''Saravana'' (alternatively spelled as ''Saravanaa'')
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-language action romance film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. It stars Silambarasan
Silambarasan Thesingu Rajendar (born 3 February 1984), popularly known as Simbu or by his initials as STR, is an Indian actor, producer, and playback singer who primarily works in Tamil cinema. He is the eldest son of director T. Rajendar. ...
, Jyothika
Jyothika Saravanan (; born 18 October 1978) is an Indian actress and producer who primarily works in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu films. She has received several accolades including a National Film Award, five Filmfare Awards South, four Tamil N ...
, Five Star Krishna
Krishnakumar Ramakumar, also credited as Five Star Krishna, is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil films in supporting roles. He made his debut in Mani Ratnam's production ''Five Star'' (2002), before playing pivotal roles in '' Arinthum ...
, Vivek, and Prakash Raj
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. The film was produced by Deivanai Movies and the soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva. It is a remake of the 2005 Telugu film ''Bhadra
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Male Figures King of Chedi
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''.
''Saravana'' was released on 14 January 2006, coinciding with Pongal and became a commercial success at the box office.
Plot
Saravana is a college student who returns to his home for his sister Divya's wedding with a distraught and frightened Sadhana, whom Saravana introduces as his friend to his family. While the marriage preparation continues, everyone begins to suspect Sadhana. Saravana's uncle Purushothaman begins to lose his emotions as he wants Saravana to marry his daughter. Purushothaman confronts Sadhana, who gets upset and an argument ensues. While at a restaurant, Saravana and Sadhana are confronted by a gang. Saravana chases the gang and thrashes them. Realizing that he has left Sadhana behind, Saravana returns to the restaurant, but finds that Sadhana is not there. Saravana's father Bhoopathi confronts Saravana and forces him to reveal about Sadhana's identity, where Saravana reveals his past.
Past: Saravana and Krishna are best friends, who visits Krishna's home village. Sadhana, who returns from London
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, is impressed by Saravana, who continually impresses her based on her tastes. He gets along well with Krishna's and Sadhana's family. Saravana convinces them that he would make a prospective groom for Sadhana. Sadhana's family, mainly her brother Soundarapandiyan and his sidekick Velu are involved in regional gangs in their village. When Sadhana takes Saravana to the temple for a visit without Soundarapandiyan's knowledge, a rival gang member group, headed by Duraisingam, is attacked by Velu's group members, and Duraisingam's brother Vanjaravelu gets hold of Sadhana and threatens to kill her. In a swift action of bravery and skill, Saravana knocks down Vanjaravelu. After this incident, Soundarapandiyan tells Saravana about the violent happenings in the village.
Soundarapandiyan explains how he and his wife are master's degree holder from BITS Pilani
The Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) is a private deemed university in Pilani, Rajasthan, India. It focuses primarily on higher education and research in engineering and sciences. BITS Pilani was one of the first ...
. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the villages, the rivalry is deadly and fatal. He ultimately says that even though the villages are violent, he will remain a noble person with high ideals. After a few days though, in the most ungrateful manner and a show cowardice, Duraisingam's gang fights with fierce brutality, and they finishes Krishna's entire family except Sadhana. Saravana promises to Soundarapandiyan that he will take up the responsibility of Sadhana. In the process, Saravana also becomes Duraisingam's rival as he kills Vanjaravelu to protect Sadhana. When Duraisingam finds out that Vanjaravelu was killed by Saravana, he decides to kill him instead of Sadhana.
Present: Velu trace Sadhana and bring her to Saravana's home. Feeling that she is not safe here anymore, Saravana plans to send her to London, but Sadhana is not happy with his decision as she loves him. On the day of the flight, Sadhana meets Saravana and Krishna's friend at the airport. The girl tells Sadhana about Saravana's devotion for her. She also knows that Sadhana's family chose Saravana as Sadhana's bridegroom before they were killed. Sadhana realizes she cannot leave Saravana and leaves the airport. She manages to find Saravana, who is fighting Duraisingam and his men. After Saravana defeats Duraisingam, he and Sadhana happily reunite and leave, while Duraisingam is killed by Velu.
Cast
Production
Amudha Durairaj produced this film under the banner ''Deivanai Movies''. This is the second collaboration of Silambarasan
Silambarasan Thesingu Rajendar (born 3 February 1984), popularly known as Simbu or by his initials as STR, is an Indian actor, producer, and playback singer who primarily works in Tamil cinema. He is the eldest son of director T. Rajendar. ...
and Jyothika
Jyothika Saravanan (; born 18 October 1978) is an Indian actress and producer who primarily works in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu films. She has received several accolades including a National Film Award, five Filmfare Awards South, four Tamil N ...
after the success of '' Manmadhan'' (2004). ''Saravana'' is the remake of Telugu flick ''Bhadra
''Bhadra'' is a Sanskrit word meaning 'good', 'fortune' or 'auspicious'. It is also the name of many men, women and objects in Hinduism.
Male Figures King of Chedi
Bhadra was a king of Chedi Kingdom who participated in the Kurukshetra War from t ...
'', which has Prakash Raj
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, Easwari Rao, Brahmaji
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He appeared in Kri ...
, and Subbaraju
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Early life
Subbaraju was born in Bh ...
re-enacting their roles they had played in the original Telugu version. A song was shot with Meghna Naidu
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and Silambarasan on sets erected at AVM, Prasad Studios
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and Mohan Studios.
Soundtrack
There are six songs composed by Srikanth Deva in his second collaboration with Silambarasan
Silambarasan Thesingu Rajendar (born 3 February 1984), popularly known as Simbu or by his initials as STR, is an Indian actor, producer, and playback singer who primarily works in Tamil cinema. He is the eldest son of director T. Rajendar. ...
after ''Kuthu
''Kuthu'' () is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language romantic action comedy film directed by A. Venkatesh, starring Silambarasan, Ramya and Kalabhavan Mani. It is a remake of the 2003 Telugu film '' Dil''. The music was composed by Srikanth Deva, ...
'' (2004). The song "Saa Boo Three" was reused from the song "Sa Sye" from the original Telugu film.
Reception
''The Hindu'' wrote "Deivanai Movie Makers' `Saravana' (U/A) opens with the hero's entry in typical filmi style and his sermons on (what else can it be?) love! Thankfully things take off on a serious plane q uite soon. Writer-director K. S. Ravikumar and Silambarasan come together for the first time in this Telugu remake, and with ample scope to sing and dance, love and laugh and fight and cry, Simbu makes his presence felt in every frame". ''Indiaglitz'' wrote "the movie has shades of Ghilli, but good performance by Silambarasan and Jothika coupled with racy screenplay makes the movie an engrossing fare. Ravikumar deserves pat for making necessary corrections in the original script to suit the Tamil audience. A right mix of comedy, stunts and romance, Saravana is sure to click among the front-benchers". Lajjavathi of ''Kalki'' wrote "The director has tried a drippy action on one side and a family drama on the other but the screenplay falters as the story relies on flashback. Is it the way for directors like KS Ravikumar to go backwards when Tamil cinema is heading towards new route in terms of ideas and making? Is it worth it?"
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