Rasa Magan(1994)
Raasamahan is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Manivannan from a story by Seeman. The film stars Prashanth as Prabhakaran and Sivaranjani as Selvi. It follows a young man torn between his love for a poor village girl and his father's demand for a wealthy marriage. The supporting cast includes Chandrasekhar, Rekha, Vinu Chakravarthy, Jai Ganesh, Srividya, and Manivannan. The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Vaali. Despite a box office failure, the film is remembered for its emotional narrative and music. It was released on 8 April 1994.
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- Theatrical Release
- 8 April 1994
- Director
- Manivannan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 36m 0
Storyline
Prabhakaran loves Selvi, a poor girl from his village. His father wants him to marry a wealthy woman for family status. Prabhakaran must choose between his love and his father's wish. Village gossip and family pressure make everything worse. Can he win his father's heart and marry the girl he loves?
“Love is stronger than tradition”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Rasa Magan
Cast reunions in this film: Manivannan & Ilayaraja (41 films together), Ilayaraja & Vinu Chakravarthy (34 films together), Ilayaraja & Srividya (33 films together), Manivannan & Vinu Chakravarthy (20 films together), Ilayaraja & Jai Ganesh (12 films together), and Rekha & Ilayaraja (11 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Rasa Magan' translates to 'King of Taste' and metaphorically refers to the protagonist's culinary skills.
- It was one of the few films where actor Sathyaraj played a chef as the central character.
- The movie was released during a period when Manivannan was known for his hard-hitting social dramas, making this romance a slight shift.
- The soundtrack by composer Ilaiyaraaja includes a song ('Ennai Thottu') that became popular for its melody.
- A subplot involves the ethical conflict between traditional cooking and modern, shortcut methods.
- The film's climax was shot in a studio set designed to look like a large, traditional kitchen.