Maaveeran (1986 film) explained

Director:Rajasekhar
Screenplay:Rajasekhar
Story:Prayag Raaj
Producer:G. Hanumantha Rao
Cinematography:V. Ranga
Editing:Kothagiri Gopalrao
Music:Ilaiyaraaja
Studio:Padmalaya Studios
Runtime:157 minutes
Country:India
Language:Tamil

Maaveeran is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Rajasekhar. A remake of the 1985 Hindi film Mard, it stars Rajinikanth, Ambika and Jaishankar. The film revolves around a rude princess, who falls in love with a simpleton after initially being hostile towards him.

Maaveeran was the first in Tamil to be shot in 70 mm film format, and have a six-track stereophonic sound. It was released on 1 November 1986, Diwali day, and became a critical and commercial failure.

Production

Maaveeran is a remake of the 1985 Hindi film Mard, and even used some footage from that film. It was shot in the expensive 70 mm film format, becoming the first Tamil film to do so.[1] [2] Sivaji Ganesan was initially attached to star in the film, but later opted out due to other commitments.[3] The film was prominently shot in Mysore, including the Mysore Palace.[4]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[5] [6] He composed a six-track stereophonic sound, making Maaveeran the first film to achieve this feat.

Song Singers Lyrics Length
"Ammaa Ammaa" 04:22
"Ezhugave" Malaysia Vasudevan04:28
"Hey Maina" Malaysia Vasudevan, K. S. Chithra04:26
"Nee Koduththatha" Malaysia Vasudevan, K. S. ChithraVaali07:01
"Sokku Podi" Malaysia Vasudevan, K. S. ChithraGangai Amaran04:37
"Vaangada Vaanga" Malaysia VasudevanGangai Amaran04:23

Release and reception

Maaveeran was released on 1 November 1986, Diwali day,[7] and faced heavy competition from Punnagai Mannan, Aruvadai Naal and Palaivana Rojakkal.[8] The Indian Express wrote on 7 November 1986, "The film makes its way through sadism and violence, damning sentiment, religion and righteousness by its downright exploitativeness. Its corny cliches are almost sickening".[9] Jayamanmadhan (a duo) of Kalki wrote that even though couple of songs are average, the cinematography was an consolation. The duo noted that despite using new techniques for fight scenes, because of a plot which confuses and goes around aimlessly, it has almost become like a vomit after delicious products and pouring so much of money.[10] The film emerged a critical and commercial failure;[11] according to Rajinikanth's biographer Naman Ramachandran, the combination of Punnagai Mannans director K. Balachander, lead actor Kamal Haasan, lead actress Revathi and the soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja "proved too much for Maaveeran, and its audience was restricted to hard-core Rajinikanth fans".

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1-15 December 2013 . The Tamil Film in 100 years of Indian Cinema . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190902220237/http://madrasmusings.com/Vol%2023%20No%2016/the-tamil-film-in-100-years-of-indian-cinema.html . 2 September 2019 . 17 December 2018 . Madras Musings.
  2. Book: Baskaran, S. Theodore . S. Theodore Baskaran . The Eye of the Serpent: An Introduction to Tamil Cinema . East West Books . 1996 . Chennai . 223 . 243920437.
  3. Web site: 30 March 2022 . மாவீரன் - சிவாஜிகணேசன் விலகியது ஏன் ? . Maaveeran – Why did Sivaji Ganesan quit? . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231119041308/https://screen4screen.com/news/maaveeran-sivaji-ganesan-quit . 19 November 2023 . 4 August 2022 . Screen 4 Screen . ta.
  4. Web site: பாரதி . திரை . 27 August 2022 . ஆறிலிருந்து எழுபது வரை: ரஜினி சரிதம் - 75 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220917065550/https://kamadenu.hindutamil.in/cinema/rajini-saritham-75 . 17 September 2022 . 18 September 2022 . . ta.
  5. Web site: Maaveeran (Old) (1986) . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131203092802/http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/moviedetail.asp?mid=T0002781 . 3 December 2013 . 24 December 2013 . Raaga.com.
  6. Web site: Maaveeran Tamil Film LP Vinyl LP Record by Ilayaraja . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220804170659/https://mossymart.com/product/maaveeran-tamil-film-lp-vinyl-lp-record-by-ilayaraja/ . 4 August 2022 . 4 August 2022 . Mossymart.
  7. News: 1 November 1986 . Maaveeran . 16 July 2018 . . 7 . Google News Archive.
  8. News: 11 December 2017 . Rajinikanth turns 67: More than moondru mugam . live . https://archive.today/20180420112329/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/dec/11/rajinikanth-turns-67-more-than-moondru-mugam-1724738.html . 20 April 2018 . 20 April 2018 . The New Indian Express.
  9. News: 7 November 1986 . Rajini's Raj . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240423134054/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=YoJlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ep4NAAAAIBAJ&pg=1445%2C2971084 . 23 April 2024 . 4 August 2022 . . 14 . Google News Archive.
  10. ஜெயமன்மதன் . Subha (writers) . 23 November 1986 . மாவீரன் . dead . https://archive.today/20220729121453/https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1986/nov/23-11-1986/p11.jpg . 29 July 2022 . 1 November 2021 . . 11 . ta.
  11. Web site: 28 May 2014 . Rajinikanth's 10 Biggest FLOPS . live . https://archive.today/20210406070626/https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-rajinikanths-10-biggest-flops/20140528.htm?print=true . 6 April 2021 . 6 April 2021 . Rediff.com.

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