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Desiya Geetham

1999 film directed by Cheran

Desiya Geetham (transl. National Anthem) is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language political drama film directed by Cheran. The film co-produced by R. Chandru, Abuthahir, Sathish Kumar, G. V. Suresh Kumar. The film created controversy during release.[1][2] The film was one among 1998 Diwali releases.[3]

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Plot

The film is about a Chief minister and his family being kidnapped and taken to a remote village making them undergo the hardships of village life to learn about it.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[4][5]

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Reception

A critic from Dinakaran noted "Cheran has won in highlighting minutely and emotively the village maladies and it's disastrous shortcomings".[6] Kala Krishnan-Ramesh from Deccan Herald noted "This film has a message, which is meant for all of us, “Before the last Indian goes mad, let’s do something".[7] D. S. Ramanujam of The Hindu wrote, "A thought-provoking movie on the plight of the villagers denied basic necessities like water, roads, hospitals and consumable rice at the FP shops, has been brought out with a lot of thrust by director Cheran".[8]

References

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    Srinivasan, Pavithra (13 August 2009). "Cheran's celluloid treasures". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 2 July 2022. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
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    Gobichetipal, Chandra (November 1998). "Controversial Cheran". Minnoviyam. Archived from the original on 22 November 2022. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
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    Kummar, S. R. Ashok (16 October 1998). "Varied fare for Deepavali". The Hindu. p. 27. Archived from the original on 18 August 2001. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
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    "Desiya Geetham Tamil Audio Cassette By Ilayaraaja". Banumass. Archived from the original on 13 September 2023. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
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    "Desiya Geetham (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. 9 October 1998. Archived from the original on 13 September 2023. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
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    "Cinema Riviews [sic] "Desiya Geetham"". Dinakaran. 6 November 1998. Archived from the original on 14 August 2003. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
  7. [7]
    K K R (14 February 1999). "Film: DESHIYAGEETHAM (Tamil)". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 3 May 1999. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  8. [8]
    Ramanujam, D. S. (30 October 1998). "Film Reviews: Veeram Velanja Mannu/Puthumaippithan/Desiya Geetham". The Hindu. p. 27. Archived from the original on 7 April 2001. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
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