Aahaa(1997)
Aahaa (1997) is a 150-minute Tamil film directed by Suresh Krishna. Starring Vijayakumar, Mahendran and Delhi Ganesh. With an audience rating of 7.4/10, Aahaa stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1997.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 30 October 1997
- Director
- Suresh Krishna
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.4/10
Storyline
Set against the warmth and friction of a joint Tamil family, Aahaa traces the journey of Sriram — a carefree younger son constantly at odds with his wealthy, disapproving father — who finds unexpected love with a cook's daughter, only to stumble upon a devastating family secret that forces him to grow up overnight. Director Suresh Krissna, fresh off the adrenaline of *Baashha*, pivots beautifully into emotional drama territory here, crafting a story where class divides, sibling loyalty, and personal sacrifice collide with genuine tenderness. Deva's soulful music elevates every beat, making this 1997 Diwali hit a quietly powerful portrait of what holding a family together really costs.
“A love story that captured hearts and became a hit.”
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Kadhal Kavidhai' but was changed to 'Aahaa..!' to match its light-hearted romantic theme.
- Director Suresh Krissna, known for action films like 'Baashha', shifted to a pure romance genre with this movie.
- The soundtrack by Sirpy became very popular, with the song 'Kadhalenum' being a major chartbuster.
- This was one of the few Tamil films of the era shot extensively in picturesque Ooty and Kodaikanal.
- The movie marked a rare leading role for Rajiv Krishna, who was primarily known as a supporting actor.
- Despite being a hit, the film is less remembered today compared to other 1997 Tamil romantic releases.
- The climax scene involving a train was filmed with special permission at a functional railway station.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Aahaa
