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Iyarkai(2003)

7.5/10
Tamil142 mins

Iyarkai (2003) is a 142-minute Tamil film directed by S. P. Jananathan. Starring Shaam, Arun Vijay and Kutty Radhika. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Iyarkai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2003.

Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
21 November 2003
Director
S. P. Jananathan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 22m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A sailor named Marudhu falls for a fruit seller named Nancy. She cares for him, but her heart is promised to a ship captain who vowed to return and marry her.

A sailor's love anchors a heart waiting for another.

Film Details

7.5Rating
142Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date21 November 2003
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsEyarkai · Iyarkkai

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
lovesurvivalidentityfriendship
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was shot in real locations in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, capturing their natural beauty.
  • Director S. P. Jananathan made his directorial debut with this film after working as an assistant to director Balu Mahendra.
  • The movie's title 'Iyarkai' means 'nature' in Tamil, reflecting its themes of natural love and destiny.
  • Actress Sneha, who played Nancy, was already a rising star in Tamil and Telugu films when she took on this role.
  • The film's music was composed by Vidyasagar, known for his melodic scores in South Indian cinema.
  • It faced tough competition at the box office, releasing alongside several big-budget films that year.
  • The story explores the life of sailors, a setting not commonly seen in mainstream Tamil cinema at the time.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Iyarkai

Frequently Asked Questions