Leysa Leysa
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Lesa Lesa is a Tamil
film directed by Priyadarshan
, starring Shaam
, Trisha
and Madhavan
. This film was produced by Vikram Singh and music was composed by Harris Jeyaraj.
The story of the film is partially adapted of the 1998 Malayalam film Summer in Bethlehem, which was written by Ranjith.
)cheating most people in and around Ooty of their money due to his childish ventures, though he hails from a rich family he is unable to maintain the wealth because of his bad luck and unconcerned life style. He has a friend Rakesh(Shaam
), who is a farm lord and a rich young man. Vivek has saved Rakesh's life when he spotted him on a roadside accident on the hill side which he uses as a leverage for favours from the kind-hearted Rakesh.
One day Chandru's grandfather comes to Ooty to stay for 2 months, thinking that Chandru owns large mansion and lots of land and money. The grandfather who is very rich is also an ex-military man. Chandru afraid to confront the truth to his grandfather, convinces Rakesh to act so that all of Rakesh's property as his and that Rakesh is his partner but he introduces to them as a manager. Rakesh angered by all this lying threatens to confront chandru's relatives, but is convinced again by Chandru to stay calm.
Along with the grandfather, Five girls come, all of them well educated, smart and good looking. However the last girl Bala(Trisha
)is the most favored and most fun. She is seen dull and nonchalant when she arrives, later has fun with the others. They have run-around with Rakesh who is irritated by them all. Later when Bala learns that all the property is not his cousin Chandru's but Rakesh's, She apologises to Rakesh and they become friends. However this soon becomes love for Rakesh, eventually he proposes to Bala, Bala becomes sober, She says that she likes him, but says that she's already married to a guy named Deva. She Doesn't explain further. Later Rakesh sees someone at night in the estate, he beats him up and Bala tells him that the unknown guy is actually Deva's(Madhavan
) friend and Deva is going to die.
Bala then explains how she fell for Deva: Deva is a professor at the college in which Bala has joined. She learns that though Deva is violent, He has no choice as her college is in very bad situation as it is planned to be sold, as it is a real estate gold mine. All the board members and the management of that institution are for this selling as they are promised money. He behaves very violently and beats up the students who are actually gangsters send in to disrupt normal college activities by conducting strikes. Eventually Deva is overwhelmed and is made to resign, but he wants revenge and punishment for the guy who did this so he throws a small dynamite to immobilize the enemy's vehicle and injure him so that he wouldn't leave the country, but all turns bad when a bus filled with children come next to his vehicle and the bomb kills many children. Filled with remorse and regret, he accepts all charges and is given the death sentence.
After telling this, Bala confirms that she too will kill herself the day when Deva is executed. Rakesh meets up with Deva and convinces him to talk to Bala. Deva meets up with Bala and tells her that he has been lying about him and has not considered her to be a lover but as one among the many girls who fell for his charm. He lies so that Bala will change her mind to not kill herself, but is not able to continue doing this. But when he turns back to see Bala, she's gone, hearing only the first part in which Deva says he has cheated her into being his wife. Shaam thanks Deva and leaves. back home Bala determines to work hard and do more for her family and refuses the marriage.
When they all leave after the vacation Rakesh meets up with Bala and asks her whether she would change her mind someday and comeback or at least stay as his friend as he has no one. The train starts before she could give an answer. Bala gets down from the moving train and hugs Rakesh expressing her love for him.
and lyrics by Vaali
. The music album was received very well by the audience.
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
film directed by Priyadarshan
Priyadarshan
Priyadarshan is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter. In a career spanning over two decades, Priyadarshan has directed over 80 films in several Indian languages including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu...
, starring Shaam
Shaam
Shamshuddin Ibrahim, known professionally as Shaam , is a Tamil film actor and model. Starting his career as a professional model, he soon made his acting debut in the film Khushi , appearing in a cameo role. He further appeared in lead roles in critically and commercially successful films such as...
