Thisai Maariya Paravaigal


Thisai Maariya Paravaigal is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, directed by S. Jagadeesan who also wrote the story. It was produced by P. S. Veerappa and P. S. V. Hariharan under his productions P. S. V. Pictures. The film stars Sarath Babu and Sumalatha, in her debut film appearance. It was released on 19 October 1979, and won three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.

Plot

A harijan girl is brought up by a high-cast Brahmin in the agraharam, and the family is faced with antagonism and hatred. The girl's marriage to a Brahmin boy is thwarted, and out of frustration, she joins a nunnery.

Production

Thisai Maariya Paravaigal is Sumalatha's feature film debut. It was shot in Gobichettipalayam.

Soundtrack

Soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. The song "Raja Vaada Singakutti" is based on Kuntalavarali raga.
SongsSingerLyricsLength
"Adraa Melatha Rajaa"Kovai Soundararajan & L. R. EswariPulamaipithan04:37
"Kizhakku Paravai Merkil"T. M. SoundararajanKannadasan05:02
"Raja Vaada Singakutti"S. Janaki, P. JayachandranKannadasan04:13
"Neeradi Pattuduthi"Vani JairamKannadasan04:32

Reception

Kausikan of Kalki praised Jagadeesan's story and direction, the performances of cast, Balakrishnan's cinematography and Viswanathan's music. The film won the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Best Film (Second Prize), Best Story Writer, Best Male Playback Singer, and Devar's New Face Award.