Alli Thandha Vaanam
| Alli Thandha Vaanam | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Sreedhar Prasadh |
| Written by | Sreedhar Prasadh |
| Produced by | Kaja Mydeen K. Ayisha |
| Starring | Prabhu Deva Murali Laila Neha Bajpai |
| Cinematography | Ravi Yadav |
| Edited by | Anil Malnad |
| Music by | Vidyasagar |
Production company | |
Release date |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Alli Thandha Vaanam (transl. The sky gave me too much) is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Sreedhar Prasadh in his debut. The film stars Prabhu Deva, Laila and Neha Bajpai, with Murali in an extended guest role. Prakash Raj, Vivek, Moulee, and Rajeev play supporting roles. The film was released on 14 September 2001.[1]
Plot
[edit]Sathyam is the carefree son of a rich businessman, owner of Sathyam Mills Lakshmipathi. He has been in New York for his college studies and returns to Coimbatore after years. Prakash, Sathyam's cousin, has continuously spoiled Satyam by secretly sending him money to spend away in the US, as Prakash wants to inherit Sathyam Mills. Disappointed by Sathyam's bohemian behaviour, Lakshmipathi asks Satyam to spend three months alone on the streets of Chennai to learn the value of money. He would have no money and could not use the information of who he is or his education (paid by his father), to gain favour or make a living from anyone.
So Sathyam sets out and from the very start, meets Divya, who plays an overexuberant 21 year girl, who cries or laughs constantly. In the next frame, he saves Meenakshi in the style of M. G. Ramachandran from would-be rapists, and in the third, he meets Julie, they both take each other as siblings. Sathyam promises Julie that he will help find her mother. Together they set out on a journey in search of her mum and to make a living (to survive to meet the daily need; food, shelter and medicine). Julie has her own sad story. He sees Meenakshi again, and the two of them fall in love.
Julie and Sathyam steal a suitcase from Madhavan, but later that night find out it is full of medicine. Without his medicine, Madhavan falls unconscious. Satyam goes to return the medicine and finds him unconscious. He then takes him to the hospital and learns he is going to need ₹ 5 lakhs to save him as he almost inadvertently killed him.
So Satyam enters the house of Divya's billionaire father, pretending to be his long-lost son Madhavan. He clears all confusion, reunites Madhavan with his dad and convinces Divya to let go of him. Prakash finds out about Sathyam and plans to kill him. Madhavan and Sathyam defeat Prakash and hand him over to the Police. Sathyam marries Meena and returns to his home with success.
Cast
[edit]- Prabhu Deva as Sathyam (Sathya)
- Murali as Madhavan (guest appearance)
- Laila as Divya
- Neha Bajpai as Meenakshi (Meena)
- Prakash Raj as Prakash, Sathyam's cousin
- Vivek as Tamil Kirukkan[2]
- Moulee as Lakshmipathi
- Rajeev as Ramanathan (Divya's Father)
- Hemanth Ravan as Sharma
- Mahanadi Shankar as a Police inspector
- Balu Anand as Ramanathan
- Laxmi Rattan as Doctor Chezhiyan
- Kottachi as Tamil Kirukkan's friend
- Muthukaalai as Servant
- Indhu as a Construction worker
- Shanthi Williams as Kannamma
- Tharini as Julie's mother
- Priyanka as Servant
- Lekhasri as a Construction worker
- Baby Kalyani as Julie[3]
Production
[edit]Alli Thandha Vaanam is the directorial debut of Viji, credited as Sreedhar Prasad.[4][5] The role played by Murali was initially intended to be played by Karthik.[6] Similarly Laila replaced Sneha in the lead female role.[7]
Soundtrack
[edit]The soundtrack was composed by Vidyasagar.[8] "Kannalay Miya Miya" is the first released song for singer Srivardhini.[9] Vidyasagar later reused "Vaadi Vaadi" as "Elu Elu Eloroda" for Telugu film Ottesi Cheputunna. The hook music of "Vaadi Vaadi" was used in song "Aa Re Pritam Pyare" in the Hindi film Rowdy Rathore.[10][11]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Chennai Pattanam (Kasu Kasu)" | Kabilan | Udit Narayan, Shruthi Haasan | 4:44 |
| 2. | "Kannalay Miya Miya" | Arivumathi | Unni Menon, Srivardhini | 4:54 |
| 3. | "Thom Thom" | Arivumathi | Hariharan, Harini, K. S. Chithra | 4:57 |
| 4. | "Chikku Chikku Joy" | Palani Bharathi | Tippu | 4:25 |
| 5. | "Anthi Karukkayilae" | Arivumathi | Swarnalatha | 2:35 |
| 6. | "Thattan Kidaikaiyiliyo" | Arivumathi | Swarnalatha | 3:15 |
| 7. | "Vaadi Vaadi Naattu Katta" | Arivumathi | Shankar Mahadevan, Sujatha Mohan | 4:25 |
| 8. | "Chennai Pattanam" (film version) | Kabilan | Kartik | 4:44 |
| Total length: | 29:15 | |||
Reception
[edit]Cinesouth wrote, "The director has presented the audience with eye-catching dances pleasant songs and endearing comedy in ample measure. But one sadly misses out a screenplay of quality".[12] Reviewing the Telugu dubbed version Satti, Idlebrain.com wrote, "The first 15 minutes of the film is good. The rest of the film is boring, expect for occasional good moments by Prabhu Deva. On a whole, it is a badly made film".[13] According to the director, the film performed below expectations because, with the exception of Prabhu Deva and Kalyani, none of the artistes worked well on the film.[5]
References
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- ^ Shekar, Anjana; U, Saradha (17 April 2021). "'Take diversion': 13 unforgettable comedy scenes from Vivek". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ Joseph, Raveena; Ramanujam, Srinivasa (13 November 2015). "Child stars on the big screen". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 6 April 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
- ^ "Fast Facts about 'Allithandha Vaanam'". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 18 October 2001. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ a b ஆவுடையப்பன், பேச்சி (23 April 2024). "Director Vijie: எதிர்பார்த்த மாதிரி அமையாத படம்.. முதல் படத்தில் நொந்துபோன இயக்குநர் விஜி!". ABP Nadu (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 23 April 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ "T I T B I T S". cinematoday2.itgo.com. Archived from the original on 23 August 2012. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ "T I T B I T S". cinematoday2.itgo.com. Archived from the original on 24 March 2012. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ "Alli Thantha Vaanam". JioSaavn. 5 August 2001. Archived from the original on 10 July 2020. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
- ^ "Sri Vardhini: 'அவருக்கு இவ்வளவு வெறினு தெரியாது' தமன் மனைவி ஸ்ரீ வர்தினி பேட்டி!". Hindustan Times (in Tamil). 15 March 2023. Archived from the original on 20 February 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ "Sajid-Wajid doing a Pritam?". DNA India. 1 June 2012. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "5 popular Bollywood songs that were inspired from Tollywood". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 15 February 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ "Allithandha Vaanam". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 18 October 2001. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ "Movie review – Satti". Idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 4 July 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
