Viswanathan Ramamoorthy(2001)
Viswanathan Ramamoorthy is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language comedy film written and directed by Rama Narayanan. The film stars Ramki, Vivek, Roja, Vindhya, and Kovai Sarala in lead roles. The story follows two friends, Viswanathan and Ramamoorthy, who devise a plan to secure an inheritance by making Ramamoorthy's wife pretend to be Viswanathan's spouse. The plot is inspired by the English play 'Right Bed Wrong Husband' and pays homage to the composer duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. The film received mixed reviews, with critics noting its appeal to rural audiences but finding it predictable for urban viewers. It was released on 10 August 2001.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 10 August 2001
- Director
- Rama Narayanan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m 0
Storyline
Viswanathan is a henpecked husband whose wife Meena treats him poorly. When his uncle dies leaving a large inheritance with a condition that Meena must behave well, Viswanathan and his friend Ramamoorthy hatch a plan. Ramamoorthy's wife Shenbagam pretends to be Meena to fool the money manager. But the real Meena returns home early, and chaos ensues.
“Two friends, one plan, endless laughter.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Viswanathan Ramamoorthy
Cast reunions in this film: Vivek & Kovai Sarala (17 films together), Vivek & Venniradai Moorthy (13 films together), Venniradai Moorthy & Kovai Sarala (11 films together), Rama Narayanan & Vijayakanth (11 films together), Vivek & Ramki (9 films together), and Vivek & S. A. Rajkumar (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a tribute to the legendary music composer duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, who dominated Tamil cinema for decades.
- Director Rama Narayanan was known for making films quickly, and this movie was shot in a notably short schedule.
- Actress Meena, who played the aspiring actress Meena, was a popular lead in the 1990s but this film came during a career shift.
- The plot revolves around a fake marriage scheme, a common trope in comedies of that era, but with a role-reversal twist.
- The movie had a limited theatrical run and is not widely remembered, unlike many other Tamil films from the early 2000s.
- It features comedy scenes typical of the director's style, often relying on misunderstandings and exaggerated characters.
- The synopsis mentions 30 lakhs, a large sum driving the plot, reflecting the financial aspirations common in films of that time.