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| starring = {{unbulleted list|[[Revathi]]|[[Jayaram]]|[[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]]}}
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| cinematography = [[B. Kannan]]
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| editing = [[B. Lenin]]<br />[[V. T. Vijayan]]
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'''''Priyanka''''' is a 1994 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[legal drama]] film written and produced by [[Neelakanta (director)|Neelakanta]] in his directorial debut. A remake of the 1993 [[Hindi]] film ''[[Damini]]'', it stars [[Revathi]], [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] and [[Jayaram]]. The film was released on 27 May 1994, and Revathi won numerous awards for her performance, including the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil]].
'''''Priyanka''''' is a 1994 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[legal drama]] film written and produced by [[Neelakanta (director)|Neelakanta]] in his directorial debut. A remake of the 1993 [[Hindi]] film ''[[Damini]]'', it stars [[Jayaram]], [[Revathi]] and [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]]. The film was released on 27 May 1994, and Revathi won numerous awards for her performance, including the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil]].


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
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== Cast ==
== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
{{Cast listing|
*[[Jayaram]] as Shekhar
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*[[Revathi]] as Priyanka<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rajpal |first=Roktim |date=30 April 2020 |title=RIP Rishi Kapoor: 7 iconic movies that prove 'Chintuji' is irreplaceable |work=[[Deccan Herald]] |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/rip-rishi-kapoor-7-iconic-movies-that-prove-chintuji-is-irreplaceable-831738.html |url-status=live |access-date=14 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210614114548/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/rip-rishi-kapoor-7-iconic-movies-that-prove-chintuji-is-irreplaceable-831738.html |archive-date=14 June 2021}}</ref>
*[[Revathi]] as Priyanka
*[[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] as Arjun<ref name="IE review" />
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*[[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] as Arjun<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rajpal |first=Roktim |date=30 April 2020 |title=RIP Rishi Kapoor: 7 iconic movies that prove 'Chintuji' is irreplaceable |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/rip-rishi-kapoor-7-iconic-movies-that-prove-chintuji-is-irreplaceable-831738.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210614114548/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/rip-rishi-kapoor-7-iconic-movies-that-prove-chintuji-is-irreplaceable-831738.html |archive-date=14 June 2021 |access-date=14 June 2021 |work=[[Deccan Herald]]}}</ref>
*[[Jayaram]] as Shekar<ref name="NST review" />
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*Seetha as Ganga
*[[Jaishankar (actor)|Jaishankar]] as Sriram
*[[Jaishankar (actor)|Jaishankar]] as Sriram
*[[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as Rudrayya
*[[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as Rudrayya
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*[[Vennira Aadai Moorthy]] as Susila's brother
*[[Vennira Aadai Moorthy]] as Susila's brother
*[[Delhi Ganesh]] as Krishnan
*[[Delhi Ganesh]] as Krishnan
*[[Manjula Vijayakumar|Manjula]] as Susila<ref name="NST review" />
*[[Manjula Vijayakumar|Manjula]] as Susila
*[[Sachu]]'s Susila's sister-in-law
*[[Sachu]]'s Susila's sister-in-law
*Sudha as Priyanka's sister<ref name="NST review" />
*Sudha as Priyanka's sister
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*Seetha as Ganga
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}}


