Ratha Paasam (transl. Blood affection) is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by K. Vijayan, produced by Santhi Narayanasamy and T. Manohar. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sripriya, M. N. Nambiar and Major Sundarrajan. It was released on 14 June 1980.[1][2]
Ratha Paasam | |
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Directed by | K. Vijayan |
Written by | A. L. Narayanan (dialogues) |
Story by | G. Ramkumar |
Produced by | Santhi Narayanasamy T. Manohar |
Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Sripriya M. N. Nambiar Major Sundarrajan |
Cinematography | T. S. Vinayagam |
Edited by | B. Kandasamy |
Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Sivaji Productions |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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A number of scenes were filmed in Ganesan's home, Annai Illam.[3]
The film's original soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, while the lyrics were penned by Kannadasan.[4][5]
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Asai Theerap Pesa Vendum" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | |
2. | "Ottam Kanda Kuthiraikku" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, L. R. Eswari | |
3. | "En Ullam Engindra Vaanathile" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | |
4. | "Mankutti Ippodhu" | T. M. Soundararajan | |
5. | "Poo Manakkum Poonkuzhali" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
Kanthan of Kalki called the screenplay confusing but appreciated some of the songs.[6]