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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| | | image = Palaivana Solai (2009).jpg | ||
| | | caption = Title card | ||
| director = R.S.Dayalan | | director = R. S. Dayalan | ||
| | | screenplay = R. S. Dayalan | ||
| starring = [[Nithin Sathya]]<br>[[ | | story = [[S. Rajasekar]] | ||
| starring = [[Nithin Sathya]]<br />[[Abhinay]]<br />[[Sanjeev (Tamil actor, born 1975)|V. Sanjeev]]<br />[[Sathyan (Tamil actor)|Sathyan]]<br />[[Chaams]]<br />[[Karthika Mathew]] | |||
| cinematography = S. Murthy | | cinematography = S. Murthy | ||
| studio = Maruthi Films | | music = E. K. Bobby | ||
| studio = Maruthi Films | |||
| released = {{Film date|2009|11|7|df=y}} | | released = {{Film date|2009|11|7|df=y}} | ||
| country = India | |||
| country = India | | language = Tamil | ||
| language = Tamil | | budget = <!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.--> | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''''Palaivana Solai''''' ({{translation|Oasis}}) is a 2009 Indian [[Tamil language]] film starring [[Nithin Sathya]] and [[Karthika Mathew]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.tamilnaduentertainment.com/tamil.asp?release=release2009 | | '''''Palaivana Solai''''' ({{translation|Oasis}}) is a 2009 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Buddy film|buddy]] [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] directed by R. S. Dayalan, starring [[Nithin Sathya]], [[Abhinay]], [[Sanjeev Venkat|V. Sanjeev]], [[Sathyan (Tamil actor)|Sathyan]], [[Chaams]] and [[Karthika Mathew]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Released in 2009 |url=http://www.tamilnaduentertainment.com/tamil.asp?release=release2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120309184829/http://www.tamilnaduentertainment.com/tamil.asp?release=release2009 |archive-date=9 March 2012 |access-date=17 November 2009 |website=tamilnaduentertainment.com}}</ref> It is a remake of the 1981 Tamil film of the [[Palaivana Solai (1981 film)|same name]]. The film failed to replicate the success of the original film. | ||
==Plot== | == Plot == | ||
Ramana | {{more plot|date=February 2025}} | ||
Ramana, Yuvan, Aadhi, Prabhu and Iniyan are friends in a locality. Yuvan is a spoilt-brat and is the son of a rich entrepreneur. Ramana is a caring brother who is determined to work hard and get his sisters married. Iniyan is a struggling lawyer and Aadhi wants to make it big in cinema. Prabhu is a happy-go-lucky youth, who runs an [[auto rickshaw]]. Their life takes a turn when Priya arrives in their locality. Priya gets acquainted with them. She helps them overcome their inferiority complex and succeed in their careers. Meanwhile, Aadhi develops romance with her. But the friends suffer a shock when they come to know that Priya is on the brink of death and is affected by heart problems. | |||
== Cast == | |||
{{Cast listing| | |||
==Cast== | |||
*[[Nithin Sathya]] as Prabhu | *[[Nithin Sathya]] as Prabhu | ||
*[[Abhinay]] as Yuvan | *[[Abhinay]] as Yuvan | ||
*[[Sanjeev Venkat]] as Ramana | |||
*[[Sathyan (Tamil actor)|Sathyan]] as Aadhi | *[[Sathyan (Tamil actor)|Sathyan]] as Aadhi | ||
*[[Chaams]] as Iniyan | *[[Chaams]] as Iniyan | ||
*[[Karthika Mathew]] as Priya | |||
*[[Vennira Aadai Moorthy]] as J. K. Raghavachari | |||
*[[Manobala]] as Director | |||
*[[Anu Mohan (Tamil actor)|Anu Mohan]] as Aadhi's father | |||
*[[Vasu Vikram]] as Moneylender | |||
*[[K. Rajan (producer)|K. Rajan]] as Yuvan's father | |||
*[[Vellai Subbaiah]] as Priest | |||
}} | |||
==Soundtrack== | == Soundtrack == | ||
Music was composed by Bobby and lyrics were by Vairamuthu.<ref> | Music was composed by E. K. Bobby and lyrics were by [[Vairamuthu]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Paalaivana Cholai (2009) |url=https://www.raaga.com/tamil/movie/paalaivana-cholai-songs-T0002005 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220521113715/https://www.raaga.com/tamil/movie/paalaivana-cholai-songs-T0002005 |archive-date=21 May 2022 |access-date=12 August 2023 |website=[[Raaga.com]]}}</ref> The audio was released on 26 August 2009 at Kamala Theatre. The songs "Megame Megame" and "Aalana Aalu" from the 1981 film were recreated for this version.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 August 2009 |title=Palaivana Cholai Audio and Trailer launched |url=http://www.ayngaran.com/frame.php?iframepath=newsdetails.php?newsid=1706 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131227063726/http://www.ayngaran.com/frame.php?iframepath=newsdetails.php%3Fnewsid%3D1706 |archive-date=27 December 2013 |access-date=12 August 2023 |website=[[Ayngaran International]]}}</ref> | ||
== | {{Track listing | ||
| headline = Track listing | |||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | |||
| title1 = Pournami | |||
| length1 = | |||
| lyrics1 = | |||
| extra1 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]] | |||
| title2 = Engal Kadhai | |||
| length2 = | |||
| lyrics2 = | |||
| extra2 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |||
| title3 = Aalanalum | |||
| length3 = | |||
| lyrics3 = | |||
| extra3 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]] | |||
| title4 = Megame | |||
| length4 = | |||
| lyrics4 = | |||
| extra4 = [[Sadhana Sargam]] | |||
| title5 = Happy New | |||
| length5 = | |||
| lyrics5 = | |||
| extra5 = [[Benny Dayal]] | |||
| title6 = Chikkan | |||
| length6 = | |||
| lyrics6 = | |||
| extra6 = [[Shankar Mahadevan]] | |||
}} | |||
==References== | == Critical reception == | ||
