Paasa Paravaigal

Paasa Paravaigal (transl. Lovable Birds) is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language legal drama film directed by Cochin Haneefa and written by M. Karunanidhi, with music by Ilaiyaraaja. The film stars Sivakumar, Lakshmi, Mohan and Radhika. It is a remake of Haneefa's own 1986 Malayalam film Moonnu Masangalku Mumbu. The film was released on 29 April 1988 and became a commercial success. It won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Second Best Film, and Radhika won the Best Actress at Cinema Express Awards.

Paasa Paravaigal
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Directed by	Cochin Haneefa
Screenplay by	M. Karunanidhi (dialogues)
Story by	Cochin Haneefa
Produced by	Murasoli Selvam
Starring	Sivakumar Lakshmi Mohan Radhika
Cinematography	A. Vincent
Edited by	P. Venkateswara Rao
Music by	Ilaiyaraaja
Production company	Poompuhar Productions
Release date	29 April 1988 (1988-04-29)
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

Mohan is killed and the blame falls on Sivakumar. His sister Radhika files a case against Sivakumar. In the end it would be discovered that Cochin Haneefa killed Mohan and, to avenge him, Sivakumar killed Cochin Haneefa.

Cast

• Sivakumar as Dr. Sukumar
• Lakshmi as Advocate Anandhi
• Mohan as Dr. Shankar
• Radhika as Advocate Uma
• Cochin Haneefa as Dhandraj
• Ravichandran as Thirugnanam
• Nassar as Dr. Sekar
• Thyagu as Ramu
• Oru Viral Krishna Rao (cameo appearance)
• S. S. Chandran as Dr. Yaman
• Delhi Ganesh as Public Prosecutor
• Gandhimathi as Vaigai
• Charu Haasan as Chief Doctor
• Master Tingu as Sukumar's son
• Gokila as Rohini

Production

Paasa Paravaigal is a remake of Haneefa's own 1986 Malayalam film Moonnu Masangalku Mumbu.^[1] Mohan dubbed in his own voice for the first time in a Tamil film.^[2][3]

Soundtrack

The music was by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics were written by Gangai Amaran.^[4][5] The song "Thenpandi Thamizhe" attained popularity.^[6]

Song	Singer	Length
"Thenpandi Thamizhe"	K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra	04:10
"Maappillaye Maappillaye"	Ilaiyaraaja, Malaysia Vasudevan	04:32
"Thenpandi Thamizhe" – 2	K. J. Yesudas	04:28
"Thenpandi Thamizhe" – (Sad)	Ilaiyaraaja

Release and reception

Paasa Paravaigal was released on 29 April 1988.^[7] N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express wrote, "As long as the film dwells on the nuances in the relationships of its lead characters [...] it sails smoothly and with an assurance that signals bon voyage."^[8] The film was a commercial success running for over 100 days in theatres.^[1] It won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Second Best Film,^[9] and Radhika won the Cinema Express Award for Best Actress – Tamil.^[10]