Savithiri (1980 film)
Savithiri is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Bharathan. A remake of his 1975 Malayalam film Prayanam, Savithiri marked his debut in Tamil cinema. The cast includes Vinoth, Menaka, J. V. Ramana Murthi, Manorama, Nanditha Bose and Master Suresh. The screenplay was written by Padmarajan who also scripted the original film. The film was released on 5 December 1980.
| Savithiri | |
|---|---|
Poster | |
| Directed by | Bharathan |
| Written by | A. L. Narayanan (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Padmarajan |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Ramachandra Babu |
| Edited by | N. P. Suresh |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Lena Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot edit
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Cast edit
- Vinoth
- Menaka as Savithri
- J. V. Ramana Murthi
- Nanditha Bose
- Nithya
Soundtrack edit
Soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[1][2]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Vazhndhal Unnodu" | Vani Jairam | |
| 2. | "Mazhalai Kaalamum" | Vani Jairam, P. Jayachandran | |
| 3. | "Kanni Iravin" | M. S. Viswanathan | |
| 4. | "Manmadhan Baanathai" | L. R. Eswari, Malaysia Vasudevan |
Release and reception edit
Savithiri was released on 5 December 1980.[3] Nalini Sastry of Kalki praised the performances of the cast, Viswanathan's music, cinematography and short dialogues and concluded that director Bharathan who had brought the film without a hitch was only afraid with the ending.[4] The film failed to match the success of the original,[5] and became controversial upon release for the depiction of its principal characters who belong to the Brahmin community. This led to widespread protests by members of the community in Madras.[6][7]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Savithri (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – Single". Apple Music. 1 December 1980. from the original on 29 January 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- ^ "Savithiri Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by M.S.Viswanathan". Mossymart. from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- ^ "Savitri (1980)". Screen 4 Screen. from the original on 15 November 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- ^ சாஸ்திரி, நளினி (28 December 1980). "சாவித்திரி". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 19. Archived from the original on 21 March 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ Moidu, KK (27 July 2006). "Master Leaves a Void". The Gulf Today. p. 20. from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- ^ Vaidyanathan, P. S. (31 January 1981). "Savithri: The final straw". India Today. from the original on 12 March 2020. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
- ^ Govardan, D. (1 November 2017). "Controversy, Kollywood's trusted formula for hits". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
External links edit
- Savithiri at IMDb