''Ishtam'' () () is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language

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directed by Prem Nizar, starring Vimal and Nisha Aggarwal. A remake of the Telugu film ''

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'' (2010), it was released on 25 May 2012.

Plot

Saravanan is a modern city guy while Sandhya is a village modern girl who came to the city to find a job. Sandhya and Saravanan first meet while going to an interview. At first, they had some disagreements and fought. Then, the friendship blossomed into love and they had a relationship. They decided to marry and their parents did not agree to this, but they were married anyway and started to live happily at Saravanan's place. They were happy for a few months, but they did start to disagree and fight, so they decided to divorce. Both of them went to their parents house to live separately. Their parents decided to get them a new partner. At first they agreed with their parents decision. But then the love between Sandhya and Saravanan is rekindled since they miss each other. They decided to cancel their second marriage and live together happily.

Cast

* Vimal as Saravanan * Nisha Aggarwal as Sandhya *

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as Thiyagu * Parvati Nibran as Nimisha *

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as Akash *

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as Saravanan's mother *

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as Sandhya's mother *

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as Sandhya's aunt *

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as Sandhya's friend * Charle as Watchman *

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as Shankar * Namo Narayana * Swaminathan

Production

''Yemaindi Ee Velas remake rights were bought by Balaji Real Media and newcomer Prem Nizar, an erstwhile assistant of director

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was chosen as the director. ''Ishtam'' marks an makeover for Vimal, who played a rural youngster in films like ''

Pasanga ''Pasanga'' () is an Indian Tamil-language children's film directed by Pandiraj. It stars debutant child actors like Kishore DS, Sree Raam and Pandian, along with newcomer Vimal and Vega Tamotia in supporting roles. The film is produced by S ...

'', ''

Kalavani ''Kalavani'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by newcomer A. Sarkunam. It stars Vimal and debutante Oviya, with Saranya Ponvannan, Ganja Karuppu and Ilavarasu in supporting roles. The film was made ...

'' and '' Eththan'', featuring him as a "modern, city-based man". Kajal Aggarwal's sister Nisha Aggarwal, who played the female lead in the original, was signed to reprise her role, making her debut in Tamil cinema. The film was launched by mid-August 2011, and filming was completed by late September 2011 in a single schedule.

Soundtrack

The music is composed by S. Thaman who composed the original film. "Oru Megam" and "Dhinnaku Dhin" were reused from Thaman's own compositions from Telugu film Mirapakaay and

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References

{{reflist 2012 directorial debut films Tamil remakes of Telugu films 2012 films 2010s Tamil-language films Films scored by Thaman S