Key Points

The beloved Tamil film Sachein is making a spectacular comeback 20 years after its original release. Starring Vijay and Genelia D'Souza, the movie was a massive commercial success when it first hit theaters in 2005. Producer Kalaipuli S Thanu has released a new trailer to celebrate the film's milestone, generating massive excitement among fans. The re-release on April 18th promises to reignite the nostalgia and magic of this classic romantic comedy.

Key Points: Vijay Genelia's Sachein 20 Years Grand Theatrical Return

  • Iconic Tamil romantic comedy completing 20 years milestone
  • Vijay and Genelia's classic film getting theatrical re-release
  • Original producer Kalaipuli S Thanu driving nostalgic celebration
  • Devi Sri Prasad's chartbuster music defined film's success
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Makers of Vijay-starrer 'Sachien' release new trailer ahead of film's re-release

Tamil superhit Sachein starring Vijay and Genelia D'Souza set for grand re-release with new trailer on Tamil New Year

"Sachein - Has my heart always - Genelia D'Souza"

Chennai, April 14

The makers of the Tamil superhit film ‘Sachein’, featuring actors Vijay and Genelia D’souza in the lead, on the occasion of the Tamil New Year’s Day on Monday released a new trailer for the film.

The film is to be re-released in theatres on April 18 as part of celebrations to mark the film’s completion of 20 years.

Taking to his X timeline, Kalaipuli S Thanu, the producer who first made the film 20 years ago in 2005, shared the link to the new trailer and wrote, “Sachein trailer out now! #Sachein Grand theatrical release on April 18th.”

The announcement was greeted with joy by fans and film buffs.

In fact, the film’s leading lady actress Genelia D’ Souza too had reacted to this announcement and had said that the film always has her heart.

Quoting an announcement by the producer of the film, Kalaippuli S Thanu, Genelia wrote, “Sachein - Has my heart always” on her X timeline.

Thanu responded to Genelia’s tweet, saying, “Thank you!”

The film was a huge superhit when it first released in 2005. Apart from Genelia who played the lead, the film also featured Bollywood actress Bipashu Basu. Bipasha played the second heroine in this film. Interestingly, ‘Sachein’ marked Bipasha Basu’s Tamil debut.

The film, which was directed by John Mahendran, was a rom-com that revolved around the titular character Sachein played by Vijay and his lady love, Shalini (played by Genelia). The film emerged a superhit making four times the money that was invested on it.

Apart from Vijay, Genelia and Bipasha Basu, the film also had some very versatile actors like the late Raghuvaran, Vadivelu and Santhanam among others.

The film’s cinematography, which was one of its highlights, was by Jeeva and its editing was by V T Vijayan.

Devi Sri Prasad, who scored music for the film, delivered six songs for the film, with five of them going on to become chartbusters. Interestingly, Vijay had rendered one of the songs himself. The peppy number, ‘Vaadi Vaadi’, which had lyrics by V Elango, was picturised on him and comedian Vadivelu.

- IANS

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Priya K.
OMG I can't believe it's been 20 years! Vaadi Vaadi was my childhood anthem 🎶 Can't wait to experience the magic again in theaters! #SacheinForever
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Rahul S.
The trailer gave me so much nostalgia! But I wonder if the film will resonate with today's younger audience who didn't grow up with it. The humor and pacing might feel dated.
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Manoj V.
DSP's music still slaps! 🔥 That soundtrack defined my college days. Hope they release a remastered version of the album too.
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Shalini R.
Genelia was so adorable in this film! Her chemistry with Vijay was just perfect. This was peak rom-com era for Tamil cinema.
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Karthik N.
Vadivelu's comedy scenes in this movie are legendary! Hope they do a proper digital restoration - the original print quality wasn't great even back then.
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Anjali P.
I still remember bunking college to watch this on first day! Time flies 😭 So happy my kids will get to experience this classic on the big screen!

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