Aranmanai Kili
Aranmanai Kili (transl. Palatial parrot) is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written, produced and directed by Rajkiran in his directorial debut. He also stars alongside Ahana and Gayathri. The film was released on 16 April 1993. It was remade in Telugu as Maa Voori Maaraju (1994),[1] and in Kannada as Neelakanta (2006).[2]
| Aranmanai Kili | |
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| Directed by | Rajkiran |
| Written by | Rajkiran |
| Produced by | Rajkiran |
| Starring | Rajkiran Ahana Gayathri |
| Cinematography | Kichas |
| Edited by | L. Kesavan |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Red Sun Art Creations |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Raasaiyya is a servant of a rich family which belongs to Poongodi, who secretly loves him. While Chellamma, a poor girl, was kidnapped and forced into prostitution, Raasaiyya saves her and takes her to his village. It remains to be seen what fate has in store for the three of them.
Cast
- Rajkiran as Raasaiyya[3]
- Ahana as Poongodi[4]
- Gayathri as Chellamma[4]
- Vadivelu as Kaththayya[4]
- C. R. Vijayakumari as Raasaiya's mother[3]
- Sangili Murugan as Raasaiya's father
- Ilavarasi as Poongodi's mother
- V. Nambirajan as Poongodi's uncle[4]
- Kanal Kannan as Henchman (special appearance)
Production
Aranmanai Kili is the directorial debut of Rajkiran who also produced the film, wrote the script and starred as the male lead.[3][4][5] The film is the acting debut for Ahana and Gayathri; both were chosen from over 300 girls who auditioned. Cinematography was handled by Kichas.[4]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics were written by Vaali, Piraisoodan, Muthulingam and Ponnadiyaan.[6][7] Though the soundtrack has nine songs, only seven feature onscreen.[4]
| Title | Singer(s) | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Amman Kovil" | Swarnalatha, Minmini | Muthulingam | 5:01 |
| "Adi Poonguyile" | Mano, Minmini | Vaali | 5:07 |
| "Ramera Ninakkum" | Ilaiyaraaja | Piraisoodan | 3:55 |
| "Vaanmathiye" | S. Janaki | Vaali | 5:05 |
| "Nattu Vacha Roja" | P. Susheela | Piraisoodan | 5:08 |
| "Raasave Unnai Vida" | S. Janaki | Vaali | 4:28 |
| "Idhayame Poguthey" | Krishnamoorthy | Ponnadiyaan | 4:59 |
| "Rathiriyil Paadum" | Arunmozhi, Minmini, Malaysia Vasudevan | Vaali | 4:53 |
| "En Thaayenum Koil" | Ilaiyaraaja | Ponnadiyaan | 4:53 |
Release and reception
Aranmanai Kili was released on 16 April 1993.[5] Malini Mannath wrote in The Indian Express, "The film-maker reportedly delayed the shooting as he had not found a suitable heroine. He could have waited a little longer!".[3] K. Vijian of New Straits Times wrote "Go and watch this movie with an open mind. You may then able to enjoy Aranmanai Kili".[4] C. R. K. of Kalki wrote that the incidents and comedic sequences in the film were natural without any kind of fiction.[8]
References
- Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (5 June 2017). "Kanal Kannan: Fighting for fame". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 November 2020. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
- Vijayasarathy, R G (22 December 2006). "Neelakanta: Time-pass ride". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 11 May 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
- Mannath, Malini (30 April 1993). "Caught in a bind". The Indian Express. p. 7. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- Vijian, K. (22 May 1993). "It's more than a love story". New Straits Times. p. 39. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
- "Aranmanaikili". The Indian Express. 16 April 1993. p. 4. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
- "Aranmanai Kili (1993)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 9 August 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
- "Aranmanai Kili – Senthamih Paattu Tamil Audio Cd By Ilaiyaraaja". Banumass. Archived from the original on 31 January 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- சி.ஆர்.கே. (16 May 1993). "அரண்மனைக் கிளி". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 17. Archived from the original on 31 January 2023. Retrieved 2 December 2022.