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Three Roses

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Three Roses is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language action-adventure film directed by Parameswar, starring Rambha, Jyothika and Laila. The film features Vivek, Urvashi, Rekha Vedavyas in supporting roles. Karthik Raja composed the music and Rajarajan handled the camera.

Three Roses
DVD cover
Directed byParameswar
Written byK. Jayapandian,
C. B. Anand,
Punitha Prakash (dialogues)
Screenplay byParameshwar
Story byInfocus
Produced byUsha Rani
Vasu
StarringRambha
Jyothika
Laila
CinematographyRajarajan
Nirav
Edited byV. T. Vijayan
Music byKarthik Raja
Production
companies
Infocus Ltd
Parijay Creators
Release date
  • 27 September 2003 (2003-09-27)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

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Charu, Nandhu and Pooja are friends who study music abroad. On their return they become embroiled in a case involving their friend Asha, who travels with her lover to Chennai from Dubai on a false passport. She is imprisoned and the three girls garner support for Asha who would be executed if sent back to Dubai.

Cast

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Production

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Actress Rambha along with her brother, Srinivas (a) Vasu, agreed to produce a Tamil-language film along the lines of the American franchise, Charlie's Angels, and hired leading actresses Jyothika and Laila to appear in key roles alongside her.[1] Parameswaran was signed as director. Initially the producers had approached Simran to play one of the lead roles, though the actress rejected the opportunity after completing the photoshoots for the movie.[2][3] After much media speculation, the film began its first schedule on 21 November 2001 in Chennai with the producers also revealing they managed to rope in leading Hindi actor Govinda to make a guest appearance in the film.[4] He shot for a song in Chennai.[5] Reports also suggested that Arjun would play a supporting role in the film, although claims proved to be untrue.[6]

During the shoot of the film, there was reportedly a clash of opinions between actresses Jyothika and Laila in January 2002, with the pair having to be restrained by the actress-producer of the film, Rambha.[7] Problems continued as the careers of Laila and Rambha began to peter out, prompting distributors to back away from the film, leading to further delays.[6][8] Prior to release, the team of the film collaborated with prominent tea brand, 3 Roses, for their media campaign.[9] The brand is referenced in the film.[10]

Release

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The film evaded its release date several times and eventually took close to two years to complete, only finally releasing on 10 October 2003. Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu said that "a frivolous storyline, a lackadaisical approach to the screenplay and inept direction mar Three Roses", adding that "after all the hype and hoopla, speculation and delay, arrives Three Roses, and ironically it is focus that the film lacks."[11] Visual Dasan of Kalki felt this version of Charlie's Angels lacked the art direction, graphics and background score of the original. The critic also panned music but praised Vivek's humour and added the first half which wobbles like a pit, gains speed after Dalal Azmi's love affair comes up.[12]

Rambha suffered losses from the film and fell heavily into debt, being forced to sell her home at Mount Road, Chennai. A cheque bounce case was filed against her as she borrowed a large sum of money, failing to return it.[13] The failure of the film also led to Rambha taking an extended break from Tamil language films.[14]

Soundtrack

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Soundtrack was composed by Karthik Raja and lyrics by Paarthi Bhaskar.[15] The film marked the full-fledged singing debut of Shweta Mohan.[16]

Legacy

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Vasu went on to produce Rambha's thriller film Vidiyum Varai Kaathiru. However, the film never saw a release date.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "Rambha up against Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore". Rediff.com. 3 October 2001. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  2. ^ "Interviews – Part II". Simranoline.tripod.com. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  3. ^ "டோடோவின் ரஃப் நோட்டு — Tamil Kavithai -- தமிழ் கவிதைகள் - நூற்று கணக்கில்!". Archived from the original on 15 February 2005.
  4. ^ "Rambha's Three Roses start blooming". apunkachoice. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 2011-12-28.
  5. ^ "Govinda, now in Tamil". www.rediff.com.
  6. ^ a b "RAMBHA". Cinematoday3.itgo.com. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  7. ^ "Warring Jyothika, Laila ruin Rambha's peace of mind". apunkachoice. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 2015-03-02.
  8. ^ "Rambha relieved". The Hindu. 17 April 2003. Archived from the original on 4 November 2003. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  9. ^ "The Hindu Business Line : 3 Roses tea, Tamil movie in promo tie-up". Thehindubusinessline.in. 11 April 2003. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  10. ^ Parameshwar (director) (27 September 2003). Three Roses (Motion picture).
  11. ^ ""Three Roses"". The Hindu. 10 October 2003. Archived from the original on 26 October 2003. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  12. ^ தாசன், விஷுவல் (19 October 2003). "த்ரீ ரோஸஸ்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 79. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  13. ^ "Rambha comes clean – Telugu News". IndiaGlitz.com. 29 January 2005.
  14. ^ "Rambha eyes Hindi films again". New Straits Times.
  15. ^ Raaga.com. "Songs, Download songs by . Raaga.com Tamil Songs". Raaga.com. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  16. ^ "I am always under pressure: Swetha Mohan on her 12-year-long musical journey". On Manorama. 19 November 2022. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  17. ^ Udasi, Harshikaa (27 August 2009). "Rambha ho!". The Hindu.
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