Varaprasadham

Varaprasadham (transl. Boon)^[1] is 1976 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by K. Narayanan. The screenplay was written by him, and the story by K. S. Mathangan. The film stars Ravichandran, Jayachitra, Vijayakumar and M. N. Rajam, with Major Sundarrajan, S. A. Ashokan Manorama and Suruli Rajan in supporting roles. It was released on 13 April 1976.^[2]

Varaprasadham
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	K. Narayanan
Screenplay by	K. Narayanan
Story by	K. S. Mathangan
Produced by	Raghu Kasthuri Narasimman
Starring	Ravichandran Jayachitra Vijayakumar M. N. Rajam
Cinematography	Dasaradha Ramaiah Laxman Corey
Edited by	K. Narayanan
Music by	R. Govardhanam (songs) Ilaiyaraaja (score)
Production company	Cine Chithra Combines
Release date	13 April 1976 (1976-04-13)
Running time	147 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

Cast

• Ravichandran
• Jayachitra
• M. N. Rajam
• Vijayakumar
• Major Sundarrajan
• S. A. Ashokan
• Manorama
• Suruli Rajan
• A. Sakunthala
• K. Kannan
• S. Rama Rao
• Jayachandran

Production

The film began production in August 1975 at Bharani Studios.^[3]

Soundtrack

The songs were composed by R. Govardhanam.^[4][5] Ilaiyaraaja did the background score for this film, marking it his first background score in films.^[6][7]

Songs	Singers	Lyric	Length
"Gangai Nathiyoram"	K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jairam		04:25
"Oh Darling"	Vani Jairam	Valampuri John	05:00
"Engirunthu Paarthalum"	T. M. Soundararajan	Pulamai Pithan	04:14
"Puthu Rojavin"	T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela		04:45

Reception

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