Girivalam

Girivalam is a 2005 Tamil romantic thriller drama film directed by Shivraj. The film stars Shaam, Richard and Roshini in lead roles. 
Plot.
Arjun (Shaam) heads a dance troupe and Priya (Roshini), one of the dancers in the troupe is in love with him. Their aim is to be the permanent fixture at the hotel of Giriprasad (Richard), a millionaire. They lose the competition but still see their dream realised when the lead dancer in the winning troupe dies. Soon, Giriprasad falls for Priya and his sincerity makes her reciprocate his feelings.
Production.
The film is directed by Shivraj, who previously helmed "Adi Thadi" (2004) and is the second venture of Varity Frames after "Kadhal Kirukkan" (2003). It is a remake of the Hindi film "Humraaz" (2002). Shaam was cast in a negative role. Shaam shot for this film before working on "Iyarkai" (2003).
Soundtrack.
The music was by Deva, while the lyrics were composed by Piraisoodan, Snehan and Pa. Vijay.
Release.
The film released alongside the low budget films "Gurudeva" and "Thaka Thimi Tha" and did not fare well at the box office. One critic stated that "The movie gets too convoluted for its own good towards the end".