''Aranmanai Kili'' () is a 1993 Indian

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romantic drama Romance films or movies involve romantic love stories recorded in visual media for broadcast in theatres or on television that focus on passion, emotion, and the affectionate romantic involvement of the main characters. Typically their journey ...

film written, produced and directed by

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in his directorial debut. He also stars alongside Ahana and Gayathri. The film was released on 16 April 1993. It was remade in

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as '' Maa Voori Maaraju'' (1995), and in

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as '' Neelakanta'' (2006).

Plot

Raasaiyya is a servant of a rich family which belongs to Poongodi, who secretly loves him. While Chellamma, a poor girl, was kidnapped and forced into prostitution, Raasaiyya saves her and takes her to his village. It remains to be seen what fate has in store for the three of them.

Cast

as Raasaiyya * Ahana as Poongodi *Gayathri as Chellamma *

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as Kaththayya * C. R. Vijayakumari as Raasaiya's mother *

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as Raasaiya's father *

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as Poongodi's mother *V. Nambirajan as Poongodi's uncle * Kanal Kannan as Henchman (special appearance)

Production

''Aranmanai Kili'' is the directorial debut of

who also produced the film, wrote the script and starred as the male lead. The film is the acting debut for Ahana and Gayathri; both were chosen from over 300 girls who auditioned. Cinematography was handled by Kichas.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics were written by Vaali,

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, Muthulingam and Ponnadiyaan. Though the soundtrack has nine songs, only seven feature onscreen.

Release and reception

''Aranmanai Kili'' was released on 16 April 1993. Malini Mannath wrote in ''

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'', "The film-maker reportedly delayed the shooting as he had not found a suitable heroine. He could have waited a little longer!". K. Vijiyin of '' New Straits Times'' wrote "Go and watch this movie with an open mind. You may then able to enjoy ''Aranmanai Kili''". C. R. K. of ''

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'' wrote that the incidents and comedic sequences in the film were natural without any kind of fiction.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 0317091 1990s Tamil-language films 1993 directorial debut films 1993 films 1993 romantic drama films Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja Indian romantic drama films Tamil films remade in other languages