== Production ==
== Production ==
''Priyanka'', a remake of the 1993 [[Hindi]] film ''[[Damini]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajitha |date=1 December 1998 |title=Makes and remakes |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/1998/dec/01ss.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171026162730/http://www.rediff.com/movies/1998/dec/01ss.htm |archive-date=26 October 2017 |access-date=19 January 2019 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> is the directorial debut of [[Neelakanta (director)|Neelakanta]].<ref name="IE review" />
''Priyanka'', a remake of the 1993 [[Hindi]] film ''[[Damini]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajitha |date=1 December 1998 |title=Makes and remakes |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/1998/dec/01ss.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171026162730/http://www.rediff.com/movies/1998/dec/01ss.htm |archive-date=26 October 2017 |access-date=19 January 2019 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> is the directorial debut of [[Neelakanta (director)|Neelakanta]].<ref name="IE review">{{Cite news |last=Mannath |first=Malini |date=3 June 1994 |title=Engrossing |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19940603&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |access-date=19 January 2019 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |pages=6 |via=[[Google News Archive]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
The soundtrack was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Priyanka (1994) |url=http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/album/T0002889.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130630044759/http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/album/T0002889.html |archive-date=30 June 2013 |access-date=7 April 2013 |website=[[Raaga.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Watchman Vadivelu / Priyanka |url=https://avdigital.in/collections/ilaiyaraaja-audio-cd/products/watchman-vadivelu-priyanka |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531132944/https://avdigital.in/collections/ilaiyaraaja-audio-cd/products/watchman-vadivelu-priyanka |archive-date=31 May 2023 |access-date=31 May 2023 |website=AVDigital}}</ref> The song "Durga Durga" is set in the [[Carnatic raga]] [[Revati (raga)|Revati]],{{sfn|Sundararaman|2007|p=127}} "Nyabagam Illaiyo" is set in [[Simhendramadhyamam]],{{sfn|Sundararaman|2007|p=149}} and "Vanakkuyile Kuyil" is set in [[Lalitha (raga)|Lalitha]].{{sfn|Sundararaman|2007|p=165}}
The soundtrack was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Priyanka (1994) |url=http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/album/T0002889.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130630044759/http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/album/T0002889.html |archive-date=30 June 2013 |access-date=7 April 2013 |website=[[Raaga.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Watchman Vadivelu / Priyanka |url=https://avdigital.in/collections/ilaiyaraaja-audio-cd/products/watchman-vadivelu-priyanka |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531132944/https://avdigital.in/collections/ilaiyaraaja-audio-cd/products/watchman-vadivelu-priyanka |archive-date=31 May 2023 |access-date=31 May 2023 |website=AVDigital}}</ref> The song "Durga Durga" is set in the [[Carnatic raga]] [[Revati (raga)|Revati]],{{sfn|Sundararaman|2007|p=127}} "Indha Jilla Muzhukka Nalla Theriyum" is set to the [[Hindustani raga]] [[Brindavani Sarang]],{{sfn|Sundararaman|2007|p=132}} "Nyabagam Illaiyo" is set in the Carnatic [[Simhendramadhyamam]],{{sfn|Sundararaman|2007|p=149}} and "Vanakkuyile Kuyil" is set in the Carnatic [[Lalitha (raga)|Lalitha]].{{sfn|Sundararaman|2007|p=165}}


{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
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| "Durga Durga" || [[K. S. Chithra]] || rowspan=2|[[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]]|| 2:59
| "Durga Durga" || [[K. S. Chithra]] || rowspan=2|[[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]]|| 2:59
|-
|-
| "Jilla Mulukka" || [[Mano (singer)|Mano]], K. S. Chithra || 5:10
| "Indha Jilla Muzhukka Nalla Theriyum" || [[Mano (singer)|Mano]], K. S. Chithra || 5:10
|-
|-
| "Nyabagam Illaiyo" <small>(duet)</small> || [[Ilaiyaraaja]], [[S. Janaki]] || rowspan=2|[[Mu. Metha]]|| 5:00
| "Nyabagam Illaiyo" <small>(duet)</small> || [[Ilaiyaraaja]], [[S. Janaki]] || rowspan=2|[[Mu. Metha]]|| 5:00
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== Release and reception ==
== Release and reception ==
''Priyanka'' was released on 27 May 1994.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Priyanka (1994) |url=https://screen4screen.com/yearly-movies/1994/priyanka |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210614114554/https://screen4screen.com/yearly-movies/1994/priyanka |archive-date=14 June 2021 |access-date=14 June 2021 |website=Screen 4 Screen}}</ref> ''[[The Indian Express]]'' praised Neelakanta's direction, saying that he "displays a lot of confidence in handling the script [..] and the essence of the film is not list" and also praised artistes for "giving very credible and satisfying performances".<ref name="IE review" /> ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote, "The portrayal of [Prabhu] will be the talking point for some time to come".<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 June 1994 |title=பிரியங்கா |language=Tamil, English |work=[[Dina Thanthi]] |url=https://postimg.cc/BLTG8KQs |url-status=live |access-date=9 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209052246/https://postimg.cc/BLTG8KQs |archive-date=9 February 2023}}</ref> K. Vijiyan of ''[[New Straits Times]]'' wrote, "''Priyanka'' is saved by good performances by Revathi, [Jayaram], Prabhu and [Nassar] and the drama in the court scenes".<ref name="NST review" /> Thulasi of ''[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]]'' praised the film's concept and performances of the star cast.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=துளசி |date=19 June 1994 |title=பிரியங்கா |url=https://archive.org/details/kalki1994-06-19/page/n29/mode/2up |url-status=live |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |language=Ta |page=29 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230531131444/https://archive.org/details/kalki1994-06-19/page/n29/mode/2up |archive-date=31 May 2023 |access-date=31 May 2023}}</ref>
''Priyanka'' was released on 27 May 1994.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Priyanka (1994) |url=https://screen4screen.com/movies/priyanka |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240115105406/https://screen4screen.com/movies/priyanka |archive-date=15 January 2024 |access-date=15 January 2024 |website=Screen 4 Screen}}</ref> ''[[The Indian Express]]'' praised Neelakanta's direction, saying that he "displays a lot of confidence in handling the script [..] and the essence of the film is not lost" and also praised artistes for "giving very credible and satisfying performances".<ref name="IE review" /> ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote, "The portrayal of [Prabhu] will be the talking point for some time to come".<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 June 1994 |title=பிரியங்கா |url=https://postimg.cc/BLTG8KQs |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209052246/https://postimg.cc/BLTG8KQs |archive-date=9 February 2023 |access-date=9 February 2023 |work=[[Dina Thanthi]] |language=Tamil, English}}</ref> K. Vijiyan of ''[[New Straits Times]]'' wrote, "''Priyanka'' is saved by good performances by Revathi, [Jayaram], Prabhu and [Nassar] and the drama in the court scenes".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Vijiyan |first=K. |date=18 June 1994 |title=Choice of honesty or her marriage |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=hs1OAAAAIBAJ&sjid=kRMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5181%2C3281508 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240529063634/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=hs1OAAAAIBAJ&sjid=kRMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5181%2C3281508 |archive-date=29 May 2024 |access-date=15 June 2021 |work=[[New Straits Times]] |pages=24 |via=[[Google News Archive]]}}</ref> Thulasi of ''[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]]'' praised the film's concept and performances of the star cast.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=துளசி |date=19 June 1994 |title=பிரியங்கா |url=https://archive.org/details/kalki1994-06-19/page/n29/mode/2up |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230531131444/https://archive.org/details/kalki1994-06-19/page/n29/mode/2up |archive-date=31 May 2023 |access-date=31 May 2023 |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |page=29 |language=Ta |via=[[Internet Archive]]}}</ref>


