Pistha is a 2022 Tamil drama film directed by M. Ramesh Baarathi and starring Shirish and Mrudula Murali[^2^]. The film features a devotional song titled Saranam Ayyappa, sung by P. Unnikrishnan[^1^]. The song is a tribute to Lord Ayyappa, a Hindu deity who is worshipped as the son of Shiva and Vishnu.
The song Saranam Ayyappa is composed by Dharan Kumar and has lyrics by Yugabharathi. The song is available for download on JioSaavn[^1^], a popular online music streaming platform. The song has a duration of 5 minutes and is a soothing melody that invokes the blessings of Lord Ayyappa.
The song Saranam Ayyappa is one of the highlights of the film Pistha, which was released on 7 October 2022. The film received mixed reviews from critics and audiences, but the song was praised for its spiritual appeal and Unnikrishnan's soulful rendition.
Pistha is a film that revolves around the lives of two brothers, played by Shirish and Sathish. The film is a remake of the 2014 Telugu film Cinema Choopistha Mava, which was also remade in Kannada as Kathe Chitrakathe Nirdeshana Puttanna. The film is a comedy-drama that explores the relationship between the brothers and their love interests, played by Mrudula Murali and Arundhati Nair.
The film also features other songs apart from Saranam Ayyappa, such as Pistha Pistha, sung by Anirudh Ravichander and Shweta Mohan, and Enna Nadakkuthu Naatula, sung by Dharan Kumar and Chinmayi. The songs are catchy and upbeat, and add to the entertainment quotient of the film.
Pistha is a film that caters to the family audience and offers a blend of comedy, romance and drama. The film is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, a popular online video-on-demand service. The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes and is rated U/A by the Central Board of Film Certification.
The director of Pistha is M. Ramesh Baarathi, who is also an editor and writer. He made his directorial debut with this film, after working as an editor for Metro (2016), a critically acclaimed crime thriller. He also wrote the screenplay and dialogues for Pistha, which is a remake of the 2014 Telugu film Cinema Choopistha Mava[^2^]. He is a former associate of director Anand Krishnan, who directed Metro.
Ramesh Baarathi is known for his editing skills and his sense of humour. He has worked on several short films and documentaries before venturing into feature films. He has also won awards for his editing work at various film festivals. He is currently working on his next project, which is said to be a thriller.
The Telugu film Cinema Choopistha Mava is a 2014 romantic comedy film directed by Trinadha Rao Nakkina and starring Raj Tarun and Avika Gor. The film was a sleeper hit at the box office and received positive reviews from critics and audiences. The film revolves around the love story of a young couple who face opposition from the girl's father, who is a strict disciplinarian. The film was also remade in Kannada as Kathe Chitrakathe Nirdeshana Puttanna in 2016.
Ramesh Baarathi got into filmmaking through his passion for cinema and his interest in editing. He started his career as an assistant editor and worked on several films and television shows. He learned the craft of filmmaking from his mentors and colleagues and decided to make his own film. He chose to remake Cinema Choopistha Mava as he liked the story and felt it would suit the Tamil audience. He also added his own touches to the script and the presentation to make it more appealing.
Some of his short films and documentaries are: Thirudan (2012), a short film about a thief who gets caught in a trap; Kadalai (2013), a documentary about the plight of farmers in Tamil Nadu; Thiruvasagam (2014), a short film based on the ancient Tamil hymns; and Kattumaram (2015), a documentary about the fishermen community in coastal areas.
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