Urumi Is Sheer Magic - Maniratnam

A special screening of 'Urumi' was arranged for the South India's greatest director Maniratnam at Chennai. The preview that was organised a day before the release at real Images, Chennai has Mani in all praise for his friend and Camera man Santhosh Sivan, who had worked with Mani in many hit films including the latest 'Raavanan'. Urumi is sheer magic, a very convincing movie that is huge' said Mani after the preview. He also made an SMS to Santhosh Sivan who was back to promotions of the movie at the capital city.


Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/65454.html

Richa to romance Mahesh Babu

If reports are to be believed, Richa Gangopadhyaya will be Mahesh Babu's heroine in ace Mani Ratnam's next Tamil-Telugu bilingual, based on the popular Tamil novel 'Ponniyin Selvan' written by Kalki Krishna Murthy. If this happens, it would be Richa's first Tamil film.

The Tamil version has been titled Ponniyin Selvan, while Telugu version is yet to be titled. They star Tamil heroes Vijay and Arya besides Mahesh Babu.

According to reports, Anushka plays Mahesh Babu’s younger sister as well as Vijay’s love interest in this film. Vijay will play the courageous warrior Vallavarayan Vandiyatheyan and Mahesh Babu will play King Aditha Karikalan. The role of Arulmozhi Varman (who later becomes Raja Raja Chozha), will be played by Arya.

Source: http://tamil.galatta.com/entertainment/livewire/id/Richa_to_romance_Mahesh_Babu_48149.html

A.R Rahman, sure-shot in Ponniyin Selvan

There is a huge buzz surrounding Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan. Kalki’s epic classic has captivated generations of Tamilians and continues to do so. Fans of his work are anxious to find out who will play the characters that are deeply ingrained in their hearts. So far Vijay, Mahesh Babu, Arya, and Anushka have been confirmed for the project.

In recent times, Mani and A.R Rahman have teamed up together to create memorable music and so it was believed that they would come together again for this mammoth undertaking. But there were reports that Rahman is far too busy with international projects to be a part of Ponniyin Selvan. 

However, sources within Mani’s camp insist that it will be Rahman who will be doing the music. It must be remembered that Mani had wished to make Ayutha Ezhuthu without music but Rahman would not hear of it. He came up with some magnificent tunes and convinced Mani to include the songs in his movie. This time also the two legends will work together and hopefully the results will do the Tamil film industry proud.

Source: http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/mar-11-03/a-r-rahman-mani-ratnam-17-03-11.html

‘Ponniyin Selvan’ in Mysore Palace

Mani Ratnam films are also known for its unique locations. Even ordinary Indian locations will look exotic in his films. The popularity of the Malshej Ghats in Maharashtra and the Athirapally waterfalls in Kerala achieved new glories after Mani Ratnam had them in his ‘Raavanan’.

For his next epic film ‘Ponniyin Selvan’, Mani Ratnam will be depicting the Mysore Palace in new light, colour and grandeur. The Mysore Place is said to be the most essential location of the period film that narrates the story of Rajaraja Cholan of the Chola Dynasty during the 10th-11th century.

Apparently Mani Ratnam and his team had already met the Mysore Palace Mandali deputy director P.V.Avaradhi and handed over the letter seeking the permission.

Mysore Palace and its neighboring Lalitha Mahal Palace have always been among the favourite locations of our film makers.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/64837.html

More details on Mani’s film

Mani Ratnam’s yet-to-be-started ‘magnum opus’, which is said to be inspired by Tamil’s much celebrated novel Ponniyin Selvan by Kalki, is getting more additions each passing day.

A day after it was said that Arya would be part of this multicrore multistarrer, we have it now that Anushka, who is making waves in Kollywood and Tollywood simultaneously, has also been roped in for this project.

“Anushka has signed on the dotted lines. She is playing a very crucial role in this film. Others who had been finalised for the project so far are Vijay, Mahesh Babu and Arya,” say sources.

A bilingual, the film will be produced by Mani’s Madras Talkies. However, plans are on to join hands with other production houses at a later stage. “It is still a question that whether the movie would be in historic background or Mani would give the script a contemporary look,” sources add.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/64789.html

Vijay, Vishal, Vikram in Mani Ratnam's film

Veteran filmmaker Mani Ratnam, sources say, has decided to cast Vijay, Vishal and Vikram in his next film. The director is getting the script ready for his next film and is penning it down with these three stars in mind.

