Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana(1994)
Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana (1994) is a 155-minute Tamil film directed by V. Shekar. Starring Raadhika Sarathkumar, Nassar and Goundamani. With an audience rating of 4.4/10, Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1994.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 April 1994
- Director
- V. Shekar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.4/10
Storyline
An honest clerk lives with his family. A corrupt politician moves nearby, and the clerk's wife starts copying the politician's lavish lifestyle by buying expensive things on credit. This pushes the clerk into debt and legal trouble, forcing him to eventually take a job with the politician's help.
“Honest man corrupted by a neighbor's lavish lifestyle.”
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Trivia
- The film's title is a popular Tamil proverb meaning 'Income is ten, expenses are nine', reflecting its core theme of financial mismanagement.
- Director V. Sekhar was known for social dramas, and this film was part of his successful collaboration with actor Sathyaraj in the 1990s.
- The character Anja Singam Marudupandi, played by Sathyaraj, became a memorable name, with 'Anja Singam' meaning 'Fearless Lion'.
- Actress Khushbu, who played Lakshmi, was one of the highest-paid and most popular heroines in Tamil cinema at the time.
- The film's plot was noted for critiquing consumerism and the influence of corrupt politicians on middle-class values.
- Composer Deva provided the music, and the song 'Muthu Muthu' became a notable hit from the soundtrack.
- The movie is often referenced for its realistic portrayal of a middle-class family succumbing to debt and societal pressure.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana
