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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| image = Jaganmohini 2009.jpg | |||
| image = | | caption = DVD cover | ||
| director = [[N. K. Viswanathan]] | |||
| caption = | | writer = Pugazhmani (dialogues) | ||
| director = [[N. K. | | based_on = ''[[Jaganmohini (1951 film)|Jaganmohini]]'' (Kannada) | ||
| producer = H. Murali | | producer = H. Murali | ||
| | | starring = [[Raja (Telugu actor)|Raja]]<br />[[Namitha]]<br />[[Meera Chopra|Nila]] | ||
| cinematography = N. K. Viswanathan | | cinematography = N. K. Viswanathan | ||
| editing = [[Suresh Urs]] | | editing = [[Suresh Urs]] | ||
| music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]] | |||
| studio = Murali Cine Arts | | studio = Murali Cine Arts | ||
| released = {{Film date|2009|10|16|df=y}} | | released = {{Film date|2009|10|16|df=y}} | ||
| runtime = | | runtime = 147 minutes | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Tamil | | language = Tamil | ||
| budget = | | budget = <!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.--> | ||
| gross = | | gross = <!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.--> | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Jaganmohini''''' is a 2009 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[horror film]] directed by [[N. K. | '''''Jaganmohini''''' is a 2009 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Historical fiction|historical]] [[horror film]] directed by [[N. K. Viswanathan]]. It is based on [[B. Vittalacharya]]'s 1978 Telugu film [[Jaganmohini (1978 film)|of the same name]] which itself was a remake of the 1951 [[Kannada]] film ''[[Jaganmohini (1951 film)|Jaganmohini]]''. The film stars [[Raja (Telugu actor)|Raja]], [[Namitha]] and [[Meera Chopra]], credited as Nila. It was partially reshot into [[Telugu language|Telugu]] with the same name, with [[Ali (actor)|Ali]] replacing [[Vadivelu]] and [[Gundu Hanumantha Rao]] replacing [[Vennira Aadai Moorthy]]. | ||
==Plot== | == Plot == | ||
The | The film begins at Pachai Theevu, ruled by a mighty king (Narasimha Raju). His son and prince Jagathalapradhapan (Raja) is a valorous youth who sets out on a mission to capture pirates in the sea. He lands at Sangu Theevu, where the head of the sea pirates Alai Kallan lives. Jagathalapradhapan comes across Mohini (Namitha) from the local fishing community on the island. Romance blossoms between them. Jagathalapradhapan manages to capture Alai Kallan and decides to return to his country. He promises Mohini that he would bring his parents to arrange for their wedding. However the King and his wife Mangayarkarasi (Yuvarani) arranges for their son's marriage with a princess Azhagu Nachiyar (Nila). Jagathalapradhapan tries hard to convince his parents that he would marry only Mohini. | ||
Romance | |||
To put an end to the problem, the king and his wife hatch a conspiracy and kills Mohini while she is in underwater using thugs. Enters a cruel tantrik (Kota Sreenivasa Rao), who uses the feud between Jagathalapradhapan and Alai Kallan and plans to kill Jagathalapradhapan and thereby get the ultimate power to rule the world. But all his plans are altered when Mohini's spirit comes back to earth. She prevents tantrum to near Jagathalaprathapan. Meanwhile, Mohini wishes to kill Jagathalaprathapan by luring him to have sex with her in an isolated forest so that she can unite with him in heaven | To put an end to the problem, the king and his wife hatch a conspiracy and kills Mohini while she is in underwater using thugs. Enters a cruel [[Tantra|tantrik]] (Kota Sreenivasa Rao), who uses the feud between Jagathalapradhapan and Alai Kallan and plans to kill Jagathalapradhapan and thereby get the ultimate power to rule the world. But all his plans are altered when Mohini's spirit comes back to earth. She prevents tantrum to near Jagathalaprathapan. Meanwhile, Mohini wishes to kill Jagathalaprathapan by luring him to have sex with her in an isolated forest so that she can unite with him in heaven, but the plan gets spoiled by Azhagu Nachiyar's smart tricks. Tantrik wants to kill Jagathalaprathapan using Alaikalan so that Goddess will get happy and grant his wish, but instead Jagathalaprathapan kills Alaikalan diverting it. Goddess wants him to ask his wish and she asks for Mohini to get back to her body but it's naturally impossible. Instead she inserts her soul into Azhagu Nachiyar's as alternative so that she gets "motcham" (salvation). They happily rule the kingdom ever after in the end. | ||
==Cast== | == Cast == | ||
{{Cast listing| | |||
* [[Raja Abel|Raja]] as Jagathalapradhapan | * [[Raja Abel|Raja]] as Jagathalapradhapan | ||
* [[Namitha]] as Jaganmohini | * [[Namitha]] as Jaganmohini | ||
* [[Meera Chopra|Nila]] as Azhagu Nachiyar | |||
* [[Vadivelu]] as Jaganmohan | * [[Vadivelu]] as Jaganmohan | ||
* [[Kota Srinivasa Rao]] as Sidhar | * [[Kota Srinivasa Rao]] as Sidhar | ||
* [[Riyaz Khan]] as Indrajith | * [[Riyaz Khan]] as Indrajith | ||
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* [[Yuvarani]] as Mangayarkarasi | * [[Yuvarani]] as Mangayarkarasi | ||
