Chandramukhi(2005)
Chandramukhi is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language psychological comedy horror film written and directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Rajinikanth, Prabhu, and Jyothika in lead roles, with an ensemble cast including Vadivelu, Nayanthara, and Nassar. It is a remake of Vasu's own Kannada film Apthamitra, which was based on the Malayalam film Manichitrathazhu. The story follows a woman who develops dissociative identity disorder after moving into a haunted mansion, and a psychiatrist who risks his life to cure her. Produced by Sivaji Productions as their 50th film, Chandramukhi became the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2005. It won five Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and ran for 890 days at Chennai's Shanti Theatre, setting a new record. The film was released on 14 April 2005, coinciding with Tamil New Year.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Hotstar, MX Player, Sun Nxt, Prime Video
- OTT Release Date
- 6 November 2005
- Theatrical Release
- 14 April 2005
- Director
- P. Vasu
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
A young couple moves into a centuries-old mansion against the warnings of local villagers. Soon, the wife begins to exhibit strange behavior, and terrifying events plague the household. A visiting psychiatrist suspects the cause is not a ghost, but a deep psychological disorder. He must risk his own life to confront the hidden personality and save the family.
“The ghost is not what you think.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Chandramukhi
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Nassar (24 films together), Vadivelu & Vijayakumar (22 films together), Prabhu & Nassar (21 films together), Rajinikanth & Vijayakumar (19 films together), Vadivelu & Vidyasagar (16 films together), and Nassar & Vidyasagar (16 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a remake of the Kannada movie 'Apthamitra', which was also directed by P. Vasu.
- The iconic 'Chandramukhi' character was played by actress Jyothika, who was known for glamorous roles before this.
- The famous 'Raa Raa' song was shot in a single day at a palace in Mysore.
- This was the first Tamil film to be released in Pakistan after a ban of nearly 40 years.
- The film's success led to many other language remakes, including in Hindi as 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa'.
- Director P. Vasu also played a small role as a psychiatrist in the movie.
- The movie's climax was reshot after the original version was leaked online before release.
