''Priyam'' () is a 1996 Indian

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-language film directed by N. Pandian and produced by Kasthuri Film International. The film stars

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(credited as Arunkumar) alongside Manthra, while

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plays a supporting role. It was released on 9 September 1996.

Plot

Arimath and Preetha, caught between their conflicting families, elope to get married. However, their fathers, who are famous liquor barons, chase them to prevent their union.

Cast

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Vidyasagar.

Reception

The film was a moderate hit at the box office. R. P. R. of ''

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'' praised the music, cinematography and Prakash Raj's acting and added the film's first fifteen minutes feels dragged but the pace picks up after the arrival of Prakash Raj. D. S. Ramanujam of ''

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'' wrote, "Arun Kumar and newcomer Manthra make a pleasing pair, romancing without any inhibition, Ganeshram's camera making the best use of the seashore fort and its ramparts in the song and dance portions. Prakashraj displays a lot of dash in his approach, the wolf in sheep's clothing effect being brought about without much sweat".

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* {{IMDb title, tt15165832 1990s Indian films 1990s Tamil-language films 1996 films 1996 romantic drama films Films scored by Vidyasagar (composer) Indian romantic drama films Tamil-language Indian films