Aval Peyar Thamizharasi(2010)
Aval Peyar Thamizharasi is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Meera Kathiravan. The film stars Jai as Jyothi and Manochitra (credited as Nandhagi) as the title character Thamizharasi. The story follows a young girl from a puppeteer family who is raped by a wealthy boy, and his later attempt to seek forgiveness. Set in rural Tamil Nadu, the film explores themes of guilt, trauma, and the difficulty of healing. It features a soundtrack composed by Vijay Antony and cinematography by P. G. Muthiah. The film premiered at the 6th Dubai International Film Festival in December 2009 and had a theatrical release on 5 March 2010. Despite positive critical reception, it failed at the box office.
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- Theatrical Release
- 5 March 2010
- Director
- Meera Kathiravan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 4.6/10
Storyline
Thamizharasi is a bright student from a family of traditional puppeteers. She dreams of becoming an engineer. Her life is destroyed when Jyothi, the grandson of a wealthy supporter, rapes her. Years later, Jyothi returns seeking forgiveness. Thamizharasi must decide if she can ever forgive him.
“Can some wounds ever heal?”
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Aval Peyar Tamilarasi' translates to 'Her Name is Tamilarasi', referencing the lead character's identity.
- Director Meera Kathiravan is also known for his earlier film 'Kattradhu Thamizh', which similarly dealt with intense social themes.
- The movie was shot extensively in rural Tamil Nadu to authentically depict the village setting and traditional puppeteer background.
- Actress Saranya Mohan, who played Tamilarasi, was praised for her sensitive portrayal of the challenging role.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Vidyasagar, a well-known music director in Tamil cinema.
- It faced limited theatrical release and low box office numbers, partly due to its heavy and controversial subject matter.
- The story highlights the traditional art of puppetry, which is rarely featured as a central element in mainstream Tamil films.