, Trisha
Trisha Krishnan
Trisha Krishnan is an Indian film actress and model, who primarily appears in Tamil and Telugu language films, but has also appeared in Hindi language films. She was noticed after winning several beauty pageants like the Miss Madras contest , which marked her entry into filmdom...
and Madhavan
R. Madhavan
R. Madhavan is an Indian actor, writer, film producer and television host. Madhavan has received a Filmfare Award, an award from the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards alongside recognition and nominations from other organisations...
. This film was produced by Vikram Singh and music was composed by Harris Jeyaraj.
The story of the film is partially adapted of the 1998 Malayalam film Summer in Bethlehem, which was written by Ranjith.
Plot
The story starts with Chandru(VivekVivek (actor)
Vivekananthan is an Indian film actor and comedian. He has won four Filmfare Best Comedian Awards for his performances in Run, Saamy, Perazhagan and Sivaji, respectively. In April 2009, Vivek received the Padma Shri award by the Government of India for his contribution to the arts. He was...
)cheating most people in and around Ooty of their money due to his childish ventures, though he hails from a rich family he is unable to maintain the wealth because of his bad luck and unconcerned life style. He has a friend Rakesh(Shaam
Shaam
Shamshuddin Ibrahim, known professionally as Shaam , is a Tamil film actor and model. Starting his career as a professional model, he soon made his acting debut in the film Khushi , appearing in a cameo role. He further appeared in lead roles in critically and commercially successful films such as...
), who is a farm lord and a rich young man. Vivek has saved Rakesh's life when he spotted him on a roadside accident on the hill side which he uses as a leverage for favours from the kind-hearted Rakesh.
One day Chandru's grandfather comes to Ooty to stay for 2 months, thinking that Chandru owns large mansion and lots of land and money. The grandfather who is very rich is also an ex-military man. Chandru afraid to confront the truth to his grandfather, convinces Rakesh to act so that all of Rakesh's property as his and that Rakesh is his partner but he introduces to them as a manager. Rakesh angered by all this lying threatens to confront chandru's relatives, but is convinced again by Chandru to stay calm.
Along with the grandfather, Five girls come, all of them well educated, smart and good looking. However the last girl Bala(Trisha
Trisha Krishnan
Trisha Krishnan is an Indian film actress and model, who primarily appears in Tamil and Telugu language films, but has also appeared in Hindi language films. She was noticed after winning several beauty pageants like the Miss Madras contest , which marked her entry into filmdom...
)is the most favored and most fun. She is seen dull and nonchalant when she arrives, later has fun with the others. They have run-around with Rakesh who is irritated by them all. Later when Bala learns that all the property is not his cousin Chandru's but Rakesh's, She apologises to Rakesh and they become friends. However this soon becomes love for Rakesh, eventually he proposes to Bala, Bala becomes sober, She says that she likes him, but says that she's already married to a guy named Deva. She Doesn't explain further. Later Rakesh sees someone at night in the estate, he beats him up and Bala tells him that the unknown guy is actually Deva's(Madhavan
R. Madhavan
R. Madhavan is an Indian actor, writer, film producer and television host. Madhavan has received a Filmfare Award, an award from the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards alongside recognition and nominations from other organisations...
) friend and Deva is going to die.
Bala then explains how she fell for Deva: Deva is a professor at the college in which Bala has joined. She learns that though Deva is violent, He has no choice as her college is in very bad situation as it is planned to be sold, as it is a real estate gold mine. All the board members and the management of that institution are for this selling as they are promised money. He behaves very violently and beats up the students who are actually gangsters send in to disrupt normal college activities by conducting strikes. Eventually Deva is overwhelmed and is made to resign, but he wants revenge and punishment for the guy who did this so he throws a small dynamite to immobilize the enemy's vehicle and injure him so that he wouldn't leave the country, but all turns bad when a bus filled with children come next to his vehicle and the bomb kills many children. Filled with remorse and regret, he accepts all charges and is given the death sentence.
After telling this, Bala confirms that she too will kill herself the day when Deva is executed. Rakesh meets up with Deva and convinces him to talk to Bala. Deva meets up with Bala and tells her that he has been lying about him and has not considered her to be a lover but as one among the many girls who fell for his charm. He lies so that Bala will change her mind to not kill herself, but is not able to continue doing this. But when he turns back to see Bala, she's gone, hearing only the first part in which Deva says he has cheated her into being his wife. Shaam thanks Deva and leaves. back home Bala determines to work hard and do more for her family and refuses the marriage.
