Maayan (film)
Maayan is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by Nassar. The film stars himself, Roja and Vindhya, while Thalaivasal Vijay, Ranjitha and Vadivelu among others form an ensemble cast. Music for the film was composed by Deva and the film opened to mixed reviews in September 2001.[1][2]
| Maayan | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Nassar |
| Written by | Sundara Thirumal |
| Starring | Nassar Roja Vindhya Ranjitha |
| Music by | Deva |
| Cinematography | P. S. Dharan |
| Edited by | Suresh Urs |
Production company | Kana Film Makers |
Release date | 14 September 2001 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
- Nassar as Maayan
- Roja as Azhagamma
- Ranjitha
- Pasupathy as Dominic Raj
- Vindhya
- Revathi
- Thalaivasal Vijay as Vengala Naidu
- Vadivukkarasi
- Vadivelu
- Bala Singh
- Thyagu
- K. R. Vatsala
- Mu Ramaswamy as Maayan's father
- Elango Kumaravel
Production
Nassar had originally planned only to direct the film, but after a leading actor pulled out, he chose to also portray the lead role.[3] Actress Ranjitha made a comeback to acting with Maayan, after taking a three-year sabbatical post-marriage.[4] The film also marked the first major role for Pasupathy, whose previous venture Marudhanayagam was shelved.[5]
The first schedule of the shooting was held at Chennai and Chengelpet. The second schedule was then held at Tiruvannamalai and the forests of Thalaikonam.[6]
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by Deva.[7]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Alli Kulathu" | Ganga | Thamarai |
| 2 | "Koraiyum Theekum" | Srinivas | Ingulab |
| 3 | "Kuruthiyile" | S. Janaki | Pulamaipithan |
| 4 | "Mayavane" | Harini | Pazhani Bharathi |
| 5 | "Mathana" | Vadivelu | Chidambaranathan |
| 6 | "Oru Naadu" | Swarnalatha | Thamarai |
References
- "Maayan movie reviews". bbthots.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
- "The Hindu : Film Review: Maayan". thehindu.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
- "The Hindu : At home in every role". thehindu.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
- "The Hindu : On the comeback trail". thehindu.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
- http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/article3040317.ece
- "Mayan". itgo.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
- http://play.raaga.com/tamil/album/Maayan-songs-T0000373