Jigina(2015)
Vanna Jigina is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Nandha Periyasamy. The film stars Vijay Vasanth as Pavadai and Sanyathara as Angel Priya, with Sridevi, Ravi Mariya, and Singampuli in supporting roles. The story follows Pavadai, a young man with achromatopsia who cannot perceive colors, and his relationship with Angel Priya, a woman with a troubled past. Set in a rural Tamil village, the narrative explores themes of love, sacrifice, and inner vision. The film was produced by Raghul Films and released on August 21, 2015, in India.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 21 August 2015
- Director
- Nandha Periyasaamy
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 54m 0
Storyline
Pavadai lives in a gray world because he cannot see colors. His life changes when he meets Angel Priya, a mysterious woman who moves into his village. But Priya carries a dark secret that threatens their love. Pavadai must choose between holding on to her or letting her go to find peace.
“Love sees beyond colors.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Jigina
Cast reunions in this film: Singampuli & Ravi Mariya (7 films together), and Nandha Periyasaamy & Ravi Mariya (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Jigina' is a colloquial Tamil term for a type of small, persistent fly, symbolising the protagonist's relentless pursuit.
- Director Nandha Periyasamy previously worked as an assistant to director Ameer, known for his gritty, realistic films.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai, using real taxi stands and streets to create an authentic atmosphere.
- Actor Senthil, who plays a supporting role, is the son of veteran comedian 'Vadivelu' Senthil, marking a continuation in film families.
- The film's plot explores the early 2010s trend of social media identity deception, a relevant theme at the time of its release.
- Despite its modern premise, the story incorporates traditional Tamil cinema themes of love, societal appearance, and fate.
- The music was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan, who is also a playback singer and provided vocals for some tracks.