Veera Padhakkam
1994 Indian film
- 3 November 1994 (1994-11-03)
Veera Padhakkam (transl. Medal of bravery) is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Manivannan, starring Sathyaraj, Radhika Sarathkumar and Urvashi. It was released on 3 November 1994.[1]
Plot
A policeman uses corrupt means to reach the highest position in the police hierarchy. He changes after he meets a relative whose life he had destroyed because of his irresponsible behaviour.
Cast
- Sathyaraj as Kalivarathan IPS
- Radhika Sarathkumar as Thangamma
- Urvashi as Minister Vishalakshi
- Manivannan as Palanisamy
- Raghuvaran as Vadivelu
- Nizhalgal Ravi
- Silk Smitha
- Sabitha Anand
- Mucherla Aruna
- Senthil
- R. Sundarrajan
- Vinu Chakravarthy
Music
The music was composed by Deva, with lyrics written by Vaali.[2]
| Song | Singers |
|---|---|
| "Aadum Varai" | Malaysia Vasudevan |
| "Chinna Thambiye" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
| "Indha Maanai" | Kavita Krishnamurti |
| "Meesa Vecha" | K. S. Chithra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
| "Othayile" | K. S. Chithra |
| "Paadupatta" | |
| "Pattukottai" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
| "Poomudithu" | K. S. Chithra |
Reception
Malini Mannath of The Indian Express wrote the film "keeps the viewers engaged in the first half", but the second half "fails to deliver the same effect."[3] K. Vijiyan of New Straits Times wrote "Those who liked Manivannan's previous political satires will also like this movie".[4]
References
- ^ "veerappathakkam ( 1994 )". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 23 May 2006. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
- ^ "Veera Padhakkam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. 1 January 1995. Archived from the original on 23 May 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
- ^ Mannath, Malini (18 November 1994). "A political trip". The Indian Express. p. 6. Archived from the original on 7 June 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2022 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ Vijiyan, K. (12 December 1994). "Tale of unscrupulous man who rose to top police post". New Straits Times. p. 29. Archived from the original on 7 June 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2022 – via Google News Archive.
External links
- Veera Padhakkam at IMDb
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Films directed by Manivannan
- Gopurangal Saivathillai (1982)
- Jothi (1983)
- Veetula Raman Veliyila Krishnan (1983)
- Ilamai Kaalangal (1983)
- Kuva Kuva Vaathugal (1984)
- January 1 (1984)
- Ingeyum Oru Gangai (1984)
- Ambigai Neril Vanthaal (1984)
- 24 Mani Neram (1984)
- Nooravathu Naal (1984)
- Anbin Mugavari (1985)
- Khooni (1985)
- Darja Donga (1985)
- Vidinja Kalyanam (1986)
- Palaivana Rojakkal (1986)
- Muthal Vasantham (1986)
- Ini Oru Sudhanthiram (1987)
- Theertha Karaiyinile (1987)
- Puyal Paadum Paattu (1987)
- Kalyana Kacheri (1987)
- Jallikattu (1987)
- Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi (1987)
- Ganam Courtar Avargale (1988)
- Ullathil Nalla Ullam (1988)
- Manidhan Marivittan (1989)
- Hum Bhi Insaan Hain (1989)
- Vaazhkai Chakkaram (1990)
- Sandhana Kaatru (1990)
- Pudhu Manithan (1991)
- Therku Theru Machan (1992)
- Government Mappillai (1992)
- Agreement (1992)
- Moondravadhu Kann (1993)
- Amaidhipadai (1994)
- Veera Padhakkam (1994)
- Raasamahan (1994)
- Thozhar Pandian (1994)
- Gangai Karai Paattu (1995)
- Aandan Adimai (2001)
- Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA (2013)
