Gentleman (film)
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Gentleman is a 1993
Tamil
film directed
by S. Shankar
, produced
K. T. Kunjumon
. The film marked S. Shankar
's debut in film, and with the highest budget for an Indian film in that year, became a blockbuster
upon release. It stars Arjun and Madhoo
in the lead roles. Shankar from then on has grown leaps and bounds and is now considered to be one of the greatest directors India has ever produced.
The film's music (score and soundtrack) is composed by A. R. Rahman
, and it was very well received upon release. The choreography in the film was also viewed as a highlight.
The film was later remade into a Hindi version
with the same title
in 1994. This version
starred Chiranjeevi
and Juhi Chawla
in the lead roles and was directed by Mahesh Bhatt
.
who takes from the corrupted rich to provide education for the poor. Krishnamoorthy alias Kicha (Arjun) is a respected person in his local community and runs a small business. But Kicha, at the same time, is also a undercover robber.
He is accompanied by his friend Mani (Goundamani
). He has stolen millions of rupees from many victims. The home minister and the police are adamant to catch this mysterious robber yet are unsuccessful. Susheela (Madhoo
), a simple Brahmin girl working under Kicha falls for him. Charan Raj is an efficient Police officer who takes charge to nab Kichaa, at one instance Charan Raj challenges to really catch him and makes a plan.
But Kichha still escapes and this results in the tonsuring of Charan Raj's head. Later Charan Raj gets married to the cousin of Susheela, which leads him closer in identifying Kichaa. But Kicha somehow finds a way and escapes. Kicha makes one final robbery as planned and once he makes it Charan Raj arrests him. It was reported that Kicha spent all the theft money to build a college for the poors.
At the courtroom he reveals the reasons of his Robinhood Avatar with a very strong flashback about a tragedy in his family resulting in the death of his mother (Manorama) and his best friend Ramesh (Vineeth).
and Vairamuthu
. The soundtrack became a block buster upon release and was highly acclaimed. Gentleman marked the beginning of a famed collaboration between A. R. Rahman and director S. Shankar
. The film and soundtrack were adapted to Telugu with the same name. The lyrics were penned by Rajashri
for this version.
The songs are also noted for its rich picturisation. The choreography was done by Prabhu Deva, who also made an appearance in the song "Chikku Bukku Rayile
".
The acclaimed soundtrack earned A. R. Rahman, his second Filmfare Best Music Director Award
of the year 1993. He also won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director
for his work. Sujatha
got the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback
for her soulful rendition of the track "En Veettu Thottathil".
A Gentleman instrumental adaptation album was subsequently released on Lahari and became a run away success. The track "Ottagathai Kattiko
" soundtracked a BBC
fashion show.
Tamil version
Telugu version
Tamil films of 1993
Kizhakku Cheemayile was the blockbuster of the year grossing 9 crore.The following is a list of films produced in the Tamil film industry in India in 1993, presented in alphabetical order....
Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
film directed
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
by S. Shankar
S. Shankar
Shankar is an Indian film director and producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He made his directional debut in Gentleman for which he was awarded the Filmfare Best Director Award...
, produced
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
K. T. Kunjumon
K. T. Kunjumon
K.T.Kunjumon is a Tamil film Producer and Writer.Among the 11 films produced so far Gentleman was his first super hit film and that created many records in Tamil film production,latter Kaadhalan and Kadhal Desam were also hit films. Ratchagan, it remain most expensive film in Tamil film Industry...
. The film marked S. Shankar
S. Shankar
Shankar is an Indian film director and producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He made his directional debut in Gentleman for which he was awarded the Filmfare Best Director Award...
