''Raman Thediya Seethai'' () is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language

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, directed by P. Neelakantan and written by Sornam from a story by Maa. Raa. The film stars

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and

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. It is a remake of the 1969

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''. The film ran for more than 100 days in theatres and it became a box office success. Jayalalithaa won the Tamil Nadu Cinema Fan Award for Best Actress

Plot

S. J. Raman, a rich industrialist tries to find his soul mate. His future ideal wife has to possess absolutely 6 virtues, which a nice old couple revealed him in the bend of a way. Raman already knows the one who could fill his heart, make it happy. Her name is Seetha, a charming representative in cosmetics. But regrettably, during the preparations of their marriage, outer elements apparently annoyed by this union, make everything prevent that it occur. Provided with his invaluable notebook containing 6 criteria, the odyssey of Raman is only beginning...

Cast

as S. J. Raman *

as Seetha, Rambha and Rani * M. N. Nambiar as Babu Bhairavan * S. A. Ashokan as Godhanraj * V. K. Ramasamy as Siva Shankar *

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as Krishnan (Kishtan) *

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as Karmeghan, Seetha's father * O. A. K. Thevar as Singamuthu, the retired military man * Manorama as Samoundhi * G. Sakunthala as The aunty * Ragini (Guest-star) as the actress and the dancer of the play, disguised as a man ("''Yea Annaa...''") *

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as Krishnan's love interest * V. Gopalakrishnan as Police inspector * Usilai Mani as Housekeeper * Idichappuli Selvaraj as Barber * Karikol Raju * Gundu Karuppaiah as Housekeeper

Production

''Raman Thediya Seethai'' is the second film produced by the Madurai-based Jayanthi Films. Some scenes were shot in Kashmir, including the song "Nalladhu Kanne".

Soundtrack

The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.

Release and reception

''Raman Thediya Seethai'' was released on 13 April 1972, and ran for over 100 days in theatres. ''

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'' favourably reviewed the film, saying its flaws would appear only if viewers start thinking deeply. Jayalalithaa won the Tamil Nadu Cinema Fan Award for Best Actress.

References

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{{P. Neelakantan 1970s Tamil-language films 1972 films Films directed by P. Neelakantan Films scored by M. S. Viswanathan Films shot in Jammu and Kashmir Indian romance films Tamil remakes of Kannada films 1970s romance films