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Alaipayuthey
Directed by Mani Ratnam
Produced by Mani Ratnam
G. Srinivasan
Written by Mani Ratnam
R. Mani Ratnam (மணி ரத்னம் (born June 2, 1956 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India) is a critically acclaimed South Mani Ratnam (மணி ரத்னம் (born June 2, 1956 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India) is a critically acclaimed South G Srinivasan (September 23 1958 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, South India – May 27 2007 was a Film producer who founded the independent Mani Ratnam (மணி ரத்னம் (born June 2, 1956 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India) is a critically acclaimed South Selvaraj
Starring R. Madhavan
Shalini
Jayasudha
Arvind Swamy
Swarnamalya
Kushboo
Vivek
Lalitha K.P.A.C.
V. R Madhavan (born June 1 1970 as Madhavan Ranganathan) is a Filmfare Award-winning Indian actor Shalini is a south Indian film actress debuted in the Malayalam movie Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku, alongside Superstar Mohanlal. Jayasudha was a famous South Indian actress from the 1970's and 1980's with most of her films being Telugu films Arvind Swamy is a popular former Tamil actor He was chairman and managing director of ProLease India and InterPro India Swarnamalya is a Tamil actress and TV anchor She is also a Bharathanatyam dancer Kushboo Sundar, born Khushboo Khan (born 29 September 1970 is an Indian actress Vivek ( Tamil: விவேக் (born November 19 1961 (birth name Vivekanathan is a Tamil film comedian from India KPAC Lalitha is a national award winning Malayalam film and stage actress and the wife of famous Malayalam film director Bharathan (late Natarajan
Sukumari
Music by A. R. Rahman
Cinematography P. C. Sriram
Editing by A. Sreekar Prasad
Distributed by Madras Talkies
Release date(s) April 14, 2000
Running time 156 mins
Language Tamil
IMDb profile

Alaipayuthey (2000) (Tamil: அலைபாயுதே) (Jumping Waves / compared to tempting or fickle mind in Tamil) is a Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam. Sukumari ( Malayalam:സുകുമാരി is an Indian actress from Kerala who has primarily acted in Malayalam and Tamil Allah Rakkhha Rahman (ஏஆர்ரஹ்மான் born on January 6 1966 as A P C Sriram (born January 26 in Chennai, India) is a Cinematographer and Film director, educated at the Madras Film Institute A Sreekar Prasad (commonly referred to as Sreekar Prasad) is a Film editor from pradesh India. Madras Talkies' is an established Film and Television Production Company in India setup in 1995 with Mani Ratnam and Suhasini Maniratnam as partners Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Tamil (ta தமிழ்; t̪əmɨɻ is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Tamil (ta தமிழ்; t̪əmɨɻ is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. Tamil (ta தமிழ்; t̪əmɨɻ is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. A film director, or filmmaker, is a person who directs the making of a Film. Mani Ratnam (மணி ரத்னம் (born June 2, 1956 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India) is a critically acclaimed South Starring R. Madhavan and Shalini, the film explores the tensions of married life and the maturing of love. R Madhavan (born June 1 1970 as Madhavan Ranganathan) is a Filmfare Award-winning Indian actor Shalini is a south Indian film actress debuted in the Malayalam movie Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku, alongside Superstar Mohanlal. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by acclaimed film composer A. R. Rahman. A film score is a broad term referring to the music in a film which is generally categorically separated from songs used within a film Allah Rakkhha Rahman (ஏஆர்ரஹ்மான் born on January 6 1966 as A Alaipayuthey's story is mostly recollected in flashback by the character Karthik. Karthik and Shakthi fall in love against the backdrop of Madras and its suburban trains, against the wishes of their parents. Most of the second half of the film deals with the tensions and discontent of married life as contrasted with the exuberance of romantic love. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE-ROMEOS*************** The movie was well received by critics and did well at the Tamil box-office.

The film made its European premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2001. The Berlin International Film Festival, also called the Berlinale, is one of the world's leading Film festivals and most reputable media events held in Berlin Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. It was shown at various film festivals nationally and internationally. It also carried a very popular soundtrack, composed by A. R. Rahman.

