Varaprasadham
| Varaprasadham | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. Narayanan |
| Screenplay by | K. Narayanan |
| Story by | K. S. Mathangan |
| Produced by | Raghu Kasthuri Narasimman |
| Starring | Ravichandran Jayachitra Vijayakumar M. N. Rajam |
| Cinematography | Dasaradha Ramaiah Laxman Corey |
| Edited by | K. Narayanan |
| Music by | R. Govardhanam (songs) Ilaiyaraaja (score) |
Production company | Cine Chithra Combines |
Release date |
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Running time | 147 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Varaprasadham (transl. Boon) is 1976 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by K. Narayanan. The screenplay was written by him, and the story by K. S. Mathangan. The film stars Ravichandran, Jayachitra, Vijayakumar and M. N. Rajam, with Major Sundarrajan, S. A. Ashokan Manorama and Suruli Rajan in supporting roles. It was released on 13 April 1976.
Plot
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Cast
- Ravichandran
- Jayachitra
- M. N. Rajam
- Vijayakumar
- Major Sundarrajan
- S. A. Ashokan
- Manorama
- Suruli Rajan
- A. Sakunthala
- K. Kannan
- S. Rama Rao
- Jayachandran
Production
The film began production in August 1975 at Bharani Studios.
Soundtrack
The songs were composed by R. Govardhanam. Ilaiyaraaja did the background score for this film, marking it his first background score in films.
| Songs | Singers | Lyric | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Gangai Nathiyoram" | K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jairam | 04:25 | |
| "Oh Darling" | Vani Jairam | Valampuri John | 05:00 |
| "Engirunthu Paarthalum" | T. M. Soundararajan | Pulamai Pithan | 04:14 |
| "Puthu Rojavin" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 04:45 |
Reception
Navamani praised the acting, dialogues and direction. A critic from Free India called it "yet another mediocre film" and praised Asokan for standing out in the role of the judge.
References
- ↑ Gerald, Olympia Shilpa (25 August 2014). "Surfing gathers swell". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 January 2025. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ↑ "வரப்ரசாதம்". Navamani (in Tamil). 12 April 1976. p. 4. Archived from the original on 8 January 2025. Retrieved 8 January 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ↑ "ரவிச்சந்திரன் நடிக்கும் வரப்பிரசாதம் படப்பிடிப்பு துவங்கியது". Navamani (in Tamil). 17 August 1975. p. 4. Archived from the original on 12 January 2025. Retrieved 2 February 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ↑ Balasubramanian, V. (4 September 2014). "Back with a bang". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 19 February 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ↑ "Varaprasadam Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 15 June 2022. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ↑ "இசை பயணம்". Dinamalar (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 15 June 2022. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ↑ "இளையராஜா இசையமைத்த முதல் படம்". Kungumam (in Tamil). 30 March 2018. Archived from the original on 20 March 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ↑ "வரப்பிரசாதம்". Navamani (in Tamil). 16 May 1976. p. 4. Archived from the original on 8 January 2025. Retrieved 8 January 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ↑ "FILM NEWS AND NOTES". Free India. Vol. XXXVII. 9 May 1976. p. 8. Retrieved 5 November 2026 – via Internet Archive.
