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| Paththini | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | P. Vasu |
| Written by | P. Vasu |
| Produced by | M. Narendiran |
| Starring | Jayaram Khushbu Prakash Raj |
| Cinematography | Ravinder |
| Edited by | P. Mohanraj |
| Music by | Deva |
Production company | Good Luck Films |
Release date | 26 September 1997 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Paththini is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language drama film, written and directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Jayaram and Khushbu, while Prakash Raj and Janagaraj portray supporting roles. It was released on 26 September 1997.
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After making several unsuccessful films during the mid-1990s, P. Vasu made a comeback with Vaimaye Vellum (1997) and the good performance of the film, fetched him an opportunity from Good Luck Films to make Paththini, said to be loosely based on the Hollywood film, Sleeping with the Enemy (1991). The venture saw the team from the successful 1993 film Purusha Lakshanam collaborate again with the producers, director, actor and actress returning to make Paththini. [1]
The soundtrack was composed by Deva. [2] Lyrics were written by Vaali, Kalidasan, Piraisoodan and Valampuri John.
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Aalapuzha" | Mano, Sujatha | Kalidasan | 04:32 |
| "Anandham" | Mano | Vaali | 05:11 |
| "Mellathan Solla" | Swarnalatha | Piraisoodan | 06:17 |
| "O Thendrale" | K. S. Chithra | Valampuri John | 05:23 |
| "Sumaithangi" | K. S. Chithra | Kalidasan | 06:30 |
| "Sugamana Paattu" | K. J. Yesudas | Vaali | 05:35 |
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