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Thirupathi (2006 Tamil film)
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Wikipedia article
'Thirupathi' is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language masala film written and directed by Perarasu and produced by AVM Productions. The film features C. Arun Pandian, Ajith Kumar and Sadha in the lead roles, with Riyaz Khan and others appearing in other pivotal roles. The film released on 14 April 2006. It garnered mixed reviews from critics, but was a hit at the box office.
Plot
Thirupathi is a straightforward young man who leads a happy life with his parents and younger sister. He happens to meet Priya, and they fall in love. Thirupathi's sister is pregnant, and at the time of delivery, he takes her to a hospital. The doctor there expects a bribe, but when it is not forthcoming, he neglects his duty; therefore, Thirupathi's sister dies. Thirupathi learns that this is not the first instance in the hospital, and the doctor is his best friend Soori's brother. When Thirupathi goes out to get Soori's brother, Soori and his father do all that they can to protect him from Thirupathi. How Thirupathi gets his revenge on the people responsible for his sister's death forms the rest of the movie.
Cast
* Ajith Kumar as Thirupathi
* Sadha as Priya
* Riyaz Khan as Soori
* Arun Pandian as ACP Murali
* Sampath Raj as Soori's brother
* Pyramid Natarajan as Minister
* Livingston as Chanakkiyan
* R. Sundarrajan as Thirupathi's father
* Rajalakshmi as Thirupathi's mother
* Harish Raghavendra as Thirupathi's brother
* Deepu as Thirupathi's sister
* Sathyan as Thirupathi's friend
* Ganja Karuppu as Muthu
* M. S. Baskar as P. A. Brahma
* Anu Mohan as Temple Priest
* Aarthi as Priya's friend
* Vidharth as Henchman
* Manobala
* Rajesh
* Bala Singh
* Suvarna Mathew
* Thalapathy Dinesh
* Benjamin as Thirupathi's friend
* Perarasu in a cameo appearance
* Laila as a dancer in Song ('"Keerai Vedhaippom"')
Production
During the making of 'Sivakasi', representatives from AVM Productions approached Perarasu to make a commercial film with Ajith Kumar in the lead role.[http://ajithkumar.free.fr/news/news_172.htm AVM ropes in Ajith]. 'The Hindu' (6 August 2005). Retrieved on 31 October 2015. The director immediately accepted the offer and told the producer the story of the film during the meeting and the film was announced publicly two days later.Warrier, Shobha (7 December 2005) [http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/dec/07per.htm Perarasu on Tirupathi]. Rediff.com. Retrieved on 31 October 2015. In August 2005, it became clear that the film would begin in November and that Riyaz Khan would play the lead antagonist role in the project.[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/16432.html Ready and raring to go]. indiaglitz.com (26 August 2005) Sadha was signed on to play the lead female role.[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/16471.html Its Sada opposite Ajith Tamil Movie News]. Indiaglitz.com (29 August 2005). Retrieved on 2015-10-31. The film was launched officially on 15 September 2005 with Vijay attending the opening ceremony.[https://web.archive.org/web/20100117172303/http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/15092005-4.shtml Ajith-Vijay sensational meeting at 'Thirupati' pooja with pics]. Cinesouth.com (15 September 2005). Retrieved on 31 October 2015.
For the film, Ajith lost 18 kilograms in 55 days by being on a liquid diet and lost the weight he had sported on screen in his previous few films.[http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News27/20-8-05e/tamil-movies-news-ajith.html A fitter Ajith makes waves in the industry]. Behindwoods (20 August 2005). Retrieved on 2015-10-31. The art director erected the set of a village in Prasad Studios in December 2005 including a shopping place, a big temple and an 80 ft statue of Lord Shiva.[http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News39/03-12-05/tamil-movies-news-ajith.html Tamil movies : Ajiths thirupathi at Prasad studio]. Behindwoods.com (3 December 2005). Retrieved on 2015-10-31. In early 2006, Asin was approached to appear in an item number in the film but refused, with Laila eventually taking the role.[http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News39/03.01.06e/asin.html Tamil movies : Asin rejects Ajith]. Behindwoods.com (3 January 2006). Retrieved on 2015-10-31.
Soundtrack
Release
The satellite rights of the film were sold to Kalaignar TV.
Critical reception
The film received mixed reviews from the critics and audiences. Many drew comparisons to Perarasu's previous works, Thirupachi and Sivakasi.
References
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