Mani Ratnam is one of the few directors who cast multi-heroes in his films and tasted success in films like Agni Natchathiram, which had Karthik and Prabhu; Iruvar, which saw the coming together of two legends Mohanlal and Prakash Raj and Thalapathy which had two superstars Rajinikanth and Mammootty.

This time the ace director will be instrumental in bringing the three current biggies of Kollywood together – Vishal, Vikram and Vijay.

Source: http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/feb-11-01/vijay-vishal-05-02-11.html

'Neelavaanam': The reverse effect

What is special about Mani Ratnam's 'Kadhal Sadugudu' song from Alaipaiyuthey? Well, he has used the reverse technique in this song which looks brilliant on screen.


 Likewise, in Kamal Haasan's Manmadhan Ambu, director K.S. Ravikumar has used the reverse technique in the breezy 'Neelavaanam' number. 


The song actually narrates Kamal's flashback, i.e. from his marriage to accident. But here, the director has narrated the story from the accident to marriage! Doesn't that sound interesting?


Source: http://telugu.galatta.com/entertainment/telugu/livewire/id/Neelavaanam_The_reverse_effect_45558.html

Mani’s next a period film?

Even as Mani Ratnam and his wife Suhasini are busy with the Chennai International Film Festival, rumour mills are working overtime suggesting something or other about the ace director’s next film.

 

Grapevine has it that the filmmaker, who took a reasonable break after working three years non-stop for ‘Raavanan’, is now ready for his new venture. And it is going to be a period film.

“Mani has conceived a knot which is set in 15th century AD. Massive sets will be erected in Kerala. The director is currently busy zeroing in on the cast and crew,” sources maintain.

“As usual, Suhasini will help Mani and this movie too will be produced by the filmmaker’s production company Madras Talkies,” they say and add: “Since the budget would be heavy, a corporate house may also step in.”

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/62431.html

Aayutha Ezhuthu.....

This is such a great movie,well of course its Mani Ratnam. But WOW, the whole cast brings it to life be it Surya,Maddy,Sid,Esha,Meera Jasmine,or Trisha,they just add life too it :)  I actually think all three of the heroines dubbed for themselves. Even Esha sounded like she dubbed for herself :). I heard that she knows Tamil cause of her mom Hemalini. :) This movie is an eye opener for hypocrites like us to stop talking and do something, no offense. Loved the music too, my favs were Nenjem Ellam (awesome lyrics Vairamuthu) :) , Yakkai Thiri,  and Jana Gana Mana(Powerful one). But the whole soundtrack was exceptional :D AR RAHMAN WOOO!! ! :) Keep Scrolling down for my fav scenes :)


Here is the story to read: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aayutha_Ezhuthu


























Beastly Scenes: 


















LOVE THE ENDING :) :









Ughh hate the part where Sid gets beat up! and when Surya is all wounded !








If I were you, I would watch the whoollee movie :) Cause The WHOLE movies is beastly :)

Some ScreenShots: I'm pretty fluent in Tamil, but watched it with Subs anyway, but really didn't need it. But looks cool to take screenshots with subs, cause the dialogue is down there :D

                                  

Love that part ^^^

They made it! ^^^^

Thalapathi....

I have never watched Thalapathi before, but today I did. The only reason I haven't seen it was that I was scared Rajinikanth was going to die, which I don't want to see. But I got over that fear after I read there was a version where he doesn't die. So I was happy :) So I watched it today. :) :) and MAN Mani Ratnam is the true master of film making :D


If you don't know the story of Thalapathi read here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thalapathi

I liked how Mani Ratnam showed the mother and son love between Srividya and Rajinikanth, it made me cry. Rajini was an amazing friend to mamukka(Mammootty) in the movie,wonderful friendship. If you watch the movie you will feel like you want a friend like that forever! :) Its just to hard to describe in words..... Banu Priya was rarely seen in the movie, Shobana was great and gorgeous as always :D But,I felt sad when she got married off to Arvind Swamy. :( Geetha acted as Mammooty's wife, she was great and she was right for the role like all the others. :) I found it awkward to see Srividya playing the mother of Rajini, I mean she was born in 1953 and Rajini was born in 1949. AMAZING acting done by Rajini , Mammootty,Shobana,and Srividya, always teared up when their sad parts came :( The great thing was that the movies story, didn't clash with Rajinikanths image,had everything that Rajini fans needed, but it still was a complete Mani Ratnam film :) Can't stop praisng!!! :D


