![]() Played by Sivaji Ganesan and Savithri, the film was a blockbuster, running for over 26 weeks! Pasamalar that came out in 1961 can be called the earliest family drama that delved on the brother-sister bonding. ![]() Both MGR and Sivaji did family oriented films and such films always brought in the crowd.” Then after ‘60s, films like Pasamalar, Paalum Pazhamum (1961) proved the popularity of family dramas. Then during 1950-60s we saw films like Nadodi Mannan, Manohara (1954) which were historical fictions but essentially family dramas. Tiruppur Subramanian says that traditionally, such films have always pulled the crowds. Vikraman says that even now, 22 years since Suryavamsam released, those from the third generation watch the film and tell him how much they enjoyed it.Īlso read: Fact or fudged to please fans? The truth about Kollywood's Twitter box-office reports These kind of films are immortal (Kaalathal azhiyadhavai),” he says with a smile. Films like Pasamalar (1961), Mullum Malarum (1978), Poove Unakkaga can be watched any number of times. “I am 67 years old and I still like to watch Mudhal Mariyathai (1985). ![]() Subramaniam adds that family dramas are more than just box office successes, becoming immortal films. Their fourth was a rural entertainer and revolved around the love between a father and his daughter. Viswasam, starring Ajith was directed by Siva who had previously collaborated with the star thrice - Veeram, Vedalam and Vivegam. Ajith’s Viswasam is based on daughter sentiment and ran very well, better than his action films.” I could say it was the best collection of all Karthi’s films. ![]() And the film’s genre could very well be a reason for its success.įilm distributor Tiruppur Subramanian says, “ Kadaikutty Singam became a mega hit. Even while the makers did not put out any official numbers regarding box-office collections, reports were that Viswasam had grossed slightly higher over Petta in Tamil Nadu. These were centres in which a film was considered a hit if it ran for 10-20 days,” he shares.Ī recent example of family dramas doing well in the box-office is Ajith’s Viswasam (2019) that released for Pongal this year, clashing with Rajinikanth’s Petta (2019). ![]() When Suryavamsam released, it was the first film to run for 100 days in centres like Nagari (Madurai), Madurantakam, Tenkasi, etc. Suryavamsam, in fact, saw record-breaking collections. Unnai Ninaithu (2002) was silver jubilee. Director Vikraman whose family dramas have been blockbusters, says, “ Poove Unakkaga (1996), Suryavamsam, Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen (1998), Vaanathaippola (2000), Vasantham (2003, Telugu remake of Unnai Ninaithu) were all golden jubilee films, running for 250 days in theatres. ![]()
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