Karagattakkari
{{Short description|2005 Indian Tamil-language film}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=March 2019}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Karagattakkari
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| director = Bharathi Kannan
| producer = London Shoban
Vilasini
| writer = Bharathi Kannan
| starring = {{ubl|Roja|Shridhar|Vilasini}}
| music = Ilaiyaraaja
| cinematography =
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| distributor =
| studio = Shrinidhi Theatres
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2005|03|18}}
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| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}
Karagattakkari ({{translation|The Karakattam danseuse}}) is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Bharathi Kannan. The film stars Roja, with S. S. R. Kannan and Vilasini playing supporting roles. The film, which was produced by London Shoban of Shrinidhi Theatres, was released on 18 March 2005.{{Cite web|url=https://www.newgenentertainments.com/tamil-movies-released-on-march-18/|title=Tamil movies released on March 18 – New Gen Entertainments}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/english%20Films/2005.asp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110529192805/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/english%20Films/2005.asp|url-status=usurped|archive-date=29 May 2011|title=2005-ல் வெளியான படப்பட்டியல் - தயாரிப்பாளர்கள்| Lakshman Sruthi - 100% Manual Orchestra |}}
Cast
- Roja
- S. S. R. Kannan
- Shridhar
- Vilasini
- Vinu Chakravarthy
- Shanmugasundaram
- Gandhimathi
- Yugendran
- Nellai Siva
- Thyagu
Production
Director Bharathi Kannan had initially cast Khushbu in the lead role during mid-2004. The actress however was busy with film production work for Avni Cinemax as they were making Giri (2004), and had been slow to lose weight to play the character. As a result, Roja was drafted in to replace Khushbu in the lead role.{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/roja-for-kushboo-tamil--news-11003|title=Roja for Kushboo - News|date=19 October 2004|website=IndiaGlitz.com}} Khushbu still remained hopeful of being reinstated in the role and hired karakattam dancers from Pudukottai to assist her with preparation, though Roja was finalised.{{Cite web|url=http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/07102004-1.shtml|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20050207211038/http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/07102004-1.shtml|archive-date = 7 February 2005|url-status=dead|title = டோடோவின் ரஃப் நோட்டு — Tamil Kavithai -- தமிழ் கவிதைகள் - நூற்று கணக்கில்!}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/01102004-4.shtml|title=Dailynews - Roja's retaliation to Khushboo|date=7 February 2005|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050207223839/http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/01102004-4.shtml|archive-date=7 February 2005}}
Impressed by the plot, actress Vilasini — who had earlier appeared in films such as Nalla Manasukkaran (1997) and Andipatti Arasampatti (2002) — agreed to jointly produce the film. It was the first film for Vilasini following her return from a spell in prison.{{Cite web|url=http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/20092004-5.shtml|title=Dailynews - The original story of 'Karagaatakari'|date=7 February 2005|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050207210020/http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/20092004-5.shtml|archive-date=7 February 2005}}{{cite web |url=http://thatstamil.indiainfo.com/specials/cinema/heroines/vilasini.html |title=Vilasini produces another film |website=thatstamil.indiainfo.com |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050425215847/http://thatstamil.indiainfo.com/specials/cinema/heroines/vilasini.html |archive-date=25 April 2005 |url-status=dead}} Vilasini produced the film alongside London Shoban of Shrinidhi Theatres, who brought in several actors who had appeared in roles in the unrelated Karakattakkaran (1989), which had a similar theme.{{Cite web|url=http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/06092004-6.shtml|title=Dailynews - Khushboo as 'Karagaatakaari'|date=4 February 2005|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050204150439/http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/06092004-6.shtml|archive-date=4 February 2005}} The filming was held at Sankaran Koil, Thirunellveli, Kutralam, Papanasam, Ambasamudhram and Surandai.{{cite web|url=http://www.cinesouth.com/scopes/previews/new/kara.shtml|title=Karagattam|website=Cinesouth|access-date=14 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050215165643/http://www.cinesouth.com/scopes/previews/new/kara.shtml|date=26 October 2004|archive-date=15 February 2005}}
Soundtrack
{{Infobox album|
| name = Karagattakkari
| type = soundtrack
| artist = Ilaiyaraaja
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| released = 10 December 2004{{Cite web|url=http://mayyam.com/talk/archives/Ilaiyaraja__IR__Albums/t7638_IR_New_Albums___Old_responses__5_Aug_2006_.html|title=IR New Albums - Old responses (5 Aug 2006)|website=mayyam.com}}
| recorded = 2004
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| genre = Feature film soundtrack
| length = 37:41
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| producer = Ilaiyaraaja
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| next_year = 2004
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The film score and the soundtrack were composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The soundtrack features 7 tracks.{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Karakattakari-Various-artists/dp/B00BVGBOVG|title=Karakattakari|via=Amazon}}
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! Track !! Song !! Singer(s) !! Lyrics !! Duration | ||||
| 1 | "Enga Ooru Laila" | Tippu, Manjari | Kamakodiyan | 4:21 |
| 2 | "Ennapetha" | Ilaiyaraaja | Ilaiyaraaja | 4:55 |
| 3 | "Kattukkili" | Karthik, Bhavatharini | Vaali | 5:24 |
| 4 | "Kotti Vacha" | Dr. Lavanya | Mu. Metha | 4:29 |
| 5 | "Oththa Rooba" | Malathy, Tippu | Muthulingam | 4:58 |
| 6 | "Saada Maada" | Vijay Yesudas, Manjari | Palani Bharathi | 4:59 |
| 7 | "Thanthanathom Villupattu" | Mano, Kovai Kamala, Chorus | Ilaiyaraaja | 8:35 |