The trailer of Tamil writer Dhamayanthi’s debut directorial film Thadayam is out, and it is getting good responses from many on social media. The trailer was released by actor Vijay Sethupathi, directors Ram and Venkat Prabhu simultaneously.
The film is based on a short story published in a Tamil magazine, written by the director herself. The trailer begins on a rainy day, as the protagonist is on his way to meet his lover Jenny. He asks, “How are you Jenny?’ She replies, “Do you still remember me?” Memories of their happy days flash in as they converse in the present. A lot seems to have changed between them, except for their love. Jenny says, “Nobody can love you like I do, not even you.”
Jenny is ill presently, and things are unlike the time when she was a confident and cheerful woman. In the past, he seems to have been a carefree, passionate man who valued Jenny’s love. They make fun of each other, cry, hug and share emotions. Dialogues play an important role; one of them being, “Christ rejects kisses of sympathy.” The trailer revolves around these two characters who discover their lost love.
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Dhamayanthi is well-known in Tamil literature. She has published six short collections, and has translated the famous American poet Sylvia Plath’s poetry in Tamil. She worked with director Meera Kathiravan for the movie Vizhithiru. The film’s songs were also written by her.
Thadayam, which has entirely been crowd-funded, stars Kani Kusruti and Ganapathy Murugesan in the lead roles. Music is by Justin Khenaniah, and cinematography is by Anthony Jey. Lyricist Kutti Revathi and Dhamayanthi have written the songs for the film.
The team is yet to announce a release date. A public screening is being planned on February 24 at MM Preview Theatre in Chennai.
Watch the trailer of Thadayam here: