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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 was released on 14 September 2001.[1]
| Maayan | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Nassar |
| Written by | Sundara Thirumal |
| Starring | Nassar Roja Vindhya Ranjitha |
| Cinematography | P. S. Dharan |
| Edited by | Suresh Urs |
| Music by | Deva |
Production company | Kana Film Makers |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
edit- Nassar as Maayan
- Roja as Azhagamma
- Ranjitha as Gurumayi
- 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
editNassar had originally planned only to direct the film, but after his initial choices for the lead actor – Prashanth and Ajith Kumar – pulled out, he chose to also portray the lead role.[2] As a result, the film's production was delayed by over a year from early 1999.[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
editSoundtrack was composed by Deva.[7]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|
| "Alli Kulathu" | Ganga | Thamarai |
| "Koraiyum Theekum" | Srinivas | Ingulab |
| "Kuruthiyile" | S. Janaki | Pulamaipithan |
| "Mayavane" | Harini | Palani Bharathi |
| "Mathana" | Vadivelu | Chidambaranathan |
| "Oru Naadu" | Swarnalatha | Thamarai |
Reception
editThe Hindu wrote "CERTAIN CHARACTERS never get stale - Robin Hood for instance. But different incidents have to be weaved in every time if the story has to sell, especially when presented on celluloid. And this is what Nasser has tried in Kana Film Makers's Maayan. Sundara Thirumal's story takes off well, but flounders after the first half. And because it goes limp midway, the impact of the climax is considerably reduced. (The screenplay and dialogue are also by him)".[8] Visual Dasan of Kalki praised Nassar's acting but panned his character design while also praising him for portraying folk arts and dances and Pasupathy's acting however he felt Nassar messed up in one aspect, when the screenplay is based on true events, the backdrop of the plot jumps for no reason hence the story kicks like a donkey.[9] Chennai Online wrote "The narrative flows smoothly, though the second half could have been trimmed a little. Nasser is more focused and displays a firmer grasp over the medium than he had done in his earlier two directorial ventures".[10]
References
edit- ^ "நாசரின் மாயன்". Kalki (in Tamil). 10 June 2001. Archived from the original on 1 August 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ "At home in every role". The Hindu. 11 December 2002. Archived from the original on 13 March 2003. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
- ^ "Nasser: An Interview". Dinakaran. 22 September 1999. Archived from the original on 1 March 2005. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "On the comeback trail". The Hindu. 16 September 2001. Archived from the original on 22 June 2012. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ Ashok Kumar, S. R. (29 December 2006). "I want challenges in life too: Actor Pasupathy". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 13 December 2019. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ "Mayan". cinematoday2.itgo.com. Archived from the original on 30 December 2012. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
- ^ "Maayan (2001)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 29 December 2022. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (21 September 2001). "Film Review: Maayan". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 November 2007. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ "மாயன்". Kalki (in Tamil). 30 September 2001. Archived from the original on 1 August 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ Mannath, Malini. "Maayan". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 12 December 2003. Retrieved 29 October 2024.