Innisai Mazhai(1992)
Innisai Mazhai (transl. Rain of music) is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language romantic musical film directed by Shoba Chandrasekhar. The film stars Neeraj, Parveen, Vivek, and Sudhakar Vasanth. It was produced by Shoba's son, actor Vijay, credited as Joseph Vijay. The story follows four members of a musical troupe caught in a love triangle. A family secret about the male lead's mother drives the emotional conflict. The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Vaali. Critics praised the music and scenic locations but criticized the weak script and acting. The film was released on 12 April 1992 and was a box office failure.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Apple TV, Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 12 April 1992
- Director
- Shoba Chandrasekhar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
Vijay hates love and rejects Mamta's feelings. Mamta loves him deeply and tries to change his heart. Two of Vijay's friends also love Mamta. A hidden family secret about Vijay's mother threatens to destroy everything. Can Vijay learn to accept love before it is too late?
“When music meets heartbreak”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Innisai Mazhai
Cast reunions in this film: Vivek & Ilayaraja (16 films together), Vijay & S. A. Chandrasekhar (13 films together), Ilayaraja & Jai Ganesh (12 films together), Ilayaraja & Kumarimuthu (11 films together), Vijay & Vivek (10 films together), and Jaiganesh & Jai Ganesh (10 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only film directed by Shoba Chandrasekhar, who was primarily known as a playback singer.
- The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, but it did not produce any major hit songs like his other works.
- Actor Vijayakanth, known for action roles, played the romantic lead Vijay, which was a shift from his usual image.
- The movie was shot extensively in Ooty, a popular hill station often used for romantic scenes in Tamil films.
- It was released during a crowded festive season and faced tough competition from bigger star films.
- The story revolves around a love triangle, a common theme in 1990s Tamil cinema, but with a rejection twist.
- Actress Mamta Kulkarni, who played the female lead, was a popular Bollywood star appearing in one of her few Tamil films.