Purusha Lakshanam
Purusha Lakshanam is a 1993 Tamil language drama film, directed by K. S. Ravikumar. The film features Jayaram and Kushboo in lead roles. The film had musical score by Deva and was released on 3 December 1993.[1][2][3] It was remade as Bhale Pellam in Telugu and in Mangalya Bandhana in Kannada.
| Purusha Lakshanam | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | K. S. Ravikumar |
| Produced by | M. Narendiran |
| Written by | K. S. Ravikumar |
| Story by | P. Vasu |
| Starring | Jayaram Kushboo Anju Srividya R. Sundarrajan Raja Raveendar K. S. Ravikumar |
| Music by | Deva |
| Cinematography | Ashok Rajan |
| Edited by | K. Thanikachalam |
Production company | Good Luck Films |
| Distributed by | Good Luck Films |
Release date | 3 December 1993 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Nandagopal (Jayaram) works as a managing director in a company. Abhirami (Kushboo), also known as Ammu, a carefree college student, falls in love with Nandagopal at first sight, while Anju also loves Nandagopal, but it is one sided. Finally, Nandagopal accepts to get married with Ammu. Raja (Raja Ravindar) was Ammu's classmate and was in love with Ammu, so Raja wants to take revenge on Ammu.
Raja begins to compel Ammu, and challenges to marry her. One day, Raja hugs Ammu in front of Nandagopal, Nandagopal thinks that his wife has an affair with Raja and he expels Ammu. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.
Cast
- Jayaram as Nandagopal
- Kushboo as Abhirami (Ammu)
- Anju as Anju
- R. Sundarrajan as Rajgopal
- Srividya as Vidya
- Raja Ravindra as Raja
- Charle as Rajesh
- K. S. Ravikumar as Madhavan Nair
- Idichapuli Selvaraj
- Loose Mohan
- Major Sundarrajan
- Thyagu
- Pandu
- Kumarimuthu
- Shanmugasundari as Shanmugasundari
- Indraja
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Deva and lyrics were written by Kalidasan.[4][5]
| No. | Song | Singers | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Kaakai Chiraginile" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | |
| 2 | "Kum Kum Kumbakonam" | Mano | |
| 3 | "Mundhanaiye Naan" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | |
| 4 | "Oru Thaali" | K. S. Chithra | |
| 5 | "Sempattu Poove" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra |
Critical reception
The Indian Express wrote "P. Vasu's story gets a serious turn, the director gets a grip [..] and the film manages to keep the viewers engrossed in the proceedings."[6] New Straits Times praised Khushboo's performance and praised Ravikumar's direction citing he "has managed to keep the pace light and full of delightful moments for first three quarters of the movie".[7]
References
- "Purusha Lakshanam". cinesouth. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
- "Purusha Lakshanam". spicyonion. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
- "Purusha Lakshanam". gomolo. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
- "Purusha Lakshanam Songs". raaga. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
- "Purusha Lakshanam Songs". no1tamilsongs. Archived from the original on 19 July 2013. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
- "Lots of fun". The Indian Express. 3 December 1993. p. 6. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
- "Kushboo's talent comes to the fore". New Straits Times. 1 January 1994. Retrieved 21 August 2019.