The music was done by Ilayaraja. I say the most memorable tune would be Rakkama Kaiya Thattu sung by S.P Balasubramanium and the late Swarnamalya. Great job done by the two. It really made me clap me hands ;) The song was also in the Worlds Top Ten songs at number 4. http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/us/features/topten/profiles/index.shtml
Lyrics of Rakkama Kaiyu Thattu:

Rakkama Kaiya Thattu Pudhu Raagaththil Mettukkattu
Raasaaththi Pandhal Nattu Raavellaam Thaalanthattu
Roakkoazhi Maellangottu Indha Raasaavin Nenjaththottu
Oru Kattukkaaval Idhu Oththukkaadhu
Enak Kattippoada Oru Sooran Aedhu
Jaangujakkuch Chajakkujakku Jaagujakku Ja (2)

(Adi Rakkama)

Thaerizhukkum Naalum Theppam Vidum Naalum Machchaan Ingae Adhu Aen Kooru
Ada Oorusanam Yaavum Oththamayaach Chaerum Vambum Thumbum Illa Nee Paaru
Maththalach Chaththam Ettu Oorudhaan Ettanum Thambi Adi Joaraaga
Vakkira Vaanam Andha Vaanaiyae Thekkanum Thambi Vidu Naeraaga
Ada Thambattam Thaaradhaan Thattippaadu

(Jaangujakkuch)

Vaasalukku Vaasal Vanna Vannamaagha Ingae Angae Oadi Velakkaeththu
Ada Thattiruttup Poachchu Patta Pagalaachchu Engum Inbam Enru Nee Kooru
Nallavarkkellaam Edhirkaalamae Nambikkai Vaiththaal Vandhu Saeraadhaa
Ullangalellaam Onru Koodinaal Ullangaiyildhaan Vetri Vaaraadhaa
Ada Enraikkum Enraikkum Nalla Naaldhaan

Adi Muththammaa Muththam Sindhu Pani Muththuppoal Niththam Vandhu
Poomaala Vechchipputtu Pudhu Paattellaam Veluththukkattu

(Kuniththa Puruvamum Kovvaich Chevvaayil Kumizh Sirippum
Paniththa Sadaiyum Pavazham Poal Paal Maeniyum
Iniththamudaneduththa Porpaadhamum…Porpaadhamum Kaanap Petraal
Maniththa Piraviyum Vaenduvadhae Immaanilaththae
Maniththa Piraviyum Vaenduvadhae Immaanilaththae)

Rakkama Kaiya Thattu Pudhu Raagaththil Mettukkattu
Roakkoazhi Maellangottu Indha Raasaavin Nenjaththottu
Ada Onnappoala Ingu Naanundhaandi Onnu Saera Idhu Naerandhaandi

(Jaangujakkuch)

Other ones I thought that were neat were: Sundari Kannal, Janaki rocks in that song! also sung with SPB,Chinna Thaayal, sung by S.Janaki, she puts so much feeling into it that it made me cry,its great with her voice and with Rajini's acting. 

SUPER SCENES:

Final: 

This is seriously One of the BEST movies of ALL TIME!! AND I AM PROUD SUPERSTAR RAJINIKANTH WAS PART OF IT!!! MANI RATNAM ROCKS!!

Watch it right here : 

Alaipayuthey........

Alaipayuthey, is my most favorite movie ever! :D I saw it last night for like the tenth time. Alaipayuthey means Jumping waves or waves. The chemistry between Madhavan and Shalini is so mesmerizing! :D They made an awesome pair! Sorry Ajith, but they were sizzling. The way Mani Ratnam portrayed the life of a husband and wife was so real,and romantic. It makes you feel like they are the ideal couple.

Story: Karthick(Madhavan) and Sakthi(Shalini) meet at a wedding. After the wedding is over they go back to their places. One day, Karthick sees Shakti on a train and she sees him too, and thats when love sparks for Karthick. After many meetings they both fall in love. When they ask the consent of their parents, Karthick's parents disagree since they are all rich . So then, Karthick and Sakthi get married legally with the help of Sakti's sister Poorni,(Swarnamalya) and Karthick's friends. Sakthi says that she will live in her house and Karthick will live in his, with no one knowing about the marriage. But when a marriage proposal comes for Poorni,and they come to see her the grooms younger brother wants to marry Sakthi. Thats when Sakthi has to tell the truth that she and Karthick got married. Both,Sakthi and Karthcik, get kicked out of their houses,they both move into an apartment thats still being built. Everything goes smoothly until................

