| Veera Padhakkam | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Manivannan |
| Written by | Manivannan |
| Produced by | M. Ramanathan |
| Starring | Sathyaraj Radhika Sarathkumar Urvashi |
| Cinematography | D. Sankar |
| Edited by | P. Venkateswara Rao |
| Music by | Deva |
Production company | Raj Films International |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
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 I.P.S
- 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. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
- ↑ Vijiyan, K. (12 December 1994). "Tale of unscrupulous man who rose to top police post". New Straits Times. p. 29. Retrieved 3 August 2022.