Thirunelveli (transl. Sacred Paddy Hedge)[1] is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by Bharathi Kannan. The film stars Prabhu and Roja while Karan, Udhaya and Sithara among others form an ensemble cast. Music for the film was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and the film was released on 15 January 2000.[2]
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| Directed by | Bharathi Kannan |
| Produced by | R. B. Choudary |
| Starring | Prabhu Roja Karan |
| Cinematography | Rajarajan |
| Edited by | V. Jaishankar |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThulasi (Prabhu) is a rich landlord in Tirunelveli who lives with his brother Varadappan (Karan) and mother (Manorama). Varadappan has a wife (Sithara), son (Shankthi Kumar), and a daughter Rani (Vindhya). Thulasi is well-respected in his hometown, and he never lies at any circumstance. A small flashback is shown where Thulasi was in love with Roja, but she died. Enmity prevails between Thulasi and Soonaswamy (S. S. Chandran). Udhaya is appointed as Varadappan's car driver, and love blossoms between Udhaya and Rani. Thulasi realises this but does not disclose this to Varadappan, as he would try to separate the couple. Soonaswamy joins hands with Velu Nayakkar Ponnambalam, local thug and tries to separate Thulasi and Varadappan, in which he succeeds. Thulasi leaves home with his mother. Now, Varadappan finds out about Rani's love affair and decides to kill her and Udhaya. The couple runs to Thulasi for life. Thulasi hides them in his home. When Varadappan inquires about the couple to Thulasi, he lies that he is not aware of their whereabouts. Varadappan leaves the place, believing that Thulasi will never lie. The couple thanks Thulasi for saving their lives but are shocked to see him dead. Varadappan then realises his mistake and apologises. The couple is united.
Cast
edit- Prabhu as Thulasi Nayakkar
- Roja as Thulasi's former lover
- Karan as Varadappan Nayakkar
- Sithara as Varadappan's wife
- Vindhya as Rani
- Manorama as Thulasi's mother
- Udhaya as Rani's husband
- S. S. Chandran as Soonaswamy Naidu
- Ponnambalam as Soonaswamy's friend
- Vivek as Soonaswamy's son
- Thalapathy Dinesh
- Ramya Krishnan as Azhagamma (Dancer) in "Yele Azhagamma"
- Raghava Lawrence as dancer in "Yele Azhagamma"
Soundtrack
editSoundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[3][4]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Ini Naalum Thirunaal" | Arunmozhi, Swarnalatha, Ilaiyaraaja, S. N. Surendar, Manorama | Muthulingam | 04:49 |
| "Ola Kudisayile" | Biju Narayanan | Chidambaranathan | 05:04 |
| "Kattazhagi" | Devi Neithiyar | Mayil | 05:29 |
| "Thirunelveli" | Mano, Ilaiyaraaja | Pulamaipithan | 05:51 |
| "Yele Azhagamma" | Arunmozhi, K. S. Chithra | Bharathi Kannan | 05:23 |
| "Endha Paavi" | Sunandha | Su. Ashok | 01:38 |
| "Saathi Enum" | Ilaiyaraaja | Poovai Senguttuvan | 02:09 |
Reception
editMalini Mannath wrote for Chennai Online, "The director, like the audience, seems to have had enough of filial bonding, and takes recourse to the caste factor to pep up his narration [...] Vivek's comedy track is weird, but provides some welcome relief".[5] Tamil Star wrote, "It is Prabhu's sensitive portrayal and a more gripping narrative after the interval that have saved the film from slipping into mediocrity [...] Fight scenes are well executed . But Ilayaraja's music is disappointing".[6]
References
edit- ^ "History". tirunelveli.nic.in. Archived from the original on 22 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "திருநெல்வேலி / Thirunelveli (2000)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 11 January 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ "Thirunelveli (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Ilaiyaraaja". Apple Music. 6 September 1999. Archived from the original on 11 January 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ "Tirunelveli (2000)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ Mannath, Malini. "Thirunelveli". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 31 January 2004. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- ^ "Movie: Thirunelveli". Tamil Star. Archived from the original on 22 November 2008. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
