Raasi (film)
Raasi (transl. Zodiac / Luck) is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Muraliappas and produced by S. S. Chakravarthy. The film stars Ajith Kumar and Rambha with Prakash Raj and Vadivelu playing supporting roles. The film was released on 18 April 1997.
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| Directed by | Muraliappas |
| Written by | Muraliappas |
| Produced by | S. N. Raja |
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| Cinematography | P. Rajan |
| Edited by | B. Lenin V. T. Vijayan |
| Music by | Sirpy |
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Running time | 145 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
This film is about the family of Kumar (Ajith Kumar) and his Uncle (Rambha's father) (Bala Singh). The problem between two families start when Kumar is unable to spend too much money for an occasion in his uncle's family. Whether Kumar and Meena (Rambha) get united after solving out all the problems forms the crux of the story.
Cast
- Ajith Kumar as Kumar
- Rambha as Meena
- Prakash Raj as Melapatty Ramasamy's son
- Nagesh as Freedom fighter
- Vadivelu as Chidhambaram
- Jayachitra as Rajalakshmi, Kumar's mother
- Bala Singh as Kathirvel, Meena's father
- Kavitha as Karpagam, Meena's mother
- Neena as Kavitha, Kumar's sister
- Sriman as Rathnavelu
- Pawan as Kumar's friend
- Kumarimuthu as Narikuravar
- Kullamani as Narikuravar
- Vaiyapuri as Narikuravar
- Pasi Sathya as Narikuravar
- Periya Karuppu Thevar as Periya Karuppu
- Sangeetha Balan
Production
Raasi is the first film produced by S. S. Chakravarthy's NIC Arts.[1] Shilpa Shetty was initially approached to play the leading female role but her unavailability led to the producers selecting Rambha.[2]
Soundtrack
Music was composed by Sirpy, with lyrics by Palani Bharathi.[3][4]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Yenadi Yenadi" | Mano, Swarnalatha | 4:19 |
| 2. | "Ennai Thedatho" | K. S. Chithra | 5:02 |
| 3. | "Kadhalin Desam" | Mano, Swarnalatha | 5:44 |
| 4. | "Poomalai" | Hariharan | 5:00 |
| 5. | "Thendral" | P. Unnikrishnan, K. S. Chithra | 5:05 |
| 6. | "Ennachu Thangachi" | Mano, P. Unnikrishnan, Febi Mani | 4:38 |
| Total length: | 29:48 | ||
Reception
R. P. R. of Kalki praised Ajith's natural performance, called Rambha's glamour as highlight but felt Sirpy's music lack originality and added many scenes after interval are so lengthy and the director struggled to move the plot forward and concluded saying its our raasi (luck) to see a full-length surgery.[5]
References
- "Producer SS Chakravarthy Of NIC Arts Passes Away At 55". News18. 29 April 2023. Archived from the original on 10 May 2023. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- Sitaraman, Sandya (22 October 1996). "Tamil Movie News--Pudhu Edition 1". Google Groups. Archived from the original on 14 May 2023. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- "Raasi (0)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 19 May 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- "Raasi – Ramba O Ramba Tamil Film Audio CD". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 22 May 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- ஆர். பி. ஆர். (27 April 1997). "ராசி". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 80. Archived from the original on 21 May 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2023.