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{{Infobox film
| name = Ochayee
| image =
| image_size =
| caption =
| director = O. Aasaithambi
| producer = Thiraviya Pandian
| writer = O. Aasaithambi
| starring = Dhaya<br>Thamarai
| music = Jeevaraja
| cinematography = Premshankar
| editing = [[G. Sasikumar]]
| distributor = PMR International
| studio = Aachi Kizhavi Thirai Koodam
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2010|10|15}}
| runtime = 135 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}

'''''Ochayee''''' is a [[Tamil films of 2010|2010]] [[Tamil language|Tamil]] [[drama film]] directed by O. Aasaithambi. The film features newcomers Dhaya and Thamarai in lead roles, with [[Rajesh (actor)|Rajesh]], [[Santhana Bharathi]], [[Ganja Karuppu]], [[Shakeela]], O. Murugan and Thiravi Pandian playing supporting roles. The film, produced by Thiraviya Pandian, had musical score by Jeevaraja and was released on 15 October 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jointscene.com/movies/kollywood/Ochayee/21923|title=Jointscene : Tamil Movie Ochayee|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101216234654/http://www.jointscene.com/movies/kollywood/Ochayee/21923|archive-date=16 December 2010|accessdate=15 March 2019|publisher=jointscene.com}}</ref>

==Plot==

The film begins with the ruffian Mokkasamy (Dhaya) killing the village big-wig Nagarasu in [[Madurai]].

In the past, Periyamaayan ([[Rajesh (actor)|Rajesh]]) was the father of the young Mokkasamy who had lost his mother at a very young age. To care of Mokkasamy, Periyamaayan decided to re-marry to a much younger woman but she then ill-treated Mokkasamy and disallowed intimacy with Periyamaayan. When Periyamaayan came to know about his second wife's extramarital affair with a stranger, Periyamaayan killed them both and was jailed, leaving his son alone. Therefore, Mokkasamy was struggling with no money and he did odd jobs. Karutha Pandi (Thiravi Pandian), a local rowdy with a golden heart, took Mokkasamy under his wing and considered Mokkasamy like his own son.

Many years later, after coming out of jail, Periyamaayan returns to his village and he is astonished to see his son Mokkasamy being arrested by the police. A constable told about his wife's illicit affair with Nagarasu to Mokkasamy thus an infuriated Mokkasamy killed Nagarasu. Karutha Pandi then bails Mokkasamy out of jail. Aandi Thevar ([[Santhana Bharathi]]), the village big-wig and Nagarasu's ally, urges to take revenge on Mokkasamy.

One day, the mother of Ochayee (Thamarai) dies and Periyamaayan brings Ochayee at his home. Mokkasamy, who became a misogynist after his stepmother's affair, spends his time humiliating and insulting his childhood sweetheart Ochayee. Thereafter, he falls in love with Ochayee. Karutha Pandi advises Mokkasamy to become a responsible man and to find a decent job. In the meantime, Aandi Thevar is killed by his mentally ill son and the villagers blame Mokkasamy for killing him, hence the police encounter Karutha Pandi and his henchmen. Mokkasamy, who is hiding from the police, marries Ochayee in a hurry with the blessings of Periyamaayan and the two plan to escape from the village. The couple in an autorickshaw is then hit by a lorry and they are killed in the accident.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
*Dhaya as Mokkasamy
*Thamarai as Ochayee
*[[Rajesh (actor)|Rajesh]] as Periyamaayan
*[[Santhana Bharathi]] as Aandi Thevar
*[[Ganja Karuppu]] as Azhagar
*[[Shakeela]] as Pottu Kanni
*O. Murugan as Ezharai
*Thiravi Pandian as Karutha Pandi
*Usman as Mottai
*Usilai Bharathi as Oomaiyan
*Rathnasamy as Police Inspector
*Ochchu
*Surulipatti as Yeththu
*Haranram as Nagarasu
*Sundar as Kudaloor Peyathevar
*Vetri as Onapatti Rasu
*Chandhini as Poocharam
*Sindhu as Velammal
{{colend}}

