3(2012)
3 is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language romantic psychological thriller film written and directed by Aishwarya Rajinikanth in her directorial debut. The film stars Dhanush as Ram and Shruti Haasan as Janani, with Prabhu, Sivakarthikeyan, and Sunder Ramu in supporting roles. The story follows a married couple whose seemingly perfect life is shattered when the husband commits suicide, prompting the wife to uncover the hidden truth about his mental health. The film features a soundtrack composed by Anirudh Ravichander in his debut, with the song 'Why This Kolaveri Di' becoming a global viral hit. Dhanush won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor and Best Male Playback Singer for his work in the film. The movie received mixed reviews from critics but was praised for its performances and music. It was released worldwide on 30 March 2012 and was re-released in theatres in September 2024.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 30 March 2012
- Director
- Aishwarya R. Dhanush
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
Ram and Janani are high school sweethearts who marry and build a happy life together. When Ram suddenly commits suicide, Janani is left devastated and confused. She begins investigating his death and discovers he was secretly suffering from severe bipolar disorder. As she pieces together the truth, she realizes his love for her led him to a tragic decision.
“Love can hide the darkest secrets.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for 3
Cast reunions in this film: Dhanush & Anirudh Ravichander (6 films together), Dhanush & D. R. K. Kiran (4 films together), Anirudh Ravichander & D. R. K. Kiran (3 films together), Dhanush & Badava Gopi (2 films together), Shruti Haasan & Anirudh Ravichander (2 films together), and Anirudh Ravichander & Jeeva Ravi (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title '3' refers to the three stages of the main character's life: school, college, and adulthood.
- This was the directorial debut of Aishwarya R. Dhanush, who is the daughter of superstar Rajinikanth.
- The hit song 'Why This Kolaveri Di' was originally composed for this film and went viral before the movie's release.
- Actor Dhanush, the male lead, is also the husband of the director Aishwarya.
- The film's plot explores the sensitive topic of bipolar disorder, which was uncommon in mainstream Tamil cinema at the time.
- Despite mixed reviews, the movie was a commercial success, partly driven by the popularity of its music.
- Cinematographer Velraj, who worked on this film, later became a successful director in Tamil cinema.