Abhiyum Naanum(2008)
Abhiyum Naanum is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by Radha Mohan and produced by Prakash Raj. The lead cast includes Prakash Raj, Trisha Krishnan, and Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran. The story follows Raghuraman, a tea plantation owner, who recounts his relationship with his daughter Abhi from her birth to her marriage. The film explores the emotional struggle of a father learning to let go of his grown daughter. It was praised for its honest storytelling, strong performances, and relatable family dynamics. The film won several awards and was later remade in Kannada as Naanu Nanna Kanasu. It was released on March 27, 2009, in India.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Eros Now
- Theatrical Release
- 19 December 2008
- Director
- Radha Mohan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Rating
- 7.4/10
Storyline
Raghuraman is a loving father who cannot bear to see his daughter Abhi grow up. He controls every aspect of her life, from school trips to friendships. When Abhi falls in love and decides to marry, Raghuraman must face his biggest fear: letting her go. The film follows his emotional journey from overprotection to acceptance.
“Love them, but let them fly.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Abhiyum Naanum
Cast reunions in this film: Prakash Raj & Trisha Krishnan (15 films together), Prakash Raj & Manobala (14 films together), Manobala & Thalaivasal Vijay (11 films together), Prakash Raj & Radha Mohan (9 films together), Prakash Raj & Thalaivasal Vijay (9 films together), and Prakash Raj & Vidyasagar (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a loose adaptation of the 1991 Hollywood film 'Father of the Bride', but set in a Tamil family context.
- Actress Aishwarya, who plays the daughter Abhi, was a former Miss India finalist and this was one of her first major Tamil film roles.
- The song 'Kadhal Vandhale' was shot in Ooty, a popular hill station, which is a common filming location for many Tamil romantic songs.
- Director Radha Mohan often works with actor Prakash Raj, who plays the lead here, having collaborated in films like 'Mozhi' and 'Payanam'.
- The film's title is a play on the classic Tamil phrase 'Abhiyum Naanum', meaning 'Abhi and I', highlighting the father-daughter bond.
- It was produced by Prakash Raj's own production company, Duet Movies, which also produced the critically acclaimed 'Mozhi'.
- The film's soundtrack by Vidyasagar was well-received, with the melody 'Kadhal Vandhale' becoming popular on radio stations at the time.