Priya is a 1978 Indian thriller film directed by S. P. Muthuraman, starring Sridevi in the title role along with Rajinikanth, Aznah Hamid, and Ambareesh.[1] It was simultaneously made in Tamil and Kannada languages.[2] The story is an adaptation of writer Sujatha's novels. The Tamil version was released on 22 December 1978, and the Kannada version on 12 January 1979.[3] It was dubbed and released in Telugu as Ajeyudu which released on 10 March 1979 and was also dubbed in Hindi as Love in Singapore in 1983.[4] The soundtrack of this film is recorded using Dolby Stereophonic technology for the first time in Tamil cinema. It was Sridevi's first and only Kannada film as a lead actress.[5][6]
Priya | |
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Directed by | S. P. Muthuraman |
Screenplay by | Panchu Arunachalam |
Story by | Sujatha |
Produced by | S. P. Tamilarasi |
Starring | Sridevi Rajinikanth Ambareesh |
Cinematography | Babu |
Edited by | R. Vittal |
Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | S. P. T Films |
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Running time | 148 minutes (Tamil) |
Country | India |
Languages | Tamil Kannada |
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Priya is a movie star who is exploited by her producer Janardhan. Janardhan has such a tight control over Priya's financial and personal affairs that he refuses to let her marry her boyfriend Bharat. Before she flies off to Singapore for a film shoot, Priya seeks the help of lawyer Ganesh to get rid of Janardhan. How Ganesh helps Priya overcome her problems accounts for the rest of the film, which includes a side story of Ganesh falling in love with a Malay-Indian girl named Subadhra.
The film was shot in Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia.[8]
The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[9] It was recorded using Dolby Stereophonic technology for the first time in Tamil cinema.[10] The "Akarai Cheemai Azhaginile" song's pallavi is based on the song "Kites" by Simon Dupree and the Big Sound.[11] The song "Hey Paadal Ondru" is set in the Carnatic raga known as Kapi.[12]
All lyrics are written by Panchu Arunachalam.
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Ye Paadal Ondru" | K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki | 4:32 |
2. | "Akarai Cheemai Azhaginile" | K. J. Yesudas | 4:21 |
3. | "Darling Darling" | P. Susheela | 4:39 |
4. | "En Uyir Nee Thaane" | K. J. Yesudas, Jency Anthony | 4:51 |
5. | "Sri Ramanin Sri Deviye" | K. J. Yesudas | 4:02 |
Total length: | 22:25 |
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Kavithe Neenu" | K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki | 4:32 |
2. | "Sagaradacheya" | K. J. Yesudas | 4:21 |
3. | "Darling Darling" | S. Janaki | 4:39 |
4. | "Nannali Neenagi" | K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki | 4:51 |
5. | "Thangaaliye" | K. J. Yesudas | 4:02 |
Total length: | 22:25 |
All lyrics are written by Rajashri.
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Darling Darling" | P. Susheela | 4:35 |
2. | "Sree Raamuni Sreedevive" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:02 |
3. | "Nee Pedavula Lona" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:23 |
4. | "Chakkani Prakruthi Andaalu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Chorus | 4:21 |
Total length: | 17:21 |
The footage of the famous car chase sequence from the Steve McQueen film Bullitt was edited and spliced into the climax scene of this film; however, the allegations that ensued was that it was done so without permission.[15]
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