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Mounam Pesiyadhe(2002)

4.9/10
Tamil148 minsdirect-to-OTT

'Mounam Pesiyadhe' (2002) is a Tamil romantic drama film written and directed by Ameer in his directorial debut. The film stars Suriya in the lead role, alongside Nandha, Trisha, Neha Pendse, and Anju Mahendran. Laila appears in a cameo as Gautham's secret lover. Set in Pondicherry, the story follows Gautham, a man who avoids love, and his friend Kannan, who is secretly in love. A case of mistaken identity leads Gautham to believe his friend's relative Sandhya is interested in him. The film is noted for its twist ending where a silent admirer from Gautham's past reveals herself. It was a commercial success and helped establish Trisha as a lead actress. The soundtrack by Yuvan Shankar Raja was critically acclaimed. The film released on 13 December 2002.

Director:Ameer
Filmed In:Pondicherry, Mysore, AVM Studios
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sun NXT, Aha, Airtel Xstream Play
OTT Release Date
13 June 2003
Theatrical Release
13 December 2002
Director
Ameer
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 28m
Rating
4.9/10

Storyline

Gautham is a man who has no interest in love. His best friend Kannan is secretly in love with Maha. To help Kannan, Gautham meets Sandhya, who is supposed to marry Kannan. Sandhya tells Gautham she wants someone like him. Gautham starts receiving mysterious gifts and calls. He thinks they are from Sandhya. But the truth is far more surprising.

When silence speaks louder than words.

Film Details

4.9Rating
148Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date13 December 2002
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Original Titleமெளனம் பேசியதே
Also Known AsKanchu · Ghatak Returns
Filmed InPondicherry, Mysore, AVM Studios

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyfriendshipidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Mounam Pesiyadhe

Cast reunions in this film: Suriya & Yuvan Shankar Raja (8 films together), Ameer Sultan & Yuvan Shankar Raja (5 films together), Yuvan Shankar Raja & Laila (4 films together), Nandha & Yuvan Shankar Raja (3 films together), Suriya & Trisha Krishnan (3 films together), and Suriya & Laila (3 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 28 days, a very short schedule for a major Tamil film at the time.
  • Director Ameer made his directorial debut with this film after being an actor and assistant director.
  • The song 'Oru Maalai' was shot in Ooty and became a major visual highlight of the film.
  • Actor Suriya and actress Trisha reportedly had a minor disagreement on set, which was quickly resolved.
  • The film's title 'Mounam Pesiyadhe' translates to 'Don't Speak in Silence' in English.
  • It was one of the early films for composer Yuvan Shankar Raja in the romance genre.
  • The movie faced some criticism for its climax but was praised for its music and youthful feel.

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