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{{Infobox film
| name = Raman Thediya Seethai
| name           = Raman Thediya Seethai
| image = Raman Thediya Seethai Poster.jpg
| image         = Raman Thediya Seethai Poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| caption       = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[K. P. Jagannath]]
| director       = [[K. P. Jagan]]
| writer = K. P. Jegannath
| writer         = K. P. Jagan
| starring = [[Cheran (director)|Cheran]] <br/>[[Pasupathy]]<br />[[Nithin Sathya]]<br />[[Vimala Raman]]<br />[[Remya Nambeeshan]]<br/>[[Gajala]]<br />[[Karthika Adaikalam|Karthika]]<br />[[Navya Nair]]<br />[[Manivannan]]
| starring       = [[Cheran (director)|Cheran]] <br/>[[Pasupathy]]<br />[[Nithin Sathya]]<br />[[Vimala Raman]]<br />[[Remya Nambeeshan]]<br/>[[Gajala]]<br />[[Karthika Adaikalam|Karthika]]<br />[[Navya Nair]]<br />[[Manivannan]]
| producer = Moser Baer Entertainment
| producer       = Moser Baer Entertainment
| music = [[Vidyasagar (music director)|Vidyasagar]]
| music         = [[Vidyasagar (composer)|Vidyasagar]]
| cinematography = [[Rajesh Yadav (cinematographer)|Rajesh Yadav]]
| cinematography = [[Rajesh Yadav (cinematographer)|Rajesh Yadav]]
| editing        = [[Kola Bhaskar]]
| editing        = [[Kola Bhaskar]]
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2008|09|19}}
| released       = {{Film date|df=y|2008|09|19}}
| runtime = 145 minutes
| runtime       = 145 minutes
| language = Tamil
| language       = Tamil
| country = India
| country       = India
}}
}}
'''''Raman Thediya Seethai''''' ({{trans|The Sita that Rama sought}}) is a 2008 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[drama film]] written and directed by [[K. P. Jagannath]]. The film features an ensemble cast including [[Cheran (director)|Cheran]], [[Pasupathy]], [[Nithin Sathya]], [[Vimala Raman]], [[Remya Nambeeshan]], [[Gajala]], [[Navya Nair]], and [[Karthika Adaikalam|Karthika]]. The music was composed by [[Vidyasagar (music director)|Vidyasagar]] with cinematography by [[Rajesh Yadav (cinematographer)|Rajesh Yadav]] and editing by [[Kola Bhaskar]]. The film released on 19 September 2008 to positive response and turned out as a success.  
'''''Raman Thediya Seethai''''' ({{translation|The [[Sita]] that [[Rama]] sought}}) is a 2008 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[drama film]] written and directed by [[K. P. Jagan]]. The film features an ensemble cast including [[Cheran (director)|Cheran]], [[Pasupathy]], [[Nithin Sathya]], [[Vimala Raman]], [[Remya Nambeeshan]], [[Gajala]], [[Navya Nair]], and [[Karthika Adaikalam|Karthika]]. The music was composed by [[Vidyasagar (composer)|Vidyasagar]] with cinematography by [[Rajesh Yadav (cinematographer)|Rajesh Yadav]] and editing by [[Kola Bhaskar]]. The film released on 19 September 2008 to positive response and turned out as a success.


In 2012, the film was remade in Kannada as ''Gowri Puthra'' with Akshay.<ref>https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/11115/kannada/gowri-puthra/3815/review.htm</ref>
In 2012, the film was remade in Kannada as ''[[Gowri Putra]]'' with Akshay.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/11115/kannada/gowri-puthra/3815/review.htm|title=Gowri Puthra Review &#124; Gowri Puthra Kannada Movie Review by V.S. Rajapur|date=30 July 2012 }}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==


The movie starts with Venugopal ([[Cheran (director)|Cheran]]) meeting Ranjitha ([[Vimala Raman]]), whose parents want them to get married. During their conversation, Venu informs Ranjitha that he stammers if he gets stressed and is also undergoing treatment for psychological problems while he was at school. Ranjitha gets scared hearing this and turns down the proposal.
Venugopal is an entrepreneur and an aging bachelor in pursuit of [[Arranged marriage in the Indian subcontinent|arranged marriage]] matches. Though kindhearted, he has mental health issues due to which he also stammers under stress. When looking for matches, Venu insists on being transparent about his condition, due to which he is rejected by a potential match, Ranjitha, who respects his honesty but finds his condition alarming. Venu's mother arranges for him to meet another girl named Vidhya, who agrees to marry him. At their wedding, however, Vidhya's father Manikkavel informs Venu that she had eloped. To save her family from humiliation, Venu stops the wedding and takes the blame.


