Priyam (1996 film)
Priyam (transl. Affection) is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language film directed by N. Pandian and produced by Kasthuri Film International. The film stars Arun Vijay (credited as Arunkumar) alongside Manthra, while Prakash Raj plays a supporting role. The film had music composed by Vidyasagar.[1]
Priyam | |
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Directed by | N. Pandian |
Produced by | Ashok Samraj |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Ganesh Ram |
Edited by | Lancy-Mohan |
Music by | Vidyasagar |
Production company | Kasthuri Film International |
Release date |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Plot
Arimath and Preetha, caught between their conflicting families, elope to get married. However, their fathers, who are famous liquor barons, chase them to prevent their union.
Cast
- Arunkumar as Arimath
- Manthra as Preetha
- Prakash Raj as Dharma
- Vadivelu
- Madhan Bob
- Vittal Prasad
- Costumes Krishna
- Sriman
- Rekha
- Kavitha
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Vidyasagar.[2]
Song | Singers | Lyrics |
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"Adam Evaal" | Mano, Devie Neithiyar | Vairamuthu |
"Dilruba Dilruba" | Gopal Rao, Anuradha Sriram | |
"Kadhal Valai" | Gopal Rao, Sindhu | Ilakiyan |
"Oru Kelvi" | P. Unnikrishnan, Sujatha | Vairamuthu |
"Thulli Varum" | Mano, Swarnalatha | |
"Udaiyatha Vennila" | Hariharan, K. S. Chithra |
Reception
The film was a moderate hit at the box office.[3] R. P. R. of Kalki praised the music, cinematography and Prakash Raj's acting and added the film's first fifteen minutes feels dragged but the pace picks up after the arrival of Prakash Raj.[4] D. S. Ramanujam of The Hindu wrote, "Arun Kumar and newcomer Manthra make a pleasing pair, romancing without any inhibition, Ganeshram's camera making the best use of the seashore fort and its ramparts in the song and dance portions. Prakashraj displays a lot of dash in his approach, the wolf in sheep's clothing effect being brought about without much sweat".[5]
References
- "A-Z Continued..." Indolink. Archived from the original on 28 January 2015. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
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- "Masala!". Cinesouth. 23 August 2000. Archived from the original on 15 May 2001. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ஆர். பி. ஆர் (1 September 1996). "பிரியம்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 25. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- Ramanujam, D. S. (23 August 1996). "Enokkoru Magan Pirappan/Priyam/Delhi Diary/Viswanath/Khamoshi". The Hindu. p. 26. Archived from the original on 24 April 2001. Retrieved 6 July 2023.