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Julie Ganapathi(2003)

6.5/10
Tamil141 mins

Julie Ganapathi (2003) is a 141-minute Tamil film directed by Balu Mahendra. Starring Saritha, Jayaram and Amarasigamani. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Julie Ganapathi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2003.

Director:Balu Mahendra
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
14 February 2003
Director
Balu Mahendra
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 21m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A TV producer gets into an accident and is taken in by a fan named Julie. He soon discovers she is emotionally unstable and could be a threat to him.

A fan's love can be a deadly obsession.

Film Details

6.5Rating
141Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 February 2003
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleஜூலி கணபதி

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
identitycorruptionsurvivallove
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Julie' but was renamed 'Julie Ganapathi' to avoid confusion with another Tamil film.
  • Balu Mahendra shot the entire film in a single, real bungalow in Chennai to create a claustrophobic feel.
  • Actress Laila, who played Julie, had to learn to play the violin for her role as a musician.
  • The film's background score uses a theremin, an electronic instrument often used in old horror movies.
  • This was one of the few horror films directed by Balu Mahendra, who was better known for realistic dramas.
  • The movie did not perform well commercially, which led to limited theatrical screenings across Tamil Nadu.
  • The character Tenkasi is named after the real town, which is also the hometown of the film's writer.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Julie Ganapathi

Inspector Ganesh-Music Composer33 films
Producer-Julie's Husband8 films
Julie's Husband-Music Composer4 films
Julie's Husband-Inspector Ganesh3 films
Actor-Inspector Ganesh3 films
Director-Inspector Ganesh3 films
Inspector Ganesh-Actor3 films
Music Composer-Julie's House Watchman3 films
Producer-Inspector Ganesh2 films

Frequently Asked Questions