Venu is a kindhearted person who manages his own wedding card business. He remains clear that the girl that he marries should know about his problem, and he does not want to marry someone by hiding his problem. Venu's mother arranges to meet another girl named Vidhya ([[Remya Nambeesan]]). Vidhya agrees for the wedding despite knowing Venu's problems. However, on the day before the wedding, Vidhya's lover Ramesh ([[Vidharth]]), with whom she has broken up, comes and apologizes. Vidhya changes her mind and elopes with Ramesh, which shocks both Venu and her father Manikkavel ([[Manivannan]]).
In the aftermath, Venu goes into depression and almost gets into a road accident, but is saved by Nedumaran, a blind [[Radio personality|radio jockey]]. Venu acquaints with Nedumaran's family, and learns from his wife, Thamizhisai, that they met through Nedumaran's motivational radio show. Infatuated by his joyful and positive attitude despite his condition, she sought after Nedumaran and proposed to him, who initially rejected her out of fear of disappointing her family. Smitten by her charm, however, he later spoke to Thamizhisai's family and they agreed to their marriage. Inspired by their story and spirit, Venu starts to move on.


However, Venu cancels the wedding saying that he is not interested in marrying Vidhya, thereby hiding the truth that Vidhya has eloped with someone. Manikkavel feels proud seeing Venu and also feels bad that his daughter has missed such a kindhearted person in her life. Also, Manickavel apologizes to Venu for his daughter's behaviour and promises to find a suitable girl for Venu soon.
Grateful to Venu and his mother, Manikkavel offers to find him a suitable match and introduces him to Gayathri in [[Nagercoil]]. Gayathri reassures Venu about his health and they start courting. In the meantime, Venu meets a thief turned [[rickshaw]] driver Gunasekhar alias Guna and is intrigued by him. Upon inquiring him, Guna explains to Venu that he met Gayathri in a home he broke into and fell for her, but she refused to reciprocate his feelings due to his scurvy lifestyle. Guna set out to win her heart by reforming himself and at one point even managed to win a local race, only to be rejected again. He remained an honest man hoping that Gayathri will one day love him back. Upon learning this, Venu confronts Gayathri, who confesses that she too was moved by Guna but felt afraid to face her family. Venu encourages her to be with Guna and withdraws from the arranged proposal.


After so many girls rejecting Venu due to his stammering speech problem, Gayathri ([[Karthika Adaikalam|Karthika]]) agrees to marry him. Venu also likes Gayathri, but he meets Gunasekhar ([[Nithin Sathya]]), an auto driver who claims to be Gayathri's lover. Guna describes his one side love towards Gayathri to Venu and Manickavel while travelling in his auto without knowing that Venu has come to see Gayathri. Venu meets Gayathri and tells her that Guna loves her sincerely and advises her to accept his love. Gayathri also understands this and agrees to marry Guna.
While in Nagercoil, Venu runs into Vidhya, finding her in distress and poverty. Vidhya explains that she eloped with her ex, Ramesh, and married him. Soon after, however, Ramesh went to jail after blinding their neighbor for peeping on a showering Vidhya, and left her pregnant and fending for herself. Venu takes pity on Vidhya and takes her to a hospital. While there, he finds Ranjitha working there as a cashier, much to his surprise, and befriends her. After Vidhya goes into labor, Venu pleads with Manikkavel to help her. A furious Manikkavel, however, angrily berates Venu at the hospital and refuses to help. Venu lashes out at Manikkavel and chides him for failing to forgive his daughter in her time of need. Manikkavel relents and reconciles with Vidhya, taking her and her child home with him.


On the other hand, there is a positive love story told between a visually challenged RJ named Nedumaran ([[Pasupathy]]) and Thamizhisai ([[Gajala]]). Nedumaran anchors a radio program about the importance of facing life with a positive attitude, and Thamizhisai is a very big fan of Nedumaran's radio program. However, Thamizhisai gets shocked upon knowing that Nedumaran is visually challenged. Despite this, she feels proud of him seeing his positive attitude towards life. They become good friends, and Thamizhisai proposes to Nedumaran, which he does not accept as he fears that her family members will not allow her to marry him. He later realizes her true love, and they both get married. Venu is a friend of Nedumaran and he gets inspired seeing his positive tone in life.
Witnessing Venu's benevolence and compassion, Ranjitha develops feelings for him. Before she can profess to him, however, Venu shares his enthusiasm about another arranged proposal to Ranjitha, leaving her heartbroken. After an attempted visit to his potential match goes awry, Ranjitha tends to his injuries and tearfully confides in him about her feelings. In response, Venu calls his mother and informs her of his decision to marry Ranjitha, to everyone's delight.
 
