Kasthuri Maan(2005)
Kasthuri Maan is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by A.K. Lohithadas. The film stars Prasanna and Meera Jasmine in lead roles, with Shammi Thilakan and Sarath Babu in supporting parts. It is a remake of Lohithadas's own 2003 Malayalam film Kasthooriman. The story follows Arun Kumar, a poor village boy who dreams of becoming an IAS officer, and Malar, a college girl who sacrifices everything to help him achieve his goal. The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and class divide. It was produced by Sindhu Lohithadas under the banner of Lohithadas Creations. The film received positive reviews for its emotional storytelling and strong performances. Kasthuri Maan was released in theatres on 14 January 2005.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 28 October 2005
- Director
- A. K. Lohithadas
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m 0
Storyline
A poor village boy named Arun dreams of becoming an IAS officer. He meets Malar, a cheerful college girl who falls in love with him. Malar secretly supports Arun's studies by selling her mother's gold chain. But just as Arun achieves his dream, tragedy strikes. Will their love survive the ultimate test?
“Love that sacrifices everything”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kasthuri Maan
Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Raghuvaran (18 films together), Ilayaraja & Sarath Babu (16 films together), Meera Jasmine & Karunas (3 films together), Prasanna & Karunas (3 films together), Karunas & Ilayaraja (3 films together), and Meera Jasmine & Raghuvaran (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was a rare Tamil directorial venture for A K Lohithadas, who was better known for his Malayalam films.
- It was loosely inspired by the real-life story of a woman who supported her partner's civil service dreams.
- The movie's title 'Kasthuri Maan' refers to a type of deer, symbolizing grace and sacrifice in the story.
- This was one of the few Tamil films shot extensively in Ooty and Coimbatore to capture a college campus feel.
- The soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja included a song that reused a tune from one of his earlier Malayalam compositions.
- Despite its drama genre, the film underperformed at the box office and had a limited theatrical run.
- A subplot involving the heroine's family struggles was compared to similar themes in 1990s Tamil melodramas.