Aatha Un Koyilile (transl. Aatha, in your temple) is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Kasthuri Raja. The film stars newcomers Selva and Kasthuri, with newcomer Ravi Rahul, Vinodhini, Janagaraj, Vinu Chakravarthy, K. Prabhakaran, Vadivelu, and Senthil playing supporting roles. It was released on 10 May 1991.[1][2] The film was remade in Telugu as Prema Vijetha (1992).[citation needed]
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| Directed by | Kasthuri Raja |
| Written by | Kasthuri Raja |
| Produced by | K. Prabhakaran |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | K. B. Ahmed |
| Edited by | L. Kesavan |
| Music by | Deva |
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Release date |
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Running time | 135 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editPandi is a shy young man. He is the son of the village's bigwig Azhagarsamy. Pandi slowly falls in love with the lovely village girl Easwari who, unlike him, is from a poor family. When the village blacksmith Marudhu learns about their love affair, he warns Pandi about Azhagarsamy's dark side.
In the past, Kasthuri, her parents, and Ramaiah lived together in their big house. Maruthu worked in their house and had much respect for Kasthuri. However, when Kasthuri's cousin Durairasu entered their house in order to marry Kasthuri, problems started. Kasthuri's father halfheartedly accepted the proposal as per the village custom, despite knowing that Durairasu was a bad person. However, Kasthuri refused the proposal and revealed she wanted to marry Maruthu, who was from another caste. Kasthuri's family accepted her wish, and she married Marudhu. At the village court the village heads did not accept the marriage because of the caste difference and Azhagarsamy ordered Kasthuri's father to kill his daughter to restore the village's honour. Later that night, Kasthuri's father fed Kasthuri a meal which he had poisoned. Marudhu came to save Kasthuri, but Durairasu and his henchmen stopped him. Marudhu beats them all, but was too late to save Kasthuri.
Pandi loses hope in being able to marry Easwari, and the lovers decide to kill themselves. The villagers intervene just in time, and Azhagarsamy surprisingly accepts for the marriage in front of the villagers. Later, Azhagarsamy forces Kaliappan to poison his daughter Easwari. Marudhu comes in time to save her, and he encourages Ramaiah to fight against the caste fanatic Azhagarsamy. Pandi and Easwari then marry. Kasthuri's father, Ramaiah, Kaliappan, and Marudhu collaborate to destroy Azhagarsamy, forcing him to drink poison for his crimes.
Cast
edit- Selva as Marudhu
- Kasthuri as Kasthuri
- Ravi Rahul as Pandi[3]
- Vinodhini as Easwari
- Janagaraj as Kaliappan
- Vinu Chakravarthy as Ramaiah
- K. Prabhakaran as Azhagarsamy
- Vadivelu as Appu
- Senthil as Pichumani
- M. N. Rajam as Kasthuri's mother
- T. K. S. Chandran as Kasthuri's father
- K. S. Selvaraj as Durairasu
- Sevvanthi as Dhanam
- Chitraguptan as Nellikunju
- Pradeep Raj
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Deva, with lyrics written by Kalidasan.[4][5]
| Song | Singer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| "Ele Elanguyile" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 3:59 |
| "Pombalaya Madhikavenum" | Gangai Amaran | 4:42 |
| "Chinnanchiru Poove" | Mano, S. Janaki | 4:26 |
| "Othayadi Paadhayile" (male) | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 5:03 |
| "Kaadhal Kiligale" | Krishna Chandher | 4:40 |
| "Thaimaasam Vandirichi" | Deva | 0:59 |
| "Othayadi Paadhayile" (female) | Jikki | 5:03 |
| "Vandi Varudu" | Swarnalatha | 1:13 |
| "Othayadi Paadhayile" (reprised) | Malaysia Vasudevan | 0:34 |
| "Thaimaasam Vanduruchi" | Swarnalatha | 0:59 |
| "Othayadi Paadhayile" (duet) | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Jikki | 5:04 |
| "Maari Muthumaari" | Swarnalatha, Malaysia Vasudevan | 5:13 |
Reception
editN. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express said, "Kasthoori Raja ties up various strands of the narrative well racing to the climax".[6]
References
edit- ^ "Aatha Un Koyilile". The Indian Express. 10 May 1991. p. 5. Retrieved 7 June 2020 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "Aatha Un Koyilile ( 1991 )". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 29 February 2004. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
- ^ Mannath, Malini (5 July 2004). "Kittu". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 15 October 2006. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "Aatha Un Kovilile (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. 1 January 1991. Archived from the original on 16 March 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
- ^ "Aatha Un Kovilile". JioSaavn. 1 January 1991. Archived from the original on 16 March 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
- ^ Krishnaswamy, N. (17 May 1991). "Aatha un Kovilile". The Indian Express. p. 7. Retrieved 24 January 2017 – via Google News Archive.