Ore Raththam
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| Ore Raththam | |
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| Directed by | K. Sornam[1] |
| Written by | M. Karunanidhi |
| Based on | Ore Raththam by M. Karunanidhi |
| Produced by | M. Suryanarayanan[2] |
| Starring | Karthik Bhagyalakshmi Madhuri M. K. Stalin |
| Cinematography | M. S. Annadurai[2] |
| Edited by | L. Kesavan[2] |
| Music by | Devendran |
Production company | Murasu Movies[1] |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Ore Raththam (transl. Same Blood)[3] is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Sornam and written by M. Karunanidhi. The film stars Karthik, Bhagyalakshmi, Madhuri, Kishmu, Manorama, Pandian, Seetha, M. K. Stalin and Radha Ravi. It is based on Karunanidhi's novel of the same name, which was serialised in the magazine Kungumam. The film was released on 8 May 1987.
Cast[]
- Karthik as the rigid religionist's son[4]
- Bhagyalakshmi as Mercy
- Madhuri[4]
- Kishmu as the rigid religionist[4]
- Manorama as the harassed wife[4]
- Pandiyan[4]
- Seetha as the straying girl[4]
- M. K. Stalin as Nandhakumar[5]
- Radha Ravi[6]
- Senthil
Production[]
Ore Raththam was a story which was serialised in the magazine Kungumam. The author M. Karunanidhi adapted it for the screen with the same title.[2] His son Stalin made his cinematic acting debut with this film.[6]
Soundtrack[]
The soundtrack was composed by Devendran.[7]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ore Raththam Than Oduthu" | Devendran | 4:08 |
| 2. | "Oru Poralien Payanam Idu" | Devendran | 3:11 |
Release and reception[]
Ore Raththam was released on 8 May 1987.[1] N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express liked the film because "most of the characters get a say, the focus shifts to each of them one time or another". He also praised the narration, dialogue, background score, camera work, and editing.[4]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Ore Ratham". The Indian Express. 8 May 1987. p. 4.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d Ore Raththam (motion picture) (in Tamil). Murasu Movies. 1987. Opening credits, from 0:00 to 15:55.
- ^ Mohan, Rohini (26 March 2011). "K Klutch Klan". Tehelka. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g Krishnaswamy, N. (22 May 1987). "Cinematic equality". The Indian Express. p. 12.
- ^ Shekar, Anjana (26 March 2021). "MK Stalin's brief stint with acting: Two films and a TV serial". The News Minute. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "'ஒரே ரத்தம்' நந்தகுமார்... 'குறிஞ்சி மலர்' அரவிந்தன் - மு.க.ஸ்டாலின் திரைப்பயணம்! #VikatanExclusive". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). 1 March 2017. Archived from the original on 20 April 2018. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
- ^ "Ore Raththam". Gaana.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- 1987 films
- Tamil-language films
- Films based on Indian novels
- Films with screenplays by M. Karunanidhi
- Indian films
- Indian political films