Thamizhan

Thamizhan English Tamilian is a 2002 Tamil film directed by debutant Majith and produced by G. Venkateswaran. The film stars Vijay in the lead role with Priyanka Chopra, making her debut as a lead actress. Revathi, Nassar, Ashish Vidyarthi and Vivek also play pivotal roles in the film, while the films score and soundtrack were composed by D. Imman. The film was released in April 2002 and it was declared as hit at the box office. The movie was later dubbed in Telegu as Dammunte Kasko and Hindi as Jeet Born To Win.

In 2001, producer G. Venkateswaran signed on Thirupathisamy to direct Vijay in an action film titled Velan. The film, a remake of the directors Telugu film Azad, saw Priyanka Chopra, winner of the beauty pageant Miss World 2000, being brought in by Venkateswaren to make her debut and play the lead female role. However, before production began, Thirupathisamy died in an accident and Venkateswaren duly decided to give debutant Majith a chance to direct a film with the same cast.Gouthami Tadimalla was initially selected to play Vijays sister in the film, but was later replaced by Revathi. Vivek was signed on to film comedy scenes for a sum oflakh rupees. A new technical team of music director 17yearold Imman, who had scored for serials earlier, and cinematographer Ekambaram, who had apprenticed with Jeeva, were also selected. Furthermore, the sets were designed by Sabu Cyril, dance choreography was by Raju Sundaram, and stunts were arranged by Super Subbarayan. ........

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