Suryavamsam

Suryavamsam

Directed by	Vikraman
Produced by	R. B. Choudary
Written by	Vikraman
Starring	R. Sarathkumar Devayani Raadhika Manivannan Priya Raman
Music by	S. A. Rajkumar
Cinematography	S. Saravanan
Edited by	V. Jaishankar
Distributed by	Super Good Films
Release dates	27 June 1997
Running time	156 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Suryavamsam is a 1997 Tamil drama film directed by Vikraman. The film stars R. Sarathkumar, Devayani and Raadhika in the lead roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by S. A. Rajkumar. It was one of the biggest blockbusters of the year 1997.^[1] It was subsequently remade into Telugu under the same title starring Daggubati Venkatesh, Sooryavansham in Hindi starring Amitabh Bachchan and Surya Vamsha in Kannada starring Vishnuvardhan.

Plot

Sakthivel Gounder (Sarathkumar) is a rich and influential man in his district. His wife is Radhika and has three sons and a daughter. Sakthivel Gounder hates his youngest son Chinnarasu (Sarathkumar). Sakthivel’s daughter’s wedding is fixed and Nandini (Devayani) is the groom’s sister. She meets Chinnarasu during her brother’s wedding and wonders why he is disliked by Sakthivel. Manivannan is Chinnarasu’s friend and he tells a flashback to Nandini. Chinnarasu was weak in studies from childhood. He was in love with his relative Gowri (Priya Raman) and elders decide to get them married. But Gowri is educated and she attempts suicide thinking Chinnarasu is not a perfect match for her as he is uneducated and illiterate. Chinnarasu saves Gowri and cancels the marriage proposal but blames himself and does not reveal the truth. This anger Sakthivel thinking that Chinnarasu did not respect his words and stopped talking to him.

Nandini gets impressed understanding Chinnarasu’s kind heart and develops an affection towards him. Nandini proposes to Chinnarasu for which he does not agree. But later he too understands Nandini’s true love and accepts. Both get their marriage registered and Sakthivel gets angry knowing about this and asks the couple to vacate the home. Chinnarasu and Nandini move to a small home on the outskirts and Chinnarasu secures a job in a bus transport company. With the help of Nandini’s uncle R.Sundarrajan, Chinnarasu purchases a bus and starts a transport company. Over the time, he develops his business and becomes a rich man. Also Nandini clears civil services and gets posted as the district collector.

Sakthivel gets surprised seeing his son and daughter in law’s growth in life. Gowri’s husband loses his job and she comes to meet Chinnarasu requesting him to provide a job for which he accepts. Sakthivel Gounder meets Chinnarasu’s son (Sakthivel jr) at school and develops bonding towards him. Chinnarasu gets to know this and feels happy. Sakthivel Gounder realizes his mistake of not understanding his son. Dharmalingam (Anandaraj) has rivalry against Sakthivel Gounder and plans to kill him and try to blame Chinnarasu. Dharmalingam adds poison to the sweet given to Sakthivel Gounder by Chinnarasu. But Sakthivel Gounder is saved and Dharmalingam gets beaten up by the people. In the end, everyone gets united and lives as a joint family.

Cast

Sarath Kumar- Chinnarasu/Sakthivel Gounder
Devayani- Nandini, Chinnarasu's Wife
Raadhika- Sakthivel Gounder's Wife
Manivannan- Chinnarasu's Sidekick
R. Sundarrajan - Nandhini's Uncle
Priya Raman- Gowri, Chinnarasu's Lover
Jai Ganesh - Nandini's Father
Sathyapriya - Nandini's Mother
Ramesh Khanna - Director of Screenplay
Anandaraj - Dharamalingam Gounder
Nizhalgal Ravi - Sakthivel Gounder's Eldest son
Hemalatha - Shaktivel Gounder Jr. (Chinarasu's son)
Rajakumaran as Bus Passenger (Cameo Role)
Ajay Ratnam
Singamuthu as Sakthivel Gounder's Assistant

Soundtrack

Suryavamsham
Soundtrack album to Suryavamsham by S. A. Rajkumar
Released	1997
Genre	Feature film soundtrack
Language	Tamil
Label	Star Music
Producer	S. A. Rajkumar

Soundtrack is composed by S. A. Rajkumar. There are a total of 6 Tracks in this film.

