Joot(2003)
Joot (also known as Joot: Are You Ready) is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by Azhagam Perumal. The film stars Srikanth as Eashwaran, a village youth who moves to Chennai with his ailing father, and Meera Jasmine as his love interest Meera. The supporting cast includes Vivek as the comic relief Siva, FEFSI Vijayan as the antagonist Aditya, and Murali as Eashwaran's father. The story follows Eashwaran as he discovers his brother Ganeshan is entangled in Aditya's criminal network. The film features action choreography by FEFSI Vijayan and a soundtrack composed by Vidyasagar. Critics noted the film's resemblance to earlier mass-market action films like Dhool and Dhil, but praised Srikanth's performance in his first action-oriented role. The film was released on 19 December 2003 under the production banner Sri Lakshmi Productions.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 19 December 2003
- Director
- Azhagam Perumal
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Eashwaran leaves his village to take his sick father to Chennai for treatment. He stays with his brother, only to find him trapped in a dangerous criminal network. Now Eashwaran must fight a powerful thug to save his family and find the medicine his father needs.
“Run if you can, fight if you must”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Joot
Cast reunions in this film: Vivek & Vidyasagar (14 films together), Vivek & Murali (5 films together), Srikanth & Vidyasagar (5 films together), Vivek & FEFSI Vijayan (3 films together), Vidyasagar & Murali (3 films together), and Meera Jasmine & Vivek (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director N. Azhagamperumal was primarily known as a successful film distributor before making his directorial debut with this movie.
- Actor Livingston, who plays the brother, was also a popular comedian and dialogue writer in Tamil cinema during that era.
- The movie's title 'Joot' is a Tamil slang word for a heavy blow or punch, reflecting its action-oriented plot.
- This was one of the early 2000s Tamil films shot extensively in the neighbourhoods of North Chennai to portray a gritty urban setting.
- The soundtrack by composer Srikanth Deva featured a hit song 'Adadaa Mazhaidaada' sung by popular playback singer Harini.
- Despite being an action film, it included themes of family conflict and the struggles of rural migrants in a big city.
- The film's release coincided with a period when many Tamil films were exploring stories centered on brothers and family honor.