Eeramana Rojave
| Eeramana Rojave | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Keyaar |
| Written by | Keyaar |
| Produced by | Keyaar |
| Starring | Shiva Subramanian Mohini Srividya Nassar |
| Cinematography | Nambi |
| Edited by | B. Lenin V. T. Vijayan |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | K. R. Enterprises |
Release date |
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Running time | 139 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Eeramana Rojave (transl. The Wet Rose) is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language film, written, directed and produced by Keyaar. The film stars newcomer Shiva Subramaniam, Mohini, Srividya and Nassar. It was released on 12 January 1991. The film was remade in Hindi as Abhi Abhi (1992).[1]
Plot
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Shanthi and Siva go to the same college and after some initial misunderstandings, fall in love. A psychotic fellow student, known as Helmet, tortures any couple he sees that are in love. He's sadistic and despises love. Shanthi's friend Anitha and her boyfriend Ravi are killed by Helmet. This spurs Shanthi to stand up against him. Helmet conspires to get Siva expelled as revenge and Shanthi, in turn, has Helmet arrested. Shanthi's rich father JK learns about his daughter's love and arranges her marriage with the son of his friend. The young couple run away with the help of Shanthi's grandmother but fall into Helmet's sadistic hands. The young couple must escape his clutches and change JK's mind.
Cast
[edit]- Shiva Subramaniam as Shiva
- Mohini as Shanthi
- Srividya as Shanthi's grandmother
- Nassar as JK
- Vennira Aadai Moorthy as Tamil Professor
- Chinni Jayanth as Maari
- Kula Deivam V. R. Rajagopal as Chellaiah
- Kumarimuthu
- Thyagu
- Disco Shanthi
- Hema as Shanthi's friend
Production
[edit]Eeramana Rojave is the acting debut of Shiva Subramaniam and first leading role for Mohini.[2][3] The film's title is derived from a song from Ilamai Kaalangal (1983).[4] This was Keyaar's debut film in Tamil as director though prior to this he directed a Malayalam film in 1980 titled Shishirathil Oru Vasantham. The filming was held at an island at Udupi for 11 days.[3]
Soundtrack
[edit]The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[5][6] The song "Adho Mega Oorvalam" is set to the Carnatic raga Vasanthi.[7] For the dubbed Telugu version Premalekhalu, all songs were written by Rajasri.[8]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Adho Mega Oorvalam" | Mano, Sunanda | Pulamaipithan | 05:05 |
| "Kalakalakum Maniosai" | Mano, S. Janaki | Piraisoodan | 04:49 |
| "Thendral Kaatre" | K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki | Vaali | 04:52 |
| "Vaa Vaa Anbe" | K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki | 05:04 | |
| "Adichachu Lucky Prize" | Mano, Arunmozhi | 04:22 | |
| "Vanna Poongavanam" | K. S. Chithra | Muthulingam | 04:49 |
| "Kalyana Tharagare" | Malaysia Vasudevan, Mano, Deepan Chakravarthy, S. N. Surendar | Gangai Amaran | 04:45 |
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Vayasa Brindaavanam" | K. S. Chithra | 4:46 |
| 2. | "Neeve Neeve" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 5:07 |
| 3. | "Thagilindi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, G. Anand, Vandemataram Srinivas | 4:19 |
| 4. | "Adho Megha Thoranam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 5:09 |
| 5. | "Siri Siri Malliya" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:56 |
| 6. | "O Chirugali" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:55 |
| 7. | "College" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, G. Anand, Vandemataram Srinivas | 4:47 |
| Total length: | 34:04 | ||
Release and reception
[edit]Eeramana Rojave was released on 12 January 1991.[9] N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express wrote, "Despite the cliched theme the script maintains the suspense."[2] The film was successful at box-office.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Abhi Abhi". MySwar. Archived from the original on 8 May 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- ^ a b Krishnaswamy, N. (25 January 1991). "Eeramaana Rojavey". The Indian Express. p. 5. Retrieved 3 January 2019 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ a b c "கேயார் இயக்கிய முதல் படம் 'ஈரமான ரோஜாவே' வெற்றி: புதுமுகங்கள் நடித்த படம்". Maalai Malar (in Tamil). 24 August 2013. Archived from the original on 31 October 2013. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ^ "Lyricist Vairamuthu criticises Tamil filmmakers for using his verses as film titles without permission". The Hindu. 9 June 2025. Archived from the original on 9 June 2025. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ^ "Eeramana Rojave (1991)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 31 December 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ^ "Eeramana Rojave Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 31 December 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ^ Sundararaman (2007) [2005]. Raga Chintamani: A Guide to Carnatic Ragas Through Tamil Film Music (2nd ed.). Pichhamal Chintamani. p. 121. OCLC 295034757.
- ^ "Premalekhalu". Spotify. 11 March 1993. Archived from the original on 31 December 2022. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ "Eeramana Rojave". The Indian Express. 18 January 1991. p. 6. Retrieved 3 January 2019 – via Google News Archive.
