Jana (film)

Jana is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Shaji Kailas. The film stars Ajith Kumar and Sneha. The score was composed by C. Raja Mani and soundtrack was composed by Dhina, while Rajeev Ravi was the cinematographer.

Jana
Directed byShaji Kailas
Written byShaji Kailas
Produced byM. Kaja Mohideen,
K. Ayesha
StarringAjith Kumar
Sneha
CinematographyRajeev Ravi
Edited byL. Bhoominathan
Music bySongs:
Dhina
Background score
C. Raja Mani
Production
company
Release date
  • 1 May 2004 (2004-05-01)
Running time
168 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

Janarthanan "Jana" lives in a village in Tamil Nadu, and leading a life incognito, taking up the cause of the villagers, and making enemies around. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Jana's past is revealed as a terror to the Mumbai dons and corrupt politicians. At the present, Jana finally meets his rival Bhandari, who is released from prison to have his final round with him.

Cast

Production

The film was announced in early 2002 titled as Thiruda. Trisha Krishnan was initially signed on to play the lead female role but pulled out due to unavailability of dates.[1] The title was subsequently changed to Jana after the lead character and Ajith began filming in December 2002.[2][3] Trisha's role was later taken by Sneha.[4]

The shooting took place at Palghat where some sets were erected. It was a lavish set costing ₹9 lakh, consisting of two big bungalows, one belonging to Raghuvaran and the other to Radharavi, in the film. Most of the story has taken place in these bungalows. Among those present were hero Ajit and heroine Sneha. The sets have been designed by art-director Maniraj. Apart from Palghat, a 20-day schedule took place at locations like Ottappalam, and Shornoor in Kerala.[5]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack features 6 songs composed by Dhina.[6]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Konjam Uravinayum"SnehanShankar Mahadevan4:25
2."Oru Vanamai"KabilanS. P. Balasubrahmanyam3:27
3."Pothuva Palaruku"V. ElangoAnuradha Sriram, Karthik4:13
4."Poochandi Vanthutta"Pa. VijaySunitha Sarathy3:44
5."Thakathimi Thakathimi"Pa. VijayTippu3:38
6."Thithi Thidavae"YugabharathiBombay Jayashri4:34
Total length:24:01

Release and reception

Jana was released on 1 May 2004. Visual Dasan of Kalki called it a comforting victory film for Ajith.[7] Indiaglitz called it "a complete rehash of Rajini starrer Baasha" and that it "is completely out of sorts movie".[8] Behindwoods wrote "Jana is nothing new except a different on screen looks of Ajith."[9] Sify wrote "Neither great nor ghastly Jana packs in a sting but ends with a whimper and is strictly for the no-holds barred Ajith addicts."[10] Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu wrote, "A little of Nayakan and a lot of Badshah peppered with some originality in screenplay, a ravishing heroine and an invincible hero make up this summer cocktail".[11]

References
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  4. "Sneha finally stars with Ajith". ajithkumar.fr.fm. Archived from the original on 26 March 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
  5. Mannath, Malini (30 June 2003). "Jana". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 14 June 2004. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
  6. "Jana (2004)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 14 January 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  7. தாசன், விஷுவல் (23 May 2004). "Janaa". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 80. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  8. "Jana Tamil Movie Review". IndiaGlitz. 8 May 2004. Archived from the original on 24 October 2004. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
  9. "Jana:A first look". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 14 January 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  10. "Jana". Sify. Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved 14 January 2023 – via ajithkumar.free.fr.
  11. Rangarajan, Malathi (7 May 2004). "Jana". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 December 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
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