* [[Jyothi Lakshmi]] as Jaganmohini and Jaganmohan's mother | * [[Jyothi Lakshmi]] as Jaganmohini and Jaganmohan's mother | ||
* [[ | * [[Bala Singh]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Vennira Aadai Moorthy]] as Jaganmohan's Assistant | ||
* Shobana as Koda Molakki Kokila | * Shobana as Koda Molakki Kokila | ||
* [[Madhan Bob]] as Azhagu Nachiyar's brother | * [[Madhan Bob]] as Azhagu Nachiyar's brother | ||
* [[Alex (actor)|Alex]] | * [[Alex (actor)|Alex]] | ||
* [[Suruli Manohar]] | |||
* [[Crane Manohar]] | * [[Crane Manohar]] | ||
}} | |||
== | == Production == | ||
Producer H. Murali said Namitha was the only choice for playing the title character because the team felt she had both glam and acting skills. While the film acts as a remake, minor changes were made to "suit the times". The scene where Jaganmohini harvests pearls underwater was filmed at [[Andaman Islands|Andaman]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 August 2008 |title=Jaganmohini returns |url=https://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/08/29/stories/2008082950050400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081013105920/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/08/29/stories/2008082950050400.htm |archive-date=13 October 2008 |access-date=28 February 2025 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> | |||
== | == Soundtrack == | ||
Soundtrack was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jagan Mohini (2009) |url=https://www.raaga.com/tamil/movie/jagan-mohini-songs-T0001998 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190928120346/https://www.raaga.com/tamil/movie/jagan-mohini-songs-T0001998 |archive-date=28 September 2019 |access-date=29 June 2020 |website=[[Raaga.com]]}}</ref> The audio was launched in August 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 August 2009 |title='Jaganmohini' audio launched |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2009/Aug/25/jaganmohini-audio-launched-80450.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250220114148/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2009/Aug/25/jaganmohini-audio-launched-80450.html |archive-date=20 February 2025 |access-date=19 February 2025 |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref> | |||
==References== | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics | |||
|- | |||
| "Ponmanatheril" || [[Bela Shende]] || rowspan=2|[[Na. Muthukumar]] | |||
|- | |||
| "Nilavu Varum" || Ujjaini, [[Shweta Mohan]] | |||
|- | |||
| "Poothadu Poo" || [[Rita Thyagarajan|Rita]], [[Rahul Nambiar]] || rowspan=3|[[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]] | |||
|- | |||
| "Kattikitta" || Nancy Vincent, Rahul Nambiar, Chorus | |||
|- | |||
| "Unnai Vittal" || [[K. S. Chithra]] | |||
|} | |||
== Release and reception == | |||
''Jaganmohini'' was previously scheduled to release on 15 June 2009,<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 April 2009 |title=Jaganmohini to release on June 15 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2009/Apr/16/jaganmohini-to-release-on-june-15-41609.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250220114201/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2009/Apr/16/jaganmohini-to-release-on-june-15-41609.html |archive-date=20 February 2025 |access-date=19 February 2025 |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref> and 25 September,<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 September 2009 |title=Namita's 'Jaganmohini' to hit screen on Sept 25 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2009/Sep/21/namitas-jaganmohini-to-hit-screen-on-sept-25-88217.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250220114244/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2009/Sep/21/namitas-jaganmohini-to-hit-screen-on-sept-25-88217.html |archive-date=20 February 2025 |access-date=19 February 2025 |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref> but the [[Madras High Court]] put a stay on its release until 15 October due to the producer's financial debts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 October 2009 |title=HC stays release of Jaganmohini |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2009/Oct/14/hc-stays-release-of-jaganmohini-94651.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250220114239/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2009/Oct/14/hc-stays-release-of-jaganmohini-94651.html |archive-date=20 February 2025 |access-date=19 February 2025 |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref> Pavithra Srinivasan ''[[Rediff.com]]'' wrote, "With its silly storyline and terrible costumes, ''Jaganmohini'' is a half-baked remake of the original, with plenty of skin-show and terrible graphics".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Srinivasan |first=Pavithra |date=19 October 2009 |title=''Jaganmohini'' is a half-baked remake |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-tamil-movie-review/20091019.