Girivalam(2005)
Girivalam is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film directed by T. Shivraj. The film stars Shaam, Richard, Roshini, and Anamica in lead roles. It is a remake of the 2002 Hindi film Humraaz. The story follows a dance troupe leader who schemes to marry a dancer to a wealthy hotel owner for his money. The plot involves murder, blackmail, and a recorded voicemail that exposes the truth. The film features music composed by Deva and was produced by Variety Frames. It was released in April 2005 alongside Gurudeva and Thaka Thimi Tha but did not perform well at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 20 May 2005
- Director
- Shivraj
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 17m 0
Storyline
A dance troupe leader named Arjun plots to steal a rich hotel owner's fortune. He forces a dancer named Priya to marry the owner, Giriprasad. But when Priya falls in love with Giriprasad, Arjun's plan unravels. Murder and blackmail follow as the truth comes out.
“Love, greed, and a deadly dance”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Girivalam
Cast reunions in this film: Deva & Charle (19 films together), Ramesh Khanna & Deva (6 films together), and Ramesh Khanna & Charle (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a remake of the 2002 Hindi thriller 'Humraaz', which itself was inspired by the classic Hollywood film 'Dial M for Murder'.
- Director Shivraj, known for his work in Telugu cinema, made his directorial debut in Tamil with this film.
- The movie's title 'Girivalam' refers to the ritual of circumambulating a sacred hill, a theme not central to the plot but used metaphorically.
- Actor Shaam, who played the lead, was predominantly known for romantic roles and this film marked a shift towards a more intense character.
- The cruise ship setting for key scenes was a notable production element, aiming for a glamorous backdrop uncommon in mid-2000s Tamil cinema.
- Despite being a remake, the film incorporated local cultural elements and music to appeal to the Tamil audience.
- The film's box office performance was moderate, and it did not achieve the same level of success as the original Hindi version.