Power of Women (film)

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2005 Indian film

Power of Women

DVD cover

Directed by| P. Jayadevi
Written by| P. Jayadevi
Produced by| P. Jayadevi
Starring| Khushbu
Hariharan
Riyaz Khan
Cinematography| Kichas
Music by| Vidyasagar

Production
company

Jayadevi Films[1]

Release date

* 27 May 2005 (2005-05-27)

Country| India
Language| Tamil

Power of Women is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language drama film, written and directed by P. Jayadevi. The film stars Khushbu, Hariharan and Riyaz Khan. Music for the film was composed by Vidyasagar. The film was released on 27 May 2005, and was a box office failure.[2] It won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Second Best Film, and Khan won for Best Villain.[3]

## Plot

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Aatma (Hariharan) is an international fusion singer and social activist, who protests for the emancipation of women and writes books on the subject. His latest book, Marana Sasanam, proves to be controversial and subsequently leads to him being put under house arrest. Through a flashback to visiting students, he narrates the story of the Indian village girl Jyoti (Khushbu) who marries and is then widowed in her formative years, resulting in her dropping out of education. She then marries a wealthy NRI, Shyam (Riyaz Khan), and leaves India to head to Canada.

She copes well with the change in her lifestyle until she discovers that Shyam operates an illegal passport business, hence Jyoti attempts to rebel in vain against her husband. Aatma befriends her and offers her solace and subsequently Shyam suspects his wife and Aatma of having an illicit relationship. Jyothi then hears that her husband is going to blow up the CN Tower in Canada, and decides to tell the police but is killed by Shyam. The film concludes with Aatma revealing the various instances in the holy books of different religions which give woman only a secondary status and remarks about his displeasure at the current status quo. The court subsequently chooses not to ban the book.

## Cast

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* Khushbu as Jothi
* Hariharan as Aatma
* Riyaz Khan as Shyam
* Amanda Prasow

## Production

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Singer Hariharan joined the film's cast in August 2001 and made his acting debut with the venture.[4] Jayadevi initially cast Parthiban for Hariharan's role who agreed to act but later pulled out after the film was getting delayed in entering production.[5] Kausalya was selected to portray another female lead; however she ultimately did not feature.[6] Scenes were shot in Toronto, Canada during May 2002 with Hariharan and Kushboo.[7]

## Soundtrack

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The soundtrack was composed by Vidyasagar.[citation needed]

Track listingNo.| Title| Singer(s)| Length

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1.| "Maragatha Mazhaithuli"| Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam|
2.| "Malare Nee Vazhga"| Hariharan, Sujatha Mohan|
3.| "Panae Undhan"| Hariharan|
4.| "Thathithi Thaththi"| Shankar Mahadevan, Anuradha Sriram|
5.| "All Over Round"| Clinton Cerejo|

## Critical reception

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Malini Mannath from Chennai Online wrote, "neither do we get to see much oppression here, nor of any serious assertion! It's woman's foolishness, insensitivity and confusion rather than her 'power' that comes across".[8]

## References

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1. ^ "List of Tamil Films Released In 2005 -Producers". Lakshman Sruthi. Archived from the original on 29 May 2011. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
2. ^ "A different tune for Hariharan". The Times of India. 29 May 2008. Archived from the original on 18 April 2025. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
3. ^ "Tamilnadu State Film Awards – awards for Vikram, Jyotika". Cinesouth. 13 February 2006. Archived from the original on 18 February 2006. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
4. ^ "News Bits". tfmpage.com. 4 August 2001. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
5. ^ "ஜூனியர் பெரியார்!" (PDF). Kalki (in Tamil). 19 August 2001. pp. 2–3. Retrieved 10 August 2023 - via Internet Archive.
6. ^ Mannath, Malini. "Director's Jayadevi's new film – Power of Women". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 24 August 2004. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
7. ^ "Secrecy robs the charm". The Hindu. 31 May 2002. Archived from the original on 8 August 2002. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
8. ^ Mannath, Malini (22 June 2005). "Power of Women". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 8 April 2006. Retrieved 18 April 2025.

