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| Directed by | Manobala |
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| Written by | P. Kalaimani |
| Produced by | P. Kalaimani |
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| Cinematography | B. R. Vijayalakshmi |
| Edited by | M. N. Raja |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil
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Mallu Vetti Minor (Template:Translation) is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by Manobala, produced and written by P. Kalaimani. The film stars Sathyaraj, Seetha and Shobana. It was released on 17 October 1990. The film was remade in Telugu as Minor Raja (1990) and in Kannada as Vamshakobba (2002).Template:Citation needed
Plot
Template:More plot The story begins with Santhana Lakshmi being released from the jail and remembering her past.
Rassappa Gounder, also known as Mallu Vetti Minor, was a bachelor and rich man who spent his time in the brothels like his father Marappa Gounder. Santhana Lakshmi and Rassappa fell in love. Rassappa Gounder and President were in a feud for several years. In a misunderstanding, Rassappa Gounder had to marry Parimala and married her. A few years later, Rassappa Gounder became the perfect husband and had a son. While Santhana Lakshmi was still unmarried and teased Rassappa Gounder whenever she got the opportunity. One day, that was the last straw so the angry Rassappa Gounder raped Santhana Lakshmi. The rest of story is what happens to Rassappa Gounder, Parimala and Santhana Lakshmi.
Cast
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[1][2] The song "Kaathirundha Malli" is set in Amritavarshini raga,[3]Template:Sfn and "Manasukkulle" is set to Harikambhoji.[4]Template:Sfn
| Song | Singer(s) | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Adi Matthalam" | Malaysia Vasudevan, Sunanda, K. S. Chithra | Piraisoodan | 4:33 |
| "Chinna Mani" | K. J. Yesudas, Uma Ramanan, K. S. Chithra | Pulamaipithan | 4:38 |
| "Jalakku Jalakku" | Mano, K. S. Chithra | Pulamaipithan | 4:29 |
| "Kaathiruntha Malli Malli" | P. Susheela | Gangai Amaran | 4:39 |
| "Manasukkulle" | Arunmozhi, S. Janaki | Gangai Amaran | 4:45 |
| "Unna Paartha" | Malaysia Vasudevan, Uma Ramanan | 4:33 |
Release and reception
Mallu Vetti Minor was released on 17 October 1990, Diwali day.[5] C. R. K. of Kalki called the performances of the lead actors and the music as positive points.[6]
References
- ↑ Mallu Vetti Mainar (1990). Raaga.com. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ↑ Mallu Vetti Minor Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja. Mossymart. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- ↑ A Raga's Journey — Appealing Amritavarshini. The Hindu(30 March 2012). Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- ↑ Positively tranquil. The Hindu(6 December 2013). Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ↑ தீபாவளிக்கு வெளியான தமிழ் படங்கள் - 2. Screen 4 Screen(31 July 2020). Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ↑ Template:Cite magazine
Bibliography
- Raga Chintamani: A Guide to Carnatic Ragas Through Tamil Film Music{{#if:Sundararaman|, Sundararaman}. Pichhamal Chintamani(2007)