Idhaya Thirudan(2006)
Idhaya Thirudan (transl. Heart Thief) is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language romantic action film written and directed by Saran. The film stars Jayam Ravi as T. Mahesh, a TV mechanic, and Kamna Jethmalani as Deepika, a rebellious rich girl. The supporting cast includes Prakash Raj as the villainous ACP Mayilravanan, Nassar as Deepika's grandfather, and Santhanam in a comedic role. The story follows Mahesh who accidentally receives Deepika's self-sent photos and falls in love, leading to a conflict with a powerful police officer who also desires her. Produced by Kavithalayaa Productions, the film features music by Bharathwaj and cinematography by A. Venkatesh. Upon release on February 10, 2006, the film received negative reviews for its clichéd plot, weak performances, and over-reliance on bold scenes. It was a commercial failure and is often cited as one of the weakest films in Jayam Ravi's career.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 9 February 2006
- Director
- Saran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
A rebellious rich girl mails her photos to a fake address to upset her mother. A middle-class TV mechanic accidentally receives the photos and becomes obsessed with finding her. When a powerful police officer also sets his sights on the same girl, the mechanic must fight against all odds to win her heart and keep her safe.
“Who will steal her heart?”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Idhaya Thirudan
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Prakash Raj (41 films together), Santhanam & Nassar (18 films together), Santhanam & Prakash Raj (18 films together), Nassar & Madhan Bob (10 films together), Nassar & Ramesh Khanna (9 films together), and Ramesh Khanna & Bharadwaj (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Idhaya Thirudan' translates to 'Heart Thief' in English, reflecting the romantic plot.
- Director Saran originally planned to cast a different lead actress but chose Reema Sen after seeing her performance in another film.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Vidyasagar, who was known for his hit songs in the early 2000s.
- It was shot in various locations across Tamil Nadu, including Chennai and Pondicherry, to capture urban and scenic backdrops.
- The film's plot involving email and explicit photos was considered bold and modern for Tamil cinema at the time.
- Despite its contemporary theme, the movie did not perform well at the box office compared to other 2006 releases.
- A minor subplot in the film references classic Tamil cinema tropes, blending traditional and new storytelling elements.