No.	Title	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Rosappu Chinna Rosappu (Male) "	Hariharan	4:12
2.	"Kadhala Kadhala"	Hariharan, Swarnalatha	4:35
3.	"Chalakku Chalakku"	Arun Mozhi, Sujatha	4:04
4.	"Rosappuchinna Rosappu (Female)"	Sujatha	3:58
5.	"Natchathira Jannalil"	Mano, Sunandha	4:56
6.	"Thirunalu Thaerazhaga"	S.A. Rajkumar, Sujatha	3:21

Remakes

Suryavamsam (1997) (Tamil)	Suryavamsam (1998) (Telugu)	Sooryavansham (1999) (Hindi)	Surya Vamsha (2000) (Kannada)
Sarath Kumar	Daggubati Venkatesh	Amitabh Bachchan	Vishnuvardhan
Devayani	Meena	Soundarya	Isha Koppikar

References

↑ http://www.jointscene.com/movies/Kollywood/Suriyavamsam/121

Filmography of Vikraman

Pudhu Vasantham (1990)
Gokulam (1991)
Perum Pulli (1991)
Naan Pesa Ninaipathellam (1992)
Pudhiya Mannargal (1994)
Poove Unakkaga (1996)
Suryavamsam (1997)
Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen (1998)
Vaanathaippola (2000)
Unnai Ninaithu (2001)
Priyamaana Thozhi (2003)
Vasantam (Telugu) (2003)
Cheppave Chirugali (Telugu) (2004)
Chennai Kadhal (2006)
Mariyadhai (2009)
Ninaithathu Yaaro (2014)

Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film

1967–1979

First prize	Kaavalkaaran (1967) Uyarndha Manithan (1968) Adimaippen (1969) Vietnam Veedu (1970) No Award (1971) No Award (1972) No Award (1973) No Award (1974) No Award (1975) No Award (1976) 16 Vayathinile (1977) Mullum Malarum (1978) Pasi (1979)

Second prize	Aalayam (1967) Thillana Mohanambal (1968) Akka Thangai (1969) Engal Thangam (1970) No Award (1971) No Award (1972) No Award (1973) No Award (1974) No Award (1975) No Award (1976) Madhurageetham (1977) Aval Appadithan (1978) Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979)

Third prize	Bama Vijayam (1967) Thamarai Nenjam (1968) Deiva Magan (1969) Namma Kuzhanthaigal (1970) No Award (1971) No Award (1972) No Award (1973) No Award (1974) No Award (1975) No Award (1976) Bala Pareetchai (1977) Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu (1978) Thisai Mariya Paravaigal (1979)

1980-1989

First prize	Varumayin Niram Sivappu (1980) Alaigal Oivathillai (1981) Enkeyo Ketta Kural (1982) No Award (1983) No Award (1984) No Award (1985) No Award (1986) No Award (1987) Poo Pootha Nandavanam (1988) Pudhea Paadhai (1989)

Second prize	Nenjathai Killathe (1980) Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum (1981) Agni Sakshi (1982) No Award (1983) No Award (1984) No Award (1985) No Award (1986) No Award (1987) Paasa Paravaigal (1988) Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989)

Third prize	Vandichakkaram (1980) Moondram Pirai (1981) Ezhavathu Manithan (1982) No Award (1983) No Award (1984) No Award (1985) No Award (1986) No Award (1987) Agni Natchathiram (1988) Nyaya Tharasu (1989)

1990-1999

First prize	Pudhu Vasantham (1990) Chinna Thambi (1991) Roja (1992) Jathi Malli (1993) Naatamai (1994) Anthimanthaarai (1995) Indian (1996) Arunachalam & Suryavamsam (1997) Natpukkaga (1998) Padayappa (1999)

Second prize	Keladi Kanmani (1990) En Rasavin Manasile (1991) Thevar Magan (1992) Pathinipenn (1993) Nammavar (1994) Kolangal (1995) Kadhal Kottai (1996) Porkkaalam (1997) Marumalarchi (1998) Thulladha Manamum Thullum (1999)

Third prize	Kizhakku Vasal (1990) Gunaa (1991) Chinna Gounder (1992) Gokulam (1993) Pavithra (1994) Avatharam (1995) Purushan Pondatti (1996) Arasiyal (1997) Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen (1998) Ethirum Puthirum (1999)

2000-2008

First prize	Vanathai Pola (2000) Virumbugiren (2001) Ramana (2002) Eera Nilam (2003) Autograph (2004) Chandramukhi & Ghajini (2005) Veyil (2006) Sivaji (2007) Dasavathaaram (2008)

Second prize	Vaanavil (2000) Pandavar Bhoomi (2001) Kannathil Muthamittal (2002) Power of Women (2003) Vishwa Thulasi (2004) Anniyan (2005) Paruthi Veeran (2006) Mozhi (2007) Abhiyum Naanum (2008)

Third prize	Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000) Aanandham (2001) Unnai Ninaithu (2002) Parthiban Kanavu (2003) Kannadi Pookal (2004) Thavamai Thavamirundhu (2005) Thiruttu Payale (2006) Pallikoodam (2007) Santosh Subramaniam (2008)

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