's debut in film, and with the highest budget for an Indian film in that year, became a blockbuster
Blockbuster (entertainment)
Blockbuster, as applied to film or theatre, denotes a very popular or successful production. The entertainment industry use was originally theatrical slang referring to a particularly successful play but is now used primarily by the film industry...
upon release. It stars Arjun and Madhoo
Madhoo
Madhoo is an actress in Indian films. She has acted in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She was named after the late Hindi actress Madhubala. She has acted with almost all leading actors in India...
in the lead roles. Shankar from then on has grown leaps and bounds and is now considered to be one of the greatest directors India has ever produced.
The film's music (score and soundtrack) is composed by A. R. Rahman
A. R. Rahman
Allah Rakha Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and philanthropist. Described as the world's most prominent and prolific film composer by Time, his works are notable for integrating eastern classical music with electronic music sounds, world music genres and...
, and it was very well received upon release. The choreography in the film was also viewed as a highlight.
The film was later remade into a Hindi version
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
with the same title
The Gentleman
The Gentleman is a 1994 Hindi film directed by Mahesh Bhatt. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Paresh Rawal, Juhi Chawla in roles and South Indian actress Roja Selvamani does a cameo appearance in a song. It is a remake of S. Shankar's debut film, Gentleman....
in 1994. This version
The Gentleman
The Gentleman is a 1994 Hindi film directed by Mahesh Bhatt. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Paresh Rawal, Juhi Chawla in roles and South Indian actress Roja Selvamani does a cameo appearance in a song. It is a remake of S. Shankar's debut film, Gentleman....
starred Chiranjeevi
Chiranjeevi
Chiranjeevi is a Telugu film actor and a politician. He has appeared primarily in Telugu Cinema along with a few Tamil, Kannada and Hindi films. He made his acting debut in Punadhirallu . However, Pranam Khareedu released at the box office earlier...
and Juhi Chawla
Juhi Chawla
Juhi Chawla is an Indian actress, film producer and television presenter.After being crowned as the winner of the Miss India beauty contest in 1984, Chawla pursued an acting career...
in the lead roles and was directed by Mahesh Bhatt
Mahesh Bhatt
Mahesh Bhatt , is a prominent Indian film director, producer and screenwriter.Bhatt's early directional career consisted of acclaimed films, such as Arth, Saaransh, Janam, Naam and Zakhm....
.
Plot
A story of a modern day Robin HoodRobin Hood
Robin Hood was a heroic outlaw in English folklore. A highly skilled archer and swordsman, he is known for "robbing from the rich and giving to the poor", assisted by a group of fellow outlaws known as his "Merry Men". Traditionally, Robin Hood and his men are depicted wearing Lincoln green clothes....
who takes from the corrupted rich to provide education for the poor. Krishnamoorthy alias Kicha (Arjun) is a respected person in his local community and runs a small business. But Kicha, at the same time, is also a undercover robber.
He is accompanied by his friend Mani (Goundamani
Goundamani
Goundamani is a Tamil film actor, comedian and screen icon. He is considered as the greatest comic actor in Kollywood and is renowned for his alliance with fellow actor Senthil.-Early Life:...
). He has stolen millions of rupees from many victims. The home minister and the police are adamant to catch this mysterious robber yet are unsuccessful. Susheela (Madhoo
Madhoo
Madhoo is an actress in Indian films. She has acted in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She was named after the late Hindi actress Madhubala. She has acted with almost all leading actors in India...
), a simple Brahmin girl working under Kicha falls for him. Charan Raj is an efficient Police officer who takes charge to nab Kichaa, at one instance Charan Raj challenges to really catch him and makes a plan.
But Kichha still escapes and this results in the tonsuring of Charan Raj's head. Later Charan Raj gets married to the cousin of Susheela, which leads him closer in identifying Kichaa. But Kicha somehow finds a way and escapes. Kicha makes one final robbery as planned and once he makes it Charan Raj arrests him. It was reported that Kicha spent all the theft money to build a college for the poors.
At the courtroom he reveals the reasons of his Robinhood Avatar with a very strong flashback about a tragedy in his family resulting in the death of his mother (Manorama) and his best friend Ramesh (Vineeth).
