Aasai Aasaiyai(2003)
Aasai Aasaiyai is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by Ravi Mariya. The lead cast includes Jiiva in his acting debut and Sharmilee as the female lead. The story follows Vinod, a college graduate who dreams of becoming a businessman, and his efforts to win the heart of Brinda, a girl torn between love and family duty. The film features a supporting cast including Anandaraj, Ramesh Khanna, and S.N. Lakshmi. Music was composed by Mani Sharma. The film was produced by R.B. Choudary under the Super Good Films banner. It was released on January 31, 2003. The movie is available for streaming on Eros Now.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Sun NXT
- Theatrical Release
- 31 January 2003
- Director
- Ravi Mariya
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Vinod finishes college and wants to start his own business. He falls in love with Brinda, but she puts her family first. When Brinda's sister elopes, Vinod helps bring her back. But Brinda is still afraid to accept his love. Can Vinod convince her that love and family can both thrive?
“Love waits for the right moment.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Aasai Aasaiyai
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Mani Sharma (13 films together), Nassar & Livingston (9 films together), Nassar & Ramesh Khanna (9 films together), Nassar & Anandaraj (8 films together), Nassar & Jiiva (7 films together), and Livingston & Anandaraj (7 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only Tamil film directed by Ravi Mariya, who was primarily known as a cinematographer.
- Actor Jeevan, who plays the detective Vinod, was often cast in comedic roles, making this a rare leading romantic part for him.
- The film's music was composed by Deva, who was known for his peppy numbers, but the soundtrack here had a softer, more melodic tone.
- A subplot involves the detective agency using old-fashioned surveillance, which was a novelty in early 2000s Tamil cinema.
- The movie's title translates to 'Desire for Desire', reflecting the theme of romantic yearning central to the plot.
- Actress Sharmilee, playing Brinda, was a popular model, and this film was among her early leading roles in Tamil cinema.
- The story structure, where a hired tail falls for his subject, was a fresh concept in Tamil family dramas at the time.