Chembaruthi
| Chembaruthi | |
|---|---|
 Official DVD Cover | |
| Directed by | R. K. Selvamani |
| Produced by | Kovai Thambi |
| Written by |
R. K. Selvamani John Amirtharaj (dialogues) |
| Starring |
Prashanth Roja Mansoor Ali Khan Nassar Radha Ravi Bhanumathi Ramakrishna John Vaishnavi |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Cinematography | Ravi Yadav |
| Edited by | V. Udhayashankar |
Production company |
Motherland Movies |
| Distributed by | Motherland Movies |
Release date | 17 April 1992 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Chembaruthi (lit. Hibiscus) is a 1992 Indian Tamil language film directed by R. K. Selvamani and starring Prashanth Thiagarajan, Mansoor Ali Khan, Nassar, Bhanumathi and Roja who made her debut as an actress.
The film was Super Hit at Box-office[1]. It was remade in Hindi as Aao Pyar Karen and unofficially remade in Bangladeshi Bengali as "Ontare Ontare" starred by Bangladeshi Superstar Salman Shah.
Cast
- Prashanth as Raja
- Roja as Chembaruthi
- Mansoor Ali Khan as Kumar
- Nassar as Murugan
- Radha Ravi as Pandy
- Bhanumathi Ramakrishna as Raja's grandmother
- John
- Vaishnavi
Plot
The film is a story about the love of two teenagers of different classes – Raja (Prashanth) who is settled in London the grand son of a rich business woman (Bhanumathi), comes to the Fisherman Village in India to see his grand mother. Chembaruthi (Roja) sister of a poor fisherman Pandy (Radha Ravi) who works in Bhanumathi house & the couple first see each other during Raja's birthday party & it is love at first sight for Raja. They meet often & their love grows leaps & bounds. The Grandmother wants Raja to marry the daughter ( Pinky- debutant Adeen Khan), of a rich Sea Food Exporter Murugan (Nasser). At the party they announce their interest of Raja with Pinky. Raaj realises that his relationship with the daughter of a poor fisherman is not taken kindly by his eccentric Grand Mother & when she comes to know Raja's love with Chembaruthi, she accuses Pandy, of using his sister's beauty & charm to trap Raja for his money. She even offers Pandy cash to have Chembaruthi stop seeing Raja. Pandy feels highly humiliated by this accusation & reciprocates by insulting Bhanumathi. Their talk enters a deadlock & spells doom for Raja & Chembaruthi's tender love. Bhanumathi engages Raja to the daughter of Murugan in order to establish business ties with her rich father. Murugan also engages his sister to another fisherman Kumar (Mansoor Ali Khan) But Raja & Chembaruthi run away from home. Bhanumathi announces a reward for anyone who can help find her grandson. Murugan decides that he wants the money. He & his goons find the lovers, kidnap & lock them up in a Boat. Raja fights his life out for Chembaruthi & saves her from being drowned in the sea. Bhanumathi realizes that their love is very strong & doesn't want to stand in the way of their happiness. She & Pandy accept their love and give their blessings to the union.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The lyrics were written by Vaali, Muthulingham and Piraisoodan.
| Track | Song | Singer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Sembaruthi Poovu" | K. S. Chitra, Mano, Bhanumathi | 04:52 |
| 2 | "Chalakku Chalakku" | S. Janaki, Mano | 04:54 |
| 3 | "Ada Vanjiram" | Malaysia Vasudevan, Chorus | 01:12 |
| 4 | "Pattu Poove" | S. Janaki, Mano | 05.06 |
| 5 | "Nadandhal" | S. P. Balasubramaniam | 05:04 |
| 6 | "Nila Kayum" | S. Janaki, Mano | 04:49 |
| 7 | "Kadalile Ezhugira" | Ilaiyaraaja | 05:01 |
| 8 | "Kadile Thanimaiyile" | Nagore E. M. Hanifa | 05.06 |
References
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