Cast
- Arjun as Kicha
- MadhooMadhooMadhoo is an actress in Indian films. She has acted in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She was named after the late Hindi actress Madhubala. She has acted with almost all leading actors in India...
as Susheela (Susi) - GoundamaniGoundamaniGoundamani is a Tamil film actor, comedian and screen icon. He is considered as the greatest comic actor in Kollywood and is renowned for his alliance with fellow actor Senthil.-Early Life:...
as Mani - M. N. NambiarM. N. NambiarM. N. Nambiar M. N. Nambiar M. N. Nambiar ( (born Manjeri Narayanan Nambiar 7 March 1919 — 19 November 2008) was a film actor in Tamil cinema and had been in the film industry for more than 50 years.-Biography:...
- Charan RajCharan RajCharan Raj is an Indian film actor, director, music director, film producer and writer, primarily works in Tamil and other southern languages. Charan Raj is known for his outstanding performances in films like Gentleman, Indrudu Chandrudu and Kartavyam. He was also a part of Rajanikanth Hits Phool...
- SubhashriSubhashriSubhashri is an Indian film actress in south cinema. She is the sister of south actress Malashri. She was noted for glamorous roles in films like Gentleman and Muthu.- Filmography :*Muthu*Gentleman*Kanmani*Minor Mappillai...
as Sugandhi - Senthil as Babloo
- VineethVineethVineeth is an Indian film actor and classical dancer who has acted in several well received films in his native Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. He studied in Good Shepherd Public School, Ooty, and at St. Joseph's Boys' High School, Thalassery.Vineeth is nephew of the famous Travancore...
- Manorama
- Rajan P. DevRajan P. DevRajan P Dev was an Indian film and stage actor. He was born in Cherthala in the Alappuzha district of the former state Thiru-Kochi . He had acted in over 140 films in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada language films. He was noted for his villain roles laced with a touch of humour...
- Prabhu Deva Special Appearance(Chiku Bhukku song)
- Gouthami TadimallaGouthami TadimallaGouthami is an Indian actress. She has acted in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada films.-Film career:...
Special Appearance(Chiku Bhukku song) - Raju SundaramRaju SundaramRaju Sundaram is a Kollywood cine artiste who acts, directs, and choreographs for films. He is an eldest son of dance master Mugur Sundar, and elder brother to Prabhu Deva and Nagendra Prasad.-Birth:...
Special Appearance(Chiku Bhuku song)
Soundtrack
The score and soundtrack of the movie was composed by A.R.Rahman and lyrics penned by VaaliVaali (poet)
Vaali is a Tamil poet and lyricist who writes Tamil poetry and film song lyrics. Most recently he has extended lyrics for a couple of songs in Engeyum Kaadhal for the music of Harris Jayaraj. He has also acted in several films, most notably Hey Ram, Parthale Paravasam and Poi Kaal Kudhirai...
and Vairamuthu
Vairamuthu
Vairamuthu Ramaswamy Thevar is an award-winning Tamil poet and lyricist.Debuting in the film Nizhalgal with the lyrics for the song "Ponmalai Pozhudhu", he has now about 5800 songs to his credit as of January 2009. His partnership with the composers Ilaiyaraaja, and later A. R...
. The soundtrack became a block buster upon release and was highly acclaimed. Gentleman marked the beginning of a famed collaboration between A. R. Rahman and director S. Shankar
S. Shankar
Shankar is an Indian film director and producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He made his directional debut in Gentleman for which he was awarded the Filmfare Best Director Award...
. The film and soundtrack were adapted to Telugu with the same name. The lyrics were penned by Rajashri
Rajashri
Rajashri is a famous dialogue and lyrics writer and Music director in Telugu cinema industry. His birth name is Indukuri Ramakrishnam Raju . He has worked with nearly 1000 films, a majority of them are dubbing films...
for this version.