{{ | ''[[The Times of India]]'' wrote "It is well presented but the film still falls short of expectations. In an era of short texts and fast communication, it is a bit out of synch."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ravi |first=Bhama Devi |date=8 November 2009 |title=Palaivana Cholai Movie Review |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/Palaivana-Cholai/movie-review/5218881.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170519102810/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/Palaivana-Cholai/movie-review/5218881.cms |archive-date=19 May 2017 |access-date=4 April 2016 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> ''[[Sify]]'' wrote that the film "just does not work as the basic concept and script is ancient and irrelevant today. It does not gel with the ideas and aspirations of today’s youths".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Palaivanacholai |url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14918519&ctid=5&cid=2429 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100217205400/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14918519&ctid=5&cid=2429 |archive-date=17 February 2010 |access-date=19 November 2024 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote, "At one end of the spectrum is a dignified story of romance, geniality, ecstasy and agony and, at the other, you find decibel-defying music, ear-stinging beats, predictable footwork and bizarre pelvic thrusts".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rangarajan |first=Malathi |date=13 November 2009 |title=Class-crass combo |url=https://www.hindu.com/cp/2009/11/13/stories/2009111350070300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110102171407/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2009/11/13/stories/2009111350070300.htm |archive-date=2 January 2011 |access-date=20 February 2025 |website=[[The Hindu]] }}</ref> | ||
== References == | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* {{IMDb title}} | |||
* {{Rotten Tomatoes}} | |||
[[Category:2000s buddy drama films]] | |||
[[Category:2009 Tamil-language films]] | |||
[[Category:2009 films]] | [[Category:2009 films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian films]] | [[Category:2009 Indian films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Indian buddy drama films]] | ||
[[Category:Remakes of Indian films]] | [[Category:Remakes of Indian films]] | ||
[[Category:Tamil-language Indian films]] | |||
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| Directed by | R. S. Dayalan |
| Screenplay by | R. S. Dayalan |
| Story by | S. Rajasekar |
| Starring | Nithin Sathya Abhinay V. Sanjeev Sathyan Chaams Karthika Mathew |
| Music by | E. K. Bobby |
| Cinematography | S. Murthy |
Production company | Maruthi Films |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
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Palaivana Solai (transl. Oasis) is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language buddy drama film directed by R. S. Dayalan, starring Nithin Sathya, Abhinay, V. Sanjeev, Sathyan, Chaams and Karthika Mathew.[1] It is a remake of the 1981 Tamil film of the same name. The film failed to replicate the success of the original film.
Plot[edit | edit source]
| Error creating thumbnail: File missing | This article needs an improved plot summary. (February 2025) |
Ramana, Yuvan, Aadhi, Prabhu and Iniyan are friends in a locality. Yuvan is a spoilt-brat and is the son of a rich entrepreneur. Ramana is a caring brother who is determined to work hard and get his sisters married. Iniyan is a struggling lawyer and Aadhi wants to make it big in cinema. Prabhu is a happy-go-lucky youth, who runs an auto rickshaw. Their life takes a turn when Priya arrives in their locality. Priya gets acquainted with them. She helps them overcome their inferiority complex and succeed in their careers. Meanwhile, Aadhi develops romance with her. But the friends suffer a shock when they come to know that Priya is on the brink of death and is affected by heart problems.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Nithin Sathya as Prabhu
- Abhinay as Yuvan
- Sanjeev Venkat as Ramana
- Sathyan as Aadhi
- Chaams as Iniyan
- Karthika Mathew as Priya
- Vennira Aadai Moorthy as J. K. Raghavachari
- Manobala as Director
- Anu Mohan as Aadhi's father
- Vasu Vikram as Moneylender
- K. Rajan as Yuvan's father
- Vellai Subbaiah as Priest
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
Music was composed by E. K. Bobby and lyrics were by Vairamuthu.[2] The audio was released on 26 August 2009 at Kamala Theatre. The songs "Megame Megame" and "Aalana Aalu" from the 1981 film were recreated for this version.[3]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Pournami" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 2. | "Engal Kadhai" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 3. | "Aalanalum" | Karthik | |
| 4. | "Megame" | Sadhana Sargam | |
| 5. | "Happy New" | Benny Dayal | |
| 6. | "Chikkan" | Shankar Mahadevan |
Critical reception[edit | edit source]
The Times of India wrote "It is well presented but the film still falls short of expectations. In an era of short texts and fast communication, it is a bit out of synch."[4] Sify wrote that the film "just does not work as the basic concept and script is ancient and irrelevant today. It does not gel with the ideas and aspirations of today’s youths".[5] The Hindu wrote, "At one end of the spectrum is a dignified story of romance, geniality, ecstasy and agony and, at the other, you find decibel-defying music, ear-stinging beats, predictable footwork and bizarre pelvic thrusts".[6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Released in 2009". tamilnaduentertainment.com. Archived from the original on 9 March 2012. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
- ↑ "Paalaivana Cholai (2009)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 21 May 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ↑ "Palaivana Cholai Audio and Trailer launched". Ayngaran International. 26 August 2009. Archived from the original on 27 December 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ↑ Ravi, Bhama Devi (8 November 2009). "Palaivana Cholai Movie Review". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 19 May 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- ↑ "Palaivanacholai". Sify. Archived from the original on 17 February 2010. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ↑ Rangarajan, Malathi (13 November 2009). "Class-crass combo". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2 January 2011. Retrieved 20 February 2025.