Jaganmohini(2009)
Jaganmohini is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language historical horror film directed by N. K. Viswanathan. The film stars Raja, Namitha, and Meera Chopra (credited as Nila) in lead roles. It is a remake of B. Vittalacharya's 1978 Telugu film of the same name. The story follows a prince who falls in love with a pearl diver, only to have her killed by his parents. Her spirit returns as a vengeful ghost. The film features a soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Critical reception was largely negative, with reviewers criticizing the outdated special effects and weak script. The film was partially reshot in Telugu with different comedic actors. It was released on 16 October 2009 after a court-ordered delay.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 16 October 2009
- Director
- N. K. Viswanathan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 4.8/10
Storyline
A brave prince captures pirates on a distant island and falls in love with a local pearl diver. His parents secretly have her killed. Her vengeful spirit returns to haunt him. A powerful tantrik wants to use the chaos for his own evil plans. The prince must survive both the ghost and the sorcerer.
“Love that refuses to die.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Jaganmohini
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Ilayaraja (23 films together), Ilayaraja & Raja (10 films together), Vadivelu & Riyaz Khan (9 films together), Vadivelu & Namitha (8 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Ilayaraja (8 films together), and Vadivelu & Yuvarani (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a remake of the 1979 Tamil movie 'Jagan Mohini', which itself was based on a popular stage play.
- Actress Namitha, known for glamorous roles, played a dual role as both the gentle Mohini and the vengeful ghost Jaganmohini.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, continuing his frequent collaborations with director N. K. Vishwanathan.
- It was one of the few horror films from that era to blend a period drama setting with supernatural revenge themes.
- The film's climax and special effects were noted for their elaborate makeup and costume design for the ghost character.
- Despite the horror genre, the film included several comedy tracks featuring supporting actors like Mayilsamy.
- The movie's release faced competition from other bigger-budget films, impacting its initial box office performance.