Pavithra

Pavithra is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language drama film written, produced and directed by K. Subash under his home banner, Dhanooja Films. The film features Raadhika in the lead role with Nassar and Ajith Kumar in supporting roles. The film's music was by A. R. Rahman and lyrics by Vairamuthu. The film opened on 2 November 1994 as one among the Deepavali releases audio song released November 1994 and received critical acclaim.

Pavithra
Directed byK. Subash
Produced byK. Subash
Written byK. Subash
StarringRaadhika
Nassar
Ajith Kumar
Music byA. R. Rahman
CinematographyBernat S. David
Edited byP. Madhan Mohan
Production
company
Thanuja Films
Distributed byThanuja Films
Release date
  • 2 November 1994 (1994-11-02)
Running time
132 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

The film is about a quasi-mother-son relationship between Pavithra (Raadhika) and Ashok (Ajith Kumar). Ashok is a patient suffering from cancer, and Pavithra is a nurse in the hospital where he is being treated. Since Ashok's age is same as her child (which was still born and died and she is childless), Pavithra showers maternal affection on him, which her husband mistakes as something else because of a villain doctor, who is a rogue. Confusion ensues, and Pavithra misunderstands Ashok. In the end, Ashok dies and Pavithra adopts a baby as her own child.

Cast

Production

The title denotes Sanskrit for purity. Ajith revealed in an interview that his positive role in the film changed his outlook on cinema and take acting seriously as a career.[1] Ajith's character was dubbed for by Sekar, in his second venture.[2]

Release

The film was released with Kamal Haasan starrer Nammavar. Upon release, the film received a negative review from the New Sunday Times.[3] The film went on to win two National Film Awards; the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Unnikrishnan and the National Film Award for Best Lyrics for Vairamuthu. Furthermore, the film won third prize in the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film winners list.

Soundtrack
Pavithra
Film score by
A. R. Rahman
Released1994
RecordedPanchathan Record Inn
GenreFilm soundtrack
Length24:09
LabelPyramid
Aditya Music
ProducerA. R. Rahman
A. R. Rahman chronology
Kadhalan
(1994)		 Pavithra
(1994)		 Karuththamma
(1994)

All tracks are written by Vairamuthu, Pazhani Bharathi.

Track Listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Sevvaanam Chinna Pen"VairamuthuMano, S. P. B. Pallavi3:47
2."Eechambazham"Pazhani BharathiShahul Hameed, K. S. Chithra4:59
3."Uyirum Neeyae"VairamuthuP. Unnikrishnan5:25
4."Azhagu Nilave"VairamuthuK. S. Chithra5:23
5."Mottu Vitadha"VairamuthuSwarnalatha4:36
Total length:24:09

References
  1. "Bad back, great future", rediff.com, 6 July 1999.
  2. "Meet Shah Rukh's Tamil voice", rediff.com, 25 January 2007.
  3. Vijiyan, K. (19 December 1994). "Many flaws in this sentimental attempt". New Sunday Times. p. 28.
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