Idhaya Vaasal
| Idhaya Vaasal | |
|---|---|
DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Chandranath |
| Screenplay by | Chandranath |
| Story by | M. S. Kamlesh Kumar |
| Produced by | V. P. S. |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | V. Sukumar |
| Edited by | P. Mohanraj |
| Music by | Viji Manuel |
Production company | Vasanthalaya Creations |
Release date |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Idhaya Vaasal (transl. Gate of the Heart) is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy drama film directed by Chandranath. The film stars Ramesh Aravind and Meena, with R. Sarathkumar and Sabitha Anand in supporting roles. It was released in May 1991.[1]
Plot
Aravind is a successful businessman. His brother Murali became a drunkard after his wife divorced him. His father Krishnaswamy felt guilty and gave Aravind total freedom to choose his future wife. Aravind falls in love with Vaani at first sight. He proposes his wish to Vaani's father, but he declines. He has his reason for it: his elder daughter married a rich man, then they were separated. Aravind follows her everywhere despite being beaten and humiliated. Ganesh, an ex-police officer, befriends and helps Aravind. What transpires next forms the rest of the story.
Cast
- Ramesh Aravind as Aravind
- Meena as Vaani
- R. Sarathkumar as Ganesh
- Sabitha Anand as Vaani's sister
- Delhi Ganesh
- Uday Prakash
- Goundamani as Balaraman
- Vivek as Joint
- Sethu Vinayagam as Krishnaswamy
- Achamillai Gopi as Murali
- Sangita as Uma
- Pandu
- Raviraj as G. K. Rathnam
- Thideer Kannaiah
- Prathiba
- Vasuki
- Latha
- Baby Sangeetha
- Vijay Ganesh
- Vaishnavi as Indhu in a guest appearance
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Viji Manuel.[2][3]
| Song | Singer(s) | Lyrics | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| "En Manampol" | Mano, Malaysia Vasudevan, Arunmozhi | Muthulingam | 4:45 |
| "Epothum Kaadhalea" | Deepan Chakravarthy | 3:10 | |
| "Kaadhal Jodithan" | K. J. Yesudas | Mu. Metha | 4:45 |
| "Kannukkul Unnaithaan" | Mano, K. S. Chithra | Pulamaipithan | 4:40 |
| "Vaa Nee Anbe" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chorus | Muthulingam | 4:54 |
Reception
N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express gave the film a mixed review: "One weakness of the script is that there are stories within stories" and adding, "Debutant music director Viji has one catchy number, while the camerawork by V. Sukumar is uniformly good. Kamlesh Kumar's dialogues sparkle at places".[4] C. R. K. of Kalki praised the acting of Ramesh Aravind, Meena and Sarathkumar, humour of Vivek, Pandu and Goundamani.[5]
References
- ^ "Idhaya Vaasal (1991)". Screen4Screen. Archived from the original on 6 August 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "Back with a bang". The Hindu. 4 September 2014. Archived from the original on 19 February 2018. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- ^ "Idhaya Vaasal". Gaana. Archived from the original on 4 March 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
- ^ Krishnaswamy, N. (10 May 1991). "Idhaya Vaasal". The Indian Express. p. 7. Retrieved 4 March 2023 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ சி. ஆர். கே. (16 June 1991). "இதயவாசல்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 49. Retrieved 13 June 2023 – via Internet Archive.
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