Moodu Pani (English: The Mist) is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language psychological thriller film written, directed and filmed by Balu Mahendra. Starring his then wife Shoba and Pratap, with N. Viswanathan, Gandhimathi, Mohan and Bhanu Chander in supporting roles, it is based on two novels: Idhuvum Oru Viduthalai Thaan (1978) by Rajendra Kumar, and The Collector (1963) by John Fowles. The film follows Chandru (Pratap), who has a strong hatred towards prostitutes and would kill any such woman he encounters. He falls in love with Rekha (Shoba) and believes marrying her will end his psychological distress.
Moodu Pani was the third directorial venture of Mahendra and his second in Tamil after Azhiyatha Kolangal (1979). It also marked Mohan's debut in Tamil cinema, and the last film Shoba acted in before her death. Principal photography took place between January and April 1980, mostly in Udupi, Bangalore and Ooty. The film's similarities to Alfred Hitchcock's film Psycho (1960) have been widely discussed. The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, this being his 100th film, and his brother Gangai Amaran was the main lyricist.
Moodu Pani was released on 6 November 1980, during the Diwali holiday frame. The film received critical acclaim, with particular praise for the performances of Pratap and Shoba, and Ilaiyaraaja's music; the song "Yen Iniya Pon Nilavae" attained immense popularity. It was a commercial success, running for over 200 days in theatres, and responsible for a resurgence of the thriller genre in Tamil cinema at that point. Despite the film propelling Pratap to stardom, it also led to him being typecast in similar roles.
MooduPani (English: The Mist) is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language psychological thriller film written, directed and filmed by Balu Mahendra. Starring his...
Mahendra's third film as director MooduPani (1980) was loosely based on Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 film Psycho. MooduPani saw Mahendra collaborating with...
Shobha Shobha from the film MooduPani (1980) Born Mahalakshmi Menon (1962-09-23)23 September 1962 Died 1 May 1980(1980-05-01) (aged 17) Chennai, Tamil...
simultaneous release of MooduPani (another film featuring him) and Varumayin Niram Sivappu that made him a star. However, both MooduPani – which depicted Pothen...
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credits Year Title Role Notes 1980 Enga Ooru Rasathi Rusi Kanda Poonai MooduPani Bhama Rukmani 1981 Indru Poi Naalai Vaa Oruthi Mattum Karaiyinile Bala...
starred Terence Stamp and Samantha Eggar. The 1980 Tamil language film MooduPani, according to its director Balu Mahendra, is partly based on The Collector...
comparisons between the similar theme of the film, with his previous ventures MooduPani (1980) and Moondram Pirai (1982). Mahendra chose Jayaram to play the lead...
Rojakkal inspired more films in Tamil about psychopathic killers such as MooduPani (1980), Kaadhal Kondein (2003), Manmadhan (2004) and Nadunisi Naaygal...
Paava Mannippu was referenced and parodied in various other films. In MooduPani (1980), Chandru (Pratap Pothen) and Rekha (Shoba) attend a screening of...
desire are dominant motifs, similar to Balu Mahendra's previous film MooduPani (1980). The film also explores the possibility of unresolved sexual tension...
En Iniya Ponnilave, taken from the song from Balu Mahendra's 1981 film MooduPani. The film's supporting cast included Vichithra and Suresh Chakravarthy...
Pictures M. S. Viswanathan Sarath Babu, Rajani Sharma, Suruli Rajan MooduPani Balu Mahendra Raja Cine Arts Ilaiyaraaja Pratap K. Pothen, Shoba, Mohan...
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