Suyamariyadhai
| Suyamariyadhai | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | R. Vijayganesh |
| Written by | R. Vijayganesh |
| Produced by | R. K. Ramakrishnan |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | M. Kesavan |
| Edited by | P. R. Shanmugam |
| Music by | Sivaji Raja |
Production company | Sri Vadivudai Amman Creations |
Release date |
|
Running time | 120 min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Suyamariyadhai (transl. Self-respect)[1] is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language action drama film, directed by R. Vijayganesh, starring Karthik and Pallavi. It was released on 24 July 1992.[2]
Plot
Vijay (Karthik) is an honest police officer who tries to capture the criminal Muthukarrupan. Muthukarrupan has now turned hotel manager and is known under the name of JK. The criminal's partner is Jayaraj (Senthamarai), a corrupt police officer. Vijay and Rekha (Pallavi) fall in love with each other. In the meantime, he becomes friends with Raj (Rajthilak).
In the past, Vijay's sister Durga (K. R. Vijaya), an unmarried famous singer, brought her siblings, Bhavani and Vijay. Jayaraj, humiliated by Durga one day, revenged by sending her to jail. Bhavani's marriage was cancelled and Bhavani then committed suicide.
Vijay later realizes that Rekha is Jayaraj's daughter. Jayaraj even agrees to marry his daughter to Vijay but he doesn't recognize Vijay. Therefore, Vijay hides Durga's identity. One day, Jayaraj found his daughter in a brothel because of Vijay's conspiracy.
Raj turns out to be an undercover spy who worked with Vijay. So Vijay and Raj planned to kill the heartless Muthukarrupan.
Cast
- Karthik as Vijay
- Pallavi as Rekha
- Rajthilak as Raj
- V. K. R. Raghunath as Muthukarrupan (JK)
- K. R. Vijaya as Durga, Vijay's sister
- Senthamarai as Jayaraj
- V. K. Ramasamy as a policeman
- S. S. Chandran as Arjuna, a policeman
- K. K. Soundar as Ponnambalam
- Raja Bhadar
- Oru Viral Krishna Rao
- Kokko Muthu
- Jayalalita as Shakeela
- Devibala
- C. K. Saraswathi
- Thalapathy Dinesh
- Nethran
Production
The film began production in 1986 under the title Padhavi. A scene with Karthik and Pallavi was shot at Adyar Boat Club.[3]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Sivaji Raja, with lyrics written by Senguttuvan and Vaali.[4]
| Song | Singer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| "Raagam Thaalam" | P. Susheela | 4:26 |
| "Vaa Maa Vaa" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:10 |
| "Vanampadi Naane" | Chandran, Renuka Devi | 3:22 |
| "Vanmeedu Megham" | Karthik, Malaysia Vasudevan | 3:28 |
Reception
The Indian Express wrote "The film has nothing to offer to the audience except the song sequences".[5]
References
- ^ "Self-respect marriages in Tamil Nadu can't be declared illegal, rules Madras HC". The Times of India. 9 November 2015. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ "Suyamariyadhai ( 1992 )". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 31 July 2012. Retrieved 9 March 2012.
- ^ "கார்த்திக்குடன் பல்லவி மோதல்". Anna (in Tamil). 7 December 1986. p. 4. Archived from the original on 1 May 2025. Retrieved 1 May 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "Suya Mariyadhai". Tamilsongslyrics123. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ "Honour at stake". The Indian Express. 7 August 1992. p. 7. Retrieved 24 August 2023 – via Google News Archive.
