Ninaivirukkum Varai
Ninaivirukkum Varai (transl. Till the last memory) is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Subash. The film stars Prabhu Deva and Keerthi Reddy in the lead roles, while Anand, Ranjith, Vivek, Sujatha, and Fathima Babu play supporting roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Deva with cinematography by M. V. Panneerselvam.[1] The film released on 5 February 1999.
Ninaivirukkum Varai | |
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Directed by | K. Subash |
Produced by | C. R. Karunanithi V. Sivakumar |
Starring | Prabhu Deva Keerthi Reddy |
Music by | Deva |
Cinematography | M. V. Panneerselvam |
Edited by | Krishnamoorthy-Siva |
Production company | Tara Creations |
Release date | 5 February 1999 |
Running time | 148 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Plot
Janaki Raman alias Jani is a kindhearted slum dweller who is very fond of his mother. Sandhya is a rich girl staying in a nearby locality. Sandhya meets Jani and befriends him and his other friends as well. Jani has a big respect for Sandhya as she treats him with respect despite living in a slum. Slowly, friendship blossoms into love for Jani; however, he does not have the courage to speak up to Sandhya, who treats him as her best friend.
Sada is a local baddie living in the same slum who locks horns with Jani most of the time. One day, Sandhya informs Jani that her parents have decided for her to marry Aravind, who is their family's friend. Jani understands that Sandhya still views him only as a true friend and decides to hide his love. However, Jani learns from Sada that Aravind is a big-time womaniser and that Sada was working as a pimp for Aravind. Sada also discloses that both him and Aravind are infected with HIV/AIDS. Aravind plans to marry Sandhya despite knowing about his illness.
Now, Jani plans to cancel the wedding and save Sandhya. Jani meets Aravind and requests him to cancel the wedding, but Aravind's henchmen beat Jani and also kill Sada. Jani is accused for Sada's death and is arrested by the police. On the day of Sandhya's wedding, Jani escapes from the police and kills Aravind in the marriage hall. Jani reveals the truth about Aravind, and Sandhya thanks him for saving her life. Sandhya praises Jani in front of everyone as her true friend who is ready to go to any extent for her well-being. Jani, although feeling like disclosing his love towards her, decides to hide it as he does not want to break her trust. He is then re-arrested.
Cast
- Prabhu Deva as Janaki Raman alias Jani
- Keerthi Reddy as Sandhya
- Anand as Aravind
- Ranjith as Sada
- Vivek as Vinod
- Sujatha as Jani's mother
- Laxmi Rattan as Sandhya's father
- Fathima Babu as Sandhya's mother
- Mohan V. Ram as Aravind's father
- Pandu as Police Inspector
- LIC Narasimhan as Police Officer
- Poovilangu Mohan as Doctor
- Kumarimuthu as Astrologer
- Mayilsamy
- Vaiyapuri
- Dhamu
- Chaplin Balu
- Japan Kumar
- Arun Sarath
- Raviraj
- Anuja
- Shohini
- Harikumar (special appearance as singer in song "Oh Vennila Kadhal")
- Soori as Jani's friend (uncredited)
Soundtrack
Soundtrack is composed by Deva and lyrics were written by Nandalala, Palanibharathi and K. Subash.[2]
- "Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa" – Mano, Krishnaraj, Deva, chorus
- "Sandhya Sandhya" – Unnikrishnan
- "Anbe Nee Mayila" – Unni Menon, Sujatha
- "Kathadikkuthu Kathadikkuthu" – Sabesh, Krishnaraj, Deva, K. Subash, Kumar
- "Oh Vennila" – Hariharan
- "Aaya Onnu" – Krishnaraj, Prabhu Deva, Vivek
Release
The film received positive reviews from critics, with the reviewer from Indolink.com citing that "Prabhu Deva gets a wonderful script and character that he's comfortable in".[3][4]
References
- http://www.jointscene.com/movies/kollywood/Ninaivirukkum_Varai/6542
- http://www.starmusiq.com/tamil_movie_songs_free_download.asp?movieid=515
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 7 April 2012. Retrieved 9 September 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- http://www.bbthots.com/reviews/1999/nvarai.html