Dishyum is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language action romance film directed by Sasi. The film stars Jiiva, and Sandhya, while Guinness Pakru, Nassar, and Malavika Avinash play supporting roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Vijay Antony. The film was released on 2 February 2006.

Plot

Bhaskar, a stuntman, is smitten with Cynthia, a college student. However, his heart is broken when he learns that she doesn't love him back, but he still to tries persuade her.

Cast

Production

The producers of the film had initially signed Pooja to play the lead role in January 2004, before Sandhya replaced her. Before Jiiva was brought onboard, the film was shot for eleven or twelve days with actor Ashok. Vijay Sethupathi played a police officer in the initial version, which was later scrapped. The film was reshot with Jiiva. He had previously trained in Kung fu for three years, underwent gymnastics training for his role as a stuntman. He performed some of the stunts himself, and was accompanied by stunt directors all the time. He further revealed stuntmen were the first to see the film.

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Vijay Antony. The song "Dailamo Dailamo" was reused in the Kannada film Buddhivantha (2008) and the Telugu film Mahatma (2009).

Reception

Nowrunning.com review said that "it is an absorbing story telling with minimum fuss for the youth" and gave it 3/5. Sify gave a verdict that the film is "enjoyable". Lajjavathi of Kalki praised the acting of Jiiva, Sandhya and other actors, Vijay Antony's music and Santonio's cinematography but found climax to be dramatic which Sasi could have been avoided and added slowly developing love and increasing interest little by little, the film is completed with a thump that is a success for the direction.

Accolades

Jiiva and Sandhya won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prizes for Best Actor and Actress respectively.