Saadhanai
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Saadhanai (Template:Translation) is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by A. S. Prakasam. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, his son Prabhu, K. R. Vijaya and Nalini. It was released on 10 January 1986.[1]
Plot
Template:More plot Sivaji is a film director whose dream project is to make the love saga of Salim and Anarkali. After a long search for an apt girl to fit into the role of Anarkali, he finds it in a beggar. He starts the film with Nalini as Anarkali. K. R. Vijaya, wife of Sivaji starts suspecting Sivaji and Nalini's relationship and this results in turmoil inside their family. Nalini learns of this and feels that because of her, her mentor's life should not be in a mess, she leaves them without notice. Sivaji stops the project. Years later, Sivaji has a son and Prabhu, who is into spirituality and wishes to lead life as a bachelor. Sivaji on one occasion, watches a dance by Bhuvani and jumps in glory that he has again found his Anarkali in that danseuse. He discovers that the girl who danced was Nalini's daughter. Nalini's daughter is now chosen as Anarkali and Prabhu is selected as Salim. Prabhu and Bhuvani fall in love in real life too. As the drama unfolds, finally Prabhu and Bhuvani die by taking poison in a touching climax.
Cast
Production
The film was launched at Vijaya Studios with C. V. Sridhar switching on the camera.[2] Scenes related to Salim and Anarkali were shot at Vijaya Vauhini Studios.[3]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[4][5]
| Song | Singers | Lyricist |
|---|---|---|
| "Anbae Anbae" | S. Janaki | Vairamuthu |
| "Athi Mara Poovidhu" | S. Janaki | Vaali |
| "Ingae Naan Kandaen" | Malaysia Vasudevan, Vani Jayaram | Vaali |
| "Oh Vaanambaadi" | S. Janaki, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Pulamaipithan |
| "Vaadi En Rukkumani" | Malaysia Vasudevan | Vaali |
| "Vaazhvae Vaa" | S. Janaki, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vaali |
Critical reception
Jayamanmadhan of Kalki wrote the film had exciting events till the interval but felt the climax was pure mess.[6]
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- 1980s Indian films
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- Films about film directors and producers
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- Films directed by A. S. Prakasam
- Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja
- Films set in Tamil Nadu
- Films shot in Tamil Nadu
- Indian drama films
- Tamil-language drama films
- Tamil-language Indian films