Madhavan and Shalini were amazing! :D They brought life into the characters,their mannerisms were a plus point. They made it look so real. The chemistry between them was soo alive,and refreshing,something different. I personally thought it was wayyy better than the on-screen chemistry of Shalini-Ajith. They rocked in the songs Snehithane and Kadhal Sadugudu,they were sizziling! hehehehe :D Swarnamalya has a pretty important role too, the movie takes a turn sort off because of her ( she isn't evil or anything!)

Music: The music was wonderful! :D A.R Rahman rocks!! :D All the songs were composed by A.R Rahman except the title song Alaipayuthey. The tracks were:

Endendrum Punnagai- Clinton Cerejo, Srinivas, Shankar Mahadevan, A.R.Rahman

Pachchai Nirame-Hariharan, Clinton Cerejo, Dominique Cerejo

Kadhal Sadugudu-S.P.Charan

Evano Oruvan-Swarnalatha

Alaipayuthey-Harini, Kalyani Menon, Neyveli Ramalaxmi

Snehithane Snehithane-Sadhana Sargam, Srinivas

Maangalyam-Clinton Cerejo, Srinivas, A.R.Rahman

Yaro Yarodi-Mahalaxmi Iyer, Vaishali, Richa Sharma

September Madham-Asha Bhonsle, Shankar Mahadevan

My favs were Snehithane and Kadhal Sadugudu and Pachai Nirame, the most romantic ones! :D But all the tracks were just right. The lyrics of Snehithane were soo touching and romantic. All the lyrics were written by the award winning Vairamuthu.

Lyrics of Snehithane with English translation:

Snehidhane

Friend(Male)

Naetru munniravil un

On the night before yesterday, your

naetRu munniravil unnith thilavu madiyil kaatRu nuzhaivadhaenoa

On the night before yesterday, why do the winds enter upon your eternal lap

uyir kalandhu kaLiththirundhaen

I was overjoyed with the unision of souls

inru vinnilavil andha eera ninaivil kandu thavippadhaenoa

Today, why am I tormented by the sight of that wet moon

manam kalangi pulambugiRaen

I moan with a perturbed heart

koondhal nelivil ezhil koalach charivil

In the curls of the hair, in the beautiful curves

garvam azhindhadhadi en garvam azhindhadhadi

arrogance was destroyed, my arrogance was destroyed

Snaegidhanae snaegidhanae ragasiya snaegidhanae

Friend, Secret friend

chinnach chinnadhaay koarikkaigaL sevikodu snaegidhanae

Listen to the little pleas, friend

idhae azhuththam azhuththam idhae anaippu anaippu

this firmess, this embrace

vaazhvin ellai varai vaendum vaendum

It's wanted till the end of life

vaazhvin ellai varai vaendum vaendumae

snaegidhanae snaegidhanae ragasiya snaegidhanae

chinnach chinna aththumeeral purivaay

As you perform little transgressions

en cel ellaam pookkaL pookkach cheyvaay...malargaL malarvaay

You make flowers blossom over my cells.. planting flowers

poopparikkum bakthan poala medhuvaay

Slowly like a disciple who picks flower

naan thoongumboadhu viral nagam kaLaivaay...saththaminri thuyilvaay

when i sleep, you disturb my finger nails...sleep soundlessly

aiviral idukkil olive eNNai poosi saevaigaL seyyavaendum

Rubbing olive oil between the five fingers, you've to be of service to me

neeyazhumboadhu naan azha naerndhaal thudaikkinra viral vaendum

If I cry when you're crying, I need a finger to wipe my tears

snaegidhanae snaegidhanae ragasiya snaegidhanae

chinnach chinnadhaay koarikkaigaL sevikodu snaegidhanae

naetRu munniravil unnith thilavu madiyil kaatRu nuzhaivadhaenoa

uyir kalandhu kaLinththirundhaen

inRu viNNilavil andha eera ninaivil kanRu thavippadhaenoa

manam kalangip pulambugiRaen

koondhal neLivil ezhil koalach charivil

garvam azhindhadhadi en garvam azhindhadhadi

sonnadhellaam pagalilae purivaen...

