Ice(2003)
'Ice' is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by R. Raghuraj. The film stars newcomer Ashok, Priyanka Trivedi, and Haripriya in lead roles, with Vivek and Mouli in supporting parts. The story follows Ashok, a young man who falls in love with two women simultaneously and struggles to choose between them. The narrative explores themes of love, confusion, and the importance of honesty in relationships. The film is a remake of the director's own 2002 Telugu film 'Kalusukovalani'. Devi Sri Prasad composed the soundtrack, reusing several songs from the original and adding four new tracks. 'Ice' was shot in Chennai, the Alps, Australia, Vienna, Germany, and Switzerland. The film received below-average box office collections and mixed critical reviews upon its release in July 2003.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 4 July 2003
- Director
- Raghuraj
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Rating
- 6.2/10
Storyline
Ashok is a simple young man searching for true love. He meets Anjali and falls for her, but then Madhavi enters his life and captures his heart too. Torn between two women, Ashok must decide who he truly loves before he loses them both.
“Two loves, one heart, one choice.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Ice' was inspired by the popular slang term for diamonds in the early 2000s, reflecting a key plot element.
- This was one of the earliest Tamil films for music composer Devi Sri Prasad, who was then primarily known for Telugu work.
- Actress Priyanka Trivedi, the female lead, was a former Miss India finalist before entering Tamil cinema.
- Comedian Vivek's role included a satire on the then-burgeoning reality TV show culture, which was a fresh topic.
- The movie's climax was reportedly shot in a single, long schedule at a resort to maintain continuity.
- Director R. Raghuraj had previously worked extensively as an assistant director for major filmmakers like K. Balachander.
- Despite being a romantic comedy, the film incorporated several action sequences to cater to commercial tastes of the era.