Psychological drama , or psychodrama , is a subgenre of drama and psychological fiction literatures that generally focuses upon the emotional, mental, and psychological development of the protagonists and other characters within the narrative, which is highlighted by the drama. It is widely known as one of the main subgenres of psychological fiction; the subgenre is commonly used for films and television series.
69-403: Mayakkam Enna ( transl. What is this illusion? ) is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language psychological drama film written and directed by Selvaraghavan and produced by Gemini Film Circuit in association with Aum Productions its own banner. It stars his brother Dhanush , along with newcomer Richa Gangopadhyay , and features music scored by G. V. Prakash Kumar while the cinematography
138-442: A Kalari performance, Chenda Melam by women from Kerala , a classical dance performance by an actress Poorna and choreographed by Sivashankar. The soundtrack garnered critical acclaim and was considered Prakash Kumar's finest work to date. Furthermore, shortly after the music release, an album success meet was held on 20 November 2009. In the film, only five songs from the album are used in their entirety. Moreover, one song in
207-419: A strong, emotional value from audiences. Psychological dramas commonly deal directly with the psychological state and mental health, emphasize on emotional conflicts and often serve as a portrait of introspective personal struggle. It can be also characterized as primary character-driven , in which attention will be particularly paid to the psychology of the characters, to their intimate problems more than to
276-443: A break and becomes a professional wildlife photographer, and one of his photographs gets nominated for an International Photography Award , which he wins. On this occasion, Karthik thanks everyone for their support and Yamini for her faith in him and declares his love for her. Yamini finally relents and talks to Karthik. Then Karthik says thanks to Madhesh where the film ends. Jyothika was initially approached by Selvaraghavan, to do
345-527: A brilliant performance by the lead pair, makes Mayakkam Enna a fascinating watch". Deccan Herald wrote that it was "entertaining and worth a watch". NDTV stated it was a film "with soul and worth a watch". In regard to Dhanush's performance, it wrote: "His myriad emotions elevate the movie to a great extent". The review in The Hindu says: "Selvaraghavan knows where his potential lies and has tapped it suitably." Pavithra Srinivasan of Rediff gave
414-462: A critically praised event. Prominent film personalities across the South Indian film industry attended the launch, which became one of the first films to play live music at the audio launch. It featured live performances from G. V. Prakash Kumar and Andrea Jeremiah for several songs, as well as songs from Dhanush and Aishwarya Dhanush. Furthermore, the night featured a fashion show from Erum Ali,
483-558: A pivotal role. It revolves around three characters, Muthu ( Karthi ), Lavanya ( Andrea Jeremiah ), and Anitha ( Reemma Sen ) who embark on an adventure to search for a missing archaeologist. It is inspired loosely by the historical decline of the Chola dynasty and the rise of the Pandya dynasty . The film's principal photography commenced in July 2007, and continued till 2008; the shooting of
552-429: A sensitive and engaging movie". The Times of India gave 3.5 out of 5, citing: "...with Mayakkam Enna he [Dhanush] proves why he is one of the best actors around". Deccan Chronicle gave 3.5 out of 5 and stated that it had a "fresh appeal and is straight from the heart without any clichéd frills". The New Indian Express wrote: "A sensitively crafted screenplay, deft narration, stunning vignettes and montages, and
621-455: A sequence of events brings them closer. Eventually, Sunder's father arranges for Karthik and Yamini to be married. After their wedding, Karthik learns that Madhesh had used a photograph that he had taken to win a national award. After this incident, he turns into a physically abusive alcoholic , and people start doubting his sanity and his mental health is somewhat affected. Yamini supports him, hoping that he will succeed one day. Days later when
690-405: A series of roles in commercial projects. Erum Ali , wife of actor Abbas , became the team's head costume designer, whilst Selvaraghavan's sister-in-law and Rajinikanth 's daughter, Aishwarya Dhanush , was signed on as an associate director. The film was named after a popular M. G. Ramachandran film, Aayirathil Oruvan . The producer was announced to be R. Ravindran whilst Yuvan Shankar Raja
