Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana(1994)
Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by V. Sekhar. The film stars Nassar as Sivaraman and Radhika as Lakshmi, with Goundamani, Jaishankar, Vadivelu, and Kovai Sarala in supporting roles. The story follows a middle-class government clerk whose wife becomes obsessed with matching the lavish lifestyle of their corrupt politician neighbor. This obsession leads the family into debt, job loss, and near starvation. The film was praised by critics as a clean family entertainer with a strong script. It was later remade in Telugu as Aasthi Mooredu Aasha Baaredu and in Kannada as Hendtheer Darbar. The film was released on 14 April 1994.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, JioTV, Airtel Xstream Play, Prime Video, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 14 April 1994
- Director
- V. Shekar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Rating
- 4.4/10
Storyline
Sivaraman is an honest government clerk living a simple life with his wife and two children. When a wealthy politician moves in next door, Sivaraman's wife Lakshmi becomes obsessed with matching their lifestyle. She pressures him to buy luxury items on credit, pushing the family deep into debt. Sivaraman must find a way to save his family without losing his integrity.
“When spending more than you earn destroys everything”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana
Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & Goundamani (80 films together), Senthil & Deva (39 films together), Vadivelu & Deva (36 films together), Goundamani & Deva (33 films together), Senthil & Vinu Chakravarthy (31 films together), and Vadivelu & Nassar (24 films together).
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.