Prarthanai (/prɑːrθənaɪ/ transl. Prayer)[1] is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film directed and co-written by Kausikan. The film stars A. V. M. Rajan, Sowcar Janaki and Vennira Aadai Nirmala, with Srikanth and Sasikumar in supporting roles. It was released on 14 January 1973.[2]
| Prarthanai | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Kausikan |
| Written by | A. L. Narayanan (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Kausikan |
| Story by | Kausikan |
| Produced by | Venkat Varadhan |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | B. Ramachandrayya |
| Edited by | S. I. Perumal |
| Music by | T. K. Ramamoorthy |
Production company | Chitra Lok Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (August 2024) |
Cast
edit- A. V. M. Rajan
- Sowcar Janaki
- Vennira Aadai Nirmala
- Srikanth
- Sasikumar
- Cho
- Thengai Srinivasan
- Suruli Rajan
- Kuladeivam Rajagopal
- Junior T. S. Balaiah
- Manorama
- Sridevi
- K. R. Devaki
- Lakshmi
- Parvathi
- Karikol Raju
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by T. K. Ramamoorthy, with lyrics by Vaali.[3]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kadhal Piranthadhu" | P. Susheela | |
| 2. | "Oru Vaarthai Nee" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela |
Reception
editKanthan of Kalki called the story as somewhat innovative, but felt it could have had better pacing as the songs were dragging.[4] Navamani applauded the director for taking an ordinary, clichéd story and making it watchable.[5]
References
edit- ^ Stocker, Stephanie (31 May 2017). Caste and Equality: Friendship Patterns among Young Academics in Urban India. transcript Verlag. p. 177. ISBN 978-3-8394-3885-5.
- ^ "பிரார்த்தனை". Navamani (in Tamil). 13 January 1973. p. 5. Retrieved 13 August 2024 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "Prarthanai". Tamil Songs Lyrics. Archived from the original on 13 August 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ காந்தன் (18 February 1973). "பிரார்த்தனை". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 19. Archived from the original on 27 July 2022. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ "பிரார்த்தனை". Navamani (in Tamil). 27 January 1973. p. 4. Retrieved 13 August 2024 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
External links
edit- Prarthanai at IMDb
