Priyam (transl. Affection) is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language romantic action film directed by N. Pandian and produced by Kasthuri Film International. The film stars Arun Vijay (credited as Arunkumar) alongside Manthra, while Prakash Raj plays a supporting role.[1] It was released on 9 September 1996.[2]
| Priyam | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | N. Pandian |
| Produced by | Ashok Samraj |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Ganesh Ram |
| Edited by | Lancy-Mohan |
| Music by | Vidyasagar |
Production company | Kasthuri Film International |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
edit- Arunkumar as Arimath
- Manthra as Preetha
- Prakash Raj as Dharma
- Vadivelu
- Vittal Prasad
- Costumes Krishna
- Sriman
- Oru Viral Krishna Rao
- Madhan Bob
- Rekha
- Kavitha
- S. N. Lakshmi
Soundtrack
editThe soundtrack was composed by Vidyasagar. Lyricists Vairamuthu and ilakkiyan.[3]
| number | Song | Lyricist | Singers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Adaam Evaal" | Vairamuthu | Mano, Devie Neithiyar |
| 2. | "Dilruba Dilruba" | Vairamuthu | Gopal Rao, Anuradha Sriram |
| 3. | "Kadhal Valai" | Ilakkiyan | Gopal Rao, Sindhu |
| 4. | "Oru Kelvi" | Vairamuthu | P. Unnikrishnan, Sujatha |
| 5. | "Thulli Varum" | Vairamuthu | Mano, Swarnalatha |
| 6. | "Udaiyatha Vennila" | Vairamuthu | Hariharan, K. S. Chithra |
Reception
editThe film was a moderate hit at the box office.[4] R. P. R. of Kalki praised the music, cinematography and Prakash Raj's acting and added the film's first fifteen minutes feels dragged but the pace picks up after the arrival of Prakash Raj.[5] D. S. Ramanujam of The Hindu wrote, "Arun Kumar and newcomer Manthra make a pleasing pair, romancing without any inhibition, Ganeshram's camera making the best use of the seashore fort and its ramparts in the song and dance portions. Prakashraj displays a lot of dash in his approach, the wolf in sheep's clothing effect being brought about without much sweat".[6]
References
edit- ↑ "A-Z Continued..." Indolink. Archived from the original on 28 January 2015. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
- ↑ "பிரியம் / Priyam (1996)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 6 March 2024. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ↑ "Priyam (1996)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 22 May 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ↑ "Masala!". Cinesouth. 23 August 2000. Archived from the original on 15 May 2001. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ↑ ஆர். பி. ஆர் (1 September 1996). "பிரியம்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 25. Retrieved 13 May 2023 – via Internet Archive.
{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Ramanujam, D. S. (23 August 1996). "Enokkoru Magan Pirappan/Priyam/Delhi Diary/Viswanath/Khamoshi". The Hindu. p. 26. Archived from the original on 24 April 2001. Retrieved 6 July 2023.