Goa(2010)
Goa is a 2010 Tamil-language romantic sex comedy film written and directed by Venkat Prabhu. The film stars Jai, Vaibhav Reddy, and Premji in lead roles, with Aravind Akash, Sampath Raj, Piaa Bajpai, and Sneha in supporting parts. Australian model Melanie Marie appears as the love interest of Premji's character. The story follows three young men from a conservative Tamil village who flee to Goa in search of freedom and foreign wives. The film was produced by Soundarya Rajinikanth under Ocher Studios and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. It features music by Yuvan Shankar Raja and cinematography by Sakthi Saravanan. Goa was notable for its bold portrayal of a gay relationship, a first for mainstream Tamil cinema. The film received mixed critical reviews but was a commercial success, grossing ₹17 crore against a ₹6 crore budget. It was released on 29 January 2010.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT
- Theatrical Release
- 29 January 2010
- Director
- Venkat Prabhu
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
- Rating
- 6.0/10
Storyline
Three village friends—Vinay, Ram, and Sam—are tired of their strict families and dream of escape. After a friend marries an American woman he met in Goa, they decide to head there to find foreign wives. But a stolen temple jewel and a series of wild misadventures turn their holiday into a fight for freedom and love.
“Escape the village. Find love. Steal gold.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Goa
Cast reunions in this film: Premgi Amaran & Venkat Prabhu (15 films together), Vaibhav Reddy & Premgi Amaran (6 films together), Vaibhav Reddy & Venkat Prabhu (5 films together), Jai & Premgi Amaran (5 films together), Jai & Venkat Prabhu (4 films together), and Prasanna & Sneha (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Goa' was initially a working title, but it stuck because it perfectly captured the story's setting and vibe.
- Director Venkat Prabhu cast his frequent collaborator Premji Amaren in a key role, continuing their partnership from earlier hits.
- The song 'Why This Kolaveri Di' from this film's composer, Anirudh, became a viral internet sensation a year later.
- A major portion of the film was actually shot in Goa to capture the authentic beach party atmosphere.
- The comedy scenes involving the three leads were largely improvised during the shoot to feel more natural.
- The film's soundtrack blended peppy dance numbers with romantic melodies, becoming very popular with youth.
- It was one of the early Tamil films to prominently feature the concept of a 'boys' trip' to a holiday destination.