759-580: A statement that the film was forty percent over and the film should release by May 2008 whilst also mentioning that rains in Kerala had led to the budget going over expectations two months into the project. In January 2008, the unit moved to Jaisalmer in Rajasthan to shoot in the deserts in the region, but they were delayed again by unseasonal rains. Missing its original release date, the film's progress carried on through 2008, with shooting occurring towards
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#1732793935379828-571: A trailer and promotional songs being released on 13 December. The film was subsequently certified before the end of the year by the Central Board of Film Certification and settled with an adult rating, after Selvaraghavan refused to remove some gory scenes. It received a 12A rating from British Board of Film Classification . On 31 December, it was announced that the film was sold worldwide for ₹ 35 crore (US$ 4.2 million) for theatrical, television and other rights. Sify cited that
897-495: A variety of unions across India, with the language barrier becoming a problem. Eighteen months into shooting, the project began to face questions about its progress, with the producer, Ravindran, complaining to the Tamil Film Producers Council that Karthi was trying to change his look for his next film, Paiyaa , following the long period he had spent with Aayirathil Oruvan . In February 2009, filming
966-504: Is a freelance photographer who aspires to become a wildlife photographer like Madhesh Krishnasamy. His friends Sunder Ramesh, Shankar, Padmini, and Vindhya support him and his sister after the death of their parents. One day, Sunder introduces Yamini as his girlfriend to Karthik and his friends. On their first meeting, Karthik and Yamini have a bitter experience but slowly develop a special bond. Karthik tries to stay away from Yamini since he does not want to break his friend's heart, but
1035-415: Is a Chola, one is a Pandya, and one is a commoner. The king and Raja Guru hypnotize Muthu, attempting to have him reveal himself as the messenger, but the king rejects the possibility because of Muthu's appearance and his incoherent babbling, and orders all three to be burnt alive as sacrifices. At this point Anitha suddenly pricks herself and uses her blood to perform black magic. She tells the king that she
1104-633: Is best known of creating anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion , a notorious example of the subgenre, delves into heavy psychological elements in its latter half of the entire series. The anime series was the subject to acclaim and controversy, especially for the latter centered on its final two episodes; this was resulted to reboot a feature film as an alternative ending . Additionally, some anime series employed in psychological elements including Akagi , The Flowers of Evil , The Fruit of Grisaia , Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai , Scum's Wish , The Tatami Galaxy , Welcome to
1173-574: Is the messenger. All the Chola people are ecstatic. Muthu and Lavanya are enslaved. Unbeknownst to the Chola people, it is revealed to the audience that Anitha's account of her ancestry reveals her true identity as a descendant of the Pandya Dynasty . She weeps when she notices the Pandyas' sacred idol. The minister sponsoring the expedition and Army officer Ravishekaran, who escaped the traps and
1242-546: Is the most notable example of animated psychological drama films, confronted with bitterness and human conditions. His films included Harvie Krumpet (2003), Mary and Max (2009), and Memoir of a Snail (2024). Aayirathil Oruvan (2010 film) Aayirathil Oruvan ( transl. One in a Thousand ) is a 2010 Indian Tamil -language action-adventure film written and directed by Selvaraghavan and produced by R. Ravindran. The film stars Karthi , Reemma Sen and Andrea Jeremiah with Parthiban playing
1311-408: Is the sole survivor of the expeditionary force, are also revealed to be Pandyas. Anitha attempts to seduce the king and to persuade him to march immediately to the homeland so he can be formally crowned there, but he grows suspicious since her actions do not match the traditions about the messenger. The prophecy was that on arrival, the messenger will be beaten, it will rain, and finally, he will console
