 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Pavithra is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language drama film written, produced and directed by K. Subash under his home banner, Dhanooja Films. The film stars Raadhika, with Nassar and Ajith Kumar in supporting roles. The film's music was by A. R. Rahman and lyrics by Vairamuthu. The film opened on 2 November 1994 as one among the Deepavali releases.

Plot[edit]

The film is about a quasi-mother-son relationship between Pavithra (Raadhika) and Ashok (Ajith Kumar). Ashok is a patient suffering from cancer, and Pavithra is a nurse in the hospital where he is being treated. Since Ashok's age is same as her child (which was still born and died and she is childless), Pavithra showers maternal affection on him, which her husband mistakes as something else because of a villain doctor, who is a rogue. Confusion ensues, and Pavithra misunderstands Ashok. In the end, Ashok dies and Pavithra adopts a baby as her own child.

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

The title denotes Sanskrit for purity. Ajith revealed in an interview that his positive role in the film changed his outlook on cinema and take acting seriously as a career.[1] Ajith's character was dubbed for by Sekar, in his second venture.[2]

Release[edit]

The film was released with Kamal Haasan starrer Nammavar. Upon release, the film received a negative review from the New Sunday Times.[3] The film went on to win two National Film Awards; the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Unnikrishnan and the National Film Award for Best Lyrics for Vairamuthu. Furthermore, the film won third prize in the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film winners list.

Soundtrack[edit]

The soundtrack was composed by A. R. Rahman. The song "Sevvaanam" is based on "Mamboove" from Yoddha (1992).[4]

Track Listing
No. TitleSinger(s) Length
1. "Sevvaanam Chinna Pen"  Mano, S. P. Pallavi 3:47
2. "Eechambazham"  Shahul Hameed, K. S. Chithra 4:59
3. "Uyirum Neeyae"  P. Unnikrishnan 5:25
4. "Azhagu Nilave"  K. S. Chithra 5:23
5. "Mottu Vitadha"  Swarnalatha 4:36
Total length:
 24:09

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Bad back, great future", rediff.com, 6 July 1999.
  2. ↑ "Meet Shah Rukh's Tamil voice", rediff.com, 25 January 2007.
  3. ↑ Vijiyan, K. (19 December 1994). "Many flaws in this sentimental attempt". New Sunday Times. p. 28.
  4. ↑ Mathai, Kamini (2009). A. R. Rahman: The Musical Storm. Viking. pp. 112–113. ISBN 978-0-670-08371-8.

External links[edit]

Template:K. Subash

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