When they all leave after the vacation Rakesh meets up with Bala and asks her whether she would change her mind someday and comeback or at least stay as his friend as he has no one. The train starts before she could give an answer. Bala gets down from the moving train and hugs Rakesh expressing her love for him.
Cast
- ShaamShaamShamshuddin Ibrahim, known professionally as Shaam , is a Tamil film actor and model. Starting his career as a professional model, he soon made his acting debut in the film Khushi , appearing in a cameo role. He further appeared in lead roles in critically and commercially successful films such as...
as Rakesh - MadhavanR. MadhavanR. Madhavan is an Indian actor, writer, film producer and television host. Madhavan has received a Filmfare Award, an award from the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards alongside recognition and nominations from other organisations...
as Deva Narayanan (Guest appearance) - Trisha KrishnanTrisha KrishnanTrisha Krishnan is an Indian film actress and model, who primarily appears in Tamil and Telugu language films, but has also appeared in Hindi language films. She was noticed after winning several beauty pageants like the Miss Madras contest , which marked her entry into filmdom...
as Balamani - VivekVivek (actor)Vivekananthan is an Indian film actor and comedian. He has won four Filmfare Best Comedian Awards for his performances in Run, Saamy, Perazhagan and Sivaji, respectively. In April 2009, Vivek received the Padma Shri award by the Government of India for his contribution to the arts. He was...
as Chandru - Sreenivasan
- Cochin HaneefaCochin HaneefaMohammed Haneefa, better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa was an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema...
- Radharavi
- MayilsamyMayilsamyMayilsamy is a Tamil comedian actor who prominently plays supporting roles. Appearing in many Tamil films, he is also a regular guest judge on Asathapovathu Yaaru on Sun TV in Chennai...
Soundtrack
The movie's songs are set to the tunes of Harris JayarajHarris Jayaraj
Harris Jayaraj is an Indian film composer. He has written scores and soundtracks for Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films.- Early life :Harris Jayaraj hails from a pious Christian Nadar family and was born and brought up in Chennai. Harris studied at Krishnaswamy Matric School, Nungambakam. His father,...
and lyrics by Vaali
Vaali (poet)
Vaali is a Tamil poet and lyricist who writes Tamil poetry and film song lyrics. Most recently he has extended lyrics for a couple of songs in Engeyum Kaadhal for the music of Harris Jayaraj. He has also acted in several films, most notably Hey Ram, Parthale Paravasam and Poi Kaal Kudhirai...
. The music album was received very well by the audience.
| Song title | Singers |
|---|---|
| "Aval Ulaghazhagi" | Karthik Karthik (singer) Karthik is an Indian playback singer.Karthik started his professional singing career as a backing vocalist and has since been a playback singer in Tamil cinema while also single in other Indian languages for various composers... |
| "Lesa Lesa" | Anuradha Sriram Anuradha Sriram Anuradha Sriram is an Indian carnatic and playback singer who hails from the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. She has sung in many Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi films.- Personal life :... |
| "Lesa Lesa - Remix" | DJ. Ivan |
| "Muthal Muthalai" | Yugendran Yugendran Yugendran is an Indian film actor and singer, who has sung more than 600 songs. He is also an occasional music director and host.- Personal life :... , Madhumitha Madhumitha Madhumitha is an Indian actress, who has appeared in films in various South Indian industries, frequently in Tamil and Telugu films... , Tippu Tippu (singer) Tippu is a South Indian playback singer who has performed in Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu languages. Tippu's original name, as told by him in Koffee with Anu, is Ekambaresh. He is married to playback singers Harini. Tippu did his schooling at St. John's Matriculation Higher Secondary School... |
| "Yedho Ondru" | Srilekha Parthasarathy Srilekha Parthasarathy Srilekha Parthasarathy is a Tamil singer who is commonly referred to by her first name Srilekha... , Harish Raghavendra Harish Raghavendra Harish Raghavendra is an Indian vocalist and actor from Chennai, India. His real name is Harish Ram Srinivas & son to a photographer P.V Raghavendran... , Franko |
| "Ennai Polave" | K.S.Chithra |
Box office
- The film grossed $2 million at the box office.
