![]() The 100 days celebration of the film was held at Chettiar Bungalow in AVM studio. Despite receiving critical acclaim, the film was a box office failure, and Haasan had to work seven to eight years to recover from the loss he incurred. Raja Paarvai was released on 10 April 1981, and Amavasya Chandrudu on 29 August 1981. For the instrumental "Modern Concerto", Viji Manuel was the keyboardist (playing the piano on arpeggio mode), while V. The song "Andhi Mazhai" is set in the Carnatic raga known as Vasantha, and "Vizhi Oraththu" is set in Shubhapantuvarali. The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, while the lyrics were written by Kannadasan, Vairamuthu and Gangai Amaran. While the film is loosely based on the 1972 film Butterflies Are Free, the final scene which features Madhavi's character escaping from church in her wedding dress and joining Haasan, was inspired by The Graduate (1967). Among other locations, the film was also shot in Venus Studios. It was simultaneously shot in Telugu as Amavasya Chandrudu, with principal photography for both versions taking place in 55 days. The film also marked the debut of art director Thota Tharani in Tamil cinema. He produced the film along with his brothers Charuhasan and Chandrahasan under the banner Haasan Brothers. Raja Paarvai was the 100th film for Kamal Haasan as an actor, and first as producer. Rajalakshmi Parthasarathy as the headmistress of the blind school.Mahendran as Seenu (Tamil) / Chanti (Telugu) Kamal Haasan as Raghu (Tamil) / Chandram (Telugu). ![]()
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