[15] The part was that of Bhairavi's ex-lover Pandiyan. The latter recalled, "Nobody knew that he had acted in a film, We saw the film. [66], Apoorva Raagangal became a landmark in Tamil cinema, and a breakthrough for Srividya and Haasan. Price: INR 699, Get more of your favourite news delivered to your inbox. [41] Dhananjayan considers the entire story of the film is conveyed through the song "Kelviyin Nayagane". Would you like to be redirected to the South Homepage to read all the regional films, reviews, interviews!! When all these issues are cleared, Pandiyan sends a note to Bhairavi in the middle of the katcheri. [12] The female lead characters are named after the Carnatic ragas Bhairavi and Ranjani. [20], Unlike many contemporaneous Tamil films, Apoorva Raagangal was shot entirely in actual houses for interiors without building sets, as Balachander wanted a more authentic narration to be conveyed. Despite exploring the concept of relationships between people with wide age gaps, which challenged Indian social mores, it received critical acclaim and became a commercial success, and a breakthrough for Srividya and Haasan. Having deserted Bhairavi after impregnating her offscreen, in the present he voluntarily agrees to stay away from her after realising she is content with Prasanna. Before Prasanna's arrival, Bhairavi's adopted daughter Ranjani, who believes she was adopted, learns that she is actually Bhairavi's biological daughter born out of wedlock. The first shot had to be retaken many times. Rajinikanth, Actor: Enthiran. [62] Though some reviewers criticised Rajinikanth's performance and told him to improve, he complemented them over the reviewers praising his performance. After starring in numerous commercially successful films throughout the 1980s and 1990s, he has continued to hold a matinée idol status in the popular culture of Tamil Nadu. [5] In a 2000 interview with Rediff, Jayasudha recalled that it was hard portraying a girl in love with a much older man: "Balachander Sir was a very tough taskmaster. [79], Apoorva Raagangal has been referenced in other Rajinikanth films. Following his debut in K. Balachander's Tamil drama Apoorva Raagangal, his acting career commenced with a brief phase of portraying antagonistic characters in Tamil films. The other actors in the film had already established themselves: Kamal Haasan, Srividya, Major Sundarrajan, Jayasudha, and Nagesh. After earning ₹26 crore (equivalent to ₹55 crore or US$8.5 million in 2016) for his role in Sivaji, he was the highest paid actor in Asia after Jackie Chan at the time. He commits no villainous act on screen. [59] The ceremony was attended by M. Karunanidhi, then the chief minister of Tamil Nadu. [26] The scene was shot on 27 March 1975, the same day that Balachander gave Rajinikanth his name; it was approved after only five or six takes. The biography is penned by Vaasanthi, a renowned author and journalist who writes in English and Her books in English include Cut-outs, Caste and Cine Stars: The World of Tamil Politics, Amma: Jayalalithaa’s Journey from Movie Star to Political Queen, The Lone Empress: A Portrait of Jayalalithaa, and Karunanidhi: The Definitive Biography. A trademark K Balachander film, this was the first to showcase Kamal's histrionic abilities. ‘Who are you?’‘I am her husband,’ he says hesitantly. They both meet Mahendran, who introduces Ranjani as Prasanna's future mother since she is his future wife. APOORVA RAAGANGAL. It was a strange feeling to have a new name.That important rechristening happened on an auspicious day—it was Holi, the festival of colours and joy. Primarily starring in Tamil movies, he has also worked in Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and American movies. He was a bus conductor in Bengaluru, when he decided to move to Chennai (then Madras) to pursue his interest in acting. Rajinikaanth left his bus conductor job in Bangalore and joined the Madras Film Institute in 1974. "[13] On 31 August, M. S. Udhayamurthy, writing for the Tamil magazine Ananda Vikatan, appreciated the film overwhelmingly for its quality, calling it one big musical concert happening before his eyes. Apart from his film career, he is a philanthropist and serves as an influence in the politics of Tamil Nadu. [6][7], Before the film's release, author N. R. Dasan accused Balachander of plagiarising Verum Mann, a story he had written for the magazine Kannadasan. He had come to believe that Thursday was an auspicious day for him. The film won three National Film Awards, including Best Feature Film in Tamil, and three Filmfare Awards South in the Tamil branch: Best Feature Film, Best Director for Balachander and Best Actor for