Venu and Manikkavel travel to Nagercoil for a business visit. Venu is shocked by Vidhya's poverty. Venu leaves without informing Manikkavel to meet Vidhya and gets to know that she is pregnant and Ramesh is in jail for involving in a clash with their neighbour. Vidhya works in a small school and struggles to lead a proper life without money. Venu feels bad seeing her condition and gives some money. He also takes her to a nearby private hospital for a check-up. To his surprise, Ranjitha works as a receptionist in that hospital. Venu introduces Vidhya as his friend and requests Ranjitha to assist her during her further check-ups, and he pays the hospital expenses.
 
As Vidhya's delivery date approaches, Venu decides to stay in Nagercoil for a few more days until she gives birth to the child, thereby assisting with the hospital formalities. Slowly, Venu befriends Ranjitha, and the two meet frequently. Vidhya gives birth to a baby, and Venu informs this to Manikkavel, who gets furious hearing this. Manikkavel gets emotional and scolds Venu for helping someone who ditched him on the day of wedding. However, Venu convinces Manikkavel and takes him to see his daughter. Ranjitha comes to know about Venu's great character and slowly, love blossoms in her.
 
Now, Venu and Manikkavel are set to meet a girl named Senthamarai ([[Navya Nair]]) who is a sub-inspector in Nagercoil. Venu informs this to Ranjitha, which shocks her. Ranjitha does not express her love towards Venu. Venu decides to secretly meet Senthamarai while she is on duty without informing her. Suddenly, violence erupts in the location, and Senthamarai starts hitting the protesters in order to control the crowd. She even hits Venu also without knowing that he has come to visit her. Venu feels guilty now and decides to cancel the meeting. While going back, he sees Ranjitha's house on the way. He decides to refresh there and then leave. However, Ranjitha proposes her love to Venu and apologizes for rejecting him at the very beginning not understanding his true character, which is more precious. Venu understands Ranjitha and decides to marry her.


==Cast==
==Cast==
{{cast listing|
* [[Cheran (director)|Cheran]] as Venugopal
* [[Cheran (director)|Cheran]] as Venugopal
* [[Pasupathy]] as Nedumaran
* [[Pasupathy]] as Nedumaran
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* [[Gajala]] as Thamizhisai Nedumaran
* [[Gajala]] as Thamizhisai Nedumaran
* [[Karthika Adaikalam|Karthika]] as Gayathri
* [[Karthika Adaikalam|Karthika]] as Gayathri
* [[Navya Nair]] as Senthamarai
* [[Navya Nair]] as Senthamarai, Inspector of Police
* [[Manivannan]] as Manikkavel
* [[Manivannan]] as Manikkavel
* [[Karunas]] as Murali
* [[Karunas]] as Murali
* [[Vidharth (actor)|Vidharth]] as Ramesh (Vidhya's husband)
* [[Vidharth (actor)|Vidharth]] as Ramesh (Vidhya's husband)
* [[Appukutty]]
}}


==Production==
==Production==


===Casting===
===Casting===
The film was announced in 2007, and the photo session was held at the time of launch.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/34568.html "'Raman Thediya Seethai' says, Cheran!"].</ref> [[Gajala]] was selected as one of the leads.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/36624.html "Gajala in 'Raman Thediya Seethai'"].</ref> Kerala-based [[Remya Nambeesan]] was selected, and she joined in second schedule.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/37063.html "Remya joins 'Raman Thediya Seethai'"].</ref> [[Vimala Raman]] of ''[[Poi (film)|Poi]]'',<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/35302.html "Vimala Raman to pair with Cheran"].</ref> [[Karthika Adaikalam|Karthika]] of ''[[Thoothukudi]]'', and [[Navya Nair]] were selected since the story needed five heroines. [[Pasupathy]]<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/35689.html "Pasupathy, after a break, for a break"].</ref> and [[Nithin Sathya]] were selected to play important roles.
The film was announced in 2007, and the photo session was held at the time of launch.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071109214137/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/34568.html "'Raman Thediya Seethai' says, Cheran!"].</ref> [[Gajala]] was selected as one of the leads.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080218044707/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/36624.html "Gajala in 'Raman Thediya Seethai'"].</ref> Kerala-based [[Remya Nambeesan]] was selected, and she joined in second schedule.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080310070353/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/37063.html "Remya joins 'Raman Thediya Seethai'"].</ref> [[Vimala Raman]] of ''[[Poi (film)|Poi]]'',<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071215120604/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/35302.html "Vimala Raman to pair with Cheran"].</ref> [[Karthika Adaikalam|Karthika]] of ''[[Thoothukudi]]'', and [[Navya Nair]] were selected since the story needed five heroines. [[Pasupathy]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080105023657/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/35689.html "Pasupathy, after a break, for a break"].</ref> and [[Nithin Sathya]] were selected to play important roles.


