Vallamai Tharayo(2008)
Vallamai Tharayo is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Madhumita Sundararaman. The film stars Parthiban as Anand and Chaya Singh as Nandita, with supporting performances by Shrikanth, Anandraj, and Karunas. The story follows a married woman who wants to divorce her husband because she finds his constant kindness and patience suffocating. The film explores the emotional conflict between passion and stability in relationships. It was produced by Giriguja Films International on a budget of ₹3.5 crore. The film won one award and received mixed reviews for its sensitive portrayal of a woman's inner turmoil. It was released in theaters on June 28, 2008.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 28 June 2008
- Director
- Madhumitha
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Nandita is married to Anand, a kind and devoted husband. But his perfect love feels like a cage to her. She wants a divorce, but Anand refuses to let go. As she fights for her freedom, she must decide what she truly wants from love and marriage.
“Sometimes love is not enough”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vallamai Tharayo
Cast reunions in this film: R. Parthiban & Anandaraj (6 films together), Karunas & Anandaraj (2 films together), Karunas & Bharadwaj (2 films together), and Madhumitha & Madhumita (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Mounam Pesiyadhe', but was changed to avoid confusion with a 2002 film of the same name.
- Actress Madhumita, known for her work in Telugu cinema, made her directorial debut with this Tamil film.
- The movie's music was composed by Vidyasagar, who was a popular choice for romantic dramas in the 2000s.
- It was one of the early films for actor Jai, who played the lead role of Anand.
- The story explores the concept of 'first love' in a marriage, a theme less common in mainstream Tamil cinema at the time.
- Parts of the film were shot in picturesque locations in and around Chennai to establish the romantic setting.
- The film released with limited publicity and had a very short theatrical run in most centers.