Aethiree(2004)
Aethiree is a 2004 Tamil-language action comedy film directed by K.S. Ravikumar. The cast includes Madhavan, Sadha, Vivek, Kaniha, and Rahman. The story follows Subramani, a young man who pretends to be a criminal to evict bachelor tenants from a Brahmin's house. His plan goes awry when he befriends the tenants and falls in love with the landlord's daughter. The film blends slapstick comedy with romantic subplots and a wedding rescue sequence. It was released in 2004 to mixed reviews but gained a cult following for its lighthearted tone and Madhavan's performance.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 23 April 2004
- Director
- K. S. Ravikumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- Rating
- 7.2/10
Storyline
A strict Brahmin landlord hires a fake goon to scare away his noisy bachelor tenants. The fake goon, Subramani, ends up befriending the tenants and falling for the landlord's daughter. He must juggle his fake identity, his new friends, and his love life while trying to keep everyone happy.
“A fake goon, real love”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Aethiree
Cast reunions in this film: Vivek & Delhi Ganesh (11 films together), Manobala & Delhi Ganesh (11 films together), Manobala & K. S. Ravikumar (10 films together), Vivek & Yuvan Shankar Raja (9 films together), Vivek & Manobala (8 films together), and Vivek & R. Madhavan (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Aethiree' is a Tamil word that roughly translates to 'Hey, look here!' or 'Hey, listen!', often used to grab attention.
- This movie marked one of the few times actor Prashanth worked with director K.S. Ravikumar, known for his hits with Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan.
- A key comedy track in the film involves the mix-up of two women with similar names, which drives the main plot of the mistaken kidnapping.
- The soundtrack by Vidyasagar included a popular romantic song, 'Kangal Irandal', which was shot in scenic outdoor locations.
- Actress Laila, who played a dual role, was a major star in Telugu cinema at the time and her participation was a notable crossover.
- The film's plot of a fake criminal helping with a love kidnapping shares a basic premise with several earlier Tamil comedies from the 1990s.
- Despite the director's reputation for commercial successes, 'Aethiree' had a relatively quiet reception at the box office compared to his other works.