Paramasivan
| Paramasivan | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by | P. Vasu |
| Written by | Pattukottai Prabakar (dialogues) |
| Story by | Mahesh Bhatt |
| Based on | Kartoos |
| Produced by | S. Ramesh Babu |
| Starring | Ajith Kumar Jayaram Laila Vivek Prakash Raj |
| Cinematography | Sekhar V. Joseph |
| Edited by | Suresh Urs |
| Music by | Vidyasagar |
Production companies | Kanagarathna Movies Samrat Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 160 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Paramasivanis a 2006 IndianTamil-languageactionfilm directed byP. Vasuand produced by S. Ramesh Babu.[1]Ajith Kumar,Jayaram,Laila,Vivek,Prakash Rajplaying lead character roles. It was released on 14 January 2006 to widespread mixed reviews and had an above average run at the box-office.[2]The film was a remake of theHindi-languagefilmKartoos(1999) starringSanjay Dutt,Jackie ShroffandManisha Koirala.
Plot
[edit]Subramaniyam Siva is in jail, awaiting the death sentence for killing corrupt and evil members of the police force who had killed his father SI Ganapathy and sister. SP of Police 'Nethiadi' Nandakumar is an honest, fearless police officer who has been given the mission to flush out the terrorist outfit behind the Coimbatore blasts. He decides to employ unconventional methods to fulfill his mission and engages Siva to assist him, renaming him Paramasivan, changing his look (cutting hisJaṭā hair), and giving him a single-point agenda – trace out and erase the people responsible for the Coimbatore blasts. Unaware to Paramasivan, Nandakumar intends on killing him after the mission is completed.
The fly in the ointment is played by CBI officer Nair, who is out to trace Paramasivan and stop his unlawful activities. His assistant SI Agniputran, provides lighter moments. How Paramasivan finishes the villains and his job forms the rest of the story. Paramasivan learns of Nandakumar's idea to kill him after the mission during the last few scenes where Nair intervenes. Eventually, Paramasivan is forgiven and starts a new life with his lover Malar.
Cast
[edit]- Ajith Kumaras Subramaniya Siva (Paramasivan)
- Jayaramas CBI officer V. Ayyappan Nair
- Lailaas Malar
- Vivekas SI Agniputran
- Prakash RajasSP'Nethiadi' Nandhakumar
- Nassaras Vetrivel, police
- Avinashas DGP Rajasekar
- Naveen as Farlow the terrorist
- Kota Srinivasa Raoas Swamy Kathirvethi
- Rajeshas SI Ganapathy, Paramasivan's father
- Seethaas Paramasivan's mother
- Santhana Bharathias Malar's father
- Aishwaryaas Malar's stepmother
- KPAC Lalithaas Malar's grandmother
- Mayilsamyas Police Inspector
- Sathyanas Police officer Sathya
- R. S. Shivajias Police officer
- Bonda Manias Police officer
- Cell Muruganas Sandeep Munusamy
- Theni Kunjarammalas Grandmother of dead grandson
- Cool Sureshas Witness
- Bava Lakshmanan as Witness
- Ragasyain an item number
Production
[edit]After the success ofChandramukhi(2005), directorP. Vasuannounced his intentions of directingRajinikanthagain but the announcement of Rajinikanth's collaboration withShankarinSivajihindered his hopes. In August 2005, he roped inAjith Kumarto play the protagonist in his next film.[3]The project was initially taken up by directorBala's production house, B Studios, and was titledIdi(Thunder), withLailaselected to play the leading female role.[4]The film was launched on 10 September 2005 byRajinikanth,while the title was changed toParamasivan.[5]
FollowingAjith Kumar's exit from Bala's directorial venture,Naan Kadavul,this film changed producers the next month with S. Ramesh Babu agreeing to finance the film.Nisha Kothariwas first requested to appear in anitem numberin the film but the role was later taken byRagasya.[6]For the film, Ajith lost 15 kg to get into shape.[7]K. Balachandar's Kavithalaya Productions took up the distribution ofParamasivanfor the Chengalpet area.[8]
Soundtrack
[edit]Background score and Songs composed byVidyasagar[9]
| Paramasivan | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundtrack albumby | ||||
| Released | 11 November 2005 | |||
| Genre | World Music | |||
| Label | The Best Audio | |||
| Producer | Vidyasagar | |||
| Vidyasagarchronology | ||||
| ||||
| Song Title | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|
| "Oru Kili" | Madhu Balakrishnan,Sujatha | Yugabharathi |
| "Aasai Dosai" | Priya Subramani | Na. Muthukumar |
| "Kannan" | Kalyani Menon, Lakshmi Rangarajan,Saindhavi | Kirithaya |
| "Natchathira Paravaikku" | Tippu,Rajalakshmi | Vairamuthu |
| "Thangakkili" | Madhu Balakrishnan,Gopika Poornima,Srivarthini | Kirithaya |
| "Undivila" | Shankar Mahadevan,Malathy Lakshman | P. Vijay |
| "Paramasivane" | Shankar Mahadevan, Chandran,Karthik,Tippu, Jemon,Ranjith | Vairamuthu |
| "Theme" | Instrumental |
Release
[edit]The film was released on 14 January 2006 on the eve of Pongal along with Vijay'sAathiand Simbu'sSaravana.Paramasivanreceived a widespread mixed reviews from the critics.[10]The film was declared as above average at the box office. The satellite rights of the film were sold toJaya TV.[11]It was dubbed into Hindi asGodfather Shiva.[12]
Lajjavathi ofKalkipraised Ajith's appearance but panned the climax bike fight and characterisations of Jayaram, Laila and terrorists and concluded saying slim Ajith would have got another 'villain' if he had chosen a new story with a slightly new background.[13]
See also
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