''Album'' is a 2002 Indian

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-language

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written and directed by

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making his directorial debut, starring newcomer

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and

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. The story portrays the love and affection between two families. The film, produced by

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, was Vasanthabalan's

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and became an average success. It is however best known for featuring the popular chartbuster track "Chellame Chellam" from

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's soundtrack to the film, which was award-winning playback singer

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's first song in Tamil language. The plot revolves around Jeeva and Viji's family who are neighbours to each other. Viji falls in love with Jeeva and they both start loving each other. How they over come their hurdles and unite forms the story.

Cast

Release

The satellite rights of the film were sold to

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Soundtrack

The soundtrack, featuring seven tracks, was composed by

. The song "Chellame Chellam" became very popular and emerged a chartbuster. It was notably the first Tamil song rendered by acclaimed singer

for a Tamil film soundtrack. Karthik Raja's father,

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, and his sister,

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, had performed each one song as well.

Release

Malathi Rangarajan of ''The Hindu'' opined that "Acting to avoid a contrived storyline and melodrama is fine. But then, in a film, something has to keep happening for the tempo to be sustained".

References

External links

* 2002 films 2000s Tamil-language films 2002 directorial debut films Films directed by Vasanthabalan Films scored by Karthik Raja {{2000s-Tamil-film-stub