Haasan, and a Special Award for Srividya. Apoorva Raagangal to Endhiran "RajiniKanth Total Movies in Tamil Industry From First to Till Date" Apoorva Raagangal to Endhiran. Prasanna is shocked—he had no idea that Bhairavi was married. Input your search keywords and press Enter. The good things he has completed both mahadasa at his very young age is 14 years old. Born on 12 December 1950, Rajinikanth's real name is Shivaji Rao Gaekwad. Apoorva Raagangal is a Tamil album released on Dec 1975. Rajini Hits and Flops Movies List. The reports added that Rajinikanth wasn’t sure if the female lead would do justice to the role. and Vikramaditya keeps quiet since it does not have an answer. He slowly develops passionate feelings for her even though she is much older. Bhairavi sees the advertisement so she tells Prasanna to get his father's consent before marrying her. 1. It was an unconventional story—considered to be ‘revolutionary’ by the standards of the 70s. Carnatic singer Bhairavi, returning home after a katcheri, notices him lying unconscious on the roadside, takes him home and her doctor friend Suri treats him. பாலச்சந்தர்", "Why You Need To Watch K Balachander's Apoorva Raagangal", "A cinema geek? In the final riddle, a king marries a woman and his son marries her mother; Vetala asks, "If these couples were to beget children, what would be their kinship relations?" It revolves around Prasanna (Haasan) who falls in love with the much older Bhairavi (Srividya) while Bhairavi's daughter Ranjani (Jayasudha) is drawn to Prasanna's father Mahendran (Sundarrajan). He wondered, "Why shouldn't I take this boy, give him a good role, and see what can be drawn out of him?" If you aim for it seriously, you succeed. In a previous media interview, superstar Rajinikanth expressed that he wanted Aishwarya Rai to essay the role of Jyotika in the movie Chandramukhi. Continue reading to know more. Kamal had all that a hero needed: looks, talent, and experience. The actor got a small role in the film. It is enough to stop him. He was known for his ability to take on a variety of roles and had a big fan following. Rajinikanth’s first movie was Apoorva Raagangal in the year 1975. Rajinikanth has been a megastar in the Tamil movie industry since the 70s. He has also been conferred with several other prestigious awards in the past including the Padma Bhushan and the Padma Vibhushan awards. [43] It was released as an LP on the EMI label with an HMV logo. Rajinikanth's 'Apoorva Raagangal': Here's Some Interesting Trivia About His Debut Film Rajinikanth started his acting career with the film Apoorva Raagangal in the year 1975. [6], Apoorva Raagangal explores the concept of relationships between couples with a large disparity in their ages, which challenged Indian social mores. Appa avarukkum enakkum enna uravu?" Apoorva Raagangal: The film written and directed by popular filmmaker K Balachander marked the acting debut of Rajinikanth. Excerpted from Rajinikanth: A Life by Vaasanthi, published by Aleph Book Company. He tells Pandiyan of his plan to marry Bhairavi and seeks his co-operation. The main cast included Kamalhassan (Prasanna) , Srividya, (Bairavi) and the climax hero is none other than Rajnikanth(Abaswaram). Sundaramoorthy. ‘Is this Bhairavi’s house?’ he asks Prasanna, who is standing on the balcony. Gaekwad practised by speaking only Tamil with his friend Raja Bahaddur, a native Tamil speaker; he mastered the language in 20 days. As the story revolved around strange relationships, the music director wanted to introduce new ragas to go with the ambient theme. Rajinikanth had only two lines of dialogue. Apoorva Raagangal was released on 15 August 1975. We bring you engaging and informative content on movies that includes, reviews of films and web shows, interviews, film festival news, features and masterclasses. [75], In 2003, Rediff wrote, "In an era where every other moviemaker claims to have come up with a daring, original, premise, this 28-year-old film is worth remembering. He was born in Bangalore (India), and was employed as a bus conductor before he joined the Madras Film Institute. Making his entry into Tamil cinema in 1975 with K. Balachander’s Apoorva Raagangal, Rajini has acted in more than 150 films. These are tears of joy". Rajinikanth's first film was Apoorva Raagangal which was directed by K. Balachander. – ரஜினி எனும் அபூர்வ ராகம்", "தரணி ஆளும் கணிணி இசை 06: விரல்களின் வழியே வெளிப்படும் கற்பனை", "Forty-year musical journey hits high note", "கலைஞர் கையால் என்றாவது ஒருநாள் பரிசு வாங்குவேன்: ஏமாற்றத்தைச் சபதமாக மாற்றி சாதித்த ரஜினி! Both Bhairavi and Mahendran reject Prasanna and Ranjani's proposals, citing their age difference and other situations, but