Thalaivaasal
| Thalaivasal | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Selva |
| Written by | Selva Murthy Ramesh (dialogues) |
| Produced by | Chozha Ponnurangam |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | R. Roy |
| Edited by | Rajoo |
| Music by | Bala Bharathi |
Production company | Chozha Creations |
Release date |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Thalaivasal is a 1992 Tamil drama film directed by Selva. The film features an ensemble cast consisting of S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Anand, Sivaranjani, Bhanu Prakash, Nassar, Napoleon and Thalaivasal Vijay in lead roles. The film, produced by Chozha Ponnurangam, had musical score by Bala Bharathi and was released on 3 September 1992.[1][2]
Plot
Nachiappan College is considered to be one of the worst colleges of Chennai; everyday violence erupts between two final-year groups. The students are influenced by the local bigwig Beeda Settu (Nassar), who sells ganja to the students and basically rules the college from outside. The first group is led by Sudhakar (Anand) whereas the other one is led by Kalaiarasan (Bhanu Prakash). The college management and the police get tired of that situation. They decide that they need to change the principal. The vice-president, Chandran, dies to sit in that post but the college management asks the successful Shanmugasundaram (S. P. Balasubrahmanyam) to take the post. His daughter Shobana will study in the same college. The rest of the story is how Shanmugasundaram succeeds in his mission.
Cast
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam as Shanmugasundaram
- Anand as Sudhakar
- Sivaranjani as Shobana
- Bhanu Prakash as Kalaiarasan
- Nassar as Beeda Settu
- Napoleon as Chandran
- Thalaivasal Vijay as Babu
- S.N. Vasanth as Gupta
- Chitti as ACP Devaraj
- Sabitha Anand as Saradha
- Vaishnavi as Anandhi
- Vichithra as 'Madippu' Hamsa
- C.N.A. Parimal
- Sampath Kumar
- Vincent Roy as Vedachalam
- Jayaprakash
- Radha Bhai
- Swaminathan
- Anand Krishnamoorthi (credited as Master Anand) as Siddharth
- Mahanadhi Shobana (credited as Baby Shobana) as Meena
- MRK
Soundtrack
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The film score and the soundtrack were composed by film composer Bala Bharathi. The soundtrack, released in 1992, features 7 tracks with lyrics written by Vaali.[3]
| Track | Song | Singer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 'Athi Kaalai Kaatre Nillu' | S. Janaki | 4:35 |
| 2 | 'Mayajala Ulagam' | Bala Bharathi | 3:42 |
| 3 | 'Naalaikum Naam' | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Mano | 4:04 |
| 4 | 'Unnai Thottu' | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:29 |
| 5 | 'Vaan Nilave' | Ashok | 1:52 |
| 6 | 'Vaasal Idhu Vaasal' | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 3:46 |
| 7 | 'Vaazhkai Embadhu' | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:41 |
Production
The success of the serial 'Neela Maala' facilitated Chozha Creations’ re-entry into film world and they gave the serial director Selva the opportunity to direct Thalaivasal. Except for playback singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Nassar, most of the cast was new like Bhanu Prakash and Thalaivasal Vijay. It is a story revolving around college life which forms the foundation stone for the future of any individual.[4]
Reception
The film completed a 100-day run at the box-office.[5]
References
- ^ "Thalai Vaasal (1992) Tamil Movie". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "filmography of nangal". cinesouth.com. Archived from the original on 15 August 2007. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Thalai Vaasal Songs". raaga.com. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Director Selva — Behindwoods.com". behindwoods.com. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ Malini Mannath (1 January 1993). "Run-of-the-mill fare". The Indian Express: 7. Retrieved 9 April 2014.