1380-405: The psychological horror and psychological thriller genres. Psychological dramas use these genres' tropes to focus on the human condition and psychological effects, usually in a mature and serious tone, nearly similar to melodrama . The difference between "drama" and " psychological drama " that places emphasis is that in the latter scenario, the focus is more on the psychological character of
1449-510: The Chola people out of their kingdom in southern India . To escape them and save the life of his successor, the Chola emperor sends his son, his royal advisor (Raja Guru), and the remaining Chola people to a secret territory. The refugees take along an idol sacred to the Pandyas, angering them. To capture the escaped Cholas and the stolen idol, the Pandyas extend their invasion to unexplored territories, but are unable to find them. Centuries later, in 2008, Indian archaeologists are searching for
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#17327939353791518-534: The Cholas: sea creatures, which they flee from; cannibals , who cannot eat them as long as they do not look them in the face; warriors whose land they invade and who they brutally kill; snakes; hunger; quicksand ; and a village. Many porters and soldiers die, Anitha forcing the porters, who she had not warned of the dangers, to carry on and emotionally manipulating Muthu into not retreating by insulting his masculinity. Muthu, Anitha and Lavanya then become separated from
1587-657: The Cuckoo's Nest (1975), The Ninth Configuration (1980), Pink Floyd - The Wall , Sophie's Choice (both 1982) Heavenly Creatures (1994), Breaking the Waves (1996), I Stand Alone (1998), Magnolia (1999), Requiem for a Dream (2000), The Piano Teacher (2001), Elephant (2003), Enter the Void (2009), Biutiful (2010), Shame (2011), Jagten and The Master (both 2012), Nymphomaniac (2013), Whiplash (2014), The Power of
1656-451: The Dog (2021), and Blonde and The Whale (both 2022). Films have some thematically-linked franchises or trilogies to focus on aspects of human condition and psychological elements, notably Iñárritu 's Death trilogy (consists Amores perros (2000), 21 Grams (2003) and Babel (2006)) and Krzysztof Kieślowski 's Three Colours trilogy . Asian films have contributed
1725-485: The End of History (both 2013), Black Stone (2015), Last Night (2017), and Family History and John Denver Trending (both 2019). Animated series are examples of this subgenre only focuses on characters' experience with mental health and psychological trauma ; these included Bojack Horseman , Morel Orel , Steven Universe Future , and Undone . Japanese filmmaker and animator Hideaki Anno , who
1794-523: The N.H.K. , and Wonder Egg Priority . A Silent Voice , Anomalisa , It's Such a Beautiful Day , Inside Out (and its sequel ), The Missing , Puss in Boots: The Last Wish , and When Marnie Was There are among the examples of animated films used in the subgenre, usually having the characters' portrayal dealt with several themes such as anxiety attack , fear of abandonment and death , and society. Adam Elliot
1863-402: The aloof and quiet archaeologist Lavanya. She supplies crucial documents about the Chola dynasty prepared by her father, which contain route information. Anitha also employs a group of porters headed by Muthu, who she and the army continually ill-treat. The expedition arrives at an island called Min-gua, on the borders of Vietnam , Thailand , and Malaysia . There they face seven traps set by
1932-471: The arrival of the messenger who, it is foretold, will lead them back to their motherland of Thanjavur . When Muthu, Anitha, and Lavanya strip themselves in front of the Raja Guru, a tattoo of a tiger is revealed on Muthu's back. Muthu, Anitha, and Lavanya are revived to consciousness by the Raja Guru, other priests and physicians. Consulting the gods for omens, the king and priests are told that one of them
2001-401: The characters and on existentialism in general, and not on the context of the narrative itself. So, the end is not necessarily tragic: the main character can doubt himself and sometimes overcome his intimate problems. Psychological drama can be very clearly distinguished from dramedy , as there is no to minimal humor in it like Good Will Hunting (1997) and The Truman Show (1998) but since
2070-456: The characters’ minds. It can be explore thematic elements include: denialism , depression , disability , distorted sequences , dysfunctional relationships , existential crisis , human sexuality , identity crisis , mass hysteria , mood swings , odd behaviors , post-traumatic stress disorder , psychological abuse , psychedelic art , and social issues . Psychological drama films have generally rooted with traditional drama genre in