== Accolades ==
== Accolades ==
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== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist|refs=
{{reflist}}
<ref name="IE review">{{Cite news |last=Mannath |first=Malini |date=3 June 1994 |title=Engrossing |pages=6 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19940603&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |access-date=19 January 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

<ref name="NST review">{{Cite news |last=Vijiyan |first=K. |date=18 June 1994 |title=Choice of honesty or her marriage |pages=24 |work=[[New Straits Times]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=hs1OAAAAIBAJ&sjid=kRMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5181%2C3281508 |access-date=15 June 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
}}


== Bibliography ==
== Bibliography ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt0318593}}
* {{IMDb title}}


{{G. Neelakanta Reddy}}
{{G. Neelakanta Reddy}}


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Priyanka
Theatrical release poster
Directed byNeelakanta
Screenplay byNeelakanta
Story bySutanu Gupta
Produced byNeelakanta
Starring
CinematographyB. Kannan
Edited byB. Lenin
V. T. Vijayan
Music byIlaiyaraaja
Production
company
Neelakanta Arts
Release date
  • 27 May 1994 (1994-05-27)
Running time
140 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Priyanka is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language legal drama film written and produced by Neelakanta in his directorial debut. A remake of the 1993 Hindi film Damini, it stars Jayaram, Revathi and Prabhu. The film was released on 27 May 1994, and Revathi won numerous awards for her performance, including the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil.

Plot

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Priyanka is a straightforward person and the daughter of Krishnan, a postmaster. Her father is looking for a groom for her elder sister and herself, but her sister elopes with another man. Shekar, a wealthy businessman, falls in love with Priyanka at first sight. Shekar's father, Sriram, is business partners with Gokulnath, and they decide to arrange a marriage between Shekar and Gokulnath's daughter, Kamini. However, Shekar reveals his love for Priyanka to his family, and they accept it. Shekar and Priyanka get married, but Gokulnath feels betrayed and decides to take revenge on Shekar's family. Priyanka moves into Gokulnath's bungalow.

One day, Priyanka and Shekar witness Shekar's younger brother Vinoth and his friends raping the young maid-servant Ganga. Ganga files a complaint against Vinoth, who is arrested by Ravi, a police officer. However, to save Vinoth, Shekar's family tries to smother the case. Priyanka decides to become the principal witness after seeing Ganga in the hospital, but Shekar's mother orders her to leave the bungalow while Shekar is abroad. Priyanka decides to live with her sister.

