Karagattakkari (transl. The Karakattam danseuse) is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Bharathi Kannan. The film stars Roja, with S. S. R. Kannan and Vilasini playing supporting roles. The film, which was produced by London Shoban of Shrinidhi Theatres, was released on 18 March 2005.[1][2]
| Karagattakkari | |
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| Directed by | Bharathi Kannan |
| Written by | Bharathi Kannan |
| Produced by | London Shoban Vilasini |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Shrinidhi Theatres |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast edit
- Roja
- S. S. R. Kannan
- Shridhar
- Vilasini
- Vinu Chakravarthy
- Shanmugasundaram
- Gandhimathi
- Yugendran
- Nellai Siva
- Thyagu
Production edit
Director Bharathi Kannan had initially cast Khushbu in the lead role during mid-2004. The actress however was busy with film production work for Avni Cinemax as they were making Giri (2004), and had been slow to lose weight to play the character. As a result, Roja was drafted in to replace Khushbu in the lead role.[3] Khushbu still remained hopeful of being reinstated in the role and hired karakattam dancers from Pudukottai to assist her with preparation, though Roja was finalised.[4][5]
Impressed by the plot, actress Vilasini — who had earlier appeared in films such as Nalla Manasukkaran (1997) and Andipatti Arasampatti (2002) — agreed to jointly produce the film. It was the first film for Vilasini following her return from a spell in prison.[6][7] Vilasini produced the film alongside London Shoban of Shrinidhi Theatres, who brought in several actors who had appeared in roles in the unrelated Karakattakkaran (1989), which had a similar theme.[8]
Soundtrack edit
| Karagattakkari | |
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| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 10 December 2004[9] |
| Recorded | 2004 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 37:41 |
| Producer | Ilaiyaraaja |
The film score and the soundtrack were composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The soundtrack features 7 tracks.[10]
| Track | Song | Singer(s) | Lyrics | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Enga Ooru Laila" | Tippu, Manjari | Kamakodiyan | 4:21 |
| 2 | "Ennapetha" | Ilaiyaraaja | Ilaiyaraaja | 4:55 |
| 3 | "Kattukkili" | Karthik, Bhavatharini | Vaali | 5:24 |
| 4 | "Kotti Vacha" | Dr. Lavanya | Mu. Metha | 4:29 |
| 5 | "Oththa Rooba" | Malathy, Tippu | Muthulingam | 4:58 |
| 6 | "Saada Maada" | Vijay Yesudas, Manjari | Palani Bharathi | 4:59 |
| 7 | "Thanthanathom Villupattu" | Mano, Kovai Kamala, Chorus | Ilaiyaraaja | 8:35 |
References edit
- ^ "Tamil movies released on March 18 – New Gen Entertainments".
- ^ "2005-ல் வெளியான படப்பட்டியல் - தயாரிப்பாளர்கள்| Lakshman Sruthi - 100% Manual Orchestra |". Archived from the original on 29 May 2011.
- ^ "Roja for Kushboo - News". IndiaGlitz.com. 19 October 2004.
- ^ "டோடோவின் ரஃப் நோட்டு — Tamil Kavithai -- தமிழ் கவிதைகள் - நூற்று கணக்கில்!". Archived from the original on 7 February 2005.
- ^ "Dailynews - Roja's retaliation to Khushboo". 7 February 2005. Archived from the original on 7 February 2005.
- ^ "Dailynews - The original story of 'Karagaatakari'". 7 February 2005. Archived from the original on 7 February 2005.
- ^ "Vilasini produces another film". thatstamil.indiainfo.com. Archived from the original on 25 April 2005. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Dailynews - Khushboo as 'Karagaatakaari'". 4 February 2005. Archived from the original on 4 February 2005.
- ^ "IR New Albums - Old responses (5 Aug 2006)". mayyam.com.
- ^ "Karakattakari" – via Amazon.