Sivappu Mazhai(2010)
Sivappu Mazhai is a 2010 Tamil action film written and directed by V. Krishnamurthy. It stars Suresh Joachim and Meera Jasmine in lead roles. The story follows a Sri Lankan man who kidnaps a minister's daughter to force the release of his brother from prison. The film was shot in 11 days and 23 hours, originally under the working title Guinness Vision. It received mixed reviews for its fast-paced narrative but was noted for its emotional core. The movie was released in theaters in 2010.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 9 April 2010
- Director
- V. Krishnamurthy
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A young Sri Lankan man named Nandan kidnaps Meera, the daughter of a powerful minister. He demands the release of his brother, who is held in a Sri Lankan prison. The minister sends a special team to rescue Meera, leading to a tense standoff.
“Love drives a man to extremes”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sivappu Mazhai
Cast reunions in this film: Vivek & Deva (29 films together), Vivek & Bose Venkat (3 films together), Meera Jasmine & Vivek (2 films together), and Meera Jasmine & Deva (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Sivappu Mazhai' but was later renamed 'Sivappu Mazhai' again after considering other names.
- Actor Suresh Joachim, known for his world record attempts, played a rare lead antagonist role in this film.
- The movie's plot involving a Lankan national's detention was seen as a commentary on the Sri Lankan Tamil refugee situation.
- Director V. Krishnamurthy primarily worked in Telugu cinema, making this one of his few direct Tamil ventures.
- Despite featuring known actors like Meera Jasmine and Suman, the film had a very limited theatrical release and low publicity.
- The soundtrack by composer Srikanth Deva included a song filmed in a rarely used temple location in Chennai.
- The climax and demand plot twist were compared by some critics to earlier political thrillers from the 1990s.