I Love India | |
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DVD cover
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Directed by | Pavithran |
Produced by | Janaki G. K. Reddy |
Written by | Pavithran |
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Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Cinematography | Ashok Kumar |
Edited by |
B. Lenin V. T. Vijayan |
Production
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Sri Sai Thejaa Films
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Distributed by | Sri Sai Thejaa Films |
Release date
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Running time
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130 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
I Love India | |
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Soundtrack album by Ilaiyaraaja | |
Released | 1993 |
Recorded | 1993 |
Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
Length | 28:13 |
Producer | Ilaiyaraaja |
I Love India is a 1993 Tamil action film directed by Pavithran. The film features Sarath Kumar, débutante Priya and Shenbagam in lead roles. The film, produced by actor Vishal's mother Janaki G. K. Reddy, had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 15 October 1993.
Diwakar (Sarath Kumar), an Indian brigadier, is charged to eradicate the terrorism in Kashmir. Diwakar lives with his beloved sister Anu (Shenbagam). His neighbour Priya (Tisca Chopra) loves him. One day, the terrorists kidnap Anu and they kill her thereafter. In the past, Diwakar promised Anu to get married with Priya. Finally, Diwakar gets married with Priya. Diwakar cannot live happily as long as he will not eliminate the terrorists.
After the success of the film Suriyan, Sarath Kumar teamed up with the same team, consisting of director Pavithran, cinematographer Ashok Kumar and editor duo B. Lenin and V. T. Vijayan, for the second time.
The film opened to mixed reviews, with a critic noting "Pavithran's direction lacks direction" and that "the only saving grace is the music of Illayaraja ; a couple of songs are really melodious and lilting tunes, and the background music is commendable, as is the photography of Ashok Kumar and the editing skills of Lenin and Vijayan". He added that the film is "technically well made and lavishly mounted, but fails to grip the viewer in any way."
The film score and the soundtrack were composed by film composer Ilaiyaraaja. The soundtrack, released in 1993, features 5 tracks with lyrics written by Vaali.