Thodarum(1999)
Thodarum is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Ramesh Khanna. The film stars Ajith Kumar, Devayani, and Heera in lead roles. It is a remake of the 1996 Telugu film Maavi Chiguru. The story follows Seetha, a possessive wife who discovers she has a fatal heart condition. She decides to arrange her husband's marriage to another woman before her death. The film features a supporting cast including Manivannan, Vadivelu, and Gemini Ganesan. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Thodarum received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for Devayani's performance. The film was released on 14 January 1999.
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- Theatrical Release
- 15 January 1999
- Director
- Ramesh Khanna
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
A possessive wife named Seetha suspects every woman who comes near her husband Jayaram. When she is diagnosed with a deadly heart condition, she makes a shocking decision. She wants Jayaram to marry Meera, a woman from his office, after she dies. Seetha must push her husband away to make him move on.
“Love that continues beyond death”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Thodarum
Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & Ilayaraja (72 films together), Manivannan & Ilayaraja (41 films together), Delhi Ganesh & Ilayaraja (33 films together), Manivannan & Senthil (28 films together), Vadivelu & Manivannan (24 films together), and Vadivelu & Ilayaraja (23 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Thodarum' was chosen to reflect a sequel-like continuation of Ajith Kumar's earlier hit 'Aasai'.
- Director Ramesh Khanna, a former associate of Mani Ratnam, made his directorial debut with this film.
- Actress Heera, who played a key role, was primarily known as a model and this was one of her few major film appearances.
- The movie's soundtrack by Deva included a popular romantic song 'Kadhal Vanthu' filmed in the scenic Ooty.
- Despite starring a rising Ajith Kumar, the film had a moderate box office run and is less discussed among his major hits.
- A subplot involving a car race sequence was included to capitalize on Ajith's established image as an action hero.
- The film's climax was shot in a single schedule at a factory set to maintain a tight production budget.