Rameswaram(2007)
'Rameswaram' is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by S. Selvam. The film stars Jiiva and Bhavana in lead roles, with Lal, Bose Venkat, and Manivannan in supporting roles. The story follows Vasanthi, a local girl who falls in love with Jeevan, a Sri Lankan Tamil refugee living in a camp in Rameswaram. Their relationship faces opposition from Vasanthi's cousin Saravanan, who wants to marry her, and from her family. The film attempts to blend a love story with the serious issue of the Sri Lankan refugee crisis. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the technical aspects but felt the screenplay was uneven. The film was released worldwide on 30 November 2007.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 30 November 2007
- Director
- S. Selvam
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Vasanthi, a wealthy local girl, falls in love with Jeevan, a Sri Lankan Tamil refugee living in a camp. Her cousin Saravanan, a police inspector, wants to marry her. When the family discovers the relationship, they try to separate the couple. Jeevan must fight for his love while dreaming of returning to his homeland.
“Love knows no borders”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Rameswaram
Cast reunions in this film: Karunas & Manivannan (7 films together), Bose Venkat & Lal (4 films together), Karunas & Jiiva (3 films together), Karunas & Bose Venkat (3 films together), Jiiva & Bose Venkat (2 films together), and Manivannan & Bose Venkat (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director S. Selvam was primarily known as a cinematographer, with this being one of his few directorial ventures.
- Actor Jeeva, who played the lead, was also a popular playback singer in Tamil cinema during that period.
- The movie was shot extensively in Rameswaram, capturing the real refugee camp locations for authenticity.
- Despite its dramatic plot, the film had a very limited theatrical release and low box office collections.
- Actress Bhavana, who played Vasanthi, was one of the most sought-after heroines in South Indian cinema at the time.
- The story's focus on Sri Lankan Tamil refugees was a sensitive and relatively uncommon subject in mainstream Tamil films of the 2000s.
- Supporting actor Bose Venkat was better known for his comedic roles, making his character as a serious police inspector a slight departure.