Thoovanam(2007)
Thoovanam is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film co-directed by Haricharan and Newton. The film stars Adithya as Karthi and Nethra as Anu. It follows an interior designer from Chennai who falls for an NRI girl in Pondicherry. After she rejects him, he attempts suicide. When she later falls in love with him, he plans a cruel revenge instead of accepting her love. The film won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Family Film. Critics gave mixed reviews, praising the background score and cinematography but criticizing the screenplay. The soundtrack was composed by Isaac Thomas Kottukapally. The film released on September 7, 2007.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 7 September 2007
- Director
- Newton
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 52m 0
Storyline
Karthi is a wealthy interior designer in Chennai. He falls in love with Anu, an NRI girl visiting Pondicherry. When she rejects him, he tries to kill himself. Anu feels guilty and falls in love with him. But Karthi's heart has turned cold. He plans to use her and leave her. Anu knows his plan but still chooses to love him.
“Love can heal or destroy.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 15 days, a very short schedule for a feature film.
- It was the directorial debut of S. Haricharan, who was previously an assistant director.
- The movie's plot is loosely inspired by the 1996 Telugu film 'Sisindri'.
- Actor Karthi Kumar, who plays the lead, is the son of veteran Tamil actor Sivakumar.
- The film's title 'Thoovanam' translates to 'Garden' in English, symbolising a place of growth and change.
- Despite the dramatic story, the film had a limited theatrical release and low box office earnings.
- The soundtrack was composed by newcomer Sathish, and the album did not gain major popularity.