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Wikipedia article
'Varusham 16' (read as "Varusham Padhinaaru"; ) is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Fazil. The film stars Karthik and Khushbu, with Sukumari, V. K. Ramasamy, Janagaraj, Charle and Vadivukkarasi in supporting roles. It is a remake of Fazil's own Malayalam film 'Ennennum Kannettante'. Karthik won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor Tamil for his performance in the film. It was dubbed into Telugu as 'Premanjali' and released on 21 April 1989.
Plot
Kannan, a convict, is released from prison after sixteen years. Rajamani, his grandfather's servant is there to receive him. Kannan enquires Rajamani about the past sixteen years. After entering into the house, he recollects his memories. Kannan is the eldest grandson of the family. Kannan arrives at the village for his family temple festival. Kannan is loved by all the family members. Kannan's maternal uncle's daughter also arrived for the festival after sixteen years. In the beginning, both of them tease each other but later both of them fall in love. This is opposed by her maternal grandmother and cousin. On the day of festival, in a fight between Kannan and Moorthy, Radhika was shot dead by her cousin. An enraged Kannan get into a brawl with Moorthy and in that, Moorthy dies. Kannan was imprisoned for sixteen years. Kannan asked Rajamani to inform his arrival to his family and the ritual has to be performed every year.
Cast
* Karthik as Kannan
* Khushbu as Radhika
* V. K. Ramasamy as Sundaramoorthy
* Poornam Viswanathan as the patriarch
* Janagaraj as Rajamani
* Charle as Narayana
* Tinku as Tabu
* Vijay as Moorthy
* Sukumari as Parvathi
* Vadivukkarasi as Maheshwari
* Jayabharathi as Sundari
Production
The role of the lead actress was offered to Nirosha; due to her clash of dates, the director choose to cast Khushbu.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Vaali. The song "Gangai Karai Mannanadi" is set in Todi, a Hindustani raga, "Hey Aiyasamy" is set in Dharmavati, a Carnatic raga, "Karayatha Manamum" is set to Hema Bhushani, "Pazhamuthir Cholai" is set in Harikambhoji, and "Poo Pookum Masam" is set in Keeravani.
Release and reception
'Varusham 16' was released on 18 February 1989. N. Krishnaswamy of 'The Indian Express' wrote that Karthik "puts much life and energy into his role", Khushbu "looks just out of school" and Viswanathan was "great as the head of the family", while also appreciating Jayabharathi, Vadivukkarasi and Charle's performances. P. S. S. of 'Kalki' said the film could be watched for the cast performances. Karthik won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor Tamil.
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