with perseverance, Prasanna and Ranjani are able to convince them that their respective marriages could work. Rajinikanth was nervous during the first few days of filming. She erases the kumkuma from her forehead to declare herself a widow and leaves with Ranjani, while Prasanna joins Mahendran. Apoorva Raagangal is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. Prasanna (Kamal Haasan) is a much younger man who falls in love with Bhairavi and wants to marry her. Balachander began losing patience but understood that the new actor was nervous. The script of Apoorva Raagangal had been readied, and Balachander wanted Gaekwad to play a "small but interesting part", which he agreed to. "[77] Director Mani Ratnam credited Balachander, with Mahendran and C. V. Sridhar, for "weaning the audience away from theatricality", citing a scene in Apoorva Raagangal as an example: "The shadow of the woman upstairs drying her hair falls across the path of the rebellious young man sneaking out of the house. Historian Mohan Raman said that by including these words, Balachander "meant that the man who changed the course of the story would also the change the industry". The end should satisfy even conservative tastes and carries a subtle message about loving too well but not wisely. Impressed by his love for his deceased wife, his longing for his son Prasanna who left him, and his commitment to help her, she expresses a desire to marry him, despite the fact that he is old enough to be her father. For his very first scene in the film Apoorva Raagangal, an unkempt Rajinikanth, with an unshaven face and in shabby clothes, was to fling open the gates of a house and enter the compound.‘His very first appearance on the screen was symbolic,’ says Y. G. Mahendran, … Her estranged husband, Pandian (Rajinikanth), enters the story only at the end of the movie. After much success in Tamil industry he started working for other languages like Kannada, Telugu, Hindi etc. Apoorva Raagangal's theme was based on a riddle featured in the Indian folktale collection Baital Pachisi about a king marrying a woman and his son marrying her mother, and Vetala, the riddler asking Vikramaditya what would be their kinship relations if these couples were to beget children. Apoorva Raagangal Album has 4 songs sung by Vani Jairam, K J Yesudas, B.S. Balachander was impressed by his appearance: his "fragile" health, "powerful" eyes, "chiselled" face and dark skin and did not view them as negatives. Below is an excerpt from the book which throws light on the superstar’s early days in showbiz and how he was rechristened Rajinikanth. ALSO READ| Rajinikanth's 'Apoorva Raagangal': Here's Some Interesting Trivia About His Debut Film. How will he survive amidst such talent? [22] For Prasanna's look, Haasan kept his moustache thin and hair long, and had him sporting bell-bottoms and polo shirts. Rajinikanth started his acting career with Apoorva Raagangal in 1975. In Athisaya Piravi (1990), Yama (Vinu Chakravarthy) has to restore Kaalai (Rajinikanth) to life by putting him in the body of a lookalike. The reviewer praised the performances of the main cast, Nagesh's dual role performance as a doctor and a drunkard, and called Rajinikanth "dignified and impressive". (Oh hero of the question, what is the answer to this question?). [5][13], The film was the debut of Shivaji Rao Gaekwad, who later became one of Tamil cinema's biggest stars, Rajinikanth. [61] On 22 August 1975, The Hindu said, "K. Balachander has contributed a unique story, dialogues and superb direction in Kala Kendra's [Apoorva Raagangal]. Date of Release: 18.08.1975 Apoorva Raagangal - Director: K.Bala - Music Director: Chander M.S.V. He said he got so involved with the characters, to the point of forgetting they were artistes who were enacting their roles and started living with and empathising with them at the end. Ranjani changes her mind and joins her mother by singing at the concert. It revolves around Prasanna (Haasan) who falls in love with the much older Bhairavi (Srividya) while Bhairavi's daughter Ranjani (Jayasudha) is drawn to Prasanna's father Mahendran (Sundarrajan). Enjoy the soulful evergreen song "Kelviyin Nayagane" from K Balachander's Superhit Movie "Apoorva Raagangal" only on Rajshi Tamil. On that full moon day, a star was born. Sivaji Ganesan was a famous name in Tamil cinema. [7] While the source riddle in Baital Pachisi does not have an answer,[4] G. Dhananjayan believes the answer to the film's riddle is, "for a husband, the relation is his wife and for the wife, the relation is her husband". The matter was taken to the Madras High Court, and Dasan won the case. is well-researched and balanced, and