{{short description|2009 film by K. Rajeshwar}} {{for|the festival|Indra Vila}} {{More plot|date=February 2025}} {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2025}} {{Use Indian English|date=February 2025}} {{Infobox film | image = Indira Vizha.jpg | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = [[K. Rajeshwar]] | writer = K. Rajeswar | producer = Ashok K. Kotwani | starring = [[Srikanth (actor, born 1979)|Srikanth]]<br />[[Namitha]]<br />[[Shruti Marathe]] | cinematography = Jey Camil Alex | editing = RaghuBob | music = Yatish Mahadev | studio = ANKK Movies | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2009|7|10}} | country = India | language = Tamil }} '''''Indira Vizha''''' is a 2009 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[erotic thriller]] film written and directed by [[K. Rajeshwar]] and produced by Ashok K. Kotwani. The film stars [[Srikanth (actor, born 1979)|Srikanth]], [[Namitha]], and [[Shruti Marathe]] (in her Tamil debut), with [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]], [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]], [[Ragasya]], [[Radha Ravi]], and [[Y. G. Mahendra]] in supporting roles. The music was composed by newcomer Yatish Mahadev. It began its first schedule on 11 February 2008<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indra Vizha |url=http://www.tamilnaduentertainment.com/tamil.asp?hotclick=indravizha.txt |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080311165002/http://www.tamilnaduentertainment.com/tamil.asp?hotclick=indravizha.txt |archive-date=11 March 2008 |access-date=17 March 2008 |website=Tamilnadu Entertainment}}</ref> and was released on 10 July 2009.
The film revolves around [[sexual harassment]] at work. It is loosely based on the [[Hindi language|Hindi]] film ''[[Aitraaz]]'', which itself was based on the American film ''[[Disclosure (1994 film)|Disclosure]]''.
== Plot == Kamini plans to get back at her ex-lover Santhosh Srinivasan by reentering his life as the wife of his boss John Kumaramangalam alias JK. Santhosh is the creative head of a television channel called Teen TV (though it does indulge in political exposés). He is married to Savithri Duraisimaalu, and his life turns topsy-turvy when JK reinstates Kamini as the head of the TV channel, a promotion that Santhosh had anticipated for himself. Following this, Kamini starts hurling sexual harassment accusations at Santhosh.
== Cast == {{Cast listing| *[[Srikanth (actor, born 1979)|Srikanth]] as Santhosh Srinivasan *[[Namitha]] as Kamini *[[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] as Oppilla Mani *[[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as John Kumaramangalam (JK) *[[Shruti Marathe]] as Savithri Duraisimaalu (credited as Hema Malini) *[[Ragasya]] as Stella *[[Y. G. Mahendran]] as Advocate *[[Vasu Vikram]] *[[Alex (actor)|Alex]] *Vijay Viswanathan *[[Radha Ravi]] as Judge Sattanathan ;Uncredited *[[Nizhalgal Ravi]] *[[Manobala]] *[[Bayilvan Ranganathan]] * [[Anu Mohan (Tamil actor)|Anu Mohan]] *[[Chaams]] }}
== Production == [[Raghuvaran]] had been signed up and completed a photo shoot for the film. He died during the production and was replaced by Nassar.<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 May 2008 |title=Nasser replaces Raghuvaran in Indravizha |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/nasser-replaces-raghuvaran-in-indravizha/articleshow/3015998.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250221022243/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/nasser-replaces-raghuvaran-in-indravizha/articleshow/3015998.cms |archive-date=21 February 2025 |access-date=21 February 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Malavika was initially part of the cast but backed out.<ref>{{Cite news |date=3 June 2008 |title=Malavika opts out of Indira Vizha |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/malavika-opts-out-of-indira-vizha/articleshow/3093879.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250222132956/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/malavika-opts-out-of-indira-vizha/articleshow/3093879.cms |archive-date=22 February 2025 |access-date=21 February 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> She was replaced by newcomer Hema Malini.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 February 2008 |title=K Rajeshwar's 'Indira Vizha,'Balu Mahendra's 'Anal Kaatru' |url=http://cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/06022008-6.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100201050920/http://cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/06022008-6.shtml |archive-date=2010-02-01 |access-date=2025-09-04 |website=Cinesouth}}</ref>
