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* In Hindu mythology, ''Vaali'' is the name of one of the monkey princes that lock in its sibling in a cave by mistake and later marries the "widow". The plot of the film too follows this legend. |
* In Hindu mythology, ''Vaali'' is the name of one of the monkey princes that lock in its sibling in a cave by mistake and later marries the "widow". The plot of the film too follows this legend. |
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* [[Keerthi Reddy]] rejected a role in the film, after signing up.<ref name="film">{{cite web|author=Krishna, Sandhya|year=1997|title=Kodambakkam Babies|publisher=Indolink|accessdate=1997-12-12|url=http://indolink.com/tamil/cinema/People/97/Dec/kuttisp1.htm}}</ref> |
* [[Keerthi Reddy]] rejected a role in the film, after signing up.<ref name="film">{{cite web|author=Krishna, Sandhya|year=1997|title=Kodambakkam Babies|publisher=Indolink|accessdate=1997-12-12|url=http://indolink.com/tamil/cinema/People/97/Dec/kuttisp1.htm}}</ref> |
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Jyothika won the Filmfare award for best New comer for this movie |
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Revision as of 11:35, 19 March 2008
| Vaali | |
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| Directed by | S.J. Suryah |
| Written by | S.J. Suryah |
| Starring | Ajith Simran Jyothika Saravanan Vivek Balaji |
| Music by | Deva |
Release date | 1999 |
| Language | Tamil |
Vaali (1999) (Tamil: வாலி) is a Tamil film directed by S.J. Suryah. The film stars Ajith, Simran, Jyothika Saravanan, Vivek and Balaji. The film's music is composed by the music director, Deva
Plot
Deva (Ajith) and Shiva (Ajith) are the twins. Deva, the elder, is deaf and mute. But he is a genius, an expert at lip-reading and the head of a successful advertising company. Shiva loves and trusts his brother.
Priya (Simran) wants to marry only someone who is an ex-smoker, an ex-drunkard and ditched by a girl but still pining for her. Learning this, Shiva invents an old romance between him and Sona (Jyothika Saravanan) and finds his way into Priya's heart.
Deva meanwhile chances upon Priya and becomes obsessed with attaining her. His obsession continues even after his younger brother gets married to the girl of his dreams and he devises various means of getting close to Priya and keeping Shiva and her separated.
Priya realises the not-so-honorable intentions Deva has towards her but Shiva refuses to believe her and has full faith in his brother. He even goes as far as to take Priya to a psychiatrist. To get away from it all, Shiva and Priya go on a long-delayed honeymoon. But Deva shows up there too leading to the climax.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ajith | Deva/Shiva |
| Simran | Priya |
| Jyothika Saravanan | Sona |
| Vivek | Deva's friend |
| Balaji |
Soundtrack
The soundtrack features 6 songs composed by Deva
- Gee Priya - SP Balasubramanyam, Swarnalatha
- Nilavai Konduva - Unni Krishnan, Anuradha Sriram
- Vaanil Kaayuthae - Mano , Anuradha Sriram, Surya
- AprIl Maathathil - Unni Krishnan, Harini
- Sona Sona - Hariharan, Ajith
Box Office
- The film grossed Rs.19 million in the first week of release and ran for 270 days successfully.
- It was later dubbed into Telugu as Vaali and Hindi as Vaalee.
- After 100 days, the film was pitted against another Ajith release - Anandha Poongatrey. Surprisingly, both films did remarkably well.
- The film's total gross is estimated at Rs.200 million.
- The film's success was significant as it competed with Rajinikanth's blockbuster Padayappa for screen space.
Trivia
- In Hindu mythology, Vaali is the name of one of the monkey princes that lock in its sibling in a cave by mistake and later marries the "widow". The plot of the film too follows this legend.
- Keerthi Reddy rejected a role in the film, after signing up.[1]
Jyothika won the Filmfare award for best New comer for this movie
References
- ^ Krishna, Sandhya (1997). "Kodambakkam Babies". Indolink. Retrieved 1997-12-12.
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