isn’t paid news. [...] It was experimental in bringing out complexities involved in relationships and how certain relationships, no matter what, do not leave you and emerge abruptly to create new equations. Name – Shivaji Rao Gaekwad Popular Name – Rajinikanth, Thalaiva, Superstar Rajinikanth Birthday – 12 December 1950 First Movie – Apoorva Raagangal (1975, Tamil) First Tamil Debut Movie – Apoorva Raagangal (1975) First Telugu Debut Movie – Anthuleni Katha (1976) First Kannada Debut Movie – Katha Sangama (1976) With Lokanath's help, he found houses which belonged to A. V. Meiyappan's family members,[21] one of which was Meiyappan's house, Chettiar Bungalow. A riddle is explained: Prasanna's wife will be the mother of his father's wife, meaning Ranjani will be the mother-in-law of her own mother and Mahendran will be the son-in-law of his own son. Film Companion is a celebration of the movies. He is one of the highest earning actors in Asia. After meeting Balachander again, and impressing him with his Tamil, he was given the part. "[74] The scene where a drunk Hari talks to his own shadow and hurls the empty glass at it while saying "Cheers" led to filmgoers imitating him and throwing cups on the lobby walls in theatres. [70][71][72] The Times of India wrote that it was "innovative for the way it brought out the O Henry sort of twist in the plot. No wonder he was already a big star though he was much younger than Shivaji. But the master had a point. It was a simple sentence, one that any actor could have performed. But he had had an early start, as a child artist at the age of six. The two have acted in 16 movies together, including some cameos. [12] Major Sundarrajan, credited simply as Sundarrajan, played Prasanna's father Mahendran,[2] and Nagesh appeared as the doctor Suri who lives a double life as a drunkard named Hari. K. Balachander has inspired several film-makers and actors including Kamal Haasan, Aamir Khan, Mani Ratnam, Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan and the list goes on. Other than acting, Rajinikanth worked as a screenwriter, film producer, and also a playback singer. The reviewer concluded, "Some of the most memorable scenes in this outstanding film emerge from the clash of personalities between the two odd pairs. It’s a platform that is committed to quality journalism, which After listening to Nagesh's advice, it became easier for Rajinikanth to complete his portions in the film. Rajinikanth is an Indian actor who has appeared in over 160 films, predominantly in Tamil cinema. After his release, Prasanna opts to stay away from his hometown, Bangalore, and reaches Madras. [2] The final reel length of the film was 3,949 metres (12,956 ft). [44] Two songs are ragamalikas, i.e. He chose the name Rajinikanth—the name of a character from a film he had directed—Major Chandrakanth (1966). First Film of Rajinikanth – Apoorva Raagangal Mentor of Rajnikant – K. Balachander Acting Career of Rajnikant The early life of Rajnikant was as a bus conductor. [2], The Indian folktale collection Baital Pachisi features many stories where the ghost-like being Vetala poses many riddles to Vikramaditya. At Bhairavi's request, Prasanna continues to live in her house even after he recovers. When Balachander came to know this, he shouted at Shivaji: ‘Don’t you want to learn?’ Experienced actors were a treasure trove of knowledge and watching them at work was a way to learn the craft. Listen to all songs in high quality & download Apoorva Raagangal songs on Gaana.com (My father is father-in-law to someone; that person's daughter-in-law's father is my son's father-in-law. Superstar Rajinikanth is well known for breaking his own box office records. [12][35][36] The first is "sarali varisai", referring to the beginner lessons that Carnatic music students learn; "mohanam", meaning enchantment or infatuation, appears when Prasanna falls in love; and the film ends with "mangalam", referring to the closing part of a katcheri. He was a student at the Madras Film Institute,[14] when Balachander, who came there, met him. [2][31][32] Although it is based on a Baital Pachisi riddle, it has frequently been compared to the American film 40 Carats (1973), which tells the story of a widow who falls in love with a much younger man. We can see the compliete list of movies acted by Rajini. [8][9], – Balachander, on casting Rajinikanth[10], Kamal Haasan was cast as the protagonist Prasanna. This scene could have been dramatic, with lot of dialogue. When we came out, he started crying. Shivaji Rao Gaekwad known by his mononymous stage name Rajinikanth, is an Indian film actor and politician who works primarily in Tamil cinema. Apart from