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Chandramukhi () is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language psychological comedy horror film written and directed by P. Vasu. It is a remake of Vasu's Kannada film Apthamitra (2004) which itself was based on the Malayalam film Manichitrathazhu (1993). The film stars Rajinikanth, Prabhu and Jyothika along with an ensemble supporting cast, including Vadivelu, Nayanthara, Nassar and Sheela. It revolves around a woman who has dissociative identity disorder that affects a family, and a psychiatrist who intends to solve the case while risking his life.

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6.9

Creepy happenings in an abandoned mansion are attributed to the ghost of an ancient courtesan, back for revenge.

Released: 2005-04-14164 minDir: P. VasuComedy, Horror, DramaPart of: Chandramukhi Collection

Cast

  • Jyothika as Ganga / Chandramukhi
  • Rajinikanth as Dr. Saravanan / Vettaiyan Raja
  • Prabhu as Senthilnathan
  • Nassar as Kandaswamy
  • Vadivelu as Murugesan
  • Avinash as Ramachandra Acharya

Themes

  • supernatural
  • remake
  • dissociative identity disorder

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Ratings

IMDb

7.3/10

8,082 votes

Year
2005
Runtime
166 min
Genres
Action, Comedy, Drama

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Key facts

Film.image
Chandramukhi poster.jpg
Film.caption
Theatrical release poster
Film.director
P. Vasu
Film.producer
Ramkumar GanesanPrabhu
Film.screenplay
P. Vasu
Film.story
Madhu Muttam (uncredited)
Film.starring
RajinikanthPrabhuJyothikaVadiveluNayanthara
Film.music
Vidyasagar
Film.cinematography
Sekhar V. Joseph
Film.editing
Suresh Urs
Film.studio
Sivaji Productions
Film.runtime
164 minutes
Film.country
India
Film.language
Tamil
Film.budget
19 crore
Film.gross
60–90 crore

via Wikipedia infobox

Wikidata facts

Instance of
film
Country of origin
India
Original language
Tamil
Director
P. Vasu
Screenwriter
P. Vasu
Cast member
Jyothika
Composer
Vidyasagar
Producer
Ramkumar Ganesan
Narrative location
Tamil Nadu
Filming location
Turkey
Duration
167
Performer
Vidyasagar
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publication date
2005-01-01
title
சந்திரமுகி
assessment
Bechdel test
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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents
  • Plot
  • Cast
  • Production
  • Development
  • Casting
  • Filming
  • Music
  • Release
  • Marketing
  • Home media
  • Reception
  • Critical response
  • Box office
  • India
  • Overseas
  • Accolades
  • Scientific accuracy
  • Legacy
  • In popular culture
  • Parodies
  • Other versions
  • Sequel
  • Spin-off
  • See also
  • Notes
  • References
  • Sources
  • External links

Chandramukhi () is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language psychological comedy horror film written and directed by P. Vasu. It is a remake of Vasu's Kannada film Apthamitra (2004) which itself was based on the Malayalam film Manichitrathazhu (1993). The film stars Rajinikanth, Prabhu and Jyothika along with an ensemble supporting cast, including Vadivelu, Nayanthara, Nassar and Sheela. It revolves around a woman who has dissociative identity disorder that affects a family, and a psychiatrist who intends to solve the case while risking his life.

Chandramukhi was produced by Prabhu and his brother Ramkumar Ganesan through their company Sivaji Productions, and is the company's 50th film. The soundtrack album and background score were composed by Vidyasagar. Cinematography was handled by Sekhar V. Joseph and editing was done by Suresh Urs. Principal photography began on 24 October 2004 and was completed in March 2005.

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