| Kilipetchu Ketkava | |
|---|---|
| File:Kilipetchu Ketkava.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Fazil |
| Produced by | M. G. Sekar |
| Written by | Gokula Krishnan (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Fazil |
| Story by | Fazil |
| Starring | Mammootty Kanaka |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Cinematography | Anandakuttan |
| Edited by | T. R. Shekar |
Production company | M. G. Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 135 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kilipetchu Ketkava (transl. Come, listen to the parrot) is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film, directed by Fazil, starring Mammootty and Kanaka. It was released on 13 November 1993.
Plot[edit | edit source]
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Chidambaram, a newly appointed school teacher, stays in an allegedly haunted house. He comes to an agreement living with the ghost of the house, Shivakami, who actually pretends as a ghost to him. The relationship builds on and both end up in love. Climax is an unexpected tragedy.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Mammootty as Chidambaram
- Kanaka as Shivakami
- Vijayakumar
- Nassar
- Charle
- Cheenu Mohan
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by Vaali.[1][2] The song "Vanthathu" is set in the Carnatic raga known as Shree ranjani.[3] There are two versions of "Anbe Vaa Arugile": one performed by K. J. Yesudas, and another by S. Janaki.[4]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Adichu Viratuven" | Vaali | Mano, Surendar | 4:08 |
| 2. | "Anbe Vaa Arugile" (Female) | Vaali | S. Janaki | 5:08 |
| 3. | "Anbe Vaa Arugile" | Vaali | K. J. Yesudas | 5:08 |
| 4. | "Sivakami Ninaipilae" | Vaali | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 5:02 |
| 5. | "Vanthadhu Vanthadhu" | Vaali | S. Janaki & Chorus | 3:57 |
| Total length: | 23:23 | |||
Release and reception[edit | edit source]
Kilipetchu Ketkava was released on 13 November 1993, Diwali day.[5] The Indian Express wrote the day before, "The script is ingenious, is constantly engaging and makes the film a delight to watch".[6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Kili Petchu Ketkavaa Tamil FIlm Audio Cassette by Ilayaraaja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 27 October 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ↑ "Kilipetchu Ketkava". Gaana.com. Archived from the original on 27 October 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ↑ Mani, Charulatha (26 October 2012). "Six-note splendour". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ↑ "Soulful Compositions of Ilaiyaraaja". Blogbuster. Tata Sky. 2 June 2020. Archived from the original on 16 July 2020. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ↑ "Kilipecchu Ketkavaa". The Indian Express. 13 November 1993. p. 4.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Spirited tempo lasts". The Indian Express. 12 November 1993. p. 6.