All that was spoken will be understood in the day

sonnadhellaam pagalilae purivaen

nee sollaadhadhum iravilae purivaen...kaadhil koondhal nuzhaippaen

All that was unspoken will be understood at night.. i'll put hair in the ears

undhan sattai naanum poattu alaivaen

Wearing your shirt, I'll wonder around

nee kuLikkaiyil naanum konjam nanaivaen...uppu moottai sumappaen

As you bathe, I'll get a little wet.. I'll bear the salt sack

unnaiyaLLi eduththu uLLangaiyil madiththu kaikkuttaiyil oLiththukkoLvaen

Gathering and holding you in my palm, I'll hide you in my handkercheif

velivarumboadhu vidudhalai seydhu vaendum varam vaangikkoLvaen

While releasing you, I'll get a vow to bound you forever

snaegidhanae snaegidhanae ragasiya snaegidhanae

chinnach chinnadhaay koarikkaigaL sevikodu snaegidhanae

idhae azhuththam azhuththam idhae aNaippu aNaippu

vaazhvin ellai varai vaendum vaendum

vaazhvin ellai varai vaendum vaendumae

snaegidhanae snaegidhanae ragasiya snaegidhanae

chinnach chinnadhaay koarikkaigaL sevikodu snaegidhanae

Kadhal Sadugudu lyrics with english translation:

kaadhal sadugudugudu kaNNae thodu thodu

Love is a sadugudu (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabaddi), touch me dear

alaiyae sitRalaiyae karai vandhu vandhu poagum alaiyae

Wave, small wave, one that touches the shore and goes

ennaith thoduvaay medhuvaayp padarvaay enRaal nuraiyaay karaiyum alaiyae

You touch me gently, spread and dissolve like bubbles

tholaivil paarththaal aamaam enginRaay arugil vandhaal illai enRaay

Seeing you from afar, you agree.. When nearing you, you disagree

nagila nagila nagilaa oa oa oa vilagidaadhu nagilaa oa oa

Nagila, stay away

pazhagumbozhudhu kumariyaagi ennai velvaay peNNae

During our meetings, you become a girl and win me

padukkai aRaiyil kuzhandhaiyaagi ennaik kolvaay kaNNae

In the bedroom, you kill me becoming a child

kaadhal sadugudugudu kaNNae thodu thodu

neeraattum naeraththil ennannaiyaaginRaay

In the shower, you become my mother

vaalaattum naeraththil en piLLaiyaaginRaay

At play, you become my child

naanaagath thottaaloa muLLaagip poaginRaay

When I touch you on my own accord, you become a thorn

neeyaagath thottaaloa poovaaga aaginRaay

When you touch me on your own accord, you become a flower

en kaNNeer en thaNNeer ellaamae neeyanbae

You are my tears and my water, my beloved

en inbam en thunbam ellaamae neeyanbae

You are my happiness and sorrow, my beloved

en vaazhvum en saavum un kaNNil asaivilae

My life and death are in the blink of your eye

nagila nagila nagilaa oa oa oa vilagidaadhu nagilaa oa oa

pazhagumbozhudhu kumariyaagi ennai velvaay peNNae

padukkai aRaiyil kuzhandhaiyaagi ennaik kolvaay kaNNae

kaadhal sadugudugudu kaNNae thodu thodu

un uLLam naan kaaNa ennaayuL poadhaadhu

My life is insufficient to see your heart

en anbai naan solla un kaalam poadhaadhu

Your lifetime is insufficient for my love to be told

en kaadhal iNaiyenna un nenju kaaNaadhu

Your heart wouldn't find love like mine

aanaalum en muththam sollaamal poagaadhu

Even so my kisses won't leave without bidding farewell

kondaalum konRaalum en sondham needhaanae

Having you or killing you, you are still my possesion

ninRaalum senRaalum un sondham naandhaanae

If I reamain or leave, I am your possesion

un vaetkai pinnaalae en vaazhkkai vaLaiyumae

Behind your gestures curves the path of my life

nagila nagila nagilaa oa oa oa vilagidaadhu nagilaa oa oa

pazhagumbozhudhu kumariyaagi ennai velvaay peNNae

padukkai aRaiyil kuzhandhaiyaagi ennaik kolvaay kaNNae

kaadhal sadugudugudu kaNNae thodu thodu

Pachai Nirame lyrics with English translation:

