Loves (film)

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Loves
Directed byK. Jayapandian
Starring
  • Thamizh
  • Sona
  • Sweety
CinematographyRavishankar
Music by Deva
Release date
  • 30 July 2004 (2004-07-30)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Loves is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by K. Jayapandian starring Thamizh, Sona and Sweety. The film was released on 30 July 2004.

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Cast

Production

The film marked the debut of Vikram, a dentist by profession, who appeared under the stage name of Thamizh. [1] Sona, the sister of actress Rajashree, also made her debut in Tamil cinema through the film. [1] She had previously been attached to star in Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala (2001), under the stage name of Bobby, but was later removed from the project by director T. Rajender. [2]

Reception

Malini Mannath of Chennai Online wrote that "it's a time affair, with mediocre scripting and treatment" and that the "ending is thoughtless and insensitive too". She also compared the film's story to that of Punnagai Poove (2003). [1]

A reviewer from entertainment portal BizHat.com noted "Loves is nothing but an old wine in a new bottle. It's a love triangle that directors and producers have tested time and again". The critic added "Jayapandian has given an average film with a blend of comedy and emotional story. He has made the screenplay keeping in mind the front benchers". [3]

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References

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  2. "Other side is not greener". Archived from the original on 13 January 2002. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  3. HostOnNet.com. "BizHat.com - Loves Review. Tamizh, Sona, Sweetie, Vadivelu, Deva". Archived from the original on 9 March 2007. Retrieved 5 September 2022.