Natchathiram(1980)
Natchathiram is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Sripriya in the lead role, with Hariprasath and Mohan Babu in supporting roles. The story follows a movie fan who discovers that a popular actress he admires is in grave danger from someone close to her. The film is a remake of the 1978 Telugu film Sivaranjani. It features an ensemble of guest appearances from legendary actors including Sivaji Ganesan, Rajinikanth, and Kamal Haasan. The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh. The film received mixed reviews upon release, with critics praising Sripriya's performance but noting the predictable plot. Natchathiram was released on 12 April 1980.
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- Theatrical Release
- 11 April 1980
- Director
- Dasari Narayana Rao
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A devoted movie fan meets his favorite actress and believes she has a perfect life. His illusion shatters when he witnesses a stranger attempting to murder her. He must uncover the truth and protect her from the hidden enemy lurking in her own home.
“The star you love is in danger”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Natchathiram
Cast reunions in this film: Nagesh & Manorama (39 films together), Nagesh & Sivaji Ganesan (38 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & Manorama (32 films together), Sankar Ganesh & Nagesh (27 films together), Kamal Haasan & Manorama (25 films together), and Sripriya & Kamal Haasan (19 films together).
Trivia
- The film was a remake of the Telugu movie 'Natchathiram' released the same year, both directed by Dasari Narayana Rao.
- This was one of the few Tamil films where actor Sivakumar played a character deeply obsessed with cinema and a film star.
- Actress Saritha, who played the lead, was a prominent star in Telugu and Kannada cinema at the time, making this a notable Tamil role.
- The movie's plot involving a fan's perception versus a star's hidden reality was an uncommon theme for mainstream Tamil cinema in the early 80s.
- Director Dasari Narayana Rao was known for social dramas, and this film blended his style with a thriller element centered on the film industry.
- The title 'Natchathiram' means 'star', referring both to the actress character and the celestial metaphor central to the story.
- Despite the director's fame, the film is not widely remembered today, overshadowed by bigger commercial hits of that year.