Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu(2013)
Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu (also known as 555) is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language romantic psychological action thriller film directed by Sasi. The film stars Bharath Srinivasan as Aravind, with Chandini Sreedharan in a dual role as Liyana and Paayal, and Erica Fernandes as Manjari. The story follows Aravind, a software engineer who loses his girlfriend in a car accident and struggles to prove she was real when everyone around him claims she never existed. The narrative blends romance, corporate conspiracy, and a psychological mystery that questions the nature of memory and reality. The film was produced by Chennai Cinema India and Faamous Productions on a budget of ₹10 crore. It was released on August 10, 2013, and received mixed reviews but gained a cult following for its ambitious plot and Bharath's performance.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, MX Player, Watcho, Vi Movies and TV
- Theatrical Release
- 10 August 2013
- Director
- Sasi
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
After a car accident kills his girlfriend Liyana, Aravind suffers brain damage and is told by everyone that she never existed. Convinced she was real, he begins a desperate search for proof, uncovering a corporate conspiracy and a twin sister that leads him to a dangerous truth.
“Love can make you question reality.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu
Cast reunions in this film: Santhanam & Manobala (21 films together), Manobala & Swaminathan (6 films together), Santhanam & Swaminathan (5 films together), Santhanam & Bharath (3 films together), Manobala & Bharath (3 films together), and Santhanam & Sathish Krishnan (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu' translates to 'Five Five Five', which is considered an auspicious number in Tamil culture.
- Director Sasi is known for his rural-based films, but this movie marked a shift to a more urban, psychological thriller setting.
- Actress Aishwarya Dutta, who plays Liyana, made her Tamil debut with this film after appearing in Telugu and Kannada movies.
- The car accident sequence was shot using a combination of practical stunts and visual effects to keep the budget low.
- The film's plot drew comparisons to the Hollywood movie 'The Forgotten' due to its theme of a possibly imaginary loved one.
- It was produced by Aascar Films, a company known for big-budget projects, but this was a relatively smaller venture for them.
- The soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, who used a mix of orchestral and electronic sounds to match the thriller mood.