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630150832/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-tamil-movie-review/20091019.htm |archive-date=30 June 2020 |access-date=29 June 2020 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> ''[[Sify]]'' wrote, "The basic trouble with the film is that story and presentation of NK Viswanathan is outdated with tacky special effects that have the audiences jeering. The film simply doesn’t work".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jaganmohini |url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14915729&ctid=5&cid=2429 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091023042247/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14915729&ctid=5&cid=2429 |archive-date=23 October 2009 |access-date=7 January 2024 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' wrote, "with all the technical advancement over the years since the earlier version, one expects the special effects to be of a much higher quality and provide more thrill and fun".<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 October 2009 |title=Jaganmohini |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2009/Oct/19/jaganmohini-95797.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250220170450/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2009/Oct/19/jaganmohini-95797.html |archive-date=20 February 2025 |access-date=19 February 2025 |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref> S. R. Ashok Kumar of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote, "Big technicians have aided director Viswanathan who deserves credit for his camera work. But he could have worked more on the script".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=S. R. Ashok |date=23 October 2009 |title=Will the recipe work? |url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2009/10/23/stories/2009102350070200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091128064837/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2009/10/23/stories/2009102350070200.htm |archive-date=28 November 2009 |access-date=21 February 2025 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> | |||
Post-release, Chopra expressed displeasure with the fact that many of her scenes were deleted from the film.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sangeetha |first=P |date=11 February 2012 |title=Meera Chopra makes debut with Sunny Deol |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/meera-chopra-makes-debut-with-sunny-deol/articleshow/11836204.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/NR3a9 |archive-date=22 December 2024 |access-date=22 December 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> | |||
== References == | |||
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== External links == | |||
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[[Category:2000s historical horror films]] | |||
[[Category:2009 Indian films]] | |||
[[Category:2009 Tamil-language films]] | |||
[[Category:2009 films]] | [[Category:2009 films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Films directed by N. K. Viswanathan]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja]] | |||
[[Category:Films shot in Madurai]] | [[Category:Films shot in Madurai]] | ||
[[Category:Indian historical horror films]] | [[Category:Indian historical horror films]] | ||
[[Category:Tamil remakes of Kannada films]] | [[Category:Tamil remakes of Kannada films]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:00, 19 March 2026
| Jaganmohini | |
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DVD cover | |
| Directed by | N. K. Viswanathan |
| Produced by | H. Murali |
| Written by | Pugazhmani (dialogues) |
| Based on | Jaganmohini (Kannada) |
| Starring | Raja Namitha Nila |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Cinematography | N. K. Viswanathan |
| Edited by | Suresh Urs |
Production company | Murali Cine Arts |
Release date |
|
Running time | 147 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Jaganmohini is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language historical horror film directed by N. K. Viswanathan. It is based on B. Vittalacharya's 1978 Telugu film of the same name which itself was a remake of the 1951 Kannada film Jaganmohini. The film stars Raja, Namitha and Meera Chopra, credited as Nila. It was partially reshot into Telugu with the same name, with Ali replacing Vadivelu and Gundu Hanumantha Rao replacing Vennira Aadai Moorthy.
Plot[edit | edit source]
The film begins at Pachai Theevu, ruled by a mighty king (Narasimha Raju). His son and prince Jagathalapradhapan (Raja) is a valorous youth who sets out on a mission to capture pirates in the sea. He lands at Sangu Theevu, where the head of the sea pirates Alai Kallan lives. Jagathalapradhapan comes across Mohini (Namitha) from the local fishing community on the island. Romance blossoms between them. Jagathalapradhapan manages to capture Alai Kallan and decides to return to his country. He promises Mohini that he would bring his parents to arrange for their wedding. However the King and his wife Mangayarkarasi (Yuvarani) arranges for their son's marriage with a princess Azhagu Nachiyar (Nila). Jagathalapradhapan tries hard to convince his parents that he would marry only Mohini.
