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Sivakasi
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPerarasu
Written byPerarasu
Produced byA. M. Rathnam
StarringVijay
Asin
Prakash Raj
CinematographySekhar V. Joseph
Edited byV. Jaishankar
Music bySongs:
Srikanth Deva
Score:
Deva
Production
company
Release date
  • 1 November 2005 (2005-11-01)
Running time
175 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Sivakasi is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language masala film written and directed by Perarasu. The film stars Vijay, Asin and Prakash Raj. The film's music is composed by Srikanth Deva, while the background score was composed by his father, Deva.

Sivakasi was released on 1 November 2005, coinciding with Diwali and received positive reviews from the critics. It ran for 150 days in theatres and performed commercially well.[1]

Plot

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Sivakasi is a welder who meets Hema, and they fall in love after multiple incidents. Hema's father approves of the marriage, but her brothers remark that Sivakasi's current income is not enough to support Hema, causing him to throw them out of the house. Hema confronts Sivakasi, who remarks that he couldn't understand his siblings as he was an orphan. Sivakasi reveals his real name as Muthappa and was falsely blamed for setting off crackers near a possessed dancer 15 years earlier, which was actually done by his brother, Udayappa. Hema berates him for ignoring his parents' love and declares they will marry only at his family's request. Sivakasi returns to his village and discovers Udhayappa is now a MLA due to his mother-in-law, Moolimungaari's influence.

Sivakasi's mother, Thangam, works as a servant in her own house and his sister Vairam operates a roadside stall in a nearby village in utter poverty with her husband Ramalingam and daughter Divya. Sivakasi decided to improve their lot anonymously. One of his few confidants tells how his father, Meiyappa, died when Udhayappa claimed that Thangam had affairs. Enraged, Sivakasi beats up Udayappa and his men, using a fake identity. Udayappa tries to sell off the ancestral property, but Sivakasi reminds the buyers that without Muthappa's signature, the sale is illegal. To avoid this, Udhayappa dresses a false body to look like Muthappa, but Sivakasi inserts a note saying his share of the property should be donated. The note is found to be valid and Udhayappa reveals his deception. Later, Udhayappa registers his MLA candidacy but finds Vairam contesting, supported by Sivakasi's money.

Furious about Sivakasi, Udayappa is visited by Hema and Sivakasi's friends who are looking for him. Udayappa goes to Sivakasi's house thinking that he knows his identity. It is revealed that Hema lied, saying that Muthappa and Sivakasi are friends. Udayappa threatens to kill Thangam and although Sivakasi burns his palms, he and Vairam decide to leave. At night, Vairam sees Ramalingam getting kidnapped by someone assuming that he is Udayappa, but is actually Sivakasi. When Vairam confronts her Udayappa, he hits her which gains her sympathy votes. Sivakasi fakes a threat by Udhayappa towards Vairam, resulting in Udayappa's men attacking the villagers. The people turn against him and Moolimungari, who is covered in cow dung for making Udayappa an MLA.

Moolimungari threatens Udayappa with dire consequences, Udayappa plans to kill his wife, Kayalvizhi, and frame Sivakasi to gain votes, but Sivakasi saves her. Sivakasi secretly burns a body with Ramalingam's chain, making everyone think Udayappa killed him. The people rioted outside his house. Sivakasi calls him, saying he can have Ramalingam back, but must hand over all his ancestral property to her. Udayappa signs it, thinking Muthappa cannot sign and finds one of his men. Vairam wins the election and property, where she and her mother regain their old state. Sivakasi released Ramalingam and Kayalvizhi. Udayappa hears that Muthappa has arrived, who is revealed to Vairam and her mother to be Sivakasi. An angry Moolimungari decides to kill Udayappa, who decides to kill his brother. Moolimungari's men arrive and are about to kill Udayappa. When Thangam asks Sivakasi/Muthappa to save him, Sivakasi/Muthappa rescues Udhayappa, who later begs for forgiveness for his actions and reunites with Kayalvizhi. Muthappa and Hema get married.

Cast

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Production

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After the success of Thirupaachi, A. M. Rathnam called Perarasu to make a film with Vijay re-uniting with him for second time.[2][3]

Jyothika was reported to be heroine,[4] instead role went to Asin.[5][6] Sridevika was originally offered the role of Vijay's sister[7] but later went to Malayalam actress Lakshana.[8] Simran was initially approached for item number[9] after her rejection, Nayanthara agreed to replace Simran due to the persuasion of Vijay.[10] Geetha was selected to play as Vijay's mother.[11]

Art director GK created the sets of Ranganathan Street, T. Nagar with the sum of Rs. 12.0 million,[11] one of the traditional Mylapore look complete with tall temple gopurams and Teppakulam and another of vintage Triplicane aura with mosques.[12][13] There were reports that Vijay would perform dual roles but later proved false.[14] 120,000 feet of rolls were used to shoot the film.[15] The first schedule was completed in Chennai and the crew camped at Karaikudi for the second schedule, the third schedule was shot at Kushaldas Gardens with Vijay and Asin.[16] The filming was primarily held at Chennai, Karaikudi and Sivakasi while a song was picturised on Karaikudi and another at Australia.[13] Rocky Rajesh was the primary stunt choreographer for Sivakasi. As Dharani wanted Rocky Rajesh to work for his Telugu film, he requested Perarasu to release him. Hence the climactic fight sequences were choreographed by Thalapathy Dinesh.[17] Dubbing was held at Kalasa studios.[18]

