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Paththini (1997 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Paththini' is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language drama film, written and directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Jayaram and Khushbu, while Prakash Raj and Janagaraj portray supporting roles. The music for the film was composed by Deva and the film opened to mixed reviews in September 1997.
Cast
*Jayaram
*Khushbu
*Prakash Raj
*Janagaraj
*Thyagu
*Charle
Production
After making several unsuccessful films during the mid 1990s, P. Vasu made a comeback with 'Vaimaye Vellum' (1997) and the good performance of the film, fetched him an opportunity from Good Luck Films to make 'Paththini', said to be loosely based on the Hollywood film, 'Sleeping with the Enemy' (1991). The venture saw the team from the successful 1993 film 'Purusha Lakshanam' collaborate again with the producers, director, actor and actress returning to make 'Paththini'.
Music
The soundtrack was composed by Deva.https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/pathini/v7p4Y3zbqWo_ Lyrics were written by Vaali, Kalidasan, Piraisoodan and Valampuri John.
Release & reception
The film opened to mixed reviews in September 1997, and did not perform well at the box office. 'Deccan Herald' wrote "Pathini, if not for its connotations, is a film full of overworked themes. Not really worth seeing at all".
Awards
The film won two awards during the following year from the Tamil Nadu state the Best Film portraying Women in Good Light and the Special Prize for actress Khushbu.
References
Category:1997 films
Category:1990s Tamil-language films
Category:Films scored by Deva (composer)
Category:Films directed by P. Vasu
Category:Indian drama films
Category:Films about domestic violence
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