To put an end to the problem, the king and his wife hatch a conspiracy and kills Mohini while she is in underwater using thugs. Enters a cruel tantrik (Kota Sreenivasa Rao), who uses the feud between Jagathalapradhapan and Alai Kallan and plans to kill Jagathalapradhapan and thereby get the ultimate power to rule the world. But all his plans are altered when Mohini's spirit comes back to earth. She prevents tantrum to near Jagathalaprathapan. Meanwhile, Mohini wishes to kill Jagathalaprathapan by luring him to have sex with her in an isolated forest so that she can unite with him in heaven, but the plan gets spoiled by Azhagu Nachiyar's smart tricks. Tantrik wants to kill Jagathalaprathapan using Alaikalan so that Goddess will get happy and grant his wish, but instead Jagathalaprathapan kills Alaikalan diverting it. Goddess wants him to ask his wish and she asks for Mohini to get back to her body but it's naturally impossible. Instead she inserts her soul into Azhagu Nachiyar's as alternative so that she gets "motcham" (salvation). They happily rule the kingdom ever after in the end.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Raja as Jagathalapradhapan
- Namitha as Jaganmohini
- Nila as Azhagu Nachiyar
- Vadivelu as Jaganmohan
- Kota Srinivasa Rao as Sidhar
- Riyaz Khan as Indrajith
- Narasimha Raju as the King
- Yuvarani as Mangayarkarasi
- Jyothi Lakshmi as Jaganmohini and Jaganmohan's mother
- Bala Singh
- Vennira Aadai Moorthy as Jaganmohan's Assistant
- Shobana as Koda Molakki Kokila
- Madhan Bob as Azhagu Nachiyar's brother
- Alex
- Suruli Manohar
- Crane Manohar
Production[edit | edit source]
Producer H. Murali said Namitha was the only choice for playing the title character because the team felt she had both glam and acting skills. While the film acts as a remake, minor changes were made to "suit the times". The scene where Jaganmohini harvests pearls underwater was filmed at Andaman.[1]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[2] The audio was launched in August 2009.[3]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|
| "Ponmanatheril" | Bela Shende | Na. Muthukumar |
| "Nilavu Varum" | Ujjaini, Shweta Mohan | |
| "Poothadu Poo" | Rita, Rahul Nambiar | Vaali |
| "Kattikitta" | Nancy Vincent, Rahul Nambiar, Chorus | |
| "Unnai Vittal" | K. S. Chithra |
Release and reception[edit | edit source]
Jaganmohini was previously scheduled to release on 15 June 2009,[4] and 25 September,[5] but the Madras High Court put a stay on its release until 15 October due to the producer's financial debts.[6] Pavithra Srinivasan Rediff.com wrote, "With its silly storyline and terrible costumes, Jaganmohini is a half-baked remake of the original, with plenty of skin-show and terrible graphics".[7] Sify wrote, "The basic trouble with the film is that story and presentation of NK Viswanathan is outdated with tacky special effects that have the audiences jeering. The film simply doesn’t work".[8] The New Indian Express wrote, "with all the technical advancement over the years since the earlier version, one expects the special effects to be of a much higher quality and provide more thrill and fun".[9] S. R. Ashok Kumar of The Hindu wrote, "Big technicians have aided director Viswanathan who deserves credit for his camera work. But he could have worked more on the script".[10]
Post-release, Chopra expressed displeasure with the fact that many of her scenes were deleted from the film.[11]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Jaganmohini returns". The Hindu. 29 August 2008. Archived from the original on 13 October 2008. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
- ↑ "Jagan Mohini (2009)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 28 September 2019. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
- ↑ "'Jaganmohini' audio launched". The New Indian Express. 25 August 2009. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Jaganmohini to release on June 15". The New Indian Express. 16 April 2009. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Namita's 'Jaganmohini' to hit screen on Sept 25". The New Indian Express. 21 September 2009. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "HC stays release of Jaganmohini". The New Indian Express. 14 October 2009. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Srinivasan, Pavithra (19 October 2009). "Jaganmohini is a half-baked remake". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 30 June 2020. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
- ↑ "Jaganmohini". Sify. Archived from the original on 23 October 2009. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ↑ "Jaganmohini". The New Indian Express. 19 October 2009. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (23 October 2009). "Will the recipe work?". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 November 2009. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ↑ Sangeetha, P (11 February 2012). "Meera Chopra makes debut with Sunny Deol". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 22 December 2024. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Jaganmohini on IMDb