Paadu Nilave
| Paadu Nilave | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | K. Rangaraj |
| Produced by | Ilango |
| Screenplay by | M. G. Vallaban |
| Story by | R. Selvaraj |
| Starring |
Mohan Nadhiya Ravichandran |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Cinematography | Dinesh Baboo |
| Edited by | Srinivas Krishna |
Production company |
Krishnaalaya Productions |
Release date | 15 May 1987 |
Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Paadu Nilave (English: Oh Moon, please sing) is a 1987 Tamil-language romance film directed by K. Rangaraj and produced by Ilango. The film's screenplay was written by M. G. Vallaban and the story were written by R. Selvaraj. Music by Ilaiyaraaja assets to the film. It starring Mohan and Nadhiya portraying lead roles with Ravichandran and Senthil portraying pivotal roles.[1]
Plot
After being rejected in love, police constable Balakrishnan (Mohan) decides to get his revenge.
Cast
- Mohan as Constable Balakrishnan- after his revenge stage playback singer
- Nadhiya as Sangeetha, Stage Singer
- Ravichandran as Ramanathan, Sangeetha's Father
- Senthil as Thiri Vetti, Balakrishnan's Friend
- Venniradai Moorthy as Moorthi, Sangeetha's P. A.
- J. V. Somayajulu as Muthaiah Bhagavathar, Carnatic Singer and Balakrishnan's father
- A. R. Srinivasan as Jailer
- Typist Gopu as Inspector
- Baby Sujitha as Child Balakrishnan
Production
- Art = Mohan - Rajendran
- Stills = Thulasi
- Banner = Artland Sundaram
- Design = R. Kumar
- Audiography (song) = SP. Ramanathan
- Audiography (dialogue) = P. S. Mani
- Re - Recording = N. Pandurangan by Prasad Dubbing Theatre
- Processing = Vijaya Colour Lab
- Choreography = Thara and Chinni
- Stunt = Kiruba
- Sound Effect = Dhamodharan
- Special Effect = S. A. Azeem and S. K. Sadaiyappan (Prasad Production P. Ltd)
- Radio Advertising = L. R. Narayanan
- Title = Jayaraman
Soundtrack
| Paadu Nilave | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Ilaiyaraaja | |
| Released | 1987 |
| Recorded | 1987 |
| Length | 30:26 |
| Language | Tamil |
Music by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics written by Vaali. The playback singers consists of S. P. Balasubramanyam, K. S. Chithra and Mano. "Malaiyoram Vessum Katru" is based on the Keeravani raga.[2][3] "Vaa Veliye" is based on Shubhapantuvarali raga.[4][5]
| No | Song | Singer | Lyrics | Length(m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuthamma Nellu Kuthu | K. S. Chithra & Chorus | Vaali | 04:27 |
| 2 | Malaiyoram Vesum Kathu | S. P. Balasubramanyam | 04:57 | |
| 3 | Kokkarako Koovura | Mano, K. S. Chithra | 04:44 | |
| 4 | Malaiyoram Veesum Kathu - 1 | S. P. Balasubramanyam | 01:12 | |
| 5 | Paadungal Paattu Paadungal | K. S. Chithra S. P. Balasubramanyam | 04:10 | |
| 6 | Chithirai Maadhathu Nilavu | Mano K. S. Chithra | 04:30 | |
| 7 | Vaa Veliyae Ilam Poonguyile | S. P. Balasubramanyam K. S. Chithra | 06:33 | |
| 8 | Malaiyoram Veesum - (Female) | K. S. Chithra | 01:13 |
Release and reception
Paadu Nilave was released on 15 May 1987.[6] The following week, The Indian Express wrote, "This thoroughly contrived storyline banks itself eagerly on the revenge element, and coming to think of it, its essential structure bears many similarities to last year's hit [Amman Kovil Kizhakale]."[7]
References
- ↑ "Paadu Nilave". in.com. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
- ↑ Sundararaman 2007, p. 141.
- ↑ Charulatha Mani (26 April 2013). "Harmonious symmetry". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
- ↑ Charulatha Mani. "A Raga's Journey — Sorrowful Subhapantuvarali". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
- ↑ Sundararaman 2007, p. 164.
- ↑ "Paadu Nilaavae [sic]". The Indian Express. 15 May 1987. p. 4.
- ↑ "Paadu Nilaave [sic]". The Indian Express. 22 May 1987. p. 12.
Bibliography
External links
- Paadu Nilave on IMDb