===Filming===
===Filming===
Director Jagan said that "There are 78 scenes whereas there are 94 locations in the film"<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/39716.html "Locations beat scenes in 'Raman Thediya Seethai'"].</ref> and added that "in most of the scenes there would be a small flashback and if this is taken into consideration then there are more locations in the film rather than scenes".<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jul-08-01/raman-thediya-seethai-02-07-08.html "More locations lesser scenes - Behindwoods.com Raman Thediya Seethai Navya Nair Ramya Nambisan Vimala Raman Gajala Karthiga Nithin Sathya Pasupathy hot images picture gallery"].</ref>
Director Jagan said that "There are 78 scenes whereas there are 94 locations in the film"<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080705073915/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/39716.html "Locations beat scenes in 'Raman Thediya Seethai'"].</ref> and added that "in most of the scenes there would be a small flashback and if this is taken into consideration then there are more locations in the film rather than scenes".<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jul-08-01/raman-thediya-seethai-02-07-08.html "More locations lesser scenes - Behindwoods.com Raman Thediya Seethai Navya Nair Ramya Nambisan Vimala Raman Gajala Karthiga Nithin Sathya Pasupathy hot images picture gallery"].</ref>


==Controversy==
==Controversy==
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| producer  = [[Vidyasagar (music director)|Vidyasagar]]
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The soundtrack is composed by [[Vidyasagar (music director)|Vidyasagar]], and it was well received.<ref>[http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2008/07/30/raman-thediya-seethai-tamil-vidyasagar/ "  Music review: Raman Thediya Seethai (Tamil, Vidyasagar) by Milliblog!"].</ref> [[Balu Mahendra]] and [[K. Bhagyaraj|Bhagyaraj]] released the audio, which was held in Sathyam Cinemas on 30 July 2008.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/40373.html "Music for 'Raman Thediya Seethai' released"].</ref> During the audio release, Cheran made controversial statements about reporters by publishing rumours about him.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/40374.html "Cheran stirs the hornet's nest spitting fire"].</ref><ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/july-08-05/cheran-31-07-08.html "Cherans derogatory statement irks the press" "].  ''BehindWoods''</ref>
The soundtrack is composed by [[Vidyasagar (composer)|Vidyasagar]], and it was well received.<ref>[http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2008/07/30/raman-thediya-seethai-tamil-vidyasagar/ "  Music review: Raman Thediya Seethai (Tamil, Vidyasagar) by Milliblog!"].</ref> [[Balu Mahendra]] and [[K. Bhagyaraj|Bhagyaraj]] released the audio, which was held in Sathyam Cinemas on 30 July 2008.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080804222638/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/40373.html "Music for 'Raman Thediya Seethai' released"].</ref> During the audio release, Cheran made controversial statements about reporters by publishing rumours about him.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080804222643/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/40374.html "Cheran stirs the hornet's nest spitting fire"].</ref><ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/july-08-05/cheran-31-07-08.html "Cherans derogatory statement irks the press" "].  ''BehindWoods''</ref>


