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| Pass Mark | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | V. Balakrishnan |
| Written by | V. Balakrishnan |
| Produced by | P. Kannappan R. Dhanraj R. Srinivasan |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | P. S. Nivas |
| Edited by | R. D. Shekar |
| Music by | Deva |
| Production company | Sri Lakshmi Balaji Films |
| Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Pass Mark is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by V. Balakrishnan. The film stars Ramki and Kasthuri, while Janagaraj, Vivek, and S. S. Chandran appear in supporting roles. The film had musical score by Deva and was released on 23 July 1993. The film was later dubbed into Telugu as Allari Abbayi.
Plot
Murali is an unemployed prankster that will take any bet for money regardless of any problems it may cause for those around him. He pretends to be dead and a madman for bets and this causes great distress to his parents. They would rather he get an actual job and show some responsibility. Murali becomes a rickshaw driver but is soon drawn back into his old habits. Selvam has a liquor shop and wants to marry Shanthi but her family-and Shanthi herself- is fiercely opposed to this. Her marriage is arranged with someone else. Selvam brings Murali to the wedding and bets that the latter should steal the thaali and return it before anyone notices. Murali agrees and steals the thaali but is drugged by Selvam before he can return it. The deeply superstitious groom calls off the wedding. Murali is guilt-ridden and determined to help Shanthi. Murali's parents want him to marry Kalyani. She's also interested in Murali but he's drawn to Shanthi. Murali must face off against Selvam and his parents in his quest to help Shanthi.
Cast
- Ramki as Murali
- Kasthuri as Shanthi
- Nandhini as Kalyani
- Janagaraj
- S. S. Chandran as Murali's dad
- Venniradai Moorthy
- Vasu Vikram as Selvam
- Vivek
- King Kong
- Omakuchi Narasimhan
- Oru Viral Krishna Rao
- Ramesh Khanna
- Vadivukkarasi
- Sachu as Sarasu (Murali's mom)
- Sivaranjani in a special appearance
Production
Pass Mark marked the directorial debut of K. Balakrishnan who earlier assisted Pandiarajan.
Soundtrack
| Pass Mark | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Deva | |
| Released | 9 April 1993 |
| Recorded | 1993 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Producer | Deva |
The film score and the soundtrack were composed by film composer Deva. The soundtrack, released in 1993, features 6 tracks with lyrics written by Vairamuthu.
| Track | Song | Singer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Un Punagai Pothumadi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:48 |
| 2 | "Mamoi Pattikattu Kutti" | S. Janaki | 4:43 |
| 3 | "Penne Nee Soodum" | K. J. Yesudas | 4:11 |
| 4 | "Vaanam Namathu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:22 |
| 5 | "Yerikayya Yerikayya" | K. S. Chithra, Mano | 4:35 |
Reception
K. Vijiyan of New Straits Times called it "a story with a slight difference" and "serves as a way of good spending 2½ hours."
References
- "Pass Mark". Valaitamil. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
- ^ Vijiyan, K. (6 November 1993). "Graduate with 'no other work'". New Straits Times. p. 16.
- "Pass Mark songs". Gaana.com. Retrieved 26 August 2019.