Raman Thediya Seethai (transl. The Seetha that Raman sought) is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language romance film, directed by P. Neelakantan and written by Sornam from a story by Maa. Raa. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa. It is a remake of the 1969 Kannada film Gandondu Hennaru.[citation needed] The film ran for more than 100 days in theatres and it became a box office success. Jayalalithaa won the Tamil Nadu Cinema Fan Award for Best Actress
| Raman Thediya Seethai | |
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 Poster | |
| Directed by | P. Neelakantan |
| Screenplay by | Sornam |
| Story by | Maa. Raa. |
| Produced by | N. Kanagasabai |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran Jayalalithaa |
| Cinematography | V. Ramamoorthy |
| Edited by | K. Narayanan |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Jayanthi Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 158 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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S. J. Raman, a rich industrialist tries to find his soul mate. His future ideal wife has to possess absolutely six virtues, which a nice old couple revealed him in the bend of a way. Raman already knows the one who could fill his heart, make it happy. Her name is Seetha, a charming representative in cosmetics. But regrettably, during the preparations of their marriage, outer elements apparently annoyed by this union, make everything prevent that it occur. Provided with his invaluable notebook containing six criteria, the odyssey of Raman is only beginning.
Cast
edit- M. G. Ramachandran as S. J. Raman[1]
- Jayalalithaa as Seetha, Rambha and Rani
- M. N. Nambiar as Babu Bhairavan
- S. A. Ashokan as Godhanraj
- V. K. Ramasamy as Siva Shankar
- Nagesh as Krishnan (Kishtan)
- V. S. Raghavan as Karmeghan, Seetha's father
- O. A. K. Thevar as Singamuthu, the retired military man
- Manorama as Samoundhi
- G. Sakunthala as The aunty
- Ragini (Guest-star) as the actress and the dancer of the play, disguised as a man ("Yea Annaa...")
- Rama Prabha as Krishnan's love interest
- V. Gopalakrishnan as Police inspector
- Usilai Mani as Housekeeper
- Selvaraj as Barber
- Karikol Raju
- Gundu Karuppaiah as Housekeeper
Production
editRaman Thediya Seethai is the second film produced by the Madurai-based Jayanthi Films.[2] Some scenes were shot in Kashmir, including the song "Nalladhu Kanne".[3][4]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[5]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "En Ullam Unthan" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari | Kannadasan | 04:29 |
| "Machchana Mamavaa" | L. R. Eswari | Vaali | 04:28 |
| "Nalladhu Kanne" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 04:34 |
| "Padaar Padaar Padaar" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari | Vaali | 04:43 |
| "Thiruvalar Selviye" | T. M. Soundararajan, B. Vasantha | Kannadasan | 04:09 |
| "Yea Annaa" | L. R. Eswari, Saibaba, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi | Vaali | 04:42 |
Release and reception
editRaman Thediya Seethai was released on 13 April 1972,[6] and ran for over 100 days in theatres.[7] Ananda Vikatan favourably reviewed the film, saying its flaws would appear only if viewers start thinking deeply.[8] Jayalalithaa won the Tamil Nadu Cinema Fan Award for Best Actress.[9]
References
edit- ^ "MGR Triple Treat". The Times of India. 4 July 2008. Archived from the original on 31 May 2016. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
- ^ Sri Kantha, Sachi (27 December 2019). "MGR Remembered – Part 54 | An Overview of the Final 31 movies of 1970s". Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Archived from the original on 31 October 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ "காஷ்மீரில் எடுக்கப்பட்ட தமிழ் திரைப்படங்கள் என்னென்ன?". BBC News (in Tamil). 9 August 2019. Archived from the original on 23 September 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ "ஜெயலலிதா - எம்ஜிஆர் நடிப்பில் கட்டாயம் பார்க்க வேண்டிய 7 படங்கள்". Samayam Tamil (in Tamil). 24 February 2020. Archived from the original on 23 September 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ "Raman Thediya Seethai (1972) (1972)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 16 August 2014. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
- ^ "எம்.ஜி.ஆர். நடித்த படங்களின் பட்டியல்". Ithayakkani (in Tamil). 2 April 2011. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ "ஒரு பேனாவின் பயணம் – 57 – சுதாங்கன் | எம்.ஜி.ஆர். துவக்கிய அரசியல் பரபரப்பு!". Dinamalar (in Tamil). Nellai. 23 May 2016. Archived from the original on 23 September 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "சினிமா விமர்சனம்: ராமன் தேடிய சீதை". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). 30 April 1972. Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ Jha, Lata (6 December 2016). "Ten films to remember Jayalalithaa by". Mint. Archived from the original on 11 September 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2021.