Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu(2006)
Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written, directed, and photographed by S. D. Vijay Milton in his directorial debut. The film stars Bharath and Mallika Kapoor in lead roles, with Arun Vijay, Deepu, Renuka, and M. S. Bhaskar in supporting roles. The story follows Mano, who pretends to love Nandhini to get close to Jo, the woman he truly loves, while Jo is in love with Prem. The film is inspired by the 1997 American film Addicted to Love and was shot primarily in Ooty. Yuvan Shankar Raja composed the music, creating songs after watching the filmed scenes. The film received mixed reviews but was noted for its feel-good tone and emotional twist. It was released on 14 April 2006.
Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Einthusan
- Theatrical Release
- 14 April 2006
- Director
- Vijay Milton
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Mano falls in love with Jo at first sight. But Jo is in love with Prem, who is dating Nandhini. Mano pretends to love Nandhini to team up with Jo and break Prem and Nandhini apart. As they succeed, Mano must decide between his own love and Jo's happiness.
“Love is beautiful. And scary.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Bhaskar & Yuvan Shankar Raja (7 films together), Vijay Milton & Bharath (2 films together), Vijay Milton & Yuvan Shankar Raja (2 films together), Cheran & Arun Vijay (2 films together), Bharath & Yuvan Shankar Raja (2 films together), and Yuvan Shankar Raja & Anal Arasu (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a famous line from the 1965 Tamil classic 'Aayirathil Oruvan,' but used in a modern romantic context.
- Director S. D. Vijay Milton also served as the film's cinematographer, a dual role he often takes in his early projects.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai, using real college campuses to capture a youthful atmosphere.
- Actor Arya, who plays Prem, was still early in his career and this was one of his first notable supporting roles.
- The soundtrack by debutant composer G. V. Prakash Kumar became popular, especially the song 'Kadhal Vandhale.'
- The film's plot of helping someone win another's love is a less common theme in Tamil cinema of that period.
- It was produced by director-actor Cheran's production house, which was known for backing realistic films at the time.