2139-469: The composer's best works till date. The film languished in development hell due to slow progress of the shoot and the extensive pre-and post-production works, evading release dates ranging one year, Aayirathil Oruvan was released during the Thai Pongal festival, on 14 January 2010. The distribution rights were bought by Ayngaran International . Though the original film length was 181 minutes, it
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2208-593: The destitute. Giving up on persuading the king, Anitha attempts to kill the Raja Guru and poisons the wells, then hypnotizes a Chola girl into passing information to Ravishekaran, who returns with reinforcements. The king, horrified that he ever believed in her, realizes that Muthu is the true messenger. The Raja Guru gives all of his magical powers, including invisibility and invulnerability, to Muthu and dies. The Cholas fight bravely against Ravishekaran's troops but are overwhelmed by modern technology. Rajendra Chola III and his people are taken prisoners, their women raped by
2277-789: The earliest years of 20th century, with these examples cited The Whispering Chorus (1918) and Greed (1924). Additionally, early examples of popular subgenre films in 1930s to 1950s include La vuelta al nido (1938), Death of a Salesman (1951), Johnny Belinda (1948), A Place in the Sun (1951), and The Snake Pit (1948) Several films generally used the subgenre have employed controversially social issues and/or psychosexual themes, most notably Stanley Kubrick 's Lolita (1962), A Clockwork Orange (1971), and Eyes Wide Shut (1999). Other acclaimed films with similar themes including Last Tango in Paris (1972), One Flew Over
2346-410: The emotional intensity and draw audiences deeper into the psychological experience. These primary themes in the subgenre related to depiction of mental illness , psychological trauma , and society , but not limited to; other themes like alienation , self-doubt , and the quest for identity are common, with narratives often blurring the lines between reality and illusion to reflect the turmoil within
2415-489: The end of the year inside sets at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad . In the studios, choreographer Shivshankar composed a classical dance for Reemma Sen and Parthiepan, and the sequence was shot over twenty days. Shooting carried on in sets for three more months with second half scenes being recorded. Shoots in all regions were tough and demanding for the crew as the film featured more than three thousand junior artistes from
2484-452: The film 3 out of 5 and wrote: "[It] has a brilliant first half but the film looses the steam in the second half". Sify claimed: "Simplistic story with a hard hitting impact, Mayakkam Enna will stay with you". Behindwoods rated 3.5/5 and called it "emotionally rich" and an "inebriating experience by itself". Indiaglitz cited that it does "mesmerize you and you will definitely consider watching this film more than once". Oneindia wrote that it
2553-498: The film represented "something new in the placid world of Tamil cinema", adding that it "broke away from the shackles of the stereotypes". Selvaraghavan also was praised by the reviewer with claims that "the director transports us to a whole new world and at the end of it all, we are dumb struck by the visuals, the packaging and the new way of storytelling". Rediff.com gave the film 3.5 out of 5, claiming that viewers should "steel [their] stomach before [they] watch it" and "regardless of
2622-530: The film started the first schedule in the forests of Chalakudy in Kerala with Karthi, Reemma Sen and Andrea during October 2007. Shooting took place in various locations throughout India also including Kerala and Jaisalmer , Rajasthan . The project developed a reputation for its gruelling shoots, a novel concept in Tamil films, at an early stage of production. Thirty-five days into the shoot, Selvaraghavan gave
2691-677: The film took place in various locations with 2,000 extras in areas including Chalakudy , Kerala and Jaisalmer , Rajasthan , and also filmed in Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad . The title Aayirathil Oruvan is taken from the 1965 film of the same name . The cinematography was handled by Ramji and editing work is done by Kola Bhaskar . The film's background score and soundtrack album is composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar , replacing Selvaraghavan's usual collaborator Yuvan Shankar Raja , whom he composed for his earlier films. The soundtrack received rave critical acclaim and emerged as one of
