Purusha Lakshanam

Last updated

Purusha Lakshanam
Purusha Lakshanam.jpg
VCD cover
Directed by K. S. Ravikumar
Screenplay byK. S. Ravikumar
Story by P. Vasu
Produced byM. Narendiran
Starring Jayaram
Khushbu
CinematographyAshok Rajan
Edited byK. Thanikachalam
Music by Deva
Production
company
Good Luck Films
Release date
  • 3 December 1993 (1993-12-03)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Purusha Lakshanam is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language drama film, written and directed by K. S. Ravikumar from a story by P. Vasu. The film stars Jayaram and Khushbu. It was released on 3 December 1993. [1] The film was remade as Bhale Pellam in Telugu and in Mangalya Bandhana in Kannada.[ citation needed ]

Contents

Plot

Nandagopal works as a managing director in a company. Abhirami "Ammu", a carefree college student, falls in love with Nandagopal at first sight, while Anju also loves Nandagopal, but it is one sided. Finally, Nandagopal accepts to get married with Ammu. Raja was Ammu's classmate and was in love with Ammu, so Raja wants to take revenge on Ammu. Raja begins to compel Ammu, and challenges to marry her. One day, Raja hugs Ammu in front of Nandagopal, Nandagopal thinks that his wife has an affair with Raja and he expels Ammu. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.

Cast

Production

P. Vasu wrote the story with Khushbu in mind, and she accepted. Though Khusbhu had fever on the first day of shooting, she concealed this from director K. S. Ravikumar to prevent production delays. [2]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Deva and lyrics were written by Kalidasan. [3]

SongSingersLength
Anna Salai K. S. Chithra 04:51
"Kaakai Chiraginile" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra04:42
"Kum Kum Kumbakonam" S. Janaki 04:20
"Mundhanaiye Naan" Mano 04:57
"Oru Thaali"K. S. Chithra05:22
"Sempattu Poove"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra04:12

Reception

Malini Mannath of The Indian Express wrote "P. Vasu's story gets a serious turn, the director gets a grip [..] and the film manages to keep the viewers engrossed in the proceedings." [4] K. Vijiyan of New Straits Times praised Khushboo's performance and Ravikumar's direction, saying he "has managed to keep the pace light and full of delightful moments for first three quarters of the movie". [5] Kalki wrote that the film was moving at a brisk pace despite having elements like thaali sentiment and devotional song. [6] K. S. Chithra won the Cinema Express Award for Best Playback Singer (Female) at the 14th Cinema Express Awards. [7]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">R. Sarathkumar</span> Indian actor, politician, filmmaker (born 1954)

Sarathkumar Ramanathan is an Indian actor, politician, filmmaker and former bodybuilder who works predominantly in Tamil cinema in addition to Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. He has acted in more than 145 films and won two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards South.

<i>Senthoorapandi</i> 1993 film directed by S.A. Chandrasekhar

Senthoorapandi is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language romantic action film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. The film stars Vijayakanth, Vijay, and Yuvarani with Gautami in a guest appearance. It revolves around Vijay (Vijay) who falls in love with Meena (Yuvarani). But Meena's brother opposes their marriage due to rivalry between both the families. Whereas Vijay's brother Senthoorapandi returns from jail to help him to win his love.

<i>Paarai</i> (film) 2003 Indian film

Paarai (transl. Rock) is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. The film stars Sarath Kumar, Jayaram, Meena, and Ramya Krishnan. The music was composed by Sabesh–Murali. It is a remake of the Malayalam film Mahayanam and was released on 13 June 2003.

<i>Walter Vetrivel</i> 1993 film by P. Vasu

Walter Vetrivel is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Sathyaraj, Sukanya and Ranjitha, with Vijayakumar, Goundamani, Nassar, Gandhimathi, Mohan Raj and Raj Chander in supporting roles. It revolves around a disciplined IPS officer who turns against his brother after the latter turns to crime.

<i>Captain Magal</i> 1993 film by Bharathiraja

Captain Magal is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Bharathiraja, starring Raja and Khushbu. It was released on 14 January 1993.

<i>Military</i> (film) 2003 film directed by Suraj

Military is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Suraj, credited as G. Saisuresh. The film stars Sathyaraj and Rambha. A remake of the Malayalam film Hitler (1996), it was released on 28 February 2003, and became a box office failure.

Airport is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Joshi and written by S. N. Swamy. The film stars Sathyaraj, Gautami and M. G. Soman. Unlike most Indian films of that time and genre, it has no songs. The film, released on 9 December 1993, received critical acclaim but underperformed at the box office.

<i>Sakthivel</i> 1994 film by K. S. Ravikumar

Sakthivel is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. The film stars Selva, Kanaka and Vijayakumar. Produced by M. Saravanan and M. Balasubramanian of AVM Productions, it was released on 14 April 1994 coinciding with Tamil New Year.

