Thaamirabharani (lit. River of red-coloured leaves) is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action drama comedy film written and directed by Hari. The film has Vishal and newcomer Bhanu, while Prabhu, Nadhiya, Vijayakumar, Nassar, and Ganja Karuppu play supporting roles. The score and soundtrack were composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja.
| Thaamirabharani | |
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| Directed by | Hari |
| Written by | Hari |
| Produced by | B. Venkatarama Reddy |
| Starring | Vishal Prabhu Bhanu Nadhiya |
| Cinematography | Priyan |
| Edited by | V. T. Vijayan |
| Music by | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
Production company | |
Release date |
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Running time | 154 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
The title is derived from the river of the same name, which flows through Thirunelveli and Thoothukudi, where the film is set. Thaamirabharani was released on 14 January 2007 during Thai Pongal, eventually becoming a blockbuster at the box office and running for more than 150 days in theatres.[1][2]
The film was remade in Bengali as Takkar and dubbed into Hindi as Marte Hain Shaan Se.[3]
Plot
editSaravana Perumal is a rich salt trader and iron businessman living in Thoothukudi. Subbayya, his son Vellathurai, and his daughter Sakunthala Devi are from Tirunelveli, and are his arch rivals in business. Bharani Puthiran is Saravanan's nephew and heir, who has completed his graduation and always roams with his irresponsible friends. Bhanumathi is a college student in Bharani's alma mater, who meets and falls in love with him and keeps following him always. Bharani learns that Bhanu is Sakunthala Devi's daughter and suspects her behavior and hence does not reciprocate her love.
One day, Bhanu goes to meet Bharani in Mullaitivu island, in Sri Lanka and everyone gets arrested by the coastal guards mistaken for prostitution charges, and they later get released by the local police as Bharani is highly influential, but a press reporter writes about this event as he has a vengeance against Sakunthala Devi. This angers Subbayya, and he misunderstands that Saravanan was the mastermind behind trapping Bhanu in prostitution case. Subbayya and his son Vellathurai plan to kill Saravanan, but he escapes. Bharani gets enraged knowing this and goes to kill Vellathurai, but he accidentally chops off the hand of Vellathurai's kindhearted younger brother Selvam. Bharani feels bad about his action.
Saravanan tells the truth to Bharani that Sakunthala Devi is none other than his estranged wife, and Bhanu is his own daughter. Sakunthala Devi did not like Saravanan's widowed sister, and her son Bharani staying along with him as she wanted him to lead a nuclear family. This brought up a fight between Saravanan and Sakunthala Devi, and she left to her father's place. Bharani realizes his mistakes and understands that Bhanu intentionally tried marrying him so that there is a chance for the family getting united again. Bharani meets Bhanu and apologizes to her, and both get closer again. Bharani eventually plans to get Sakunthala Devi and Saravanan reunited.
Meanwhile, Karmegam, who works for Vellathurai, expresses his interest to marry Sakunthala Devi with the plan of owning all her wealth. Vellathurai agrees without informing the plans for the wedding. Bharani learns about this and rushes to stop the wedding. Sakunthala Devi gets shocked knowing her brother's pervert intention to get her married to Karmegam and scolds him. A quarrel erupts, and Karmegam seemingly gets killed by Bharani, following which Bharani is sent to prison. Sakunthala Devi realizes her mistake and finally reunites with Saravanan. After four years, Bharani gets released from prison and returns home, to find the wedding arrangements are made between him and Bhanu.
Bharani refuses to marry Bhanu and says that Subbayya and Vellathurai are still angry at him for chopping off Selvam's hand, and Bharani insists that Bhanu marry Selvam instead. Finally Sakunthala Devi reveals the truth that it was actually she who killed Karmegam, and Bharani took the blame and was imprisoned so that she can be saved. Subbayya and Vellathurai overhear the conversation and understand Bharani's good nature. Finally, Bharani and Bhanu get married, and the family reunites again.
Cast
edit- Vishal as Bharani Puthiran aka Kettavan
- Prabhu as Saravana Perumal, Bharani Puthiran's maternal uncle and Bhanumathi's father
- Nadhiya as Shakunthala Devi, Saravana Perumal's wife and Bhanumathi's mother
- Muktha George as Bhanumathi, Bharani Puthiran's cousin and Saravana Perumal and Shakunthala Devi's daughter
- Nassar as Vellathurai, Shakunthala Devi's second elder brother
- Vijayakumar as P. V. Subbaiya, Shakuntala Devi's father
- Rohini as Pechchikani, Bharani Puthiran's mother and Saravana Perumal's younger sister
- Manorama as Thangapazham, Saravana Perumal & Pechchikani's mother and Bharani Puthiran & Bhanumathi's grandmother
- Nizhalgal Ravi as Thanga Pandi, Shakuntala Devi's first elder brother and Saravana Perumal's best friend
- Ganja Karuppu as Muthu, Bharani Puthiran's cousin
- Sampath Raj as Karmegam, Subbaiya's distant relative
- Aarthi as Meenakshi, Shakunthala Devi's PA
- Akash as Selvam, Shakunthala Devi's younger brother
- Crane Manohar as Shanmugam, Shakunthala Devi's Car Driver
- Meera Krishnan as Lakshmi, Vellathurai's wife
- Bonda Mani as Saattai Shankar
- Citizen Mani as a tea shop customer
- Robo Chandru as Viral Suppi, Bharani Puthiran's friend
- Chaams as Senthil (Adukku Roti), Bharani Puthiran's friend
- Bava Lakshmanan as Bharani and Saravana Perumal's assistant.
