Agni Natchathiram
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| Agni Natchathiram | |
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| Directed by | Mani Ratnam |
| Produced by | G. Venkateswaran |
| Written by | Mani Ratnam |
| Starring | Karthik Prabhu Vijayakumar Amala Nirosha Jayachitra V. K. Ramaswamy Janagaraj |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Cinematography | P. C. Sriram |
| Distributed by | Sujatha Films |
| Release date(s) | 1988 |
| Running time | 146 mins |
| Language | Tamil |
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Agni Natchathiram (Fire Star) (in reference to the hottest part of May in South India) (1988) is a Tamil feature film directed by Mani Ratnam. The movie is about two half-brothers who come into conflict with each other in their claim for legitimacy as sons of a common father. The cast includes Prabhu and Karthik. The movie's popular score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film met with critical acclaim and commercial success upon release. The movie is regarded as a landmark in Indian cinematography with trend-setting lighting work by P. C. Sriram.
[edit] Plot
The film revolves around two half-brothers (Gautam and Ashok) who have the same biological father, and have trouble forming a familial relationship with each other. The story is centred around the brothers' lives with their respective girlfriends, and their relationships with their father. Meanwhile, their father, a local law enforcement officer, is struggling to diffuse the family tension at home and at work, he is absorbed in a case involving dangerous crime bosses and organisations. His life is soon at risk, and his sons may have to unite to save him.
The film was very popular for its comedy track involving V. K. Ramaswamy and Janagaraj. The famous line "No Thangamani, Enjoy!" is a popular colloquy that refers to any covert activity that does not involve one's wife's cognizance. The line was told by Janagaraj in the movie when his wife leaves him. Dejected at first, he then starts realizing what a pleasurable experience it is for him to live without his wife.
The pre-climax scenes of the film (in the hospital) were lifted from 'Godfather'
[edit] Soundtrack
The soundtrack features six songs composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Vaali.
- Thoongatha Vizhigal - K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki
- Ninnukori Varanam - K. S. Chitra
- Oru Poonga Vanam - S. Janaki
- Raaja Raajathi - Ilaiyaraaja
- Roja Poo Adivanthathu - S. Janaki
- Vaa Vaa Anbe Anbe - K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chitra
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Pallavi Anu Pallavi (1983) • Unaru (1985) • Pagal Nilavu (1985) • Idaya Kovil (1985) • Mouna Raagam (1986) • Nayagan (1987) • Agni Natchathiram (1988) • Geethanjali (1989) • Anjali (1990) • Thalapathi (1991) • Roja (1992) • Thiruda Thiruda (1993) • Bombay (1995) • Iruvar (1997) • Dil Se (1998) • Alaipayuthey (2000) • Kannathil Muthamittal (2002) • Aayitha Ezhuthu (2004) • Yuva (2004) • Guru (2007) • Lajjo (2008)
