Kurumbu(2003)
Kurumbu is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language teen romantic comedy film directed by Vishnuvardhan in his directorial debut. The film stars Naresh, Nikita Thukral, and Diya. It is a remake of the 2002 Telugu film Allari. The story follows a playful teenager named Ravi who gets caught in a love triangle with two girls. The film explores themes of young love, honesty, and growing up. The music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The soundtrack includes a remix of the song 'Aasai Nooru Vagai' from the 1983 film Adutha Varisu. Kurumbu was released on 21 November 2003 and was a box office bomb. Critics panned the film for its slow pace and lack of humor.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Einthusan
- Theatrical Release
- 21 November 2003
- Director
- Vishnuvardhan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
Ravi is a mischievous teenager who loves playing pranks. His life turns upside down when two very different girls, Aparna and Ruchi, both fall in love with him. Ravi must navigate lies, family pressure, and his own confusion to find out who he truly loves.
“Love is the biggest prank of all”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kurumbu
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Yuvan Shankar Raja (19 films together), Nassar & Ramya Krishnan (15 films together), Vishnuvardhan & Yuvan Shankar Raja (8 films together), Nassar & Kuyili (5 films together), Nassar & R. S. Shivaji (4 films together), and Nassar & Nirosha (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Kurumbu' but was later released as 'Kurumbu' without changes, keeping its unique name.
- Director Vishnu Varadhan made his directorial debut with this film after working as an assistant director.
- The movie features early roles for actors who later became well-known in Tamil television and cinema.
- It was shot extensively in Chennai and surrounding areas to capture a youthful, college-life atmosphere.
- The soundtrack by composer Srikanth Deva included a mix of peppy and melodious songs popular among teens.
- The film's story revolves around teenage romance, a less common theme in mainstream Tamil cinema at the time.
- Despite its modest release, it gained a cult following over the years for its simple, relatable love story.