== Soundtrack == The soundtrack was composed by the debutant Yathish Mahadev,<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 June 2013|title=Audio beat: Varsanadu – Nostalgic notes|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/audio-beat-varsanadu-nostalgic-notes/article4840582.ece|access-date=22 February 2025|work=[[The Hindu]]|language=en|archive-date=26 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130826054022/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/audio-beat-varsanadu-nostalgic-notes/article4840582.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> with lyrics by [[Vairamuthu]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 January 2009 |title=Indira Vizha |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/indira-vizha/yiphpfPDIXQ_ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241217202136/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/indira-vizha/yiphpfPDIXQ_ |archive-date=17 December 2024 |access-date=22 February 2025 |website=[[JioSaavn]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Indira Vizha Tamil Film Audio cd By Yatish |url=https://banumass.com/product/tamil-audio-cds/tamil-audio-cd-tamil-audio-cd/indira-vizha-tamil-film-audio-cd-by-yatish/ |access-date=22 February 2025 |website=Banumass |language=en |archive-date=18 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918193224/https://banumass.com/product/tamil-audio-cds/tamil-audio-cd-tamil-audio-cd/indira-vizha-tamil-film-audio-cd-by-yatish/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It includes a remix of "Oru Kinnathai", composed by [[K. V. Mahadevan]] for ''[[Vasantha Maligai]]'' (1972).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ashok Kumar|first=S. R.|date=12 March 2009|title=Melodious songs and a remix|work=[[The Hindu]]|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/Melodious-songs-and-a-remix/article15930586.ece|url-status=live|access-date=30 January 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220813082259/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/Melodious-songs-and-a-remix/article15930586.ece|archive-date=13 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Music review: Indira Vizha (Tamil – Yatish)|url=https://milliblog.com/2009/01/17/music-review-indira-vizha-tamil-yatish/|access-date=2026-01-30|language=en|date=2009-01-17|website=[[Milliblog]]|last=Karthik|archive-url=https://archive.today/20260130004201/https://milliblog.com/2009/01/17/music-review-indira-vizha-tamil-yatish/|archive-date=2026-01-30|url-status=live|author-link=Karthik Srinivasan}}</ref>
{{Track listing | headline = Track listing | extra_column = Singer(s) | title1 = Mogamma | length1 = | lyrics1 = | extra1 = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[Sujatha Mohan|Sujatha]] | title2 = Oru Kinnathai | length2 = | lyrics2 = | extra2 = M. K. Balaji, [[Priyadarshini (singer)|Priyadarshini]] | title3 = Kashmir Konduva | length3 = | lyrics3 = | extra3 = Yatish, [[Anushka Manchanda]] | title4 = Naan Oru | length4 = | lyrics4 = | extra4 = [[Sayanora Philip]], [[Megha (singer)|Megha]] }}
== Critical reception == ''[[The Times of India]]'' wrote, "With so much meat, all you need is a simple, no-nonsense screenplay. However, the director changes track frequently, delving into comedy which is as crisp as yesterday's papadam left on the dining table."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ravi |first=Bhama Devi |title=Indira Vizha Movie Review |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/Indira-Vizha/movie-review/4771958.cms |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170410045513/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/indira-vizha/movie-review/4771958.cms |archive-date=10 April 2017 |access-date=15 March 2016 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote, "An ably fractured screenplay leaves Indira Vizha tottering even before it can take off."<ref>{{Cite news |date=17 July 2009 |title=Glam game gone awry -- Indira Vizha |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/glam-game-gone-awry-indira-vizha/article3021683.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330221047/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/glam-game-gone-awry-indira-vizha/article3021683.ece |archive-date=30 March 2023 |access-date=15 March 2016 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' wrote, "Indira Vizha is neither engaging nor entertaining. This risque and ribald tripe takes audiences on a peek-a-boo(b) show".<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 July 2009 |title=Indira Vizha |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/indira-vizha-2551124 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250222140042/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/indira-vizha-2551124 |archive-date=22 February 2025 |access-date=22 February 2025 |website=[[Deccan Herald]] |language=en}}</ref> The New Indian Express wrote, "Rajeshwar in his earlier films had revealed a strong script sense. But here he falters".<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 July 2009 |title=Indira Vizha |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2009/Jul/13/indira-vizha-67463.html |access-date=22 February 2025 |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |language=en |archive-date=22 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250222144950/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2009/Jul/13/indira-vizha-67463.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
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