acting, Rajini has also tried his hands in screenwriting and as a producer. Bhairavi searches for him after it ends and finds him dead with a note in his hand, wishing her well with Prasanna. Apoorva Raagangal was the suitable title for the movie by which KB hinted the ragas to each of the characters. "[78] The film was novelised in 2008 by Vikatan Prasuram. [81], Sometimes you aim for it. [33][34] In Apoorva Raagangal, Ranjani often poses the riddle "Ennudaya appa yaarukku maamanaro, avarudaya marumagalin appa en maganukku maamanar. ", "What's the secret behind Rajinikanth's youthful looks? Despite being released on the same day as Sholay, which went on to become the highest-grossing Indian film at the time, Apoorva Raagangal became a box office success, completing a 100-day theatrical run. It was as if the doors of opportunity opened for Rajini.’ Mahendran’s father, Y. G. Parthasarathy, a well-known theatre personality, was the principal of the Film Institute when Rajini was a student there. [25], The scene where Pandiyan opens the gate of Bhairavi's house was filmed at a house in 1st Crescent Park Road, Gandhi Nagar. A film with a revolutionary offbeat theme it provides poetic experience". He would not be satisfied unless he got 100 per cent from you. 1. Image via Social Rush. 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Bhairavi (played by Srividya) is a famous singer. Of course when I introduced him in, relationships between people with wide age gaps, relationships between couples with a large disparity in their ages, "Vikram and Vetal: How Many Know of the Stories within a Story? He was cast in a small role as the abusive husband of the female lead played by Srividya. [17] He chose Rajinikanth, the name of A. V. M. Rajan's character from his 1966 film Major Chandrakanth; the name means "colour of night", referring to Gaekwad's skin colour,[18][19] though it was misspelled in the credits as "ரஜனிகாந்த்" (Rajanikanth). After Prasanna tells him that, due to the price of rice increasing, he stole rice from a lorry, distributed it to the poor and set fire to the lorry before the police arrived, a disgusted Mahendran helps the police arrest him, widening the already existing rift between them. Apoorva Raagangal (transl. It was remade in Telugu as Thoorpu Padamara (1976) where Srividya reprised her role, and in Hindi by Balachander as Ek Nai Paheli (1984) where Haasan reprised his role. He first appeared in a small role in 1975 film Apoorva Raagangal, directed by his mentor K Balachander. [16], As Gaekwad, who primarily spoke Kannada and his native Marathi, was only "tangentially familiar" with Tamil,[14] Balachander advised him to learn the language. Just imitate whatever Balachander is doing. The name literally means 'colour of night'. Mahendran advertises for his missing son. [73] In 2011, after Balachander had been given the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Pavithra Srinivasan of Rediff called the film one of his best and wrote, "Many filmmakers of that time would have hesitated to touch a subject like this, particularly at a time when relationships were still being gingerly tested on celluloid. Ramachandran said three things that happen soon after Pandiyan's death prove he is not a villain: the music playing in the background is the type usually played when a sympathetic character dies; Bhairavi erases her kumkuma, like any Indian woman would upon becoming a widow; and Pandiyan is found to be holding a note saying his last wish is to see the raga and tala meet, referring to the proposed joint performance of Bhairavi the singer and Prasanna the mridangam player. He realises they are in love. 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Kannadasan, Jaishankar and members of the Madras-based United Amateur Artistes make "friendly appearances". [2] He spent seven months learning to play the mridangam required for the role. Prasanna is a young man who indulges in several revolutionary activities against the wishes of his father Mahendran, a widower. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Sundarrajan, Srividya and Jayasudha, while Nagesh and debutant Rajinikanth play supporting roles. Prasanna is happy that Bhairavi has accepted his proposal, but Pandiyan, her ex-lover and Ranjani's father, turns up to meet her and to apologise. [58] When the film was released in Bangalore's Kapali theatre, Rajinikanth and Raja Bahaddur went to watch it. Pachisi features many stories where the ghost-like being Vetala poses many riddles to Vikramaditya dead with note! Was known for his ability to take on a variety of roles and had a big star though he cast... 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