| Gentleman | |
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| Directed by | S. Shankar |
| Produced by | K. T. Kunjumon |
| Written by | S. Shankar |
| Starring | Arjun Madhoo Goundamani M. N. Nambiar Gouthami Senthil Vineeth Prabhu Deva Manorama |
| Music by | A. R. Rahman |
| Cinematography | Jeeva |
| Distributed by | Ayngaran |
| Release date(s) | July 16, 1993 |
| Running time | 155 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Gentleman (Tamil: ஜென்டில்மேன்) (1993) is a Tamil film directed by S. Shankar, released on the year 1993. The film marked S. Shankar's debut in film, and with the highest budget for an Indian film in that year, became a blockbuster upon release. It stars Arjun and Madhoo in the lead roles. The film's music (score and soundtrack) is composed by A. R. Rahman, and it was very well received upon release. The choreography in the film was also viewed as a highlight.
The film was later remade into a Hindi version with the same title in 1994. This version starred Chiranjeevi and Juhi Chawla in the lead roles.
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A story of a modern day Robin Hood who takes from the corrupted rich to provide education for the poor. Krishnamoorthy alias Kicha (Arjun) is a respected person in his local community and runs a small business. But Kicha, at the same time, is also a part time robber. He is accompanied by his friend Mani (Goundamani). He has stolen millions of rupees from many victims. The home minister and the police are adamant to catch this notorious robber yet are unsuccessful. Susheela (Madhoo), a simple brahmin girl working under Kicha falls for him. Charan Raj is an efficient Police officer who takes charge to nab Kichaa, at one instance Charan Raj challenges to catch him and makes a plan. But Kichha still escapes and this results in the tonsuring of Charan Raj's head. Later Charan Raj gets married to the cousin of Susheela, which leads him closer in identifying Kichaa. But Kicha somehow finds a way and escapes. Kicha makes one final robbery as planned and once he makes it Charan Raj arrests him. At the courtroom he reveals the reasons of his Robinhood Avatar with a very strong flashback about a tragedy in his family resulting in the death of his mother (Manorama) and his best friend Ramesh (Vineeth).
| Gentleman: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |
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| Soundtrack by A. R. Rahman | ||||
| Released | 1993 | |||
| Recorded | Panchathan Record Inn | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 23:53 | |||
| Label | Pyramid | |||
| Producer | A. R. Rahman | |||
| A. R. Rahman chronology | ||||
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All lyrics written by Vairamuthu
| Track | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "En Veetu Thotathil" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sujatha | 4:05 |
| 2. | "Usalampatti Penkutti" | Shahul Hameed, Swarnalatha | 4:40 |
| 3. | "Chikku Bukku Rayile" | Suresh Peters, G. V. Prakash | 5:24 |
| 4. | "Parkathey" | Minmini, Noel James | 4:29 |
| 5. | "Ottagathai Kattiko" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 5:15 |
The soundtrack for Gentleman proved immensely popular and met with success upon release. The songs "Chikku Bukku Rayile" and "Ottagathai Kattiko" were runaway hits. "Ottagathai Kattiko" soundtracked a BBC fashion show.
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