==Production==

O. Aasaithambi made his directorial debut with ''Ochayee'' under Aachi Kizhavi Thirai Koodam banner. Newcomers Daya and Thamarai were selected to play the lead roles, [[Rajesh (actor)|Rajesh]], [[Santhana Bharathi]], [[Ganja Karuppu]] and [[Shakeela]] were also part of the film. The camera was handled by Premshankar and the music scored by Jeevaraja. The film producer Thiraviya Pandian said that he had been scouting for a suitable story since 2006 and was really excited when the director narrated the story to him. He added that ''Ochayee'' is a village subject that he was keen on and decided to produce it. The film had been shot in [[Madurai]], [[Usilampatti]], [[Theni]] and [[Chennai]]. A reported decision by the State Commercial Taxes department refusing to exempt the film ''Ochayee'' from entertainment tax stating that the title is not a Tamil name has triggered a fresh debate. The film director garnered support from political leaders including CPI State secretary [[D. Pandian]] and VCK supreme [[Thol. Thirumavalavan]]. 'Ochayee' is a popular folk deity around Usilampatti in Madurai district.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/mar-10-03/ochayee-dhaya-18-03-10.html|title=Ochayee arrives|date=18 March 2010|accessdate=15 March 2019|publisher=behindwoods.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/ochayee-in-trouble-tamil-news-61127.html|title='Ochayee' in trouble|date=27 October 2010|accessdate=15 March 2019|publisher=indiaglitz.com}}</ref><ref name="Hindu">{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/Folk-tunes-to-the-fore/article16241661.ece|title=Folk tunes to the fore|date=7 June 2010|accessdate=15 March 2019|author=S. R. Ashok Kumar|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
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| name = Ochayee
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| artist = Jeevaraja
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| recorded = 2010
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| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 25:40
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| producer = Jeevaraja
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The film score and the soundtrack were composed by [[film composer]] Jeevaraja. The soundtrack features 6 tracks with lyrics written by [[Snehan]] and O. Aasaithambi. The audio was released in 2010 in three different places: in [[Australia]], at the Arulmigu Osandamman Temple in Pappapatti and at the [[AVM Productions|AVM studio]] in Chennai.<ref name="Hindu"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://mio.to/album/Ochaayi+(2010)|title=Ochaayi (2010) - Jeevaraja|accessdate=15 March 2019|publisher=mio.to}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ayngaran.com/frame.php?iframepath=eventdetails.php?newsid=3859|title=Ochaye movie trailer launched|date=31 May 2010|accessdate=15 March 2019|publisher=ayngaran.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/may-10-01/ocheyee-03-05-10.html|title=AUDIO LAUNCH QUITE DIFFERENT|date=3 May 2010|accessdate=15 March 2019|publisher=behindwoods.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-10-02/ochayee-08-06-10.html|title=OCHAYEE'S AUDIO LAUNCHED IN AUSTRALIA|date=8 June 2010|accessdate=15 March 2019|publisher=behindwoods.com}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
! Track !! Song !! Singer(s) !! Duration
|-
|1 || "Pathooru Petti" || [[Velmurugan]] || 4:44
|-
|2 || "Kammangaatukule" || [[Harish Raghavendra]], [[Bhavatharini]] || 4:09
|-
|3 || "Nochikattu" || [[Sriram Parthasarathy]], Surumugi || 4:50
|-
|4 || "Sonthamellaam" || Surumugi || 2:36
|-
|5 || "Sonthamellaam" || [[Haricharan]] || 5:15
|-
|6 || "Marikkolunthu" || [[Manikka Vinayagam]], [[Chinnaponnu]] || 4:06
|}

==Reception==
The film was released on 5 October 2010 alongside four other films.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/friday-fiesta-151010-tamil-news-60816|title=Friday Fiesta 151010|date=14 October 2010|accessdate=15 March 2019|publisher=indiaglitz.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/7-releases-on-friday-oct-15-news-tamil-kkojLmbfjgjsi.html|title=7 releases on Friday, Oct 15|date=8 June 2010|accessdate=15 March 2019|publisher=[[Sify]]}}</ref>

[[Sify]] said, "The director Asai Thambi has nothing new to say other than rehashing so many earlier 'Made in Madurai' films with more melodrama and violence".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ochaayi-review--pclxIraegejif.html|title=Movie Review : Ochaayi (2010)|date=18 October 2010|accessdate=15 March 2019|publisher=Sify}}</ref> Another critic stated, "Ochayee is the usual thorough-fare that we are used to. A tried and tested formula, newcomers and the usual 'village' backdrop make this a dull watch" and called it "dull, disoriented and tedious".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/ochayee-movie-review.html|title=OCHAYEE MOVIE REVIEW|accessdate=15 March 2019|publisher=behindwoods.com}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:2010 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:2010s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Madurai]]
[[Category:Films shot in Chennai]]
[[Category:2010 directorial debut films]]

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