Pick Pocket is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language film directed by G. M. Kumar, starring Sathyaraj and Radha. The film was released on 23 June 1989.[1]
| Pick Pocket | |
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| Directed by | G. M. Kumar |
| Written by | G. M. Kumar R. P. Viswam (dialogues) |
| Produced by | K. Balu |
| Starring | Sathyaraj Radha S. S. Chandran Silk Smitha |
| Cinematography | Velu Prabhakaran |
| Edited by | Durai Shankar |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | KB Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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Rangaraj and Radha are both pickpockets, fall in love and get married. With the help of Rajalakshmi, who also has a passion for art, Rangaraj tries to create a few forged education certificates and applies for the post of police officer. He even succeeds in it.
Cast
edit- Sathyaraj as Rangaraj (a) Sathyaraj
- Radha as Rajalakshmi
- S. S. Chandran
- Livingston
- Silk Smitha
- T. Kumar
- Anjana
Production
editAccording to Kumar, the film was "chopped mercilessly" by the censor board.[2]
Soundtrack
editSoundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[3][4]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|
| "Kadhal Thiruda" | K. S. Chithra, P. Jayachandran | Gangai Amaran |
| "Manja Kuruvi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | |
| "Velaiyai" | Ilaiyaraaja | Ilaiyaraaja |
| "Poovum Thendral" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | Gangai Amaran |
| "Soodu Romba" | S. P. Sailaja, Mano |
Reception
editP. S. S. of Kalki wrote even though they have planted rich settings with a large crowd, they have made the film in such a way that it has nothing to do with the understanding of the viewers.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Pick Pocket ( 1989 )". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 28 November 2004. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ Rao, Subha J. (7 January 2016). "G.M. Kumar teams up with Bala". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 July 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- ^ "Pick Pocket Tamil FIlm LP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 10 November 2022. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ "Pick Pocket (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 10 November 2022. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ பி. எஸ். எஸ். (16 July 1989). "பிக்பாக்கெட்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 47. Archived from the original on 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023 – via Internet Archive.
External links
edit- Pick Pocket at IMDb