36 Vayathinile(2015)
36 Vayadhinile is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by Rosshan Andrrews. The film stars Jyothika in the lead role, with Rahman, Abhirami, and Ilavarasu in supporting roles. It is a remake of Andrrews' own Malayalam film How Old Are You (2014). The story follows a 36-year-old housewife who rediscovers her identity after being given the opportunity to organize a presidential event. The film was produced by Jyothika's husband, actor Suriya, under the 2D Entertainment banner. It received positive reviews for its screenplay, performances, and empowering message. The movie was a commercial success and marked Jyothika's successful return to Tamil cinema after a hiatus. It was released on 15 May 2015.
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- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 15 May 2015
- Director
- Rosshan Andrrews
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
A 36-year-old housewife feels invisible in her own home. Her husband and daughter take her for granted. She gets a chance to organize a major event for the Indian President. This opportunity forces her to fight against her husband's opposition and her own self-doubt. She must prove that she is still capable of achieving great things.
“It's never too late to find yourself.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for 36 Vayathinile
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Delhi Ganesh (21 films together), Nassar & M. S. Bhaskar (15 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & Ilavarasu (11 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & Delhi Ganesh (9 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & Devadarshini (8 films together), and Nassar & Ilavarasu (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a remake of the Malayalam movie 'How Old Are You?' starring Manju Warrier, who also appears in a cameo in this version.
- Jyothika returned to acting after a seven-year break with this film, marking her comeback to Tamil cinema.
- The title '36 Vayadhinile' translates to 'At the Age of 36', a pivotal age for the protagonist's self-discovery.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Santhosh Narayanan, known for his folk and contemporary fusion style in Tamil films.
- It was one of the first major Tamil films to centrally focus on a middle-aged woman's career and personal revival.
- Director Rosshan Andrrews is primarily a Malayalam filmmaker, and this was his directorial debut in Tamil cinema.
- The movie was praised for its portrayal of a relatable household and was a commercial success, sparking discussions about women's roles.
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