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'{{short description|2005 film by P. Vasu}} {{about|the 2005 Tamil film|the 1993 Hindi film|Chandra Mukhi|the fictional character in Devdas|Chandramukhi (character)|the Indian television series|Chandramukhi (TV series)}} {{EngvarB|date=September 2017}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2017}} {{Infobox film | name = Chandramukhi | image = Chandramukhi poster.jpg | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = [[P. Vasu]] | producer = [[Ramkumar Ganesan]]<br />[[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] | screenplay = P. Vasu | based_on = {{Based on|''[[Manichitrathazhu]]''|[[Madhu Muttam]]}} | starring = <!-- AS PER THE FILM'S OPENING CREDITS -->[[Rajinikanth]]<br />Prabhu<br />[[Jyothika]]<br />[[Vadivelu]]<br />[[Nayanthara]] | music = [[Vidyasagar (composer)|Vidyasagar]] | cinematography = [[Sekhar V. Joseph]] | editing = [[Suresh Urs]] | studio = [[Sivaji Productions]] | released = {{Film date|2005|04|14|df=y}} | runtime = 164 minutes<ref name="Bluray" /> | country = India | language = Tamil | budget = {{INR}}190 million<ref name="bg">{{Cite web |last=Ram |first=Arun |date=20 June 2005 |title=Return of the king |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/with-chandramukhi-tamil-superstar-rajnikant-revives-his-fading-career/1/193427.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140925135648/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/with-chandramukhi-tamil-superstar-rajnikant-revives-his-fading-career/1/193427.html |archive-date=25 September 2014 |access-date=22 September 2014 |website=[[India Today]]}}</ref> | gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR}}650–750 million{{efn|''[[The New Indian Express]]'' estimates the gross as {{INR}}650 million<ref name="niebo" /> while Krishna Gopalan of ''[[Business Today (business magazine)|Business Today]]'' states that the film grossed {{INR}}750 million.<ref name="BOG" />}} }} '''''Chandramukhi''''' ({{translation|Moon-faced beauty}}) is a 2005 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[comedy horror]] film written and directed by [[P. Vasu]], and was produced and distributed by [[Ramkumar Ganesan]] of [[Sivaji Productions]]. The film