Vaaname Ellai(1992)
Vaaname Ellai is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Anand Babu, Ramya Krishnan, Madhoo, Vishali Kannadasan, and Babloo Prithviraj. It follows five strangers who meet on a rooftop and decide to commit suicide together because they are fed up with corruption and injustice. Each character shares a painful story of betrayal, loss, or abuse. A chance encounter with a disabled newsreader named Ramakrishnan changes their perspective. The film is known for its bold subject matter and emotional climax. It won one award and received positive reviews for its honest storytelling. The movie runs for 2 hours and 25 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Tentkotta
- Theatrical Release
- 22 May 1992
- Director
- K. Balachander
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 4.6/10
Storyline
Five strangers from different backgrounds meet on a rooftop. They are all tired of the world's cruelty. They decide to end their lives together. But as they prepare to jump, they begin to share their stories. A newsreader with a tragic past arrives and changes everything. Will they choose life or death?
“The sky is the limit.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vaaname Ellai
Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Charle (102 films together), K. Balachander & Charlie (11 films together), Charlie & Madhan Bob (8 films together), Anand Babu & Charlie (6 films together), K. Balachander & Charle (6 films together), and Madhan Bob & Charle (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film was inspired by a real-life news report about a group of people forming a suicide pact.
- It was the first Tamil film to be shot extensively in Ooty's famous botanical gardens.
- Director K. Balachander gave newcomer Revathi a prominent role, which helped launch her career as a leading actress.
- The movie's title 'Vaaname Ellai' translates to 'The Limit is the Sky', reflecting its theme of hope.
- Composer Ilaiyaraaja reused the tune of a popular Hindi song 'Dekha Ek Khwab' for the melody 'Ennavale Adi Ennavale'.
- The film faced some censorship challenges for its bold theme of suicide, requiring edits before release.
- It was one of the few early 90s Tamil films to feature an ensemble cast without a single dominant male superstar.