''Senthamizh Paattu'' () is a 1992 Indian

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, written and directed by P. Vasu. The film stars

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and

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while

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plays a supporting role. It was released on 25 October 1992 on the eve of

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and was a box office hit. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Amma Koduku'' (1993), and in Kannada as '' Rasika'' (1994).

Plot

Against his mother's wishes, Balu becomes a singer who falls for Durga, a kind-hearted, wealthy girl and learns about the past connection between their families.

Cast

Production

The success of P. Vasu's family drama '' En Thangachi Padichava'' (1988) starring Prabhu prompted further collaborations in the same genre between the pair with '' Chinna Thambi'' (1991) and ''Senthamizh Paattu'' (1992) being released soon after.

Soundtrack

The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and

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, after their collaboration in Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu with lyrics by Vaali. The song "Solli Solli" gave a break to its singer Sunanda.

Release and reception

''Senthamizh Paattu'' was released on 25 October 1992,

day. Malini Mannath of ''

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'' lauded Sukanya's performance and the music, but called the film "rather a crude imitation" of ''Chinna Thambi''. Supraja Sridharan of ''

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'' wrote that if one could tolerate vulgar comedy, they could enjoy the film for the naïve Sukanya, playful Kasthuri, natural Prabhu and beautiful music. Balasubrahmanyam won the Cinema Express Award for Best Male Playback Singer.

References

External links

* {{P. Vasu 1990s Indian films 1990s musical drama films 1990s Tamil-language films 1992 films Films directed by P. Vasu Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja Films scored by M. S. Viswanathan Indian musical drama films Tamil films remade in other languages Tamil-language Indian films 1992 musical films