University(2002)
University is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Praghadish. The film stars Jeevan in his acting debut and Gajala in her Tamil debut. The story follows a shy college student named Gandhi who connects with a girl named Shanmathi through a wrong number phone call. Their relationship develops over the phone while they remain strangers in real life. The film features Vivek in a supporting comedic role and Raghuvaran as a psychology professor. The soundtrack was composed by Ramesh Vinayakam with lyrics by Vairamuthu. University received mixed critical reviews and was not a commercial success at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 4 October 2002
- Director
- Pragahdeesh
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
A painfully shy college student named Gandhi calls a random phone number and ends up saving a girl named Shanmathi from suicide. They fall in love over the phone, but Shanmathi has no idea that the voice she loves belongs to the awkward boy she despises in college. Gandhi must find the courage to reveal his true identity before she marries the wrong man.
“One wrong number. One right love.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for University
Cast reunions in this film: Vivek & Raghuvaran (11 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & Ilavarasu (11 films together), Vivek & Ilavarasu (5 films together), and Vivek & M. S. Bhaskar (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'University' was chosen to reflect the universal college experience, though it was shot primarily at Loyola College in Chennai.
- Director Praghadish made his debut with this film, which was produced by veteran actor-director R. Parthiepan under his banner Cine Dreams.
- Actor Jeevan, known for villain roles, played the rare lead protagonist Gandhi, a character defined by his moral rigidity.
- The soundtrack by Vidyasagar became popular, with the song 'Kadhal Vandhale' gaining particular attention for its melody.
- A key comedy subplot involves Gandhi mistakenly being thought to have a connection with the local rowdy 'Rocket' Raja.
- The film contrasts Gandhi's teetotaler lifestyle with the typical college party culture, a central theme in its social commentary.
- Despite its campus setting, the plot incorporates thriller elements through misunderstandings and a mysterious letter subplot.