Ivan (transl. Him) is a 2002 Indian Tamil language film directed, written and produced by Parthibhan. The film stars him along with Meena and Soundarya (in her penultimate Tamil film). The film was a runway hit.[1]

Ivan
Directed byParthiban
Written byParthiban
Produced byAbi
Keerthi
Rakki
StarringParthiban
Meena
Soundarya
CinematographyFowzia Fathima
Edited byM. N. Raja
Music byIlaiyaraaja
Production
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Release date
  • 23 August 2002 (2002-08-23)
Running time
145 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

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Jeevan (Parthiban) is a tempo driver and a socially conscious middle-aged man who wants to clean up the society. His motivation is his late father (Thalaivasal Vijay) who was murdered as he tried to be a crusader. Jeevan is intelligent enough to realize that he is not a one-man-army to fight the evils and corruption in society. He therefore motivates the public to fight for their rights. He lives in a small place with four friends and together they do what little they can to improve the condition around. The Carnatic singer Dheetchanya (Soundarya) has a silent admiration for Jeevan. But, a Telugu woman Meena Kumari (Meena) wins him over and forces him into marriage by telling a lie that she has cancer, but she dies during a fireshot. Thereafter, Jeevan brings the villains all together and each of them gets a chance to support his stand and speak on the circumstances which forced them to take to crime. Jeevan gives a long lecture and transforms them into being good citizens. At last, It is shown that Jeevan is leaving the court with Dheetchanya.

Cast

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Production

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Music critic Subbudu made his cinematic debut appearing as himself.[2]

Soundtrack

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Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[3][4]

No. Song Singers Lyrics Length (m:ss)
1 "Appadi Pakrathuna" Mathangi, P. Unnikrishnan Palani Bharathi 05:55
2 "Bhajanai Seivom" S. N. Surendar, Arunmozhi, Febi Mani Ilaiyaraaja 01:03
3 "Ennai Yenna Seithai Vengulalae" Sudha Ragunathan Vaali 06:18
4 "Enakkinai Yaar" Muthulingam 01:09
5 "Kannan Nee En" 04:51
6 "Male Toppula" Karthik, Malgudi Subha Kabilan 04:40
7 "Pattukku Pogathinga" Arunmozhi Ilaiyaraaja 00:47
8 "Thoolu Thoolu" Karthik, Sujatha Na. Muthukumar 04:43
9 "Ulagame Nee" Palakkad Sreeram Mu. Metha 05:03

Reception

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The Hindu wrote "Parthepan deserves applause for avoiding irksome duets in foreign locations and incongruous song sequences that do not jell with the story. Also he has very astutely done away with a comedy track that could hang loose. On the whole Parthepan reveals rare expertise in "Ivan". All these make one wonder why after a good beginning he should change tack and follow the beaten path.".[5] Chennai Online wrote "‘Ivan’ is off-beat, interesting for the most part, a little sermonising, and monotonous, confusing at times. But it showcases Partibhan as a thinking actor-director who has it in him to rise above the mundane and mediocre, if he seriously puts his mind to it".[6] Cinesouth wrote "In the first half, the screenplay shines. But, 'Ivan' begins to fumble when Parthiban attempts heroisms in the second half".[7]

Awards

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Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress - Meena

References

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  1. ^ "Breaking convention". The Hindu. 21 August 2002.
  2. ^ "The Hindu : A success team reunites". www.thehindu.com. Archived from the original on 21 June 2002. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Starmusiq.fun".
  4. ^ "Ivan Audio Cover". avdigital. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  5. ^ "Ivan". The Hindu. 22 August 2002. Archived from the original on 1 October 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  6. ^ "IVAN". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 5 April 2005. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
  7. ^ "Ivan". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 1 October 2002. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
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