Paali (or Bali; /pɑːlaɪ/) is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by A. Jesudoss and starring Sre and Rimpi Das with Azhagu and Pagala in supporting roles. The film was released on 25 May 2007 to mixed-to-negative reviews.
| Paali | |
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| Directed by | A. Jesudoss |
| Written by | Rajugopi (dialogue) |
| Screenplay by | A. Jesudoss |
| Story by | Vijaya Baarati Arts |
| Produced by | Vijaya Baarati Arts |
| Starring | Sre Rimpi Das |
| Cinematography | Sajeth Menon |
| Edited by | J. N. Harsha |
| Music by | Bhagwat |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editLondon Music College student Richard travels to a remote village to learn more about an instrument named Paali. Incidentally, the village chief's daughter goes by the same name. Richard and Paali eventually fall in love much to Kaarai (Richard's proposed bride)'s despise. Kaarai becomes a suspect when Richard disappears and is allegedly killed. How Richard is found and how he unites with Paali forms the rest of the story.[2][3]
Cast
edit- Sre as Richard
- Rimpi Das as Paali
- Azhagu as Paali's father
- Pagala as Kaarai
- Rani as Paali's mother
Production
editA. Jesudoss, previously worked as an assistant to Shaji Kailas, before making his directorial debut through this film.[4] Sre made his debut and Assamese actress Rimpi Das made her Tamil debut through this film.[2] The film was produced by Sre's home production, Vijaya Baarati Arts.[2][5] The film was shot in Chennai, the Nilgiris, Pondicherry, and Spain.[5] The film was named after a musical instrument played by the Nilgiri tribes, and the unique title logo of the film garnered attention.[4]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Bhagwat.[6] The lyrics were written by Piraisoodan, Snehan, Viveka, Yugabharathi, Tolkappiyan, and Muthuvijayan.[citation needed]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sellakutti" | Anuradha Sriram | 3:56 |
| 2. | "Unnai Paathadum" | Karthik, Mahathi | 4:11 |
| 3. | "Thottale" | Sundara Rajan, chorus | 4:17 |
| 4. | "Theye Theye" | Saindhavi, chorus | 5:11 |
| 5. | "Route Route" | Tippu | 4:32 |
| 6. | "Margazhiyil" | Kalyani Menon | 3:53 |
| Total length: | 26:00 | ||
Release and reception
editMalini Mannath of Chennai Online wrote that "Paali would have turned out better if the director was more focused on his central theme and not got distracted by irrelevant situations and forced in dance numbers".[2] A critic from Cine South wrote that "Bali is for the patient people!"[3]
After receiving feedback for the film to make the film slicker, Jesudoss reshot some scenes and released the new version on 11 June 2007.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Watch Paali (Tamil) Full HD Movie Online on ZEE5". Zee5. 25 May 2007. Archived from the original on 29 May 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ a b c d Mannath, Malini (7 June 2007). "Paali". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 17 January 2008. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Bali". CineSouth. Archived from the original on 22 September 2007. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Bali, a musical love story". Indiaglitz. 3 January 2007. Archived from the original on 27 May 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Our Company". Vijaya Baarati Arts. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Various Artists - Kireedam - Thirutham - Paali (2007) - [FLAC] - (Ramiy Records, ACD 2055, CD)". Internet Archive. 28 May 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Paali is changing". Indiaglitz. 5 June 2007. Archived from the original on 27 May 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
