Unnai Ninaithu(2002)
'Unnai Ninaithu' is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Vikraman. It stars Suriya, Laila, and Sneha in the lead roles. The story follows Surya, a lodge receptionist who sacrifices everything to help the woman he loves, Nirmala, even after she leaves him for a richer man. Years later, Nirmala returns, but Surya has moved on to Radha, who waited for him patiently. The film won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film and Sneha won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil. It was released on 10 May 2002 and became a commercial success at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 10 May 2002
- Director
- Vikraman
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Surya, a kind lodge receptionist, falls in love with Nirmala, a poor girl living next door. When a richer man enters her life, Nirmala leaves Surya. Years later, she returns, but Surya must choose between the woman who left him and the one who waited.
“Some loves are worth waiting for.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Unnai Ninaithu
Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Charle (102 films together), Pandu & Charlie (12 films together), Thalaivasal Vijay & Charlie (12 films together), Pandu & Thalaivasal Vijay (9 films together), Thalaivasal Vijay & Charle (9 films together), and Pandu & Ramesh Khanna (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Unnai Ninaithu' translates to 'Thinking of You' in English.
- Director Vikraman often cast newcomers, but this film starred established actors like Murali and Devayani.
- The movie was released during a busy season with multiple family dramas competing at the box office.
- It features music by Sirpy, who was a frequent collaborator with director Vikraman in the early 2000s.
- The story revolves around a love triangle, a common theme in Tamil cinema of that era.
- Some scenes were shot in picturesque outdoor locations typical of early 2000s Tamil filmmaking.
- The film did not achieve major commercial success but found an audience on television reruns later.