Azhagiya Tamil Magan
Azhagiya Tamil Magan (transl. Adorable Tamil son) is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Bharathan, written by S. K. Jeeva and produced by Swargachitra Appachan. The film stars actor Vijay in a dual role as an MBA student and a money-minded womanizer look-alike while Shriya Saran, Namitha, and N. Santhanam play in supporting roles. With cinematography by K. Balasubramaniam and editing by Anthony, the film's score and the soundtrack are composed by A. R. Rahman. The film revolves around an excelling athlete who has the ability to predict future events. With his unique ability, he identifies several tragic future events, including the attempted murder of his lover by a look-alike.
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| Directed by | Bharathan |
| Screenplay by | Bharathan |
| Story by | S. K. Jeeva |
| Produced by | Swargachitra Appachan |
| Starring | Vijay Shriya Saran Namitha Santhanam |
| Cinematography | Balasubramaniem |
| Edited by | Anthony |
| Music by | A. R. Rahman |
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| Distributed by | Pyramid Saimira |
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Running time | 178 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
The film was released on the 8th of November 2007 and distributed worldwide by Pyramid Saimira, it became a moderately successful venture domestically.[2] The film entered the Top ten Asian film Box office charts in Malaysia and declared a hit in Malaysia.[3] In 2021, The film had a limited re-release in Kerala.[4]
Plot
Guru Moorthy (Vijay) is an athlete and business management student. Abhinaya (Shriya) is the daughter of a business baron (Ashish Vidyarthi). They meet and fall in love.
The movie goes on to show how the lovers manage to get the permission of their parents. In the meantime, a different dimension in the tale is revealed while the romantic drama is unfolding. Vijay visualizes some bizarre scenes inside his mind. The scenes are disturbing; and worse, they become true in real life.
A psychiatrist (Dr. Rudran) confirms that it is Extra Sensory Perception power and says that the imageries visualized by Guru would actually happen sooner or later. Unfortunately Guru visualizes another scene where he stabs Abi in the stomach. Sensing that he poses a danger to his sweetheart, he runs away from her to Mumbai.
In Mumbai he stumbles upon a person who looks like himself. This gives him a different meaning of the horrible incident visualized by him. Before catching the man, also played by Vijay, Guru gets himself into an accident. In the meantime, the new man moves to Chennai.
Stylish and carefree Prasad, the Guru look-alike, is a greedy person who does anything for money. He is a womaniser and enjoys life. He meets Dhanalakshmi (Namitha) during his travel to Chennai and has sex with her and escapes from her. Abinaya mistakes him for Guru and brings him to her house. Sensing his opportunity, Prasad decides to act as Guru and intends to marry the rich Abhi.
The real Guru comes back and tells everyone the truth. But no one is ready to believe him, as he is outplayed by the wicked Prasad at each and every move. Finally the truth prevails, but not before a tense battle between the two. During the battle, when Guru tries to kill Prasad, he accidentally stabs Abhi. Guru tries to take Abhi to the hospital but Prasad knocks him out and changes into Guru's clothes so he will look like Guru in front of Abhi. Abhi recovers at the hospital and thinks Prasad is Guru again. At the hospital she tells him how much she hates Prasad and how much she loves Guru. When Prasad hears this he feels guilty for what he did and tells her he is not Guru. Guru suddenly comes into the room, and Prasad leaves as a reformed man.
As Prasad walks away from the hospital, Dhanalakshmi appears saying she is pregnant and its twins. Prasad and Dhanalakshmi join together.
