Abhirami (film)
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| Directed by | Dilip Kumar |
| Written by | Dilip Kumar |
| Produced by | R. B. Choudary |
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| Cinematography | K. Ramsingh |
| Edited by | B. Baskaren |
| Music by | Mano Ranjan |
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Running time | 145 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Abhirami is a 1992 Tamil drama film directed Dilip Kumar, making his directorial debut. The film features Saravanan, Sujatha and Kasthuri lead roles, with an ensemble supporting cast including Anju, Vinodhini, Rohini, Goundamani and Senthil. The film, produced by R. B. Choudary, had musical score by debutant Mano Ranjan and was released on 27 November 1992.[1][2]
Plot
Abhirami has five daughters including Dhanam (Kasthuri), Rajeshwari (Anju), Maheshwari (Vinodhini). The eldest Dhanam is a soft-spoken woman who worked as typewriter while Rajeshwari is a short-tempered woman, Maheshwari is a carefree teenager and the last two are little girls.
Saravanan (Saravanan) is an orphan and jobless youth who is in love with Dhanam (Kasthuri). He lives in a small hovel with his new friend Ramkanth (Senthil). Saravanan finally finds a decent job in a clothes shop. He then moves with his friend Ramkanth near Dhanam's house. Saravanan slowly becomes one of their well-wisher but Saravanan comes to know that Dhanam will get married soon to someone else. The heartbroken Saravanan doesn't reveal his love and vacates the house.
On the wedding day, Abhirami has an accident and their jewels have been stolen. Saravanan rushes Abhirami to the hospital, he then takes jewels from his boss' daughter Vasanthi (Rohini) who is widow. Afterward, the wedding takes place. After the wedding, Saravanan reveals that Abhirami had died on the way to the hospital. Saravanan doesn't tell the truth for fear that the wedding would stop.
Now, the remaining four girls accept Saravanan as their brother and he decides to live with them. Saravanan and Vasanthi will get married soon.
Cast
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Soundtrack
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The film score and the soundtrack were composed by film composer Deva. The soundtrack, released in 1992, features 7 tracks with lyrics written by Kalidasan, Vairamuthu and Dilip Kumar.
| Track | Song | Singer(s) | Duration |
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| 1 | 'Aathadi Chinna Ponnu' | Minmini, Chorus | 4:12 |
| 2 | 'Avasarama Romba' | S. P. Sailaja, Chorus | 4:18 |
| 3 | 'Ezhai Veetil' (female) | Vani Jairam | 4:24 |
| 4 | 'Ezhai Veetil' (male) | Mano | 0:47 |
| 5 | 'Kalaikalin Thaaye ' | Malaysia Vasudevan, Sakthi Shanmugam, K. S. Chithra | 4:50 |
| 6 | 'Kanni Thamizho Kamban Kaviyo' | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 3:33 |
| 7 | 'Naam Irukkom' | S. P. Sailaja, Chorus | 2:42 |
Reception
Ayyappa Prasad of The New Indian Express gave the film a positive review : "Dilip Kumar has handled the story with finesse" and praised the lead actors.[3]
References
- ^ "Abirami (1992) Tamil Movie". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ^ "Filmography of abhirami". cinesouth.com. Archived from the original on 15 August 2007. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ^ Ayyappa Prasad (11 December 1992). "A brother in need". The Indian Express: 7. Retrieved 18 February 2015.