Priyam (transl. Affection) is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language film directed by N. Pandian and produced by Kasthuri Film International. The film stars Arun Vijay (credited as Arunkumar) alongside Manthra, while Prakash Raj plays a supporting role.[1] It was released on 16 August 1996.[2]
Arimath and Preetha, caught between their conflicting families, elope to get married. However, their fathers, who are famous liquor barons, chase them to prevent their union.
The film was a moderate hit at the box office.[4] R. P. R. of Kalki praised the music, cinematography and Prakash Raj's acting and added the film's first fifteen minutes feels dragged but the pace picks up after the arrival of Prakash Raj.[5] D. S. Ramanujam of The Hindu wrote, "Arun Kumar and newcomer Manthra make a pleasing pair, romancing without any inhibition, Ganeshram's camera making the best use of the seashore fort and its ramparts in the song and dance portions. Prakashraj displays a lot of dash in his approach, the wolf in sheep's clothing effect being brought about without much sweat".[6]
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^ஆர். பி. ஆர் (1 September 1996). "பிரியம்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 25. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023 – via Internet Archive.
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