Savithiri (1980 film)
| Savithiri | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Bharathan |
| Written by | A. L. Narayanan (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Padmarajan |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Ramachandra Babu |
| Edited by | N. P. Suresh |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Release date | 1980 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Savithiri is a 1980 Tamil language drama film directed by Bharathan. A remake of his Malayalam film Prayanam, Savithiri marked his debut in Tamil cinema. The cast includes Vinoth, Menaka, J. V. Ramana Murthi, Manorama, Nanditha Bose and Master Suresh. The screenplay was written by Padmarajan who also scripted the original film. The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan. The film was a commercial failure.[1]
The film became controversial upon release for the depiction of its principal characters who belong to the Brahmin community. This led to widespread protests by members of the community in Madras.[2]
Cast
- Vinoth
- Menaka
- J. V. Ramanamurthi
- Nanditha Bose
- Nithya
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[3][4]
- Vazhndhal Unnodu - Vani Jayaram
- Mazhalai Kaalamum - Vani Jayaram, P Jayachandran
- Kanni Iravin - MS Viswanathan
- Manmadhan Baanathai - LR Eswari, Malaysia Vasudevan
References
- ^ Moidu, KK (27 July 2006). "Master Leaves a Void". The Gulf Today.
- ^ Vaidyanathan, P. S. "Savithri: The final straw". India Today. Archived from the original on 12 March 2020. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
- ^ "Savithri (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
- ^ "Savithri songs". tamilsongslyrics123. Archived from the original on 12 March 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
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