## External links

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* Power of Women at IMDb

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Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film

1967
– 79|

| First prize|

* Kaavalkaaran (1967)
* Uyarndha Manithan (1968)
* Adimai Penn (1969)
* Vietnam Veedu (1970)
* No Award (1971–1976)
* 16 Vayathinile (1977)
* Mullum Malarum (1978)
* Pasi (1979)

|

Second prize|

* Aalayam (1967)
* Thillana Mohanambal (1968)
* Akka Thangai (1969)
* Engal Thangam (1970)
* No Award (1971–1976)
* Madhurageetham (1977)
* Aval Appadithan (1978)
* Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979)

Third prize|

* Bama Vijayam (1967)
* Thamarai Nenjam (1968)
* Deiva Magan (1969)
* Namma Kuzhandaigal (1970)
* No Award (1971–1976)
* Bala Pareetchai (1977)
* Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu (1978)
* Thisai Maariya Paravaigal (1979)

1980
– 89|

| First prize|

* Varumayin Niram Sivappu (1980)
* Alaigal Oivathillai (1981)
* Enkeyo Ketta Kural (1982)
* No Award (1983–1987)
* Poo Pootha Nandavanam  (1988)
* Pudhea Paadhai (1989)

|

Second prize|

* Nenjathai Killathe (1980)
* Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum (1981)
* Agni Sakshi (1982)
* No Award (1983–1987)
* Paasa Paravaigal (1988)
* Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989)

Third prize|

* Vandichakkaram (1980)
* Moondram Pirai (1981)
* Ezhavathu Manithan (1982)
* No Award (1983–1987)
* Agni Natchathiram (1988)
* Nyaya Tharasu (1989)

1990
– 99|

| First prize|

* Pudhu Vasantham (1990)
* Chinna Thambi (1991)
* Roja (1992)
* Jaathi Malli (1993)
* Nattamai (1994)
* Anthimanthaarai (1995)
* Indian (1996)
* Arunachalam & Surya Vamsam (1997)
* Natpukkaga (1998)
* Padayappa (1999)

|

Second prize|

* Keladi Kannmanii (1990)
* En Rasavin Manasile (1991)
* Thevar Magan (1992)
* Pathini Penn (1993)
* Nammavar (1994)
* Kolangal (1995)
* Kadhal Kottai (1996)
* Porkkaalam (1997)
* Maru Malarchi (1998)
* Thullatha Manamum Thullum (1999)

Third prize|

* Kizhakku Vaasal (1990)
* Gunaa (1991)
* Chinna Gounder (1992)
* Gokulam (1993)
* Pavithra (1994)
* Avatharam (1995)
* Purushan Pondatti (1996)
* Arasiyal (1997)
* Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen (1998)
* Ethirum Puthirum (1999)

2000
– 09|

| First prize|

* Vaanathaippola (2000)
* Virumbugiren (2001)
* Ramanaa (2002)
* Eera Nilam (2003)
* Autograph (2004)
* Chandramukhi & Ghajini (2005)
* Veyil (2006)
* Sivaji: The Boss (2007)
* Dasavathaaram (2008)
* Pasanga (2009)

|

Second prize|

* Vaanavil (2000)
* Pandavar Bhoomi (2001)
* Kannathil Muthamittal (2002)
* Power of Women (2003)
* Vishwa Thulasi (2004)
* Anniyan (2005)
* Paruthiveeran (2006)
* Mozhi (2007)
* Abhiyum Naanum (2008)
* Mayandi Kudumbathar (2009)

Third prize|

* Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000)
* Aanandham (2001)
* Unnai Ninaithu (2002)
* Parthiban Kanavu (2003)
* Kannadi Pookal (2004)
* Thavamai Thavamirundhu (2005)
* Thiruttu Payale (2006)
* Pallikoodam (2007)
* Santosh Subramaniam (2008)
* Achchamundu! Achchamundu! (2009)

2010
– 15|

| First prize|

* Mynaa (2010)
* Vaagai Sooda Vaa (2011)
* Vazhakku Enn 18/9 (2012)
* Ramanujan (2013)
* Kuttram Kadithal (2014)
* Thani Oruvan (2015)

|

Second prize|

* Kalavani (2010)
* Deiva Thirumagal (2011)
* Saattai (2012)
* Thanga Meenkal (2013)
* Goli Soda (2014)
* Pasanga 2 (2015)

Third prize|

* Puthran (2010)
* Uchithanai Muharnthaal (2011)
* Dhoni (2012)
* Pannaiyarum Padminiyum (2013)
* Nimirndhu Nil (2014)
* Prabha (2015)

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