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! Title !! Singers !! Lyrics
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| "Mazhai Nindra " || Kalyani || [[Kabilan (lyricist)|Kabilan]]
| "Mazhai Nindra " || [[Kalyani Nair]] || [[Kabilan (lyricist)|Kabilan]]
|-
|-
| "Dj Dj Disca Poodu" || [[Benny Dayal]], [[Suchitra]] || [[P. Vijay]]
| "Dj Dj Disca Poodu" || [[Benny Dayal]], [[Suchitra]] || [[P. Vijay]]
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| "Nanba Nanba " || [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]] || rowspan=2|Jayantha
| "Nanba Nanba " || [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]] || rowspan=2|Jayantha
|-
|-
| "Enne Pulla" || [[Vidyasagar (music director)|Vidyasagar]]
| "Enne Pulla" || [[Vidyasagar (composer)|Vidyasagar]]
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Raman Thediya Seethai
Theatrical release poster
Directed byK. P. Jagan
Produced byMoser Baer Entertainment
Written byK. P. Jagan
StarringCheran
Pasupathy
Nithin Sathya
Vimala Raman
Remya Nambeeshan
Gajala
Karthika
Navya Nair
Manivannan
Music byVidyasagar
CinematographyRajesh Yadav
Edited byKola Bhaskar
Release date
  • 19 September 2008 (2008-09-19)
Running time
145 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Raman Thediya Seethai (transl. The Sita that Rama sought) is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by K. P. Jagan. The film features an ensemble cast including Cheran, Pasupathy, Nithin Sathya, Vimala Raman, Remya Nambeeshan, Gajala, Navya Nair, and Karthika. The music was composed by Vidyasagar with cinematography by Rajesh Yadav and editing by Kola Bhaskar. The film released on 19 September 2008 to positive response and turned out as a success.

In 2012, the film was remade in Kannada as Gowri Putra with Akshay.[1]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Venugopal is an entrepreneur and an aging bachelor in pursuit of arranged marriage matches. Though kindhearted, he has mental health issues due to which he also stammers under stress. When looking for matches, Venu insists on being transparent about his condition, due to which he is rejected by a potential match, Ranjitha, who respects his honesty but finds his condition alarming. Venu's mother arranges for him to meet another girl named Vidhya, who agrees to marry him. At their wedding, however, Vidhya's father Manikkavel informs Venu that she had eloped. To save her family from humiliation, Venu stops the wedding and takes the blame.

In the aftermath, Venu goes into depression and almost gets into a road accident, but is saved by Nedumaran, a blind radio jockey. Venu acquaints with Nedumaran's family, and learns from his wife, Thamizhisai, that they met through Nedumaran's motivational radio show. Infatuated by his joyful and positive attitude despite his condition, she sought after Nedumaran and proposed to him, who initially rejected her out of fear of disappointing her family. Smitten by her charm, however, he later spoke to Thamizhisai's family and they agreed to their marriage. Inspired by their story and spirit, Venu starts to move on.

Grateful to Venu and his mother, Manikkavel offers to find him a suitable match and introduces him to Gayathri in Nagercoil. Gayathri reassures Venu about his health and they start courting. In the meantime, Venu meets a thief turned rickshaw driver Gunasekhar alias Guna and is intrigued by him. Upon inquiring him, Guna explains to Venu that he met Gayathri in a home he broke into and fell for her, but she refused to reciprocate his feelings due to his scurvy lifestyle. Guna set out to win her heart by reforming himself and at one point even managed to win a local race, only to be rejected again. He remained an honest man hoping that Gayathri will one day love him back. Upon learning this, Venu confronts Gayathri, who confesses that she too was moved by Guna but felt afraid to face her family. Venu encourages her to be with Guna and withdraws from the arranged proposal.

While in Nagercoil, Venu runs into Vidhya, finding her in distress and poverty. Vidhya explains that she eloped with her ex, Ramesh, and married him. Soon after, however, Ramesh went to jail after blinding their neighbor for peeping on a showering Vidhya, and left her pregnant and fending for herself. Venu takes pity on Vidhya and takes her to a hospital. While there, he finds Ranjitha working there as a cashier, much to his surprise, and befriends her. After Vidhya goes into labor, Venu pleads with Manikkavel to help her. A furious Manikkavel, however, angrily berates Venu at the hospital and refuses to help. Venu lashes out at Manikkavel and chides him for failing to forgive his daughter in her time of need. Manikkavel relents and reconciles with Vidhya, taking her and her child home with him.

Witnessing Venu's benevolence and compassion, Ranjitha develops feelings for him. Before she can profess to him, however, Venu shares his enthusiasm about another arranged proposal to Ranjitha, leaving her heartbroken. After an attempted visit to his potential match goes awry, Ranjitha tends to his injuries and tearfully confides in him about her feelings. In response, Venu calls his mother and informs her of his decision to marry Ranjitha, to everyone's delight.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

Casting[edit | edit source]

The film was announced in 2007, and the photo session was held at the time of launch.[2] Gajala was selected as one of the leads.[3] Kerala-based Remya Nambeesan was selected, and she joined in second schedule.[4] Vimala Raman of Poi,[5] Karthika of Thoothukudi, and Navya Nair were selected since the story needed five heroines. Pasupathy[6] and Nithin Sathya were selected to play important roles.