The matter goes to court, and Sriram hires Rudrayya, a criminal lawyer who has never lost a case. Shekar asks Priyanka to forget everything and return home, but she refuses. At the court, Rudrayya, Shekar's family, and even Krishnan, Priyanka's father, portray her as a mentally unstable person. As a result, Priyanka is sent to a mental hospital by a judicial order, and Vinoth orders her to be killed. Unable to bear the mental torture in the hospital, Priyanka escapes and runs into Arjun, an alcoholic lawyer, who re-opens the rape case. Later, Ganga dies in the hospital with a suicide note written by Ravi, but Ganga was illiterate. The rest of the story revolves around what transpires next.

Cast

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Production

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Priyanka, a remake of the 1993 Hindi film Damini,[2] is the directorial debut of Neelakanta.[3]

Soundtrack

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The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[4][5] The song "Durga Durga" is set in the Carnatic raga Revati,[6] "Indha Jilla Muzhukka Nalla Theriyum" is set to the Hindustani raga Brindavani Sarang,[7] "Nyabagam Illaiyo" is set in the Carnatic Simhendramadhyamam,[8] and "Vanakkuyile Kuyil" is set in the Carnatic Lalitha.[9]

Song Singer(s) Lyrics Duration
"Durga Durga" K. S. Chithra Vaali 2:59
"Indha Jilla Muzhukka Nalla Theriyum" Mano, K. S. Chithra 5:10
"Nyabagam Illaiyo" (duet) Ilaiyaraaja, S. Janaki Mu. Metha 5:00
"Nyabagam Illaiyo" (solo) Ilaiyaraaja 2:43
"Vanakkuyile Kuyil" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vaali 4:56
"Vettukili Vetti Vantha" Mano, Swarnalatha Pulamaipithan 6:09

Release and reception

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Priyanka was released on 27 May 1994.[10] The Indian Express praised Neelakanta's direction, saying that he "displays a lot of confidence in handling the script [..] and the essence of the film is not lost" and also praised artistes for "giving very credible and satisfying performances".[3] The Hindu wrote, "The portrayal of [Prabhu] will be the talking point for some time to come".[11] K. Vijiyan of New Straits Times wrote, "Priyanka is saved by good performances by Revathi, [Jayaram], Prabhu and [Nassar] and the drama in the court scenes".[12] Thulasi of Kalki praised the film's concept and performances of the star cast.[13]

Accolades

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Event Award Recipient Ref.
Filmfare Awards South Best Actress – Tamil Revathi [14]
Film Fans Association Awards Best Actress – Tamil Revathi [15]
Kumudam Awards Best Actress – Tamil Revathi

References

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  1. ^ Rajpal, Roktim (30 April 2020). "RIP Rishi Kapoor: 7 iconic movies that prove 'Chintuji' is irreplaceable". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 14 June 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  2. ^ Rajitha (1 December 1998). "Makes and remakes". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 26 October 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  3. ^ a b Mannath, Malini (3 June 1994). "Engrossing". The Indian Express. p. 6. Retrieved 19 January 2019 – via Google News Archive.
  4. ^ "Priyanka (1994)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 30 June 2013. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
  5. ^ "Watchman Vadivelu / Priyanka". AVDigital. Archived from the original on 31 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  6. ^ Sundararaman 2007, p. 127.
  7. ^ Sundararaman 2007, p. 132.
  8. ^ Sundararaman 2007, p. 149.
  9. ^ Sundararaman 2007, p. 165.
  10. ^ "Priyanka (1994)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 15 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  11. ^ "பிரியங்கா". Dina Thanthi (in Tamil and English). 24 June 1994. Archived from the original on 9 February 2023. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
  12. ^ Vijiyan, K. (18 June 1994). "Choice of honesty or her marriage". New Straits Times. p. 24. Archived from the original on 29 May 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2021 – via Google News Archive.
  13. ^ துளசி (19 June 1994). "பிரியங்கா". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 29. Archived from the original on 31 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023 – via Internet Archive.
  14. ^ "South Indian actress Revathy directing Tamil tele-serial". India Today. 31 August 1995. Archived from the original on 14 June 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  15. ^ "my awards". revathy.com. Archived from the original on 11 September 2007. Retrieved 14 June 2021.

Bibliography

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  • Sundararaman (2007) [2005]. Raga Chintamani: A Guide to Carnatic Ragas Through Tamil Film Music (2nd ed.). Pichhamal Chintamani. OCLC 295034757.
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