Priyam (1996 film)

Priyam 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. It was released on 16 August 1996.

Plot
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.

Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Vidyasagar.

Reception
The film was a moderate hit at the box office. 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. 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".