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Kushi(2000)

7.2/10
Tamil178 mins

Kushi (2000) is a 178-minute Tamil film directed by S. J. Surya. Starring Vijay, Jyothika and Mumtaj. With an audience rating of 7.2/10, Kushi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2000.

Director:S. J. Surya
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
20 May 2000
Director
S. J. Surya
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 58m
GudVibe Rating
7.2/10

Storyline

Two college friends, Jenny and Shiva, fall in love but are separated by a misunderstanding. Their pride keeps them apart, even though they both know they belong together.

Love torn apart by pride. Can they find their way back?

Film Details

7.2Rating
178Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date20 May 2000
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
loveidentityfriendshipfamily
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kushi' means 'happiness' in Tamil, reflecting the central theme of the characters' search for joy.
  • Director S. J. Suryah also played the supporting role of Jenny's brother, making his acting debut in this film.
  • The song 'Kadhal Vaithu' was shot in Ooty and became a major chartbuster, popularizing the hill station for romantic songs.
  • This was one of the earliest Tamil films to extensively use computer graphics for fantasy dream sequences.
  • Actress Jyothika wore minimal makeup in the film to look natural as a college student, which was uncommon at the time.
  • The film's climax scene at the airport was inspired by Hollywood romantic dramas of the 1990s.
  • Despite mixed initial reviews, the film gained a cult following over the years for its music and youthful romance.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kushi

Vicky-Music Composer29 films
Shiva's Father-Music Composer21 films
Actor-Composer13 films
Vicky-Shiva's Father10 films
Actor-Composer6 films
Actor-Shiva's Father4 films
Director-Composer4 films
Shiva's Father-Director of Photography3 films
Director of Photography-Music Composer3 films

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