Filming[edit | edit source]

Director Jagan said that "There are 78 scenes whereas there are 94 locations in the film"[7] and added that "in most of the scenes there would be a small flashback and if this is taken into consideration then there are more locations in the film rather than scenes".[8]

Controversy[edit | edit source]

The unit was highly criticized, when it had used the vehicle registration number of a revenue department officer without obtaining proper permissions. A complaint was filed with the police against director Cheran; however, no official complaint was later lodged.[9]

In January 2008, the shooting of the film was in progress at Boothapandi in Kanyakumari district. During the shooting, 12 vehicles were involved, which were going to parade for a minister in the scene. Hundreds of people were gathered to watch this shoot in the village. The last vehicle, which was the jeep, hit an old woman Kuttralammal and she was thrown afar. She was admitted in a hospital, where she died the next day.[9]

The local inspector registered a case against the driver of the jeep and the director. Shooting was cancelled.

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Raman Thediya Seethai
Soundtrack album by
Released4 September 2008
RecordedVarsha Vallaki Studios
GenreFeature film Soundtrack
Length24:05
LanguageTamil
LabelSony BMG
ProducerVidyasagar
Vidyasagar chronology
Alibhabha
(2008)
Raman Thediya Seethai
(2008)
Mahesh, Saranya Matrum Palar
(2008)

The soundtrack is composed by Vidyasagar, and it was well received.[10] Balu Mahendra and Bhagyaraj released the audio, which was held in Sathyam Cinemas on 30 July 2008.[11] During the audio release, Cheran made controversial statements about reporters by publishing rumours about him.[12][13]

Title Singers Lyrics
"Mazhai Nindra " Kalyani Nair Kabilan
"Dj Dj Disca Poodu" Benny Dayal, Suchitra P. Vijay
"Vanathai Vittuvittu" Tippu Yugabharathi
"Ippavae Ippavae" Madhu Balakrishnan, Harini Viveka
"Nanba Nanba " Karthik Jayantha
"Enne Pulla" Vidyasagar

Critical reception[edit | edit source]

Rediff wrote:"There's a delicate balance between portraying a genuinely touching story and going overboard with emotions. And that's where Global One Studio Productions' Raman Thediya Seethai (Rama's Hunt for Seetha), directed by K P Jagannath, manages to be different".[14] Behindwoods wrote:"The director needs to be appreciated for delivering a film without kissing or glamorous scenes. However, he could have tried to make the subject a bit more interesting".[15] Sify wrote:"RTS is riveting cinema and exhibits emotional depth and is a clean feel-good family entertainer".[16] Nowrunning wrote:"Minus violence and item numbers, 'Raman Thediya Seethai,' a feel good romance certainly entertains".[17]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Gowri Puthra Review | Gowri Puthra Kannada Movie Review by V.S. Rajapur". 30 July 2012.
  2. "'Raman Thediya Seethai' says, Cheran!".
  3. "Gajala in 'Raman Thediya Seethai'".
  4. "Remya joins 'Raman Thediya Seethai'".
  5. "Vimala Raman to pair with Cheran".
  6. "Pasupathy, after a break, for a break".
  7. "Locations beat scenes in 'Raman Thediya Seethai'".
  8. "More locations lesser scenes - Behindwoods.com Raman Thediya Seethai Navya Nair Ramya Nambisan Vimala Raman Gajala Karthiga Nithin Sathya Pasupathy hot images picture gallery".
  9. 9.0 9.1 "Tamil movie review". BehindWoods.
  10. " Music review: Raman Thediya Seethai (Tamil, Vidyasagar) by Milliblog!".
  11. "Music for 'Raman Thediya Seethai' released".
  12. "Cheran stirs the hornet's nest spitting fire".
  13. "Cherans derogatory statement irks the press" ". BehindWoods
  14. "Review: Raman Thediya Seethai".
  15. "RAMAN THEDIYA SEETHAI MOVIE REVIEW - Behindwoods.com Cheran, Pasupathi Vimala Raman Ramya Nambeesan Navya Nair Gajala Karthika Nithin Sathya Direction K P Jagannaath Music Vidyasagar Production Moser Baer Entertainment Global One Studios Production hot images Tamil picture gallery images".
  16. "Movie Review : Raman Thediya Seethai". Sify.
  17. "Raman Thediya Seethai Review". Nowrunning. 20 September 2008.

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