Palaivana Solai (2009 film)

Palaivana Solai
Title card
Directed byR. S. Dayalan
Story byS. Rajasekar
StarringNithin Sathya
Karthika Mathew
Sanjeev
Abhinay
Sathyan
Chaams
CinematographyS. Murthy
Music byE.K.Bobby
Production
company
Maruthi Films
Release date
  • 7 November 2009 (2009-11-07)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Palaivana Solai (transl. Oasis) is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language buddy drama film starring Nithin Sathya, Karthika Mathew, Sanjeev, Abhinay, Sathyan and Chaams.[1] It is a remake of the 1981 Tamil film of the same name. The film failed to replicate the success of original film.

Plot

Ramana, Yuvan, Aadhi, Prabhu and Iniyan are friends in a locality. Yuvan is a spoilt-brat and is the son of a rich entrepreneur. Ramana is a caring brother who is determined to work hard and get his sisters married. Iniyan is a struggling lawyer and Aadhi wants to make it big in cinema. Prabhu is a happy-go-lucky youth, who runs an auto rickshaw.

Their life takes a turn when Priya arrives in their locality. Priya gets acquainted with them. She helps them overcome their inferiority complex and succeed in their careers. Meanwhile, Aadhi develops romance towards her. But the friends suffer a shock when they come to know that Priya is on the brink of death and is affected by heart problems.

Cast

Soundtrack

Music was composed by Bobby and lyrics were by Vairamuthu.[2] The audio was released on 26 August 2009 at Kamala Theatre. The songs "Megame Megame" and "Aalana Aalu" from the 1981 film were recreated for this version.[3]

Critical reception

The Times of India wrote "It is well presented but the film still falls short of expectations. In an era of short texts and fast communication, it is a bit out of synch."[4] Sify wrote that the film "just does not work as the basic concept and script is ancient and irrelevant today. It does not gel with the ideas and aspirations of today’s youths".[5]

References

  1. ^ "Released in 2009". tamilnaduentertainment.com. Archived from the original on 9 March 2012. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
  2. ^ "Paalaivana Cholai (2009)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 21 May 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Palaivana Cholai Audio and Trailer launched". Ayngaran International. 26 August 2009. Archived from the original on 27 December 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  4. ^ Ravi, Bhama Devi (8 November 2009). "Palaivana Cholai Movie Review". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 19 May 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
  5. ^ "Palaivanacholai". Sify. Archived from the original on 17 February 2010. Retrieved 19 November 2024.