Leelai(2012)
Leelai is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by Andrew Louis. The film stars Shiv Panditt as Karthik and Manasi Parekh as Leelai. Santhanam appears in a supporting comedic role. The story follows a habitual flirt who creates a fake identity to win the heart of a woman who despises liars. Set in Chennai, the film explores the consequences of deception in relationships. The movie is noted for its lighthearted tone and focus on personal growth. It received mixed reviews from critics but was praised for its honest portrayal of love and change. Leelai was released in theatres on 24 February 2012.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 27 April 2012
- Director
- Andrew Louis
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
Karthik is a serial flirt who has never been in love. When he meets the smart and honest Leelai, he pretends to be a serious man to impress her. But his lies pile up, and Leelai discovers the truth. Karthik must decide if he can change for real or lose her forever.
“Love is not a game”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Leelai' means 'mirage' in Tamil, hinting at the hero's deceptive identity.
- Director Andrew Louis also wrote the dialogues for the popular Tamil film 'Siva Manasula Sakthi'.
- The movie was shot in just 45 days, a relatively short schedule for a Tamil film at that time.
- Actor Sunder Ramu, who plays a supporting role, is known more as a celebrity chef and food columnist.
- The office scenes were filmed in a real IT company in Chennai to add authenticity.
- This was one of the early Tamil films to prominently feature a live-in relationship in its storyline.
- The soundtrack by Sathya became popular, especially the song 'Nenjukkul Peidhidum'.