sakiyae snaegidhiyae kaadhalil kaadhalil kaadhalil niRamuNdu

Friend ( female) Love is colourful

sakiyae snaegidhiyae en anbae anbae unakkum niRamuNdu

Friend ( female) my dear, you too have colours

pachchai niRamae pachchai niRamae ichchai moottum pachchai niRamae

Green colour, passionate green colour

pullin sirippum pachchai niRamae enakku sammadham tharumae

the grass too is green in colour, it will agree to my requests

pachchai niRamae pachchai niRamae ilaiyin iLamai pachchai niRamae

Green colour, the freshness of the leaves is green in colour

undhan narambum pachchai niRamae enakku sammadham tharumae

your vein too is green in colour, it will agree to my requests

enakku sammadham tharumae enakku sammadham tharumae

it will agree to my requests

kiLaiyil kaaNum kiLiyin mookku vidalaip peNNin vetRilai naakku

The beak of the parrot on the branch, the reddened tongue of a teenage girl

puththam pudhidhaay raththa roajaa bhoomi thodaadha piLLaiyin paadham

A newly blossomed blood-rose, an unborn child's feet untouched by the earth

ellaa sivappum undhan koavam ellaa sivappum undhan koavam

All redness is your anger

andhi vaanam varaikkum manjaL agginik kozhundhil pooththa manjaL

Till the horizon of the skies, yellow.. yellow that bloomed in the fires

thaNgath thoadu janiththa manjaL konRaip poovil kuLiththa manjaL

Yellow, which shined in gold, yellow which bathed in the flowers

manjaL manjaL manjaL

yellow

maalai nilavin maragadha manjaL ellaam thangum undhan nenjil

The yellow moon's magnificant yellow, all will remain in your heart

sakiyae snaegidhiyae kaadhalil kaadhalil kaadhalil niRamuNdu

sakiyae snaegidhiyae en anbae anbae unakkum niRamuNdu

alaiyillaadha aazhi vaNNam mugilillaadha vaanin vaNNam

The colour of the waveless ocean, the colour of the cloudless sky

mayilin kazhuththil vaarum vaNNam kuvaLaip poovil kuzhaiththa vaNNam

The colour of the peacock's neck, the colour residing in the blue Nelumbo (flower)

oodhaap poovil ootRiya vaNNam

The colour poured out in purple flowers

ellaam saerndhun kaNNil minnum ellaam saerndhun kaNNil minnum

It will all shine in your eyes

iravin niRamae iravin niRamae kaarkaalaththin moththa niRamae

Colour of the night, the dark sky's colour

kaakkaich chiRagil kaaNum niRamae peNmai ezhudhum kaNmai niRamae

The colour of the crow's wing, the colour of the khol that carves feminity

veyilil paadum kuyilin niRamae

The colour of bird singing in the sun

ellaam saerndhu koondhal niRamae ellaam saerndhu koondhal niRamae

All of these, the colour of the hair

sakiyae snaegidhiyae kaadhalil kaadhalil kaadhalil niRamuNdu

sakiyae snaegidhiyae en anbae anbae unakkum niRamuNdu

veLLai niRamae veLLai niRamae...

White colour

mazhaiyil muLaiyum thumbai niRamae...

The colour of the clouds breaking in rain

veLLai niRamae veLLai niRamae vizhiyil paadhi uLLa niRamae

White colour, the colour in half the eye

mazhaiyil muLaiyum thumbai niRamae unadhu manasin niRamae

The colour of the clouds breaking in rain, your heart's colour

unadhu manasin niRamae unadhu manasin niRamae

Your heart's colour

More lyrics with English translation from Alaipayuthey: http://www.bollywhat-forum.com/index.php?action=printpage;topic=16463.0

Awards:

Madhavan won the Filmfare award for Best Debut Male in 2000, which he totally deserved.If there was a best Pair award back then it should have gone to Madhavan and Shalini :D I think Shalini won the Special Best actress state award, I don't exactly know. A.R Rahman won the Filmfare Best Music Direction Award for this movie in Tamil.

Remake: It was remade into Hindi as Saathiya with Vivek Oberi in Madhavan's role and Rani Mukherjee in Shalini's role. The same music was used too. It was directed by Mani Ratnam's Assistant Shaad Ali. I have seen Saathiya also, and its nothing compared to Alaipayuthey! Rani and Vivek don't even have chemistry between them its soo dull. She looks sooo older than him. It wasn't even near as good as this masterpiece. It was also dubbed into telugu as Sakhi.

This movie is a milestone in both of Madhavan's and Shalini's Career. But, it is sad that this was Shalini's last movie she shot for fully before she got married to Ajith. We lost such a versatile actress in the industry. Just as Amitabh Bachchan said: http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/nov-09-03/amitabh-shalini-ajithkumar-19-11-09.html . The movie is one of the best movies of Madhavan and Shalini,and my most favorite movie! :D I just can not sum up my love for this movie . :)