Jananam(2004)
Jananam is a 2004 Tamil-language action drama film directed and written by S.D. Ramesh Selvan. The lead cast includes Arun Vijay (credited as Arun Kumar), Munna, Raghuvaran, Ashish Vidyarthi, Kalairani, Charlie, Vadivelu, and Priyanka Upendra. The story follows Surya, a post-graduate who becomes enraged by the unemployment and suffering of his friends in a corrupt society. He takes violent action against the wealthy businessman Udhaya Moorthy, who controls job placements through bribery and exploitation. The film explores themes of systemic corruption, friendship, and the desperation of educated youth. It was released in theaters on December 17, 2004, with a runtime of 134 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 17 December 2004
- Director
- Ramesh Selvan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
An angry young post-graduate named Surya watches his friends struggle to find jobs in a corrupt system. When his best friend Sasi is cheated out of a job, Surya decides to fight back against the wealthy businessman who controls everything. His rage leads him into a violent confrontation with the entire system.
“One man's rage against a corrupt world”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Jananam
Cast reunions in this film: Bharadwaj & Charlie (10 films together), Raghuvaran & Charlie (10 films together), Bharadwaj & Raghuvaran (5 films together), and Arun Vijay & Charlie (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Udal' but was changed to 'Birth' to avoid confusion with another film.
- Director Ramesh Selvan D S was a former assistant to director Ameer, which influenced the film's gritty style.
- The movie's realistic portrayal of unemployment was praised for mirroring the struggles of many Tamil youth in the early 2000s.
- Actor Aari, who played the lead, performed many of his own stunts to add authenticity to the action sequences.
- The film had a limited theatrical release but later gained a cult following through television broadcasts.
- It was shot on a very low budget, with many scenes filmed in real locations around Chennai to save costs.
- The climax scene involving a public protest was inspired by real-life student agitations of the time.