Alaipayuthey was remade in Hindi as Saathiya, directed by Shaad Ali in 2002. Hindi ( Devanāgarī: hi [[wiktहिन्दी हिन्दी]] or hi [[wiktहिंदी हिंदी]] IAST:, IPA:) is Saathiya ( Devanagari: साथिया Nastaliq: ساتھیا translates as Partner) is an Indian Bollywood drama/romance Shaad Ali Sehgal is an Indian Film director. He is the son of Muzaffar Ali (a noted film producer and director and Subhashini Ali Sehgal (an See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar.

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Plot

Karthik and Shakthi in their apartment
Karthik and Shakthi in their apartment
Karthik desperately phones for Shakti
Karthik desperately phones for Shakti

Karthik (Madhavan) is an engineering graduate who happens to lay eyes on Shakti (Shalini), a medical student, at a wedding. R Madhavan (born June 1 1970 as Madhavan Ranganathan) is a Filmfare Award-winning Indian actor Shalini is a south Indian film actress debuted in the Malayalam movie Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku, alongside Superstar Mohanlal. The two meet regularly after their initial sighting, on suburban trains, to and from work and university. South San Jose (cropjpg||thumb|A suburban development in San Jose California. A train is a connected series of vehicles that move along a track ( Permanent way) to transport freight or passengers from one place to another Karthik and Shakti eventually fall in love. Karthik's father Varadarajan, a lawyer, comes to learn of the two's relationship and approaches Shakti's dad Selvaraj. He asks Selvaraj, a railway employee, for his consent to a marriage proposal between the two young lovers. "Railroad" and "Railway" both redirect here For other uses see Railroad (disambiguation. However, upon meeting, the two parents clash, and the wedding is called off. Shakti decides she will not get married without her parents' consent, and the relationship between herself and Karthik is called off altogether.

Unable to stay separated for very long, coupled with chance meetings, Karthik and Shakti find themselves resuming their relationship, albeit secretly, without the knowledge of their respective families. They decide to get married, without telling anyone, but carry on living with their parents, hoping that a time will come when both families will see eye to eye and can be told of the development. With the help of their friends, and Shakti's elder sister Poorni, their marriage is completed legally, and all the while, they continue to meet each other without their parents' knowledge.

Shakti's elder sister Poorni is approached with an engagement proposal soon after. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE-ROMEOS*************** Poorni is willing to accept the offer to marry the suitor - Raghu. The prospective groom's father offers his second son's hand in marriage to Shakti. Shakti's mother Saroja urges her to accept the marriage proposal, unaware of the fact that Karthik and Shakti are already together. Shakti eventually tells the truth, and Poorni's engagement is called off. Karthik and Shakthi are kicked out of their homes.

With the help of friends, Shakti and Karthik move into an apartment, in development. They cope for a while, however it's not too long before the couple start arguing over various issues that the two seemed so much more tolerant of before they got married. Marriage tension escalates. Shakti comes to learn that her father is seriously ill back home. She and Karthik decide it would be best to visit him. Upon arrival they learn that her father has passed away. Wracked with guilt, the two return home, their relationship taking a turn for the worse. An interpersonal relationship is a relatively long-term association between two or more people The two stop talking to each other. Meanwhile, Karthik takes it upon himself to sort out Poorni's adjourned marriage proposal to Raghu. He arranges a blind date between the two, which initially fails, backfiring on Karthik, however, with more meetings, Poorni and Raghu become closer. This development takes place without Shakti knowing. She and her husband have not spoken to each other for a long time. Karthik wishes to wait until Poorni and Raghu's marriage is confirmed before telling Shakti. Poorni is desperate to tell her sister the news herself. Whilst hugging Karthik, thanking him for his efforts, Shakti witnesses their close contact and mistakes it for something else, leading to an even bigger argument, and a trade of insults.

Shakti eventually learns of her husband's efforts in getting her sister married, and wants to thank him. Karthik sets off to the railway station to collect his wife, she has left the hospital where she works, but isn't on the train she usually takes. |}A train station, railway station, railroad station, or station yard is a facility at which Passengers may board and alight from Trains Karthik sits down on a nearby bench and waits for his wife.