Music

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The soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, and the background score was composed by his father, Deva. All lyrics were penned by Perarasu.[19]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Idhu Enna"Harish Raghavendra, Uma Ramanan4:58
2."Kodambakam Area"Tippu, Shoba Chandrasekhar5:31
3."Vada Vada Vada Vada Thozha"Shankar Mahadevan5:24
4."Ada Ennaatha"Anuradha Sriram, Udit Narayan4:43
5."Deepavali"KK, Vasundhara Das4:37
6."En Deivathukke"Mukesh Mohamed4:33
Total length:29:46

Release and reception

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The film released on 1 November 2005. It was given a U certificate by the Censor Board, with "three dialogue cuts".[20][21]

Ananda Vikatan rated the film 42 out of 100.[22] Sify wrote: "This FORMULA had worked well for director Perarasu and Vijay in Tirupachi and now the team has re-worked it. This time, however, it will test your patience as it is not meant for the class audience or those seeking quality entertainment. Perarasu and Vijay believe only in catering to the mass audience who want their dose of unpretentious masala mix".[23] A critic from Kungumam wrote that milk tastes better with a little water, adding that Perarasu exchanged water for raw alcohol; even though there are a thousand confusions, the truth is you get the feeling of lighting ten thousand fire crackers.[24] Lajjavathi of Kalki wrote even though Vijay perfectly fits into a story which M. G. Ramachandran and Rajinikanth have acted a lot, it is questionable whether mass films like this can take Tamil cinema and the fan's taste to new heights.[25] Malini Mannath of Chennai Online wrote, "The Vijay-Perarasu teaming up had spelt entertainment in 'Thirupachi'. In 'Sivakasi' it's monotony and repetition. A film strictly for hardcore Vijay fans!".[26]

Remakes

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Sivakasi was remade into Telugu as Vijayadasami in 2007,[27] and in Bengali as Aamar Pratigya in 2008.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (11 July 2008). "Grillmill". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 15 July 2008. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
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  3. ^ "Vijay's Sivakasi". Behindwoods. 14 March 2005. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
  4. ^ திருப்பதிக்கு Nayanthara; சிவகாசிக்கு Jyothika தான் நான் சொன்னேன்!- Perarasu Interview | Blockbuster (in Tamil). Tamilnadu Now. 25 November 2022. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024 – via YouTube.
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  6. ^ "Sivakasi News". Behindwoods. 30 May 2005. Archived from the original on 17 May 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
  7. ^ "Sridevika opts out of Sivakasi". IndiaGlitz. 8 June 2005. Archived from the original on 30 October 2007. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
  8. ^ "Sivakasi brings Lakshana more opportunities in Tamil". Behindwoods.com. 5 December 2005. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
  9. ^ "Sivagasi tit bits". Behindwoods. 25 April 2005. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
  10. ^ "Nayantara defends her item number in Sivakasi". Behindwoods.com. 3 November 2005. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
  11. ^ a b "Geetha is to play Vijay's mother". IndiaGlitz. 18 May 2005. Archived from the original on 11 July 2005. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
  12. ^ "Sets of Vijay's Sivakasi make news once again". Behindwoods. 27 August 2005. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
  13. ^ a b Mannath, Malini (18 July 2005). "Sivakasi". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 7 January 2006. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  14. ^ "Vijay's first Duel Role". Behindwoods. 2 May 2005. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
  15. ^ "Sivakasi has consumed more film than any other recent movie". Behindwoods.com. 29 September 2005. Archived from the original on 7 October 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
  16. ^ "Aamir Khan is a great co-star, says Kulkarni". Behindwoods. 16 August 2005. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
  17. ^ "Stunt master replaced in Vijay's film". Behindwoods.com. 17 September 2005. Archived from the original on 13 March 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
  18. ^ "Sivakasi DTS mixing is on at Kalasa Studio". Behindwoods.com. 14 October 2005. Archived from the original on 3 April 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
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  20. ^ "6 days for fireworks!". Sify. 26 October 2005. Archived from the original on 17 March 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
  21. ^ ""I make films for common man":Perarasu". Sify. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
  22. ^ சார்லஸ், தேவன் (22 June 2021). "பீஸ்ட் : 'நாளைய தீர்ப்பு' டு 'மாஸ்டர்'... விஜய்க்கு விகடனின் மார்க்கும், விமர்சனமும் என்ன? #Beast". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 8 October 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
  23. ^ "Sivakasi". Sify. Archived from the original on 22 December 2013. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
  24. ^ "சிவகாசி விமர்சனம்". Kungumam (in Tamil). 13 November 2005. pp. 1–3.
  25. ^ லஜ்ஜாவதி (20 November 2005). "சிவகாசி". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 96. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024 – via Internet Archive.
  26. ^ Mannath, Malini (14 November 2005). "Sivakasi". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 6 February 2007. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  27. ^ Vardhan, G. P. Aditya (21 September 2007). "Vijayadasami offers nothing new". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
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