Ore Raththam
| Ore Raththam | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. Sornam |
| Written by | M. Karunanidhi |
| Based on | Ore Raththam by M. Karunanidhi |
| Produced by | M. Suryanarayanan |
| Starring | Karthik Bhagyalakshmi Madhuri M. K. Stalin |
| Cinematography | M. S. Annadurai |
| Edited by | L. Kesavan |
| Music by | Devendran |
Production company | Murasu Movies |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Ore Raththam (pronounced [oɾeː ɾattam] transl. Same Blood)[1] is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language political drama film directed by K. Sornam and written by M. Karunanidhi. The film stars Karthik, Bhagyalakshmi, Madhuri, Kishmu, Manorama, Pandian, Seetha, M. K. Stalin and Radha Ravi. It is based on Karunanidhi's novel of the same name which was serialised in the magazine Kungumam. The film was released on 8 May 1987.
Plot
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Cast
- Karthik as Magesh
- M. K. Stalin as Nandhakumar[2]
- Bhagyalakshmi as Merry
- Madhuri
- Kishmu as the rigid religionist
- Manorama as Parvathi
- Pandiyan as Ponnan
- Seetha as the straying girl
- Radha Ravi
- Senthil
Production
Ore Raththam was a story which was serialised in the magazine Kungumam. The author M. Karunanidhi adapted it for the screen with the same title.[3] His son Stalin made his cinematic acting debut with this film.[4]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Devendran.[5][6]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ore Raththam Than Oduthu" | Devendran | 4:08 |
| 2. | "Oru Poralien Payanam Idu" | Devendran | 3:11 |
| Total length: | 7:19 | ||
Release and reception
Ore Raththam was released on 8 May 1987.[7] N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express liked the film because "most of the characters get a say, the focus shifts to each of them one time or another". He also praised the narration, dialogue, background score, camera work, and editing.[8] Jayamanmadhan of Kalki wrote [clarification needed].[9]
References
- ^ Mohan, Rohini (26 March 2011). "K Klutch Klan". Tehelka. Archived from the original on 28 April 2018. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
- ^ Shekar, Anjana (26 March 2021). "MK Stalin's brief stint with acting: Two films and a TV serial". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 10 June 2021. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ Ore Raththam (motion picture) (in Tamil). Murasu Movies. 1987. Opening credits, from 0:00 to 15:55.
- ^ "'ஒரே ரத்தம்' நந்தகுமார்... 'குறிஞ்சி மலர்' அரவிந்தன் - மு.க.ஸ்டாலின் திரைப்பயணம்! #VikatanExclusive". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). 1 March 2017. Archived from the original on 20 April 2018. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
- ^ "Ore Raththam". Gaana. Archived from the original on 11 June 2021. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ "Neethikku Thandanai/Ore Raththam Tamil LP Record". Carousell. Archived from the original on 10 March 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ "Ore Ratham". The Indian Express. 8 May 1987. p. 4. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
- ^ Krishnaswamy, N. (22 May 1987). "Cinematic equality". The Indian Express. p. 12. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
- ^ ஜெயமன்மதன் (24 May 1987). "ஒரே ரத்தம்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 61. Archived from the original on 30 July 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
External links
- Ore Raththam at IMDb
