Desiya Paravai
| Desiya Paravai | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Babu Ganesh |
| Written by | Babu Ganesh |
| Produced by | S. Senguttuven S. Thilagavathi S. Anjuham A. Jotheeswaran |
| Starring | Suresh Urvashi Nizhalgal Ravi Babu Ganesh Vineetha Vadivelu |
| Cinematography | R. G. Gopal |
| Edited by | V. Udayashankar |
| Music by | Ilayaraaja |
Production company | S. Sen Film International |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Desiya Paravai (transl. National bird) is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Babu Ganesh starring himself, Suresh, Urvashi, Nizhalgal Ravi, Vineetha, and Vadivelu.
Cast
- Suresh as David
- Urvashi as Malini
- Vichu Sivakumar
- Nizhalgal Ravi
- Babu Ganesh as Raja
- Vinitha as Priya
- Roopasri
- Vadivelu as Azhagu
- Kumarimuthu
Production
The film began production in 1996 as Naan Oru Indian (transl. I am an Indian).[1][2] The film is about the Kargil War, and reportedly ten percent of the audio cassette sales were donated to the war victims in 2003.[3] The nine getups of Vadivelu's character were publicized by the makers prior to the film's release.[2][4][5]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilayaraaja.[1] The lyrics are written by Ilayaraaja, Kamakodiyan, Mu. Metha and Vaali.[1]
- "Chittuk Kuruvi Kuruvi" - Mano, S. Janaki
- "Yemarathe Yematra" - S. N. Surendar, Selvakumar, chorus
- "Deepavali Innikki" - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra, Arunmozhi, chorus
- "Priya Priya" - P. Unnikrishnan, Bhavatharini
- "Chinna Chinna" - Ilayaraaja, chorus
- "Chengal Pattu Chinnachittu" - Mano, chorus
Reception
Malini Mannath of Chennai Online wrote that "Not much expectation from this film, so not much disappointment either".[5]
References
- ^ a b c "Naan Oru Indian Tamil Film Audio cassette Ilayaraaja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 31 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Tamil Movie News--Pudhu Edition 2". Cinema Express, Kumudam, Ananda Vikatan . 17 May 1996. Archived from the original on 1 October 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2024 – via Google Groups.
- ^ "Desiya Paarvai". Sify. Archived from the original on 17 November 2003. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ "Desiya Paravai". TV Guide. 1995. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ a b Mannath, Malini (29 November 2006). "Desiya Paravai". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 27 January 2007.