Vaalee (1999 film)
| Vaali | |
|---|---|
| File:Tamil vcd vaali icon.jpg | |
| Directed by | S.J. Suryah |
| Written by | S.J. Suryah |
| Starring | Ajith Simran Jyothika Vivek Balaji |
| Music by | Deva |
Release date | 1999 |
| Language | Tamil |
Vaali (1999) is a Tamil film directed by S.J. Suryah. It is acknowledged to be one of the greatest thrillers of all time. The film stars Ajith, Simran, Jyothika, 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 dumb. 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) 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 | Sona |
| Vivek | Deva's friend |
| Balaji |
Full cast and credit listing available.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack features 6 songs composed by Deva
- Gee Priya - SP Balasubramanyam, Swarnalatha
- Nilavai Konduva - Unnikrishnan, Anuradha Sriram
- Vaanil Kaayuthae - Mano , Anuradha Sriram, Surya
- Apirl Maathathil - Unnikrishnan, Hariharan
- Sona Sona - Hariharan, Ajith
Trivia
- This film established Ajith as an Ultimate Star.
- It ran for over 250 days.
- Judged one of the best thrillers ever in Kollywood history.