Vishwa Thulasi

Vishwa Thulasi (2004) is a film directed by Sumathy Ram. The film is in Tamil, with English subtitles. This film's score and soundtrack were composed by Ilayaraaja and M. S. Viswanathan. It was well received upon screening at the 2005 WorldFest Houston International Film Festival. Amongst the film's cast are actors Mammooty and Nandita Das.

Plot

The film, set in the 1940s and moving to the 1960s, revolves around the emotional story of Thulasi (Nandita Das) returning to her village to become a dance teacher. She cannot bring herself to forget Vishwa (Mammootty), a man she has been in love with for two decades. Memories of Vishwa haunt her constantly, and upon a chance meeting with him, she discovers he too is struggling with his love for her. Both are haunted by the memory of Thulasi's cousin, a figure who is unable to control his obsession for his cousin and hide his resentment at Thulasi's feelings for Vishwa.

Awards

The film has won the following awards since its release:

2005 WorldFest Houston (USA)

• Won - Gold Remi Award - Music Score - Ilaiyaraaja, M. S. Viswanathan
• Won - Gold Special Jury Award - First Feature - Vishwa Thulasi - Sumathy Ram

Trivia

• This is director Sumathy Ram's first feature film.

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