| Amaran | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | K. Rajeshwar |
| Written by | K. Rajeshwar |
| Produced by | K. Rajeshwar |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | P. C. Sreeram |
| Edited by | Raghu Babu |
| Music by | Adithyan |
Production company | Annalakshmi Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Amaran (transl. The immortal) is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language action gangster film written, directed, and produced by K. Rajeshwar. The film stars Karthik and Bhanupriya, with Radha Ravi, Prathap K. Pothan, and Shammi Kapoor in supporting roles. The film had music by Adithyan and cinematography by P. C. Sreeram. The film released on 15 January 1992.[1]
Plot[edit]
An orphaned child (Karthik) helps Govindan (Vijayakumar) escape from a bunch of gangsters. The child is named Amaran by the grateful Govindan and is brought up by him. After Govindan's demise, his wife (Manjula Vijayakumar) raises Amaran, who grows up to become a kindhearted slum lord. One day, Amaran encounters a strange man, Raja Varma (Prathap K. Pothan), who repeatedly persuades him to take on a heartless don named Aandava Perumal (Radha Ravi), who has a violent and brutal past. Amaran keeps ignoring Raja Varma, but after Aandava Perumal's goons murder Raja Varma, he learns that Aandava Perumal had also destroyed his own family when he was a child. Amaran gives refuge to Raja Varma's daughter Sivagaami (Bhanupriya), and they fall in love with each other. Amaran soon starts sparring with Aandava Perumal, with deadly consequences for Amaran's adopted family. Sivagaami and a grievously injured Amaran escape to Goa, where they are taken care of by an underworld don named Miranda (Shammi Kapoor). Amaran continues to work for him for a while and marries Sivagaami. After a few years, he returns to Tamil Nadu to take on his sworn enemy, and a bloody conflict ensues. During this conflict, Amaran's son gets killed, and the film ends with Amaran killing Aandava Perumal while saying, "This wouldn't have happened if you had not killed my son".
Cast[edit]
- Karthik as Amaran
- Bhanupriya as Sivagaami
- Radha Ravi as Aandava Perumal
- Prathap K. Pothan as Raja Varma
- Shammi Kapoor as Don Miranda
- Vijayakumar as "Sepoy" Govindan, Amaran's foster father
- Manjula Vijayakumar as Amaran's foster mother
- Livingston (credited as Ranjan) as Inspector Duraipandi, Amaran's father
- Uday Prakash as Chinna Perumal
- Silk Smitha as Manga
- Disco Shanti as Shanti
- M. R. Krishnamurthy
- Latha
- Ra. Sankaran as Jinnah's father
- Piraisoodan as Astrologer
- Vikas Rishi as Jinnah
- Pereira as Shooter
- Mahima
- K. Rajpreeth
- Chitti
- Master Vasanth
- Baby Anitha
- Rajendran as Henchman (uncredited)
Production[edit]
Amaran marked Shammi Kapoor's Tamil debut.[2]
Soundtrack[edit]
The music was composed by Adithyan.[3][4] The song "Vethala Potta" marks Karthik's debut at playback singing.[5] For the dubbed Telugu version Amar,[6] all lyrics were written by Rajasri.[7]
- Tamil
| Song | Singer(s) | Lyrics | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Vethala Potta" | Karthik | Piraisoodan | 4:33 |
| "Tring Tring" | Srividya | Piraisoodan | 4:13 |
| "Chandirare Suriyare" – Viswa Guru | K. J. Yesudas | Vairamuthu | 4:40 |
| "Vasanthame Arugil Vaa" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Piraisoodan | 4:47 |
| "Musthafa Musthafa" – Viswa Guru | Karthik | Vairamuthu | 4:41 |
| "Chandirane Suriyane" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Piraisoodan | 5:40 |
| "Paanja Janiyam Oothiduvaen" | T. M. Soundararajan | Piraisoodan | 3:38 |
| "Abhyam Krishna Naragaasuran" | Sirkazhi G. Sivachidambaram, T. K. Kala | Piraisoodan | 2:51 |
- Telugu
| Song | Singer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| "Vasanthama Cherava" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:48 |
| "Chakkanaina Chukkallara" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:47 |
| "Musthafaa Musthafaa" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:51 |
| "Thamalapaku Shokila" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:51 |
| "Chakkanaina Chukkallara" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:30 |
| "Kalla Bajaru" | K. S. Chithra | 4:31 |
Dropped sequel[edit]
A sequel was announced in 2015,[8] but never came to fruition.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ "அமரன் / Amaran (1992)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 22 March 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "Shammi Kapoor makes his debut in Tamil cinema with 'Amaran'". India Today. 15 August 1991. Archived from the original on 10 July 2023. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ "Amaran (1992)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 8 September 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ "Amaran (1992) Tamil Super Hit Film LP Vinyl record by Adhithyan". Disco Music Center. Archived from the original on 17 March 2023. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ "Karthik gets ready for Amaran sequel". The Times of India. 1 March 2015. Archived from the original on 24 August 2018. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ "Amar". indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 10 July 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ^ "Amar". Spotify. August 2014. Archived from the original on 10 July 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ^ "Will Karthik's Amaran 2 Match its Prequel's Buzz?". The New Indian Express. 7 June 2015. Archived from the original on 19 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "Amaran: Rajkumar Periyasamy reveals how he secured Karthik's film title for Sivakarthikeyan". MovieCrow. 19 February 2024. Archived from the original on 23 February 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
