Maayan(2001)
Maayan is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by and starring Nassar. The cast includes Roja, Vindhya, Thalaivasal Vijay, and Ranjitha. The story centers on Viju Prasad, a family man whose hidden past as an accomplice to a fatal robbery resurfaces when a blackmailer threatens to expose him. Set in a close-knit Tamil Nadu village, the film explores the consequences of secrets and the struggle for redemption. Maayan is noted for its realistic portrayal of rural life and its emotionally charged narrative. The film received critical acclaim for its performances and direction. It was released in theaters in 2001.
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- Theatrical Release
- 14 September 2001
- Director
- Nassar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Rating
- 1.0/10
Storyline
Viju Prasad is a loving husband and father hiding a terrible secret: he was involved in a robbery that killed a man. When a stranger from his past arrives and blackmails him, Viju's quiet life unravels. He must choose between protecting his family with lies or facing the truth and risking everything.
“Some secrets can destroy a family”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Maayan
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Deva (36 films together), Vadivelu & Nassar (24 films together), Deva & Roja Selvamani (22 films together), Nassar & Thalaivasal Vijay (20 films together), Nassar & Deva (16 films together), and Vadivelu & Thalaivasal Vijay (15 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Maayan' is a Tamil word meaning 'one who does not lie', reflecting the protagonist's honest nature.
- Director Nassar also played the main villain, marking a rare case of the director acting as the primary antagonist in his own film.
- This was one of the earliest major film roles for actor Pasupathy, who later became known for his character performances.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around Chettinad, Tamil Nadu, to authentically capture the pre-independence era setting.
- Despite its action-drama genre, the film's soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja featured a notable lullaby ('Thaai Thindra') that became popular.
- The story draws loose inspiration from the lives of historical figures in Tamil Nadu who fought against the zamindari (landlord) system.
- The film's climax involved a large-scale set piece that required hundreds of local villagers as extras for the riot sequences.