Mazhai(2005)
Mazhai is a 2005 Tamil romantic action film directed by Rajkumar in his directorial debut. The film stars Jayam Ravi, Shriya Saran, and Rahul Dev in lead roles. It is a remake of the 2004 Telugu film Varsham. The story follows an unemployed young man and a powerful don who both fall in love with the same woman on a rainy day. The film blends romance, comedy, and action with rain as a central motif. It received mixed reviews but was noted for its soundtrack and the performances of the cast. The film was released on September 30, 2005 in India.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 30 September 2005
- Director
- S. Rajkumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
Arjun, an unemployed but kind young man, falls in love with Sailaja at a railway station during a rainstorm. But Deva, a dangerous don, also falls for her at the same moment. Arjun must protect Sailaja from Deva's violent obsession while winning her heart.
“Love arrives with the rain”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Mazhai
Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Charle (102 films together), Vadivelu & Charlie (13 films together), Vadivelu & Charle (9 films together), Kalabhavan Mani & Charlie (6 films together), Charlie & Ambika (6 films together), and Venkat Prabhu & S. P. B. Charan (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Mazhai' means 'rain' in Tamil, and rain is a recurring visual motif throughout the movie.
- Director Sai Rajkumar was also a noted dialogue writer, having worked on films like 'Run' before making his directorial debut with this movie.
- Actress Sada, who played Sailaja, was a popular lead in Tamil and Telugu films during the early 2000s.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Vidyasagar, a prominent music director known for many hit albums in the 2000s.
- A key filming location was the Chennai Central railway station, a common setting in Tamil cinema for chance encounters.
- The movie released alongside other major films, facing tough competition at the box office during its theatrical run.
- Actor Nassar, who played the father, is a veteran known for his versatile roles in supporting and antagonistic characters.