Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana (transl. If income is eight, expenditure is ten) is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by V. Sekhar. The film stars Nassar and Raadhika.[1] It was released on 6 August 1994 and performed well at the box office. The film was later remade in Telugu as Aasthi Mooredu Aasha Baaredu (1995)[citation needed] and in Kannada by Sekhar as Hendtheer Darbar (2010).[2]
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Directed by | V. Sekhar |
Written by | V. Sekhar |
Produced by | C. Kannappan S. S. Durairaju S. Tamilselvi R. Vijay S. Jayalakshmi |
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Cinematography | G. Rajendran |
Edited by | A. P. Manivannan |
Music by | Chandrabose |
Production company | Thiruvalluvar Kalaikoodam |
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Running time | 155 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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Sivaraman, an honest government clerk, and his wife Lakshmi, belong to a middle-class family and they have two children. "Anjaadha Singam" Marudhapaandi, a corrupt politician, moves into a new house near Sivaraman's house. Marudhapaandi's lifestyle influences Lakshmi, and she tries to ape him by buying luxurious items on installments. This puts pressure on Sivaraman, and he takes a loan from his office peon, but the police arrest him for corruption. He later finds a job in a brandy company with Marudhapaandi's recommendation.
The soundtrack was composed by Chandrabose, with lyrics written by Vaali.[3]
Song | Duration |
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"Sonnan Antha" | 4:01 |
"Aasa Machan" | 3:44 |
"Santhosam" | 3:05 |
"Yerathu Sarakku" | 3:16 |
"Papera Pathiya" | 3:55 |
The Indian Express wrote, "A clean family entertainer with Sekhar depending on sound script and deftness in handling it".[4] New Straits Times wrote "This one is for those couples who seem forever stuck in cycle of debts".[5]
Filmography of V. Sekhar | |
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