2760-406: The film would eventually take 263 days of filming. Furthermore, Parthiepan claimed to have been signed for forty days, whilst his segment lasted up to 140 days. In March 2008, after filming had already begun, music director Yuvan Shankar Raja was ousted from the project due to differences of opinion. G. V. Prakash Kumar succeeded him; it was his biggest project to that point. Rambo Rajkumar ,
2829-401: The film's actual budget was ₹18 crore and they had announced an inflated budget to create hype. The film was announced in 2007 with Selvaraghavan's regular music director, Yuvan Shankar Raja , following five successive successful albums together, but after his ouster during filming, work for the soundtrack began again from scratch under new music director G. V. Prakash Kumar . "Adada Vaa",
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2898-574: The film's runtime was reduced to 154 minutes (2 hours, 34 minutes), in order to avert difficulties faced during the theatrical release. Towards the end of the year, the film began to announce release date of Christmas which was later further delayed to coincide with the Pongal festival. A date clash occurred with Karthi's Paiyaa , with an eventual hearing leading to the Karthi's latter film being delayed. Throughout December 2009, release work began with
2967-523: The film's stunt director, died in April 2009 and was posthumously praised for his action choreography. Soon after the filming finished, the lead actors moved onto other projects, as did Selvaraghavan whilst post-production continued. During production, news websites had linked Selvaraghavan romantically with Andrea Jeremiah, to the pair's displeasure; in August 2009, he divorced his wife, Sonia Agarwal . During
3036-467: The film, not included in the soundtrack, is the original version of "Atho Andha Paravai" from the 1965 film Aayirathil Oruvan , which was bought from the original copyright holders of the song in December 2007. The film's picturisation of the three exploring the ruins of the fallen kingdom in the song, were praised. All music is composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar , except the track "Un Mela Aasadhaan"
3105-400: The film, with the latter reporting it was due to "money and time issues". However, in a sensational turn, G. V. Prakash Kumar was assigned again as composer after Yuvan Shankar Raja moved out of the project as he was busy with other commitments and could not give priority to Selvaraghavan, who was in rush to complete the film and move over to his next project, Vishwaroopam . On 24 May 2011, it
3174-516: The lead female role. Though she liked the role, she wasn't ready to accept the role as her son Dev was getting 1 year old. Later, Richa Gangopadhyay replaced her. Selvaraghavan began the film featuring Dhanush and Richa Gangopadhyay, who had initially been signed to do another film with him. Richa began shooting for the film in Kannur in May 2011, and the film was wrapped up within three months. The title
3243-673: The minor discrepancies, AO is definitely a movie to watch". Released in 600 screens worldwide, Aayirathil Oruvan was declared a "hit" in Telugu and an "average" in Tamil . It took the biggest opening by a considerable distance earning ₹ 0.7 crore (equivalent to ₹ 1.6 crore or US$ 190,000 in 2023) on its opening weekend in Chennai. In the United Kingdom, the film opened across 7 screens and grossed £29,517 ($ 44,868) in
3312-472: The only song composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja for the film, was removed after his departure and instead used in Sarvam , another long-delayed film, directed by Vishnuvardhan . As Selvaraghavan had already filmed the visuals for that song, Prakash Kumar had to match the visuals and the choreography. "Un Mela Aasadhan", which he composed as the replacement, was noted for sounding similar to "Adada Vaa". The album
3381-675: The opening week. The film, distributed by Ayngaran International opened at 22nd place. The film grossed $ 440,000 in Malaysia, while opening in seventh. The film was also dubbed in Telugu as Yuganiki Okkadu . Similarly, the Telugu dubbed version of the film which released on 5 February, took a strong opening. The Telugu version released across 93 screens across Andhra Pradesh & Telangana and grossed ₹ 1.78 crore (equivalent to ₹ 4.0 crore or US$ 480,000 in 2023) on its opening weekend. On 1 January 2021, Selvaraghavan released
3450-458: The others. They reach a ruined village, where they realize that someone is following them. Under the influence of black magic , they are almost driven mad, and surrender to the follower, who reveals himself as the aged Raja Guru, the royal advisor who was sent away 800 years ago. The Chola people have become an ethnically isolated primitive Tamil group ruled by Rajendra Chola III . They are living in poverty and suffering from drought while awaiting
