Andru Peytha Mazhaiyil(1989)
'Andru Peytha Mazhaiyil' is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film directed, produced, and photographed by Ashok Kumar. The film stars Sarath Babu, Silk Smitha, and Saranya Ponvannan in lead roles. It is a remake of the 1987 American film 'Fatal Attraction'. The story follows a married man named Rajesh who begins a passionate affair with a woman named Capri on a rainy night. When he tries to end the relationship, Capri becomes dangerously obsessed and threatens his family. The film was noted for its intense portrayal of obsession and its bold themes for Tamil cinema at the time. N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express praised the director's use of visual techniques to heighten the passion and tension. The film was released on 10 March 1989.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 29 January 1989
- Director
- Ashok Kumar Agarwal
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Rating
- 1.0/10
Storyline
Rajesh is a happy family man with a wife and daughter. One rainy night, he meets Capri and starts a secret affair. When he tries to end it, Capri becomes obsessed and dangerous. She stalks him, threatens his family, and will not let go. Rajesh must fight to save his wife and child from her deadly obsession.
“One rainy night. One mistake. No escape.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Andru Peytha Mazhaiyil
Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Silk Smitha (25 films together), Ilayaraja & Sarath Babu (16 films together), Ilayaraja & Chithra (6 films together), Saranya Ponvannan & Ilayaraja (4 films together), Ilayaraja & Ashok Kumar (2 films together), and Sarath Babu & Silk Smitha (2 films together).
Trivia
- This film was the only Tamil movie directed by Ashok Kumar Agarwal, who was known for his work in Hindi cinema.
- The movie's title translates to 'In That Heavy Rain,' which is a key romantic and dramatic setting in the story.
- It was shot in scenic locations like Ooty, which was popular for romantic films in the late 1980s.
- The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, but it is not among his most widely remembered soundtracks.
- Actress Radha played one of the female leads, continuing her successful pairing with Prabhu from earlier hits.
- The movie faced tough competition at the box office from other major releases that year.
- A subplot involves a suspenseful thriller element, which was less common in typical love triangles of the era.