''Pasanga'' () is an Indian

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-language

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directed by

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. It stars debutant child actors like

Kishore DS Kishore Shanthi Dhinakaran is an Indian actor, who has appeared in Tamil language films. He made a breakthrough appearing as a child actor, winning a National Film Award for his performance in Pandiraj's ''Pasanga'' (2009). He has since appear ...

, Sree Raam and Pandian, along with newcomer Vimal and Vega Tamotia in supporting roles. The film is produced by Sasikumar and music score is composed by

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'' . Pasanga was released on 1 May 2009 to critical acclaim, winning three

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and several other awards at international film festivals.

Plot

The story unfolds in a dry and barren village. The protagonist Anbukkarasu ( Kishore) wants to excel in life as a collector and is a preceious child. He meets Jeevanandam ( Sree Raam), the son of the school teacher Chokkulingam (

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). The meeting occurs on the first day of school. In the long run, Jeeva develops an instant dislike for Anbu even the good-hearted Anbu tries to befriend him. However, Jeeva continues to hate Anbu with a passion. Enters Manonmani (Dharini), Jeeva's cousin, who develops an affinity towards Anbu. This makes Jeeva detest Anbu further. Anbu excels academically and in extracurricular activities, which contributes to widening the rift between the two. Anbu's parents have different opinions on life, resulting in a fight between them that Jeeva uses as a means to hurt Anbu further. A fight between Anbu and Jeeva escalates to involve their parents, and this divides their families. The elders smooth out their differences when Jeeva's father speaks to Anbu's father about forgiveness, leading Anbu's father to get along better with his wife. In a twist, Meenakshi Sundaram ( Vimal), Anbu's uncle, falls in love with Soppikannu (

Vega Tamotia Vega Tamotia (born 7 May 1985 in Chhattisgarh, India) is an Indian actress and producer, who has appeared in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu films. She is probably best known for her performances as Saroja in the film of the same name, and Sobikannu i ...

), Jeeva's sister. The families unite when they agree to the marriage of Meenakshi Sundaram and Soppikannu, much to the chagrin of Jeeva and Anbu, whose rift deepens. At the end of their sixth grade, Jeeva's father asks the class to a write a letter about good and bad events in their past year, and this causes Anbu and Jeeva to share their feelings about one another. Anbu expresses his liking of Jeeva, while Jeeva continues to express his dislike of Anbu. However, Manonmani helps Jeeva understand that Anbu has changed his life for the better. When Anbu meets with a sudden accident, Jeeva's encouragement helps Anbu recover. Jeeva apologizes, they become friends, and the film ends with Meenakshi Sundaram's marriage to Soppikannu.

Cast

as Anbukkarasu * Sree Raam as Jeeva Nithyanandham * Pandian as Kuzhanthaivelu (Pakkada) * Vimal as Meenakshi Sundaram *

as Sobhikannu * Dharani as Manonmani * Murugesh as Kuttimani * Shri Krishna V N as Gautham Vellaichamy (Bujjima) * Yoganathan as Akila *

as Chokkalingam * Sivakumar as Vellaichamy, Anbu's father (Voiced by

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) *

Sujatha Sivakumar Sujatha Sivakumar is an Born: (27 September 1973) Indian actress who has appeared in Tamil films. Sujatha rose to fame with her performance in Ameer's ''Paruthiveeran'' (2007), before appearing in several supporting roles as a mother in Tamil ...

as Mrs. Chokkalingam *

Senthi Kumari Senthi Kumari is an Indian actress known for her role in the film ''Pasanga'' and the third season of Saravanan Meenatchi and Vanathai Pola as Chellathayi. She played the mother of one of Nayanthara's characters in ''Airaa ''Airaa'' () is ...

as Pothumponnu Vellaichamy *

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as Mukeshmaanu

Production

Ramakrishnan was initially offered a lead role by Pandiraj, who was Ramakrishnan's colleague when they were assistants to director Cheran. As Ramakrishnan was busy with the shoot of '' Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum'' (2009), Vemal was cast in the role instead.

Accolades

57th National Film Awards

* Best Child Artist -

and Sree Raam * Best Dialogues -

* Best Feature Film in Tamil

Tamil Nadu State Film Awards

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57th Filmfare Awards South

* Best Supporting Actor -

4th Vijay Awards

* Best Supporting Actor -

* Best Debut Actor - Vimal * Best Find of the Year -

* Best Crew

Other awards

* Anandha Vikatan Award for Best Director - Pandiraj * Anandha Vikatan Award for Best Film * Chennai International Film Festival for Second Best Feature Film * International Children's Film Festival Golden Elephant Award for Best Director - Pandiraj * Pondicherry Government Sankaradas Swamigal Award for Best Indian Film * South Scope Cine Awards for Best Film * World Malayali Council's Essar Award for Best Director - Pandiraj

International Film Festival

* 19th Golden Rooster And Hundred Flowers Film Festival (Jiangyin,China) * Chinese Festival Of India 2010 (China) * 6th International Children Film Festival 2010 (Bangalore, India) * 40th International Film Festival Of India 2009 (Goa) * 2nd International Children Film Festival Bangladesh * Pune International Children Film Festival * Lucknow International Film Festival - Best Film (Nominee) and Best Director (Nominee) * SILPIX Children's Film Festival in America, Chicago 2011 * Norway International Film Festival 2010 * Children's Film Festival, Singapore - 2011

Music

Music and soundtracks were composed by ''

'' composer

. The soundtrack features four songs, the lyrics for which are written by

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and James Vasanthan himself.

Release

The satellite rights of the film were sold to Kalaignar TV.

Remake

The film was remade in Sri Lanka by Sinhala-language under the title ''

Daruwane ''Daruwane'' ( si, දරුවනේ) is a 2012 Sri Lankan Sinhala children's family drama film directed by V. Sivadasan and produced by Sunil T. Fernando for Sunil T. Films. It stars Jayalath Manoratne, Janaka Kumbukage, and Duleeka Marapana in ...

'' in 2012.

References

External links

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