3519-564: The period, G. V. Prakash Kumar and Selva also worked on the music in Mumbai whilst re-recording was also held in Austria and London . Aayirathil Oruvan languished in production hell due to slow progress of the shoot and the extensive pre- and post-production works, with release dates being postponed for a total of a year. During its release, the film's budget was reported to be ₹32 crore. However, in August 2021, Selvaraghavan stated that
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#17327939353793588-547: The residents of Karthik's house berate Karthik behind his back in front of Yamini, she gets angry and defensive and supports her husband. After watching TV where he sees Madhesh win an award for his photo, Karthik starts breaking the TV and accidentally pushes Yamini in a fit of rage. This leads to Yamini's miscarriage . Yamini returns a few days later from the hospital and stops talking to Karthik entirely. This makes Karthik come to terms with reality, and he mends his ways. He finally gets
3657-551: The secret land of the lost Chola group using clues left by the ancient Pandyan warriors, but the searchers always disappear. After the sudden disappearance of archaeologist Chandramouli, the government organizes a search expedition led by the cruel and arrogant officer Anitha to find him and what became of the Cholas. She is assisted by a detachment of the Indian army led by Ravisekharan. They recruit Chandramouli's estranged daughter,
3726-489: The seed of Chola dynasty to their homeland. After the reception to his 2007 gangster film, Pudhupettai , Selvaraghavan took a sabbatical to plan future projects and set up a production company, White Elephants , whose first project Idhu Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam started in November 2006. The film was co-produced by new producer R. Ravindran, and the first schedule began with Karthi, whose first film, Paruthiveeran ,
3795-401: The soldiers. The king dies, and the remaining enslaved Cholas drown themselves in the sea with his body. Muthu then breaks free from his shackles, and saves the king's son, the last remaining heir of Chola dynasty. Using the powers given to him by the Raja Guru, he escapes from Anitha and the army with the Chola prince, presumably to India, thus fulfilling the prophecy that the messenger will take
3864-548: The songs were written by Vairamuthu , Veturi , Selvaraghavan and Andrea Jeremiah. For a song set in the thirteenth century, research was carried out to find instruments used during that period. A Yaazh , a melodic instrument used in the Sangam Period , and a horn made from animal horns from Bhutan were used. The soundtrack to Aayirathil Oruvan was released on 4 November 2009 at a University Auditorium in Chennai , in
3933-407: The storyline context. The characters are confronted with doubts, dilemmas or inner personality conflicts. The challenges they encounter will often force them to react, making them go through a whole psychological process during the film, even a metamorphosis. It often overlaps with other genres such as crime , fantasy , dark comedy , mystery and science fiction , and it is closely related with
4002-506: The subgenre is rather devoid of humor. Each films utilize a range of techniques to mirror the psychological landscape of their characters. Close-ups and subjective camera angles invite viewers into the character’s personal space, while disjointed editing and surreal imagery can reflect fragmented states of mind. The use of symbolism is also prevalent, with objects, settings, and colors imbued with psychological significance. Music and sound design play crucial roles, often used to heighten
4071-437: The subgenre, often employs several psychological and social elements. For example: Akira Kurosawa , a Japanese renowned filmmaker, known for his landmark filmography with the subgenre, notably Drunken Angel (1948) and Ikiru (1952). Each films including The Demon (1978), Batch '81 (1982), Silip (1986), Taare Zameen Par (2007), Himizu (2011), Aparisyon (2012), Like Father, Like Son and Norte,
4140-558: Was a "treat for youngsters". Edison Awards Norway Tamil Film Festival Psychological drama The roots of the subgenre can be traced back to the early 20th century, emerging from a rich tapestry of literature that focused on the inner workings of the mind. As cinema evolved, filmmakers began to see the potential for the medium to explore complex psychological themes and narratives. Similar with these psychological genres, but rather than using imagery to provoke fear, suspense or terror, they utilize dramatic settings to elicit