Meanwhile, in a bid to rush home, Shakti meets with a car accident, which leaves her fighting for her life. She is hit by a car driven by a lady (Kushboo in a special appearance). Kushboo Sundar, born Khushboo Khan (born 29 September 1970 is an Indian actress The woman's husband (special appearance by Arvind Swamy) calls Karthik and informs him. Finally Karthik meets his wife in the hospital,where she is fighting for life. In these turn of events Karthik understands the true meaning of love. Movie ends with Shakti opening her eyes coming out from coma.

Cast

Shalini and Madhavan from the film Alaipayuthey
Shalini and Madhavan from the film Alaipayuthey

Trivia

Music

Alaipayuthey:
The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Alaipayuthey:The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack cover
Soundtrack by A. R. Rahman
Released March 27, 2000
Genre Soundtrack
Length 42:52
Label SaReGaMa
Producer A. R. Rahman

Alaipayuthey: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

The music score that accompanies the film was composed by A. R. Rahman. Allah Rakkhha Rahman (ஏஆர்ரஹ்மான் born on January 6 1966 as A Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing Allah Rakkhha Rahman (ஏஆர்ரஹ்மான் born on January 6 1966 as A Allah Rakkhha Rahman (ஏஆர்ரஹ்மான் born on January 6 1966 as A The soundtrack features 9 songs composed by Rahman, with lyrics by Vairamuthu, except for the title song 'Alai Payuthey' (which was created by the 18th century Carnatic music composer Oothukkadu Venkatasubramanya Iyer, who also set it to the raagam Kaanada). Vairamuthu, born in 19 53 in Theni district of Tamil Nadu is a noted Tamil Poet and Lyricist. Carnatic music (also spelled Karnatak music or Karnatik music, and originally called Karṇāṭaka sangīta or Karṇāṭaka sangītam in India

Track listing:

  1. "September Madham" (5:08) – Asha Bhosle, Shankar Mahadevan
  2. "Yaro Yarodi" (5:46) – Mahalaxmi Iyer, Vaishali, Richa Sharma
  3. "Pachai Nirame" (5:58) – Hariharan, Clinton
  4. "Alai Payuthey" (3:43) – Kalyani Menon, Harini, Neyveli Ramalakshmi Krishna, Swarnalatha
  5. "Snehidhane" (6:05) – Sadhana Sargam, Srinivas
  6. "Kadhal Sadugudu" (4:35) – S. Asha Bhosle (आशा भोंसले (born September 8, 1933) آشا بھونسلے is an Indian singer Shankar Mahadevan is an Indian singer and music composer He is a part of the Shankar Ehsaan Loy trio team that provides music to Bollywood Mahalakshmi Iyer is an Indian Playback singer, best known for her Hindi and Tamil songs See also Richa Pallod for the actress Richa Sharma (born 29 August in Faridabad, Haryana) is an Indian Film Hariharan ( Tamil;ஹரிஹரன் born 3 April, 1955 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala) is an Indian Playback Harini is a South Indian film Playback singer who has worked with the film composers A Swarnalatha is a South Indian Film Playback singer. Swarnalatha has worked with some of the most well established film Composers in the industry Sadhana Sargam ( Marathi: साधना सरगम Tamil: சாதனா சர்கம் Hindi: साधना सर्गम P. Charan, Naveen
  7. "Evano Oruvan" (5:56) – Swarnalatha
  8. "Endendrum Punnagai" (4:00) – Clinton, Pravin, Srinivas, Shankar Mahadevan
  9. "Mangalyam Thanthuna" (1:41) – Clinton, Srinivas

This soundtrack proved immensely popular upon release. Swarnalatha is a South Indian Film Playback singer. Swarnalatha has worked with some of the most well established film Composers in the industry Shankar Mahadevan is an Indian singer and music composer He is a part of the Shankar Ehsaan Loy trio team that provides music to Bollywood The film’s title is named after a famous classical song composed by Uttukkadu Venkatasubbaiyer.

References

  1. ^ Priya Ganapati (2000). People remember scenes, not episodes. Rediff. com. Retrieved on 2000-03-08. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion.

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