Rhythm(2000)
Rhythm is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Vasanth. The film stars Arjun Sarja as Karthikeyan and Meena as Chitra, with Ramesh Aravind and Jyotika in supporting roles. The story follows two widowed individuals who meet by chance in Mumbai and discover their deceased spouses died in the same car accident. The film explores their journey from grief to a new relationship. It is noted for its realistic portrayal of mature love and its acclaimed music composed by A.R. Rahman. Rhythm received positive critical reviews but was not a major box office success. It later gained a cult following for its honest storytelling and emotional depth. The film was released on September 15, 2000.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 16 September 2000
- Director
- Vasanth
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
A widowed photo editor and a single mother meet at a train station in Mumbai. Both carry deep sadness from losing their spouses. As they grow closer, they discover their pasts are linked by a single tragic accident. Can they overcome guilt and fear to find love again?
“Love finds its rhythm again”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Rhythm
Cast reunions in this film: Lakshmi & Nagesh (17 films together), Manivannan & A. R. Rahman (9 films together), Arjun & Manivannan (8 films together), Manivannan & Meena (7 films together), Manivannan & Lakshmi (6 films together), and A. R. Rahman & Jyothika (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Rhythm' was chosen to reflect the flow of life and emotions, not just music.
- Director Vasanth shot the entire film in a single schedule of 45 days to maintain continuity.
- The song 'Mazhai Thuli' was filmed at the real-life residence of actor Arvind Swamy in Chennai.
- This was the only Tamil film where actor Jyothika played a mother to an on-screen child before her real-life motherhood.
- The film's climax scene at the beach was shot at midnight to avoid crowds and capture a serene mood.
- Composer A.R. Rahman recorded the background score using a smaller orchestra to suit the film's intimate feel.
- Despite critical acclaim, the film had a modest box office run but later gained a cult following on television.