4209-607: Was announced that Selvaraghavan was ousted from the project. The soundtrack, composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar in his second collaboration with Selvaraghavan (after Aayirathil Oruvan ), was released on 23 September 2011 at Radio Mirchi 's Chennai station. The soundtrack has received generally positive reviews. Made on a budget of ₹40 crore and produced in 80 days, the movie underwent a 50-day theatrical run ending on 10 January 2012 to become an average grosser. The film received positive reviews from critics and audience. CNN-IBN wrote that Selvaraghavan had "succeeded in presenting
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#17327939353794278-642: Was appointed as music director following five previous successful soundtracks in Selvaraghavan films. Despite early indications that the director's brother Dhanush was going to play a guest role, the role was given to R. Parthiepan . Andrea Jeremiah was also signed for a role in the film in October 2007, in her second film after Pachaikili Muthucharam , and director-actor Azhagam Perumal followed suit in November 2007. After extensive development and pre-production which took four months for scripting,
4347-420: Was awaiting release, and Sandhya . The film was stalled in early 2007 due to cinematographer Arvind Krishna 's decision to leave White Elephants and the project was eventually shelved. In July 2007, Selvaraghavan announced a new film with a new team of Karthi and Reemma Sen in the cast, with Ramji replacing regular Arvind Krishna as the cinematographer. It was Sen's first venture into this genre following
4416-425: Was completed after 263 days of shooting; therefore the producers signaled for a summer release but it was postponed by six months. When asked by the media during production about the lengthy shooting, the lead actor said that the cast had also been unaware of how long the film's shoot was going to carry on. Reemma Sen originally signed for forty days whilst Andrea Jeremiah signed for three months, without knowing that
4485-470: Was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and remixed and recorded by the former. The remix version of "Atho Andha Paravai" from the 1965 Tamil film Aayirathil Oruvan was not included in the soundtrack release due to the rights of original song are held by Saregama music label, despite being featured in the film. Aayirathil Oruvan is considered as one of the longest films in Tamil cinema , with an original running time of 181 minutes (3 hours, 1 minute). However,
4554-474: Was finally changed to Mayakkam Enna from 'Idhu Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam' in August 2011, with reports suggesting that Dhanush would sport four different looks in the film. Selvaraghavan has since made it clear that the film has a totally different script from the film that had been shelved. It was said that Dhanush would be seen in various stages, as a boy just out of his teenage to an old man. Yuvan Shankar Raja replaced G. V. Prakash Kumar as music composer in
4623-461: Was handled by Ramji . The film revolves around an aspiring photographer and the problems he faces, causing him to fall into distress. How he manages to achieve his goals from thereafter forms the rest of the story. The film was produced and distributed by Gemini Film Circuit , it was released on 25 November 2011 to critical acclaim but became an average hit at the box office. Karthik Swaminathan, an introvert, referred to as 'Genius' by his friends,
4692-458: Was then trimmed to 154 minutes for the theatrical release. Upon release, the film garnered critical acclaim from both the critics and audience, alike. The film developed a cult status over the following years. At the 58th Filmfare Awards South , the film won Best Supporting Actor award for R. Parthiepan . In 1279 AD., the downfall of the Chola dynasty seems imminent as the Pandyas drive
4761-399: Was well received. It features ten tunes; six songs, two alternate versions and another two theme songs, with vocals from singers Karthik , Vijay Yesudas , Bombay Jayashri , Nithyasree Mahadevan and P. B. Sreenivas , who made a comeback to playback singing with his song. Moreover, Dhanush and Aishwarya sang for the album along with the composer, Prakash Kumar and Andrea Jeremiah. Lyrics for
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