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Raman Thediya Seethai (1972 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Raman Thediya Seethai' is a 1970 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'. 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
Plot
S. J. Raman, a rich industrialist tries to find his soul mate. His future ideal wife has to possess absolutely 6 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 6 criteria, the odyssey of Raman is only beginning...
Cast
* M. G. Ramachandran as S. J. Raman
* 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
* Idichappuli Selvaraj as Barber
* Karikol Raju
* Gundu Karuppaiah as Housekeeper
Production
'Raman Thediya Seethai' is the second film produced by the Madurai-based Jayanthi Films. Some scenes were shot in Kashmir, including the song "Nalladhu Kanne".
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.
Release and reception
'Raman Thediya Seethai' was released on 13 April 1972, and ran for over 100 days in theatres. 'Ananda Vikatan' favourably reviewed the film, saying its flaws would appear only if viewers start thinking deeply. Jayalalithaa won the Tamil Nadu Cinema Fan Award for Best Actress.
References
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