Vaayai Moodi Pesavum(2014)
Vaayai Moodi Pesavum is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language satirical romantic comedy film directed by Balaji Mohan. The film stars Dulquer Salmaan and Nazriya Nazim in lead roles, with Madhoo, Arjunan, and Dev Ramnath in supporting roles. The story is set in the hill town of Panimalai, where a mysterious flu causes sudden muteness and spreads through speaking. The plot follows Aravind, a glue salesman who dreams of being a radio jockey, and Anjana, a doctor who believes silence solves problems. The film was shot simultaneously in Tamil and Malayalam, with the Malayalam version titled Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram. Principal photography took place in Munnar over 52 days in late 2013. The film received positive reviews for its innovative concept, sharp satire, and the chemistry between the lead pair. Critics praised it as one of the best romantic comedies of the year. The movie was released on 25 April 2014.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- JioHotstar, ZEE5, Amazon Prime Video, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 25 April 2014
- Director
- Balaji Mohan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
Aravind is a glue salesman who wants to be a radio jockey. He meets Anjana, a doctor who thinks talking causes all problems. When a strange flu makes people lose their voice, the town is forced into silence. Aravind must use his words to stop a feud, win Anjana's heart, and save his dream.
“Speak with your mouth shut.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Vaayai Moodi Pesavum
Cast reunions in this film: John Vijay & Kaali Venkat (6 films together), John Vijay & Robo Shankar (5 films together), Kaali Venkat & Robo Shankar (5 films together), Pandiarajan & Vinu Chakravarthy (4 films together), John Vijay & Mime Gopi (4 films together), and Arjunan & Arjunan Nandakumar (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'Shut Up and Listen' in English, reflecting its core theme of forced silence.
- Director Balaji Mohan originally conceived the story as a short film before expanding it into a feature.
- The movie was shot primarily in Ooty, a popular hill station in Tamil Nadu, to capture its isolated, misty atmosphere.
- It marked the Tamil film debut of actor Dulquer Salmaan, who is a major star in Malayalam cinema.
- The 'dumb flu' plot device was inspired by real-world pandemic fears and the concept of non-verbal communication.
- Award-winning composer Santosh Narayanan provided the film's soundtrack, blending folk and quirky musical styles.
- Despite critical praise, the film had a modest box office run but later gained a cult following through digital platforms.