Vasanthakala Paravai (transl. Spring Bird)[1] is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Pavithran in his debut. The film stars Ramesh Aravind, Sarathkumar and Shali. The film, produced by K. T. Kunjumon and scored by Deva, was released on 19 September 1991. Deva won the Cinema Express Award for Best Music Director.
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| Directed by | Pavithran |
| Written by | Pavithran |
| Produced by | K. T. Kunjumon |
| Starring | Ramesh Aravind Sarathkumar Shali |
| Cinematography | Ashok Kumar |
| Edited by | B. Lenin V. T. Vijayan |
| Music by | Deva |
Production company | A. R. S. Film International |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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Ravi, a shopkeeper, falls in love with Uma, a student, who belongs to a rich family. But their relationship is tested when Uma's brother Rajesh decides to intervene and break their bond. They both elope and escape to Chennai and get married. Their family arrive there to separate the couple on the pretext of accepting them. Uma's parents drag her to them and Rajesh successfully gets in Ravi arrested under the false case of kidnapping Uma. Looking at the events, Uma's grandfather commits suicide in despair. Uma escapes from her home to save Ravi. The cop who is initially tortures Ravi later has a change of heart and helps the lovers. Rajesh arrives there to bring his sister. Uma files a false case against her brother for behaving inappropriately with her. Uma later admits that she did this to teach her brother a lesson for separating her from her husband. Pair gets united.
Cast
edit- Ramesh Aravind as Ravi
- Sarathkumar as Rajesh
- Shali as Uma
- Goundamani as Ravi's friend's uncle
- V. K. Ramasamy as Uma's grandfather
- Sathyapriya as Uma's mother
- Major Sundarrajan as the Judge
- Charle as Ravi's friend
- Kitty as Uma's uncle
- K. K. Soundar as Ravi's uncle
- C. R. Saraswathi as Uma's lawyer
- Rajan P. Dev as the Inspector
- Prabhu Deva as a dancer[2]
Production
editVasanthakala Paravai is the directorial debut of Pavithran,[3][4] and the first Tamil film produced by K. T. Kunjumon.[5][6]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Deva, and the lyrics were written by Vaali.[7][8]
| Song | Singers |
|---|---|
| "Ennai Ketta" | Gangai Amaran |
| "Inni Thati" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra |
| "Sembaruthi Sembaruthi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki |
| "Pon Vanil" | K. J. Yesudas |
| "Pothi Vacha" | Mano, K. S. Chithra |
| "Thai Masi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki |
Release and reception
editVasanthakala Paravai was released on 19 September 1991.[9] Sundarji of Kalki called it an ordinary love story, but appreciated some of the dialogues.[10] Deva won the Cinema Express Award for Best Music Director.[11]
References
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- ^ சனா (31 July 2018). "எல்லோருக்கும் உதவினேன்; எனக்கு யாரும் உதவலை!" – கே.டி.குஞ்சுமோன் 'அப்போ இப்போ' பகுதி 19". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 9 September 2021. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ^ "Vasanthakala Paravai – Nadodi Kaadhal". Isaishop. Archived from the original on 11 May 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ "Vasanthakaala Paravai". Gaana. Archived from the original on 28 February 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ "Vasanthakaala Paravai". The Indian Express. 19 September 1991. p. 11. Retrieved 24 August 2020 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ சுந்தர்ஜி (27 October 1991). "வசந்தகால பறவை". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 36. Archived from the original on 13 July 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ "'Chinnathambi' Bags Cinema Express Award". The Indian Express. Express News Service. 25 February 1992. p. 3. Archived from the original on 10 May 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2021 – via Google News Archive.