Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana | |
Director: | V. Sekhar |
Producer: | C. Kannappan S. S. Durairaju S. Tamilselvi R. Vijay S. Jayalakshmi |
Cinematography: | G. Rajendran |
Editing: | A. P. Manivannan |
Music: | Chandrabose |
Studio: | Thiruvalluvar Kalaikoodam |
Runtime: | 155 minutes |
Country: | India |
Language: | Tamil |
Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by V. Sekhar. The film stars Nassar and Radhika, while Jaishankar, Goundamani, Senthil, Vadivelu, Kovai Sarala, and Vinu Chakravarthy play supporting roles. It was released on 14 April 1994.[1] The film was later remade in Telugu as Aasthi Mooredu Aasha Baaredu (1995) and in Kannada by Sekhar as Hendtheer Darbar (2010).[2]
Sivaraman, an honest government clerk, and his wife Lakshmi belong to a middle-class family and they have two children. "Anjaadha Singam" Marudhapaandi, a corrupt politician, moves into a new house near Sivaraman's house. Marudhapaandi's lifestyle influences Lakshmi, and she tries to ape him by buying luxurious items on installments. This puts pressure on Sivaraman, and he takes a loan from his office peon, but the police arrests him for corruption. He later finds a job in a brandy company with Marudhapaandi's recommendation.
The soundtrack was composed by Chandrabose, with lyrics written by Vaali.[3]
Song | Singer | Duration | |
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"Sonnan Antha" | 4:01 | ||
"Aasa Machan" | S. Janaki | 3:44 | |
"Santhosam" | S. Janaki | 3:05 | |
"Yerathu Sarakku" | Malaysia Vasudevan | 3:16 | |
"Papera Pathiya" | Chandrabose | 3:55 |
MM of The Indian Express wrote, "A clean family entertainer with Sekhar depending on sound script and deftness in handling it".[4] K. Vijiyan of New Straits Times wrote "This one is for those couples who seem forever stuck in cycle of debts".[5] R. P. R. of Kalki wrote it is a subject suitable for all kinds of audiences; Since Sekhar directed this film it is a same old formula with too many sentiments and teachings.[6]