as Ashok's friend Nirosha as Ashok's sister-in-law Neelu as Ashok's sister-in-law's father Madhan Bob Suresh as Ashok's younger brother Tharini as Nandini's elder sister Bharath as Ashok's nephew Sweatha Bharathi as Ashok's nephew Master Sajja Tejja as Young Ashok Krishnamachari Srikkanth as himself (special appearance) Production AVM Productions had agreed a deal with Vikraman to make a film for them in the 1990s but date clashes meant that they were unable to work together until 2003. Initially titled Inimaiyaana Naatkal before it was retitled, Madhavan signed the film in September 2002, and it became the first time the actor had worked with the producers or the director. Scenes for the film were shot in Ooty, Tamil Nadu with producer Guhan often cooking for the team. The songs were shot abroad, with places filmed where the team filmed including Australia, New Zealand and Switzerland. The film was also made in Telugu as Vasantham and released on the same date, but with a different cast. Venkatesh, Arthi Agarwal and Kaveri reprised the roles of Madhavan, Jyothika and Sridevi respectively; while V. V. S. Laxman appeared in the film in a cameo instead of Srikkanth. Release The film received mixed reviews, with The Hindu's Malathi Rangarajan giving the film an average review concluding that "the dialogue sparkles in many a place, the direction is neat and song sequences have been inserted intelligently — but even with such a youthful team what the film lacks is pep and verve." Another critic noted that the film "has predictable, clichéd situations, stereotyped characters, and lack-lustre treatment. Half-way through the film, you realise which way the script is being steered." Rediff.com noted that " the film lacks the freshness and grandeur of other films", while Sify called it "a highly melodramatic and over-the-top movie with no logic". The critic however noted "If there is something nice about Priyamana Thozhi, it is Sridevi as Julie who looks like a dream, with her controlled and understated performance and steals the show." New Straits Times wrote "wish Vikram had been as meticulous with the storyline and given us something new and more believable". The actress was also nominated for the Filmfare Best Tamil Supporting Actress Award in 2004 for her performance as Julie. Priyamaana Thozhi became an average grosser, the first of his career for director Vikraman. He has since struggled to recapture the success that he achieved before this