Paththini (1997 film)
Paththini is a 1997 Indian Tamil drama film, written and directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Jayaram and Kushboo in the lead roles, while Prakash Raj and Janagaraj portray supporting roles. The music for the film was composed by Deva and the film opened to mixed reviews in September 1997.[1][2]
| Paththini | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | P. Vasu |
| Produced by | M. Narendiran |
| Written by | P. Vasu |
| Starring | Jayaram Kushboo Prakash Raj |
| Music by | Deva |
| Cinematography | Ravinder |
| Edited by | P. Mohanraj |
Production company | Good Luck Films |
Release date | 26 September 1997 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Production
After making several unsuccessful films during the mid 1990s, P. Vasu made a comeback with Vaimaye Vellum (1997) and the good performance of the film, fetched him an opportunity from Good Luck Films to make Paththini, said to be loosely based on the Hollywood film, Sleeping with the Enemy (1991). The venture saw the team from the successful 1993 film Purusha Lakshanam collaborate again with the producers, director, actor and actress returning to make Paththini.[3]
Music
The soundtrack was composed by Deva.[4][5] Lyrics written by Vaali, Kalidasan, Piraisoodan and Valampuri John.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aalapuzha | Mano, Sujatha | Kalidasan |
| 2 | Anandham | Mano | Vaali |
| 3 | Mellathan Solla | Swarnalatha | Piraisoodan |
| 4 | O Thendrale | K. S. Chithra | Valampuri John |
| 5 | Sumaithangi | K. S. Chithra | Kalidasan |
| 6 | Sugamana Paattu | K. J. Yesudas | Vaali |
Release & reception
The film opened to mixed reviews in September 1997, and did not perform well at the box office.[6] Deccan Herald wrote "Pathini, if not for its connotations, is a film full of overworked themes. Not really worth seeing at all".[7]
The film won two awards during the following year from the Tamil Nadu state — the Best Film portraying Women in Good Light and the Special Prize for actress Kushboo.[8]
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