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'Ragalaipuram' is a 2013 Indian Tamil language comedy drama film written and directed by Mano, which is a remake of the 1991 Malayalam film 'Aanaval Mothiram'. The film features Karunas, Angana Roy, and Sanjana Singh in the lead roles. The music was composed by Srikanth Deva. The film opened to mixed reviews upon release on 18 October 2013.

Cast



* Karunas as Velu

* Angana Roy as Kalyani

* Sanjana Singh as SI Shwetha

* Bharath Reddy as SI Suresh

* Manobala as Inspector

* Uma as Velu's mother

* M. S. Bhaskar as Vincent

* Pawan as Burma Kumar

* Vaiyapuri as Insurance Policy Agent

* Delhi Ganesh as Constable Pandian

* Kovai Sarala as Head Constable Ekavalli

* Singampuli

* O. A. K. Sundar as SI Veerapandi

* Mayilsamy

* Ken Karunas

* Kottaikumar

* Shakeela as Kuruvamma (Special Appearance)

*Sridhar (Special Appearance - "Obamavum")

Production



The film was first reported in February 2012, with debutant Mano chosen to direct the remake of the 1991 Malayalam film 'Aanaval Mothiram' with Karunas selected to produce the venture and play the lead role while his son Ken made a cameo appearance in the film. Angana Roy was selected to make her debut in the film as lead actress, though 'Vathikuchi' ended up being her first release, owing to the film's delay.

Soundtrack



Soundtrack of the film was scored by Srikanth Deva, while lyrics written by Vairamuthu and Mano. Songs received mixed reviews upon release.

* "Ragalapuram" - V. M. Mahalingam, Grace Karunas

* "Adi Devaloga" - Febin Pillai

* "Obamavum" - Karunas

* "Sudamani" - Srikanth Deva, Grace Karunas

* "Obamavum" Remix - Karunas

Release



The film opened to poor reviews from critics. A critic from the Times of India noted "Ragalaipuram is a textbook example of how to make a lowest common denominator entertainer." Sify.com wrote that "the Tamil remake is nowhere near the original, as director Manos jokes fall flat and the comic scenes are so predictable."

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