Paadum Vaanampadi
| Paadum Vaanampadi | |
|---|---|
DVD cover | |
| Directed by | M. Jayakumar |
| Story by | Babbar Subhash |
| Based on | Disco Dancer |
| Produced by | R. Chandrasekhar |
| Starring | Anand Babu Jeevitha Nagesh |
| Cinematography | Ramachandra Babu |
| Edited by | T. Karunanidhi |
| Music by | Bappi Lahiri Shankar–Ganesh |
Production company | K. R. Cine Arts |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Paadum Vaanampadi (transl. Singing skylark) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language dance film directed by M. Jayakumar, starring Anand Babu, Jeevitha and Nagesh. It is a remake of the 1982 Hindi film Disco Dancer.[1] The film was released on 24 February 1985,[2] and ran for more than 100 days at Chennai theatres.[3]
Plot
Anand grows up as the sole provider for his family, which includes his widowed mother and younger sister, Viji. His elder brother, Raja, runs away from home after being falsely accused of theft and imprisoned by their father’s employer, Dharmalingam. Anand later becomes a street performer under the guidance of his mentor, Muthu. During one of his performances, Muthu’s daughter Radha dies, deeply affecting Anand. Following this, Dharmalingam has Anand’s mother arrested on false charges, forcing the family to leave the city in disgrace.
Years later, Dharmalingam’s son Shyam becomes a successful disco dancer but grows arrogant due to his fame. He clashes with his manager Raja and dismisses him. Determined to replace Shyam, Raja discovers Anand dancing on the streets and helps him rise in popularity. Raja subsequently learns that Anand is his younger brother, leading to the family’s reunion. Anand is also reunited with Radha’s twin sister, with whom he falls in love.
As Anand’s success grows, Shyam becomes increasingly resentful and attempts to harm both Anand and Viji. Dharmalingam, whose past wrongdoing is exposed, also seeks revenge. The resulting conflict leads to chaos, which Anand and his family must confront in order to restore their lives.[4]
Cast
- Anand Babu as Anand
- Jeevitha as Radha
- Rajeev as Raja
- Nithya as Viji
- Senthamarai as Dharmalingam
- Nizhalgal Ravi as Shyam
- Manimala as Raja, Anand and Viji's mother
- Janagaraj as Mani aka Mr. Bell
- Vennira Aadai Moorthy as Saguni
- Nagesh as Muthu (Guest Role)
- Delhi Ganesh as Raja, Anand and Viji's father (Guest Role)
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by Bappi Lahiri and Shankar–Ganesh.[5][6] The highlight of the album is the disco song "Naanoru Disco Dancer".[7][8]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|
| "En Ninaivuthaane Enguthe" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vaali |
| "Naanoru Disco Dancer" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vaali |
| "Mayangaathe (Vaazhum Varai)" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vairamuthu |
| "Adi Kanne Ilam Penne" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Na. Kamarasan |
| "Aatathil Naanthaan Raja Raja" | Malaysia Vasudevan, Vani Jairam | Na. Kamarasan |
| "Vaazhum Varai" | SPB, Latha Kannan | Vairamuthu |
| "Anbe Anbe Anbe" | P. Susheela | Muthulingam |
Reception
Kalki criticised the film for having too many stunt sequences, but said the scene where a monkey trains Anand Babu in stunts was first class.[9]
References
- ^ Raghavan, Nikhil (20 July 2013). "Etcetera". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 December 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ "Paadum Vaanampadi (1985)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 9 March 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ Babu, Ramachandra (22 January 2012). "Ramachandra Babu: My Unreleased Tamil Films – 2". Ramachandra Babu. Archived from the original on 21 January 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ Paadum Vaanampadi (1985). Retrieved 22 January 2026 – via letterboxd.com.
- ^ "Paadum Vaanampadi Tami Film LP Vinyl Record by Bappil Lahiri". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 12 May 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ "Paadum Vanampadi". JioSaavn. Archived from the original on 8 May 2019. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
- ^ "Kamal's 'Annathey Aduraar' to Sai Pallavi's 'Rowdy Baby': 16 Tamil dance party songs". The News Minute. 24 July 2020. Archived from the original on 26 July 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ "'Naan Oru Disco Dancer' to 'Papa Rita': Bappi Lahiri's disco music in south cinema". The News Minute. 16 February 2022. Archived from the original on 16 February 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ "பாடும் வானம்பாடி". Kalki (in Tamil). 10 March 1985. Retrieved 12 May 2022 – via Internet Archive.
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