Production
editThe film was launched on 14 July 2006 at Vijaya Gardens.[4][5] A fight sequence was shot at Chengalpattu while a chase sequence was shot at suburbs of Chennai. One of the song sequences was shot at 32 locations including Nagercoil, Thiruchendur and Coutralam. The filming was completed within 73 days.[6] The song "Karuppana Kaiyala" was shot in a palm grove set in AVM stuios where the crew brought in lorry loads of red sand and fetched a forest of palm trees for it.[7]
Soundtrack
edit| Thaamirabharani | ||||
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| Released | 22 December 2006 | |||
| Recorded | 2006 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 23:49 | |||
| Label | Sa Re Ga Ma | |||
| Producer | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |||
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The music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, who teamed up with Vishal for the third time after Sandakozhi (2005) and Thimiru (2006) and Hari for the first time. The soundtrack was released on 22 December 2006. It features five tracks with lyrics penned by Na. Muthukumar and Hari. The song "Karuppana Kaiyale" was adapted from the old devotional song "Karpoora Nayagiye" by L. R. Eswari.[8]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Karuppaana Kaiyale" | Na. Muthukumar | Ranjith, Roshini | 3:28 |
| 2. | "Kattabomma Oorenakku" | Na. Muthukumar | Vijay Yesudas | 4:51 |
| 3. | "Thaaliyae Thevaiyillai" | Hari | Hariharan, Bhavatharini | 4:47 |
| 4. | "Thiruchendhuru Muruga" | Na. Muthukumar | Naveen Madhav | 5:27 |
| 5. | "Vaartha Onnu" | Na. Muthukumar | KK | 5:16 |
Release
editIt was released on 14 January 2007 during Thai Pongal along with Vijay's Pokkiri and Ajith's Aalwar.[9]
Critical reception
editRediff wrote "Hari has managed to put together a fairly redeemable mixture of action, humour and sentiments, making the movie worth a watch".[10] The Hindu wrote "Hari has a few interesting twists and suspenseful sequences in the narration. The story is not new but it is gripping".[11] Chennai Online wrote "Hari has packaged the film fairly neatly as a wholesome family entertainer, with the right dose of humour, sentiment and action. But there's a sense of deja vu throughout. The plot and situations are what we have seen in many earlier films like 'Kizhakku Cheemayile' and 'Padayappa'".[12] Lajjavathi of Kalki praised the star cast, music, cinematography and stunt choreography and added Hari's screenplay is elegant and stunning along with suspense, there's no lagging.[13]
References
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- ^ Marte Hain Shaan Se - South Hindi Dubbed Movie - Vishal Krishna, Nadhiya, Muktha George, Prabhu, archived from the original on 14 July 2023, retrieved 15 June 2023
- ^ "Rajini drops by 'Thamrabarani' inauguration / with pics". Cinesouth. 15 July 2006. Archived from the original on 18 October 2006. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ "Rajini pays surprise visit to Thamiraparani movie launch". Behindwoods. 14 July 2006. Archived from the original on 19 July 2006. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ "Thaamirabharani". Chennai Online. 10 January 2007. Archived from the original on 10 October 2007. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ "The palm grove Hari created in A.V.M." Cinesouth. 20 December 2006. Archived from the original on 26 January 2007. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ "Wicked Vishal - news about 'Thamirabarani'". Cinesouth. 20 December 2006. Archived from the original on 3 April 2007. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ "Movies to be released this Pongal". Chennai Online. 15 January 2007. Archived from the original on 14 October 2007. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ "Thamirabarani is worth a watch". Rediff. Archived from the original on 7 January 2014. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
- ^ "The Hindu : Friday Review Chennai / Film Review : Mayhem, mostly unwarranted -- Thaamirabharani". www.hindu.com. Archived from the original on 21 January 2007. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ "Thamirabharani". Chennai Online. 1 February 2007. Archived from the original on 13 July 2007. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ லஜ்ஜாவதி (4 February 2007). "தாமிரபரணி". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 29. Retrieved 15 April 2024.