Raagam Thedum Pallavi (/rɑːɡəm θdʊm pəlləvi/ transl. The pallavi searching for a raga) is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language film written, directed and scored by T. Rajendar.[1] The film stars Shankar and Rajeev.[2] It was released on 12 March 1982.[3][4]

Raagam Thedum Pallavi
Theatrical release poster
Directed byT. Rajendar
Written byT. Rajendar
Produced byBalakrishnan
StarringShankar
Rajeev
Jayamalini
CinematographyA. Somasundaram
Edited byDevarajan
Music byT. Rajendar
Production
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Raja Cine Arts
Release date
  • 12 March 1982 (1982-03-12)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

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Cast

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Production

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Some scenes were shot at Patiala House opposite the Sri Lankan Embassy, Madras.[5]

Soundtrack

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The soundtrack was composed by T. Rajendar, who also wrote the lyrics.[6][7]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Naan Aathankarai"S. Janaki and chorus4:28
2."Romba Naalaaga"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam4:50
3."Naan Azhuthathum"S. Janaki4:28
4."Antha Kaanangaatha"Vani Jairam, B. S. Sasirekha5:03
5."Aazh Kadalil" 4:27
6."Moongilile"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam5:01
Total length:28:17

Reception

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Kalki praised the performances of Rajeev as antagonist, Ramji as patient but panned the acting of Shankar and Anupama and concluded saying neither cannot be appreciated nor cannot be ignored completely and called it neither both.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "பிரபல இயக்குனர்களுடன் மூர்த்தி பெற்ற அனுபவம்". Maalai Malar (in Tamil). 31 October 2018. Archived from the original on 23 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  2. ^ V, Sankaran (31 August 2022). "80களில் உருக உருக காதலித்த ஒரு தலை காதல் நடிகர் இப்போது என்ன செய்கிறார்?". CineReporters (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 1 October 2022. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  3. ^ "இராகம் தேடும் பல்லவி". Anna (in Tamil). 11 March 1982. p. 4. Retrieved 23 May 2024 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
  4. ^ "Raagam Thedum Pallavi ( 1982 )". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 15 August 2004. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  5. ^ ஆனந்த் (11 October 1981). "ஷூட்டிங்கில் டைரக்டர் - டி.ராஜேந்தர்". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 19 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  6. ^ "Raagam Thedum Pallavi Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by T Rajender". Macsendisk. Archived from the original on 23 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  7. ^ "Raagam Thedum Pallavi – EP". Apple Music. 11 July 1981. Archived from the original on 23 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  8. ^ "இராகம் தேடும் பல்லவி". Kalki (in Tamil). 28 March 1982. p. 60. Archived from the original on 19 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023 – via Internet Archive.
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