- Leysa Leysa has adapted many subplots from the Malayalam movie Summer In BethlahemSummer In BethlahemSummer in Bethlehem is a 1998 Malayalam film written by Ranjith and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Suresh Gopi, Jayaram, and Manju Warrier in the lead roles with a cameo appearance by Mohanlal. The music was composed by Vidyasagar.The film was shot among the forest hills and farms of Ooty...
directed by Sibi MalayilSibi MalayilSibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies...
starring Suresh GopiSuresh GopiSuresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles...
, Manju WarrierManju WarrierManju Warrier is an Indian film actress. She was among the popular lead actress in Malayalam cinema during the mid to late-1990s.She made her debut in Saakshyam...
and JayaramJayaramJayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:...
in the roles of Shaam, TrishaTrisha KrishnanTrisha Krishnan is an Indian film actress and model, who primarily appears in Tamil and Telugu language films, but has also appeared in Hindi language films. She was noticed after winning several beauty pageants like the Miss Madras contest , which marked her entry into filmdom...
and VivekVivek (actor)Vivekananthan is an Indian film actor and comedian. He has won four Filmfare Best Comedian Awards for his performances in Run, Saamy, Perazhagan and Sivaji, respectively. In April 2009, Vivek received the Padma Shri award by the Government of India for his contribution to the arts. He was...
respectively. - The reversal of roles by ShaamShaamShamshuddin Ibrahim, known professionally as Shaam , is a Tamil film actor and model. Starting his career as a professional model, he soon made his acting debut in the film Khushi , appearing in a cameo role. He further appeared in lead roles in critically and commercially successful films such as...
and VivekVivekVivek is a masculine Hindu given name that is popular in South Asia, particularly India and Nepal....
is similar to that between M. G. RamachandranM. G. RamachandranMaruthur Gopalan Ramachandran , popularly known by his initials , was an Indian film actor, director, producer and politician....
and NageshNagesh (actor)Nagesh , was a Tamil film actor, mostly remembered for his roles as a comedian during the 1960s. He is regarded as one of the most prolific comedians in Tamil cinema....
in Anbe VaaAnbe VaaAnbe Vaa was a high-budget Tamil language film starring M. G. Ramachandran and Saroja Devi in the lead rols. The film was released in the year 1966.The lead actor MGR was paid a new career peak salary of $70,000 for this project.-Plot:...
. - Madhavan's flashback is remade from Malayalam movie CheppuCheppuCheppu is a 1987 Malayalam language film made in India, directed by Priyadarshan and starring Mohanlal.-Plot:Ramachandran got a job as an English lecturer in T. K. P. Memorial College, only to find that the college is full of drugs and politics, led by young Ranjith Mathews , son of an M.P....
starring MohanlalMohanlalMohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...
also cameo in Summer In BethlahemSummer In BethlahemSummer in Bethlehem is a 1998 Malayalam film written by Ranjith and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Suresh Gopi, Jayaram, and Manju Warrier in the lead roles with a cameo appearance by Mohanlal. The music was composed by Vidyasagar.The film was shot among the forest hills and farms of Ooty...
. - As usual with Priyan style, along with main plot ("Summer in Bethlehem" story) this movie has subplots or similar scenes from few of his old movies like scenes from KilukkamKilukkamKilukkam is a 1991 Malayalam musical comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Venu Nagavalli...
, CheppuCheppuCheppu is a 1987 Malayalam language film made in India, directed by Priyadarshan and starring Mohanlal.-Plot:Ramachandran got a job as an English lecturer in T. K. P. Memorial College, only to find that the college is full of drugs and politics, led by young Ranjith Mathews , son of an M.P....
, dialogues similar to his old comedy movies (like "Kailash Abdullah"). - This movie was Trisha's first full fledged heroine role.