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Vasanthakala Paravai
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Wikipedia article
'Vasanthakala Paravai' is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Pavithran. The film stars Ramesh Aravind, Sarathkumar and Shali. The film, produced by K. T. Kunjumon, had musical score by Deva and was released on 19 September 1991. Deva won the Cinema Express Award for Best Music Director.
Plot
Ravi, a shopkeeper, falls in love with Uma, a student, who belongs to a rich family. But their relationship is tested when Uma's brother Rajesh decides to intervene and break their bond. They both elope and escape to Chennai and get married. Their family arrive there to separate the couple on the pretext of accepting them. Uma's parents drag her to them and Rajesh successfully gets in Ravi arrested under the false case of kidnapping Uma. Looking at the events, Uma's grandfather commits suicide in despair. Uma escapes from her home to save Ravi. The cop who is initially tortures Ravi later has a change of heart and helps the lovers. Rajesh arrives there to bring his sister. Uma files a false case against her brother for behaving inappropriately with her. Uma later admits that she did this to teach her brother a lesson for separating her from her husband. Pair gets united.
Cast
* Ramesh Aravind as Ravi
* Sarathkumar as Rajesh
* Shali as Uma
* Goundamani as Ravi's friend's uncle
* V. K. Ramasamy as Uma's grandfather
* Sathyapriya as Uma's mother
* Major Sundarrajan as the Judge
* Charle as Ravi's friend
* Kitty as Uma's uncle
* K. K. Soundar as Ravi's uncle
* C. R. Saraswathi as Uma's lawyer
* Rajan P. Dev as the Inspector
*Prabhu Deva as a dancer
Production
'Vasanthakala Paravai' was the directorial debut of Pavithran, and the first Tamil film produced by K. T. Kunjumon.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Deva, while the lyrics were written by Vaali.
Release and reception
'Vasanthakala Paravai' was released on 19 September 1991. Sundarji of 'Kalki' called it an ordinary love story, but appreciated some of the dialogues. Deva won the Cinema Express Award for Best Music Director.
References
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