Ezhuthiyatharadi is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Sri Sathyaragaventher. The film stars Ramana, Mansi Pritam, Swathi and newcomer Akhila, with Ponnambalam, Crane Manohar, A. K. Veerasamy, Peeli Sivam, S. Sriskandarajah, Kovai Sarala and K. R. Savithri playing supporting roles. The film, produced by S. Sriskandarajah who had previously produced Ennavo Pudichirukku (2004), was released on 7 March 2008 after many delays. The film was dubbed into Telugu as Premistu.
| Ezhuthiyatharadi | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sri Sathyaragaventher |
| Written by | Sri Sathyaragaventher |
| Produced by | S. Sriskandarajah |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Sainatraj |
| Edited by | Mahavishnu Shanmugam |
| Music by | Sri Mahan |
Production company | SSS Good Look Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 135 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editBharathi (Ramana) arrives in Munnar to work as an estate manager and his assistant Sanjini (Mansi Pritam), who is from Mumbai, helps in his job. One day, a labourer working in the estate dies of snakebite and they cannot save in time so Bharathi arranges a job interview to appoint medical staff. Bharathi then befriends with his assistant Sanjini and he thinks that she in love with him. Meanwhile, Bharathi receives anonymous love letters and an audio cassette of a woman singing. Later, Sanjini tells Bharathi that she considers him like a brother and she ties a rakhi around his wrist thus Bharathi symbolically becomes her brother. Bharathi slowly becomes obsessed with finding the woman who loves him.
Roja (Swathi), a childlike woman full of joy, spends her time roaming with her friends and Bharathi begins to suspect her of being his secret lover. Roja reveals to Bharathi that she is in love with her relative Pulipandi (Ponnambalam), an ex-convict. Roja and Pulipandi then get married and they leave Munnar. When he returns home, Bharathi finds a letter telling him to come to an isolated place. Bharathi comes across a middle-aged woman (K. R. Savithri) and she tells him that she was the one who has written the letters. She also reveals that she is the mother of Devi and tells him everything.
A few months ago, Devi (Akhila) attended the nurse interview and Bharathi who interviewed her praised her for her well-thought answers. Devi instantly fell in love with Bharathi. Devi was a young woman living with her parents and elder sister in the estate. She first told it to her family and they accepted for the marriage. One day, Devi had an epileptic seizure and was admitted to the hospital, the doctors revealed that there was no treatment to cure for epilepsy. Her father then died of a heart attack and her mother decided to support her love at any cost. Thereafter, Devi and her mother decided to meet Bharathi but during the drive, they had an accident and Devi was heavily wounded.
Back to the present, Devi's mother begs him to forget her but Bharathi looks forward to finally see her. Bharathi goes to their place and finds Devi in a pitiful state: Devi has wounds all over her body and has developed an unusual behaviour. The film ends with a weeping Bharathi taking Devi with him.
Cast
edit- Ramana as Bharathi
- Mansi Pritam as Sanjini
- Swathi as Roja
- Akhila as Devi
- Ponnambalam as Pulipandi
- Crane Manohar as Natarajan
- A. K. Veerasami as Mayandi, Roja's grandfather
- Peeli Sivam as Devi's father
- S. Sriskandarajah as Oomairasu
- Kovai Sarala as Ponnumani
- K. R. Savithri as Devi's mother
- Ram Khan as Rowdy
- Minnal Murali as Chitragupta
- Bonda Mani as Onappan
- Vijay Ganesh as Mani
- Appukutty as Roja's friend
Production
editS. Sriskandarajah, an NRI, who previously produced Ennavo Pudichirukku (2004), produced this film under the banner SS Good luck films.[1] Swathi plays a deglamour role in the film.[2] The film was shot at Munnar.[3]
Soundtrack
edit| Ezhuthiyatharadi | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Sri Mahan | |
| Released | 2006 |
| Recorded | 2006 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 35:41 |
| Label | New Music |
| Producer | Sri Mahan |
The film score and the soundtrack were composed by Sri Mahan. The soundtrack features 8 tracks.[4][5]
All lyrics are written by Sri Sathyaragaventher
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Enakkoru Kadal Kaditham" | Karthik | 6:26 |
| 2. | "Engey Engey" | Sri Sathyaragaventher | 0:49 |
| 3. | "Kangalil Vanthathillai" | Unni Menon | 6:08 |
| 4. | "Odi Odi Vilayadu" | Sampath Selvam | 4:07 |
| 5. | "Pazhaiya Pazhaiya Kathaigal" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:24 |
| 6. | "Poothendral Veesidum Neram" | Sujatha Mohan | 6:32 |
| 7. | "Unnil Kadalagi (male)" | Karthik | 5:49 |
| 8. | "Unnil Kadalagi (female)" | Hemambika | 1:26 |
| Total length: | 35:41 | ||
References
edit- ^ "சிக்கி முக்கி! முழுக்க முழுக்க மலேசியாவில் தயாரான படம் [Chikki Mukki! Film made entirely in Malaysia]" (in Tamil). Dinamalar. 30 September 2012. Archived from the original on 15 November 2012. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
- ^ "ஸ்வாதியின் எழுதியதாரடி... [Swathi's Ezhuthiyatharadi]" (in Tamil). filmibeat.com. 5 February 2004. Archived from the original on 21 December 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
- ^ "Ramana's love with a difference". Behindwoods. 23 September 2005. Archived from the original on 9 January 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "Ezhuthiyatharadi (2006)". MusicIndiaOnline. Retrieved 30 November 2019.[dead link]
- ^ "Ezhuthiyatharadi Songs". jiosaavn.com. January 2006. Archived from the original on 15 May 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2019.