Aasai(1995)
Aasai is a 1995 Tamil-language romantic thriller film directed by Vasanth. The film stars Ajith Kumar, Suvalakshmi, Prakash Raj, and Rohini. It tells the story of a young woman whose brother-in-law becomes dangerously obsessed with her. The film is known for its intense narrative and strong performances, particularly by Prakash Raj as the antagonist. It won three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, including Best Director for Vasanth. The music, composed by Deva, was also critically acclaimed. The film was released on September 8, 1995.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Disney+ Hotstar, Prime Video, Aha, ManoramaMax, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 8 September 1995
- Director
- Vasanth
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
Yamuna falls in love with Jeeva and wants to marry him. But her brother-in-law Madhavan, a respected army major, is secretly obsessed with her. He will stop at nothing, including murder, to destroy their relationship and claim Yamuna for himself.
“Desire can destroy everything.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Aasai
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Deva (36 films together), Nizhalgal Ravi & Deva (21 films together), Prakash Raj & Deva (13 films together), Ajith Kumar & Deva (12 films together), Vadivelu & Prakash Raj (12 films together), and Nizhalgal Ravi & Revathi (10 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Aasai' means 'desire' in Tamil, reflecting the central theme of obsessive lust.
- Director Vasanth originally planned to cast a different actor for the villain role but chose Prashanth after seeing his versatility.
- The movie was shot in just 45 days, a very tight schedule for a psychological thriller in the 1990s.
- Composer Deva's background score used unconventional sounds to create tension, which was noted by critics.
- A key scene involving a car accident was filmed without computer effects, using practical stunts.
- The film was remade in Telugu as 'Priya Raagam' with minor changes to suit that audience.
- It was one of the early Tamil films to portray the villain as a charming, educated urban character.