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Ganga Gowri (1997 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Ganga Gowri' is a 1997 Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by Madheswaran. The film stars Arun Kumar, Sangita, and Mantra while Vadivelu, Dindigul I. Leoni, and Siva play supporting roles. The film had musical score by Sirpy and was released on 5 May 1997.
Plot
Shiva and his brother Vichu are carefree youths, while their father Pandiyan is a miser. Shiva falls in love with Ganga at first sight and tries to seduce her with Vichu's help. Ultimately, Ganga also falls in love with him. Gowri comes from her village and begins to work in Pandiyan's house as a maid. A few months ago, Shiva was bitten by a snake, and Muthu saved him. Muthu cannot marry Gowri because of their horoscope. According to tradition, Gowri must marry another man for a week and then can marry Muthu. Shiva, grateful to Muthu for saving his life, married her and left the village. Thereafter, Gowri did not want to marry Muthu anymore. Muthu understood and advised her to rejoin Shiva. Finally, Pandiyan accepts the marriage of Shiva and Ganga. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.
Cast
*Arun Kumar as Shiva
*Sangita as Gowri
*Mantra as Ganga
*Vadivelu as Vichu
*Dindigul I. Leoni as Pandiyan
*Siva as Muthu
*Pandu
*Vichu Viswanath
*Peeli Sivam
*Sirpy in a guest appearance
Soundtrack
The film score and the soundtrack were composed by Sirpy. The soundtrack, released in 1997, features 6 tracks with lyrics written by Pazhani Bharathi.
References
Category:1997 films
Category:1990s Tamil-language films
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