<i>Pondatti Rajyam</i> 1992 Indian film

Pondatti Rajyam is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. The film stars Saravanan, Ranjitha, Ravikumar, Raja Raveendar and Chithra. It was released on 15 August 1992. The film was remade in Telugu as Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram.

<i>Senthamizh Paattu</i> 1992 film by P. Vasu

Senthamizh Paattu is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language musical drama film, written and directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Prabhu and Sukanya while Salim Ghouse plays a supporting role. It was released on 25 October 1992 on the eve of Diwali and was a box office hit. The film was remade in Telugu as Amma Koduku, and in Kannada as Rasika in 1994.

Solaiyamma is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Kasthuri Raja. The film stars Rahul, Sukanya and Karikalan. It was released on 12 December 1992.

<i>Neenga Nalla Irukkanum</i> 1992 film directed by Visu

Neenga Nalla Irukkanum is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Visu. It stars Nizhalgal Ravi and Bhanupriya in the lead with Visu, Chandrasekhar and Manorama forming the supporting cast. Produced by G. Venkateswaran under his banner GV Films, the film won the award for Best Film on Other Social Issues at the 40th National Film Awards. The film was the first to be sponsored by the Tamil Nadu Government and had Jayalalithaa in a pivotal role as a Chief Minister in a brief appearance; making her unofficial comeback to films after a decade.

<i>Naalaya Seidhi</i> 1992 film by G. B. Vijay

Naalaya Seidhi is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film, directed by G. B. Vijay in his debut and produced by K. S. Srinivasan and K. S. Shivaraman. The film stars Prabhu, Khushbu, Goundamani and Senthil. It was released on 14 August 1992.

<i>Manasu Rendum Pudhusu</i> 1994 Indian film

Manasu Rendum Pudhusu is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by P. Amirtham. The film stars Jayaram and Khushbu. A remake of the 1990 Malayalam film Sasneham, it was released on 24 June 1994.

<i>Subramaniya Swamy</i> 1994 Indian film

Subramaniya Swamy is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language comedy film written and directed by Pandiarajan. The film stars himself, Urvashi and Priya Raman. A remake of the Malayalam film Mazhavilkavadi, it was released on 12 February 1994.

<i>Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan</i> 1993 film by Balu Anand

Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan also known by the initialism RRRKRMRGKK, is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Balu Anand. The film stars Mansoor Ali Khan and Nandhini, with Napoleon, Srihari, Uday Prakash, Nagesh, Jai Ganesh, Vennira Aadai Moorthy, and S. S. Chandran playing supporting roles. It was released on 24 June 1993. This is the longest film title ever in Tamil cinema.

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.

<i>Amma Vandhachu</i> 1992 film by P. Vasu

Amma Vandhachu is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by P. Vasu, and produced by Poornima Bhagyaraj. The film stars K. Bhagyaraj, Khushbu and Baby Sridevi, with Delhi Ganesh, Vennira Aadai Moorthy, Chelladurai, Pandu, Rajesh Kumar, LIC Narasimhan and Junior Balaiah in supporting roles. It was released on 26 June 1992 and failed at the box office. For her performance, Sridevi won the Cinema Express Award for Best Child Artist.

<i>Veettai Paaru Naattai Paaru</i> 1994 film by Thulasidas

Veettai Paaru Naattai Paaru is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language political satire film directed by Thulasidas. A remake of the Malayalam film Sandesam (1991), it stars Sivakumar, Saravanan, Thalaivasal Vijay and Jayanthi. The film was released on 5 February 1994.

<i>Muthu Kulikka Vaarieyala</i> 1995 film by K. S. Ravikumar

Muthu Kulikka Vaarieyala is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by K. S. Ravikumar, from a story by Chandra Kumar. The film stars Khushbu, Vignesh and Sanghavi. It was released on 10 March 1995.

References

  1. "புருஷ லட்சணம் / Purusha Lakshanam (1993)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 26 April 2022. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
  2. Ashok Kumar, S. R. (28 May 2020). "Landmark films, golden memories". The Hindu . Archived from the original on 2 June 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
  3. "Purusha Lakshanam (1993)". Raaga.com . Archived from the original on 12 September 2013. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
  4. Mannath, Malini (3 December 1993). "Lots of fun". The Indian Express . p. 6. Retrieved 21 August 2019 via Google News Archive.
  5. Vijiyan, K. (1 January 1994). "Kushboo's talent comes to the fore". New Straits Times . p. 26. Retrieved 21 April 2023 via Google News Archive.
  6. "புருஷ லட்சணம்". Kalki (in Tamil). 19 December 1993. pp. 6–7. Archived from the original on 20 April 2023. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
  7. "Kizhakku Cheemayile adjudged best film". The Indian Express . Express News Service. 13 March 1994. p. 3. Retrieved 18 November 2023 via Google News Archive.