Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana

Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana (transl. Income is eight annas, expense is ten annas) is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by V. Sekhar. The film stars Nassar and Radhika, while Jaishankar, Goundamani, Senthil, Vadivelu, Kovai Sarala, and Vinu Chakravarthy play supporting roles. It was released on 14 April 1994.^[1] The film was later remade in Telugu as Aasthi Mooredu Aasha Baaredu (1995)^{[citation needed]} and in Kannada by same director as Hendtheer Darbar (2010).^[2]

Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana
Poster
Directed by	V. Sekhar
Written by	V. Sekhar
Produced by	C. Kannappan S. S. Durairaju S. Tamilselvi R. Vijay S. Jayalakshmi
Starring	Nassar Radhika
Cinematography	G. Rajendran
Edited by	A. P. Manivannan
Music by	Chandrabose
Production company	Thiruvalluvar Kalaikoodam
Release date	14 April 1994 (1994-04-14)
Running time	155 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

Sivaraman, an honest government clerk, and his wife Lakshmi belong to a middle-class family and they have two children. "Anjaadha Singam" Marudhapaandi, a corrupt politician, moves into a new house near Sivaraman's house. Marudhapaandi's lifestyle influences Lakshmi, and she tries to ape him by buying luxurious items on installments. This puts pressure on Sivaraman, and he takes a loan from his office peon, but the police arrests him for corruption. He later finds a job in a brandy company with Marudhapaandi's recommendation.

Cast

• Nassar as Sivaraman
• Radhika as Lakshmi
• Jaishankar as Valluvardasan
• Goundamani as Anjatha Singam Marudhapaandi
• Senthil as Rahim
• Vadivelu as Peter
• Kovai Sarala as Elisabeth
• Vinu Chakravarthy as MLA
• Monica as Padma, Sivaraman's daughter
• Master Sirajudeen as Sivaraman's son
• Y. Vijaya as Marudhapaandi's wife
• Suryakanth as Marudhapaandi's sidekick
• Oru Viral Krishna Rao as House owner
• Shanmugasundari as House owner's wife
• LIC Narasimhan as Vigilante Officer

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Chandrabose, with lyrics written by Vaali.^[3]

Song	Singer	Duration
"Sonnan Antha"	Swarnalatha, K. S. Chithra, T.L.Thiyagarajan, Vairamani, Chandra Bose	4:01
"Aasa Machan"	S. Janaki	3:44
"Santhosam"	S. Janaki	3:05
"Yerathu Sarakku"	Malaysia Vasudevan	3:16
"Papera Pathiya"	Chandrabose	3:55

Reception

MM of The Indian Express wrote, "A clean family entertainer with Sekhar depending on sound script and deftness in handling it".^[4] K. Vijiyan of New Straits Times wrote "This one is for those couples who seem forever stuck in cycle of debts".^[5] R. P. R. of Kalki wrote it is a subject suitable for all kinds of audiences; Since Sekhar directed this film it is a same old formula with too many sentiments and teachings.^[6]