Ini Ellame Sugame(1998)
Ini Ellame Sugame is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by A.R. Ramesh. The film stars Abbas, Sanghavi, and Sruthi Raj in lead roles. The story follows Arvind and Nandini, who meet at a singing competition and fall in love. Their relationship is tested when Arvind's friend Nirmala confesses her love for him. The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and friendship. It was produced by Valli Cine Arts and released on March 18, 1998.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 18 March 1998
- Director
- A. R. Ramesh
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m 0
Storyline
A young singer named Arvind falls for Nandini at a singing contest. Their love seems perfect until his close friend Nirmala reveals her own feelings for him. Arvind must choose between his true love and a friendship that could be destroyed.
“Love sings a new tune”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ini Ellame Sugame
Cast reunions in this film: Pandu & Sirpy (8 films together), Pandu & Singamuthu (5 films together), Sirpy & Singamuthu (5 films together), and Abbas & Sirpy (2 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only film directed by A. R. Ramesh, who was primarily known as a producer for movies like 'Kadhal Kottai'.
- The film's music was composed by Deva, but the soundtrack did not achieve the same popularity as his other 1990s hits.
- Actor Livingston, known for comic roles, played a supporting character, marking one of his earlier film appearances.
- The movie's title translates to 'From Now On, It's All Happiness,' reflecting its romantic theme but contrasting its dramatic plot.
- It was released during a crowded period for Tamil romance films and had a very limited theatrical run.
- A subplot involves a singing competition, a common setting in 1990s Tamil cinema to launch romance between leads.
- The film is not widely available on streaming platforms today, making it a lesser-known entry in the filmographies of its cast.