Paasa Paravaigal (transl. Lovable Birds) is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Cochin Haneefa and written by M. Karunanidhi, with music by Ilaiyaraaja. The film stars Sivakumar, Lakshmi, Mohan and Radhika. It is a remake of Haneefa's own 1986 Malayalam film Moonnu Masangalku Mumbu. The film was released on 29 April 1988 and became a commercial success. It won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Second Best Film, and Radhika won the Best Actress at Cinema Express Awards.
| Paasa Paravaigal | |
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 Title card | |
| Directed by | Cochin Haneefa |
| Screenplay by | M. Karunanidhi (dialogues) |
| Story by | Cochin Haneefa |
| Produced by | Murasoli Selvam |
| Starring | Sivakumar Lakshmi Mohan Radhika |
| Cinematography | A. Vincent |
| Edited by | P. Venkateswara Rao |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Poompuhar Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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Mohan is killed. The blame falls on Sivakumar. His sister Radhika files a case on Sivakumar. In the end it would be discovered that Cochin Haneefa killed Mohan and to avenge him Sivakumar killed Cochin Haneefa.
Cast
edit- Sivakumar as Dr. Sukumar
- Lakshmi as Advocate Anandhi
- Mohan as Dr. Shankar
- Radhika as Advocate Uma
- Cochin Haneefa as Dhandraj
- Ravichandran as Thirugnanam
- Nassar as Dr. Sekar
- Thyagu as Ramu
- Oru Viral Krishna Rao (cameo appearance)
- S. S. Chandran as Dr. Yaman
- Delhi Ganesh as Public Prosecutor
- Gandhimathi as Vaigai
- Charu Haasan as Chief Doctor
- Master Tingu as Sukumar's son
- Gokila as Rohini
Production
editPaasa Paravaigal is a remake of Haneefa's own 1986 Malayalam film Moonnu Masangalku Mumbu.[1] Mohan dubbed in his own voice for the first time in a Tamil film.[2][3]
Soundtrack
editThe music was by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics were written by Gangai Amaran.[4][5]
| Song | Singer | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Thenpandi Thamizhe En" | K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra | 04:10 |
| "Maappillaye Maappillaye" | Ilaiyaraaja, Malaysia Vasudevan | 04:32 |
| "Thenpandi Thamizhe" – 2 | K. J. Yesudas | 04:28 |
| "Thenpandi Thamizhe" – (Sad) | Ilaiyaraaja |
Release and reception
editPaasa Paravaigal was released on 29 April 1988.[6] N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express wrote, "As long as the film dwells on the nuances in the relationships of its lead characters [...] it sails smoothly and with an assurance that signals bon voyage."[7] The film was a commercial success running for over 100 days in theatres.[1] It won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Second Best Film,[8] and Radhika won the Cinema Express Award for Best Actress – Tamil.[9]
References
edit- ^ a b "திரைப்படச்சோலை 48: பாசப்பறவைகள்". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 12 July 2021. Archived from the original on 13 July 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
- ^ "மோகன் குரலும் நல்லாருக்கு, தமிழும் நல்லாருக்குன்னு கலைஞர் சொன்னார் - நடிகர் மோகன் 'பாசப்பறவைகள்' ப்ளாஷ்பேக்". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 1 January 2020. Archived from the original on 1 June 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ Ashok Kumar, S. R. (28 December 2007). "Mr. Simple is back". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 November 2012. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ "Paasa Paravaigal 1988". Music India Online. Archived from the original on 8 August 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ^ "Paasa Paravaigal Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Ilaiyaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 1 June 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ "திரையுலகில் கலைஞர்". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 27 July 2018. Archived from the original on 6 January 2019. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ Krishnaswamy, N. (13 May 1988). "Paasa Paravaigal". The Indian Express. p. 5. Retrieved 9 March 2023 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ Film News, Anandan (2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [Tamil Films History and Its Achievements] (in Tamil). Sivagami Publications. p. 738.
- ^ "Cinema Express readers choose Agni Nakshathiram". The Indian Express. Express News Service. 11 March 1989. p. 4. Retrieved 9 March 2023 – via Google News Archive.