Sarithira Nayagan
1984 Indian film
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Sarithira Nayagan (transl. Historical Hero) is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language action film, directed by D. Yoganand. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sarada, Prabhu and Radha.[1] The story was written by N. T. Rama Rao with his son Harikrishna producing the film.[2] It is a remake of the 1983 Telugu film Chandasasanudu. The film was released on 26 May 1984.[3] This was Yoganand's final film as director before his death in 2006.[4]
| Sarithira Nayagan | |
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| Directed by | D. Yoganand |
| Written by | A. L. Narayanan (dialogues) |
| Story by | N. T. Rama Rao |
| Produced by | Nandamuri Harikrishna |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Sarada Prabhu Radha |
| Cinematography | Nandamuri Mohana Krishna |
| Edited by | V. Ravi |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
The plot revolves around two siblings who are forcibly separated by the villains in pursuit of their inheritance. Years later, their offspring fall in love and collaborate to unravel the mystery surrounding the death of the male lead's father.
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as Pandiaraja
- Sarada
- Prabhu as Selvam
- Radha
- M. N. Nambiar
- Thengai Srinivasan
- Jaishankar
- P. R. Varalakshmi
- Jayamalini
- R. S. Manohar
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Vaali.[5][6]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kudichukka" | L. R. Eswari | 4:30 |
| 2. | "Theppakulathil" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam | 4:40 |
| 3. | "Eduthukka Ellame" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam | 4:41 |
| 4. | "Therinjpochu" | L. R. Eswari | 4:22 |
| Total length: | 18:13 | ||
Reception
Jayamanmadhan of Kalki criticised the film's screenplay for being overstuffed and confusing.[7]
