Paasamalargal

Paasamalargal (transl. Flowers of love) is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Suresh Chandra Menon. The film stars Arvind Swamy and Revathi.^[1] It was released on 4 February 1994.

Paasamalargal
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Suresh Chandra Menon
Written by	Suresh Chandra Menon K. S. Adhiyaman (dialogues)
Produced by	Suresh Chandra Menon
Starring	Arvind Swamy Revathi
Cinematography	Muthu Ganesh
Edited by	R. D. Shekhar
Music by	V. S. Narasimhan
Production company	Tele Photo Films
Release date	4 February 1994 (1994-02-04)
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

A businessman makes a life-altering decision. Driven by a desire for public favour, he adopts six orphaned girls. Initially, the situation is fraught with tension. The girls, unaccustomed to a life of luxury, struggle to adjust, while the businessman grapples with the unexpected responsibility. However, as the story evolves, a heartwarming transformation takes place. The businessman sheds his initial reservations and forms a deep bond with the girls, showering them with love and care.

Cast

• Arvind Swamy as Sakthi
• Revathi as Asha
• Ajith Kumar as Kumar
• Srividya
• M. N. Nambiar
• Chinni Jayanth as Jackson
• Deepa Venkat as Jhanvi
• Niroopa as Niroopa
• Gayathri Shastry
• Shree Durga
• Priyanka
• Swathi
• Raghuvaran in a guest appearance
• Sukumari in a guest appearance

Production

Ajith Kumar was cast in the film after he had appeared in a television advertisement shot by P. C. Sreeram for Suresh Menon's company.^[2] His voice was dubbed by Vikram, who also dubbed his voice in Amaravathi (1993).^[3] Ajith's role was roughly one minute long, and his remuneration around ₹2,500 (equivalent to ₹16,000 or US$190 in 2023).^[4][5]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by V. S. Narasimhan, with lyrics by Vairamuthu.^[6][7] It is the last film for which Narasimhan composed music.^[8]

Track listing

No.	Title	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Valarum Valarum"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sujatha and children
2.	"Shenbaga Poovai"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sujatha and children
3.	"Vandhanam"	Suresh Peters and children
4.	"Vanna Pirindhu"	Children
5.	"Sandhithom Sandhithom"	Children
6.	"Azhagana Veedu"	Sujatha and children
7.	"Vanna Vanna"	Children

Release and reception

Paasamalargal was released on 4 February 1994.^[9] Writing for The Indian Express, Malini Mannath called it "a decent wholesome family entertainer".^[10] Thulasi of Kalki found the cinematography and music as the film's positive points.^[11]