Shahjahan(2001)
Shahjahan is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Ravi. The film stars Vijay as Ashok, a relationship expert who helps couples elope, and Richa Pallod in her Tamil debut as Mahee. The supporting cast includes Krishna, Vivek, and Kovai Sarala. The story follows Ashok as he navigates the challenges of his own love life while helping others. The film was produced by R. B. Choudary and features music composed by Mani Sharma. It was released on 14 November 2001 and completed a 125-day theatrical run in Tamil Nadu.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 14 November 2001
- Director
- Ravi
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Rating
- 6.0/10
Storyline
Ashok runs a secret service helping couples elope when their families oppose the match. He falls in love with Mahee but stays silent because of a traumatic past. When his friend Raja asks for help winning the same girl, Ashok agrees without knowing the truth. He must choose between his own happiness and his friend's love.
“He gives love, but cannot keep it.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Shahjahan
Cast reunions in this film: Vivek & Pandu (20 films together), Vivek & Kovai Sarala (17 films together), Kovai Sarala & Pandu (11 films together), Vijay & Vivek (10 films together), Vivek & Nizhalgal Ravi (10 films together), and Vijay & Dinesh Master (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Shahjahan' is a reference to the Mughal emperor known for building the Taj Mahal, symbolising grand love.
- This was the first Tamil film for actress Priyanka Trivedi, who played the female lead opposite Vijay.
- Director Ravi Appulu had previously worked as an assistant to director S. Shankar on several films.
- The song 'Kadhal Vandhale' was shot in Ooty and became a popular romantic track of the early 2000s.
- The film's climax fight sequence was choreographed by stunt master Anal Arasu, known for his work in Tamil action films.
- Despite being a romantic film, it included commercial elements like comedy tracks and fight scenes to appeal to Vijay's fan base.
- The movie released alongside other Pongal festival films in 2001 and had a moderate run at the box office.