''Sarigamapadani'' is a 1994 Indian

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film directed by R. Parthiban and produced by

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. The film stars Parthiban, Roja and

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, with Vijayakumar, Manorama,

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and

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playing supporting roles. It was released on 10 February 1994, and failed at the box office.

Plot

Kulasekaran is a liquor shop owner and he likes to spend time in college. Kulasekaran is also a modern

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: a seducer of women. His father Kabali is a drunkard and he was involved in smuggling illegal liquor, while his mother is a soft-spoken person. During a wedding function, Kulasekaran falls under the spell of the shy young woman Sangita. He talks to Sangita and he tries to seduce her. Sangita really likes his funny way of talking, she eventually falls in love with him and they even talk about their marriage. When Kulasekaran tries to kiss her, she pushes him away. Disappointed by his behaviour, she runs away from the wedding hall. Later, Kulasekaran falls in love with Archana. Archana is an arrogant college student and she is the daughter of a

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. Kulasekaran tries to seduce her but without success. One day, she finally accepts his love, unfortunately, the happiness was short-lived, she says that it was just a joke. The whole pattern repeats itself many times, Kulasekaran quickly sinks into alcoholism and depression. Archana openly states that she wants to see Kulasekaran going mad. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.

Cast

* R. Parthiban as Kulasekaran * Roja as Archana *

as Sangita * Vijayakumar as Archana's father * Manorama as Kulasekaran's mother *

as Kabali *

as Kulasekaran's friend *

as Kulasekaran grandfather *Vaithi as Headmaster *Prasanna Kumar as lawyer *

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Soundtrack

The music was composed by

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, with lyrics written by

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Release and reception

''Sarigamapadani'' was released on 24 August 1994. R. P. R. of ''

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'' found Manikandan's cinematography as the only positive of the film. The film became a box-office failure.

References

External links

* {{R. Parthiban 1990s Indian films 1990s Tamil-language films 1994 films 1994 romantic drama films Films directed by R. Parthiban Films scored by Deva (composer) Indian romantic drama films Tamil-language Indian films