Priyamudan(1998)
'Priyamudan' (1998) is a Tamil-language psychological romantic thriller directed by Vincent Selva in his debut. The film stars Vijay and Kausalya in lead roles, with Sujith Sagar, Jai Ganesh, and Nassar in supporting parts. The story follows Vasanth, a possessive young businessman who impersonates another man to win the love of Priya, leading to murder and tragedy. The film is notable for Vijay's first negative role and its dark, cautionary tone about obsessive love. It received positive reviews for Vijay's performance and won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Stunt Coordinator. The film was released on 13 June 1998 and became a commercial success, running for over 100 days.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video (AP International South Cinema)
- Theatrical Release
- 12 June 1998
- Director
- Vincent Selva
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Rating
- 5.9/10
Storyline
A wealthy businessman named Vasanth falls in love with Priya during a trip to Rajasthan. To win her heart, he pretends to be the man who saved her life. His lie spirals into jealousy, murder, and a tragic confrontation with the truth.
“Love can become a dangerous obsession.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Priyamudan
Cast reunions in this film: Manivannan & Deva (53 films together), Nassar & Manivannan (18 films together), Nassar & Deva (16 films together), Vijay & Manivannan (13 films together), Vijay & Deva (13 films together), and Vijay & Nassar (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Priyamudan' was initially considered for another project starring Vijay, but was later used for this film.
- Director Vincent Selva made his directorial debut with this film after working as an assistant to director S.A. Chandrasekhar.
- The movie was shot extensively in Rajasthan, capturing the desert landscapes to enhance the romantic setting.
- Actor Vijay's character impersonating a savior was a central plot device that echoed themes from some of his earlier films.
- The film's release coincided with a period where Vijay was solidifying his 'action hero' image in Tamil cinema.
- Composer Deva, known for his folk-inspired tunes, provided the music, including the hit song 'Kadhal Rojave'.
- The movie faced comparisons to other romantic dramas of the era but was noted for its focus on the deception-driven storyline.