The songs are also noted for its rich picturisation. The choreography was done by Prabhu Deva, who also made an appearance in the song "Chikku Bukku Rayile
Chikku Bukku Rayile
"Chikku Bukku Rayile" is a song, sung in Tamil, featured in the 1993 Tamil film Gentleman. The song was written by the film's noted musical duo, composer A. R. Rahman and lyricist Vaali. It was performed by Suresh Peters and G. V. Prakash Kumar....
".
The acclaimed soundtrack earned A. R. Rahman, his second Filmfare Best Music Director Award
Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)
The Filmfare Best Music Director Award is given to film composers by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Tamil films. The award was first given in 1992, A. R. Rahman being the first recipient of this award for his film score and soundtrack of Roja.There have been...
of the year 1993. He also won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director
The Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director is given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil feature films.-The list:...
for his work. Sujatha
Sujatha Mohan
Sujatha Mohan , usually credited as Sujatha, is an award-winning Indian playback singer who is popular for singing in Malayalam and Tamil movies. She has also sung for Telugu, Kannada and Hindi movies. She is widely popular for her evergreen melodies and her sweet voice is considered to be her...
got the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback
The Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer is given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won....
for her soulful rendition of the track "En Veettu Thottathil".
A Gentleman instrumental adaptation album was subsequently released on Lahari and became a run away success. The track "Ottagathai Kattiko
Ottagathai Kattiko
"Ottagathai Kattiko" is a song, featured in the 1993 Tamil film Gentleman. The song was written by lyricist Vairamuthu in the Tamil language. It was composed by A. R. Rahman and sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki....
" soundtracked a BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
fashion show.
Tamil version
| Track # | Song | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "En Veetu Thotathil" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam is a multilingual Indian playback singer, actor, music director, voice actor and a film producer. He is referred to as S. P. B. or Balu by the media. He has won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer six times closely following K. J. Yesudas... , Sujatha Sujatha Mohan Sujatha Mohan , usually credited as Sujatha, is an award-winning Indian playback singer who is popular for singing in Malayalam and Tamil movies. She has also sung for Telugu, Kannada and Hindi movies. She is widely popular for her evergreen melodies and her sweet voice is considered to be her... |
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| 2 | "Usalampatti Penkutti Usalampatti Penkutti Usalampatti Penkutti is a song, sung in Tamil, featured in the 1993 Tamil film Gentleman. The song was written by the film's noted musical duo, composer A. R. Rahman and lyricist Vairamuthu.... " |
Shahul Hameed Shahul Hameed Shahul Hameed was an Indian playback singer who sang predominantly in Tamil movies under the music direction of the Academy winner A. R. Rahman. His association with the composer dates back to the TV jingles in the 1980s.- Early life:... , Swarnalatha Swarnalatha Swarnalatha was a Indian playback singer. From 1987 onward, she rendered nearly 7000 songs in many languages including Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Urdu, Bengali, Oriya, Punjabi and Badaga.... |
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| 3 | "Chikku Bukku Rayile Chikku Bukku Rayile "Chikku Bukku Rayile" is a song, sung in Tamil, featured in the 1993 Tamil film Gentleman. The song was written by the film's noted musical duo, composer A. R. Rahman and lyricist Vaali. It was performed by Suresh Peters and G. V. Prakash Kumar.... " |
Suresh Peters Suresh Peters Suresh Peters is a music director and playback rapper/singer for films in India whose notable songs include Style from the film Sivaji: The Boss. Peters received his first break as a music director through the Malayalam movie Punjabi House in which he composed both melodies and folk songs... , G. V. Prakash G. V. Prakash Kumar G. V. Prakash Kumar is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer and singer. He has mainly scored music for Tamil, while also doing three Telugu films and a Hindi film... |
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| 4 | "Parkathey" | Minmini Minmini Minmini is a South Indian film playback singer. She is remembered especially for the song "Chinna Chinna Aasai" from Roja, the debut work of film composer A. R. Rahman. Though she is from Kerala, most of her memorable songs are in Tamil, most of them composed by Ilaiyaraaja and A. R. Rahman... , Srinivas Srinivas Srinivas/Sreenivas/Shrinivas/Shreenivas is a common given name for males in India. The word Srinivas is combination of two Sanskrit words, Sri and nivas . Sri means 'radiance' or 'diffusing light'; nivas means 'place of residence'... , Noel James |
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| 5 | "Ottagathai Kattiko Ottagathai Kattiko "Ottagathai Kattiko" is a song, featured in the 1993 Tamil film Gentleman. The song was written by lyricist Vairamuthu in the Tamil language. It was composed by A. R. Rahman and sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki.... " |
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam is a multilingual Indian playback singer, actor, music director, voice actor and a film producer. He is referred to as S. P. B. or Balu by the media. He has won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer six times closely following K. J. Yesudas... , S. Janaki S. Janaki S. Janaki is an Indian female playback singer. Renowned for her voice modulation abilities, she has sung in many Indian languages, most frequently in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. Throughout a career spanning more than five decades, she has won four National Film Awards and 35... |
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Telugu version
| Track # | Song | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Kontegadni Kattuko" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam is a multilingual Indian playback singer, actor, music director, voice actor and a film producer. He is referred to as S. P. B. or Balu by the media. He has won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer six times closely following K. J. Yesudas... , S. Janaki S. Janaki S. Janaki is an Indian female playback singer. Renowned for her voice modulation abilities, she has sung in many Indian languages, most frequently in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. Throughout a career spanning more than five decades, she has won four National Film Awards and 35... |
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| 2 | "Chikbuk Raile" | Suresh Peters Suresh Peters Suresh Peters is a music director and playback rapper/singer for films in India whose notable songs include Style from the film Sivaji: The Boss. Peters received his first break as a music director through the Malayalam movie Punjabi House in which he composed both melodies and folk songs... , G. V. Prakash G. V. Prakash Kumar G. V. Prakash Kumar is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer and singer. He has mainly scored music for Tamil, while also doing three Telugu films and a Hindi film... |
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| 3 | "Naa Intimundunna" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam is a multilingual Indian playback singer, actor, music director, voice actor and a film producer. He is referred to as S. P. B. or Balu by the media. He has won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer six times closely following K. J. Yesudas... , Sujatha Sujatha Mohan Sujatha Mohan , usually credited as Sujatha, is an award-winning Indian playback singer who is popular for singing in Malayalam and Tamil movies. She has also sung for Telugu, Kannada and Hindi movies. She is widely popular for her evergreen melodies and her sweet voice is considered to be her... |
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| 4 | "Mavele Mavele" | Minmini Minmini Minmini is a South Indian film playback singer. She is remembered especially for the song "Chinna Chinna Aasai" from Roja, the debut work of film composer A. R. Rahman. Though she is from Kerala, most of her memorable songs are in Tamil, most of them composed by Ilaiyaraaja and A. R. Rahman... , Srinivas Srinivas Srinivas/Sreenivas/Shrinivas/Shreenivas is a common given name for males in India. The word Srinivas is combination of two Sanskrit words, Sri and nivas . Sri means 'radiance' or 'diffusing light'; nivas means 'place of residence'... , Noel James |
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| 5 | "Mudineppalli" | Shahul Hameed Shahul Hameed Shahul Hameed was an Indian playback singer who sang predominantly in Tamil movies under the music direction of the Academy winner A. R. Rahman. His association with the composer dates back to the TV jingles in the 1980s.- Early life:... , Malgudi Subha Malgudi Subha Malgudi Subha is an Indian playback singer. She has recorded songs in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. In a career spanning for two decades, she sang more than 2500 songs.... , Swarnalatha Swarnalatha Swarnalatha was a Indian playback singer. From 1987 onward, she rendered nearly 7000 songs in many languages including Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Urdu, Bengali, Oriya, Punjabi and Badaga.... |
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