Cast
- Vijay as Guru and Prasad (dual role)
- Shriya Saran as Abhinaya alias Abhi, Guru's love interest
- Namitha as Dhanalakshmi, Prasad's love interest
- Santhanam as Muruga
- Sathyan as Guru's friend
- Sayaji Shinde as Sait, a corrupt jeweler, second antagonist
- Ashish Vidyarthi as Anand Chelliah
- Tanikella Bharani as Kathiravan, Guru's father
- Geetha as Muthulakshmi, Guru's mother
- Ganja Karuppu as Kathiravan's assistant
- M. S. Bhaskar as Guru's coach
- Sriman as Shakthi, an athlete with whom Guru competed with
- Manobala as Train Travelling Ticket Examiner
- Baby Niveditha as Renu
- Chaams as a train passenger travelling from Bombay to Madras
- Bombay Gnanam as Renu's Tamil teacher
- Kripa as Shwetha, Abhinaya's friend and Shakthi's sister
- Shakeela as Shakeela (special appearance)
- Appukutty as a priest (uncredited cameo)
Music
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| Released | 1 October 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2007-2008 Panchathan Record Inn and AM Studios | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Label | Star Music | |||
| Producer | A. R. Rahman | |||
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The soundtrack was composed by A. R. Rahman, marking his second collaboration with Vijay after 2004's Udhaya. "Ponmagal Vandaal" is a remix of the song of the same name from Sorgam (1970).[5]
| Track # | Song | Singers | Picturization | Length | Lyricist |
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| 1 | "Ellappugazhum" | A. R. Rahman | Vijay | 5:31 | Vaali |
| 2 | "Ponmagal Vandaal" | Mohammed Aslam, Ember Phoenix | Vijay, Shriya Saran | 3:05 | Alangudi Somu |
| 3 | "Nee Marilyn Monroe" | Benny Dayal, Ujjayinee Roy | Vijay, Namitha | 6:14 | Na. Muthukumar |
| 4 | "Valayapatti Thavile" | Naresh Iyer, Ujjayinee Roy, Srimathumitha, Darshana KT | Vijay, Shriya Saran | 5:44 | Na. Muthukumar |
| 5 | "Kelamal Kaiyile" | Sriram Parthasarathy, Saindhavi | Vijay, Shriya Saran | 5:27 | Thamarai |
| 6 | "Maduraikku Pogathadee" | Benny Dayal, Archith, Darshana KT | Vijay, Shriya Saran | 5:23 | Pa. Vijay |
Release
The film was released on the 8th of November 2007 and distributed worldwide by Pyramid Saimira.
Prior to its release, the film was rumored to be inspired from the American film Final Destination and that the leading actor had a supernatural power. The claims were refuted by director Bharathan.[6]
Reception
Critical response
The film was reviewed by BBC UK, mentioning the film has the right mix of romance and action.[9] Sify stated, "The highlight here is that there are 2 Vijays - the good guy and the bad guy. Director Barathan has tried out a new format, where both the hero and the villain entertain the audiences with howlarious moments, that brings the house up. Vijay makes it work and believable as he melds an effortfully from casual song froid to utter seriousness. His terrific comic timing, his ability to mock and lampoon makes his performance absolutely hits a bulls eye. In the negative character Prasad’s role, he is the veritable scene stealer. He has dubbed impressively modulating his voice for both the characters, and the way he dances in the introductory title song is amazing. No two ways about it, Vijay is the heart and soul of ATM and rated 5/5.[10][11] IndiaGlitz stated Azhagiya Tamil Magan banks heavily on Vijay's charm and performance, Vijay has lived up to the challenge created by the huge success of Pokkiri. He looks stylish and handsome with his dual role. He lights up the screen with his dynamic performance. Director Bharathan has exploited Vijay's strengths in a dual role as well. He has provided a perfect family entertainer and rated 5/5 as well.[12] Bollywood Life stated, "When you think about Vijay's dance moves, the first song which comes to our mind his energetic, inspiring number Ellappugazhum from ATM - Azhagiya Tamil Magan. Incidentally, the words from the song "Ellappugazhum iraivan ke" are the once uttered by Mozart of Madras AR Rahman every time he receives an award. To the tunes of Rahman, Vijay's awe-inspiring dance moves will make you stand up from your seat, pumping your fist with new found energy."[13]
Accolades
| Year | Award Category | Winner |
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| 2008 | Filmfare Award for Best Dance Choreographer – South | Prem Rakshith (Won for the song "Ellappugazhum") |
| 2008 | Vijay Award for Entertainer of the Year | Vijay |
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- Wong, Silvia (5 February 2008). "Malaysian box office hits all-time high of $100m". Screen. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- https://www.news18.com/news/movies/video-fans-go-crazy-as-kerala-theatres-re-release-vijays-ghilli-4427033.html
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- "Shropshire - Bollywood - Azhigiye Tamizh Magan". BBC. 29 October 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- "Azhagiya Tamil Magan". Archived from the original on 4 December 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- "AZHAGIYA TAMIL MAGAN MOVIE REVIEW cast crew VIJAY SHRIYA NAMITHA Direction BHARATHAN Music A R RAHMAN Production Swagachitra Appachan movie wallpapers hot stills picture image gallery". Retrieved 26 October 2016.
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