
Iyarkai(2003)
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.
Director:S. P. Jananathan
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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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
Actor-Actor16 films →
Actor-Composer11 films →
Actor-Composer6 films →
Actor-Composer4 films →
Actor-Composer2 films →
Director-Composer2 films →
Actor-Nancy2 films →








