Friends (2001) on Netflix
Aravindan, Chandru and Krishnamoorthy are inseparable friends. Painting in Chennai, Aravindan falls for Padmini. Her cousin Abhirami sends him letters in Padmini's name.
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Plot summary
Aravindan, Chandru and Krishnamoorthy have stood by one another since boyhood, and Chandru, an orphan, was raised in Aravindan's home. Amutha, Aravindan's sister, is fond of Chandru, but he turns her down so that nothing comes between him and her brother. The three find work as painters in Chennai under a contractor named Nesamani, and there Aravindan gives his heart to Padmini, who at first wants only his company as a friend. Padmini's cousin Abhirami has fallen for Aravindan herself, and she writes him love letters signed in Padmini's name. Aravindan's cousin Gautham also has his eye on Amutha. Aravindan carries a secret out of their childhood that he has never shared with Chandru.
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Did you know?!Facts and trivia about Friends (2001)
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- Meena was approached to reprise her female lead from the original Malayalam Friends, but conflicting dates ruled her out; Jyothika and Suvaluxmi were then signed and also dropped out over dates, leaving Devayani and Mysore newcomer Vijayalakshmi to play the leads.
- Suriya agreed to star in the Tamil Friends even though his earlier films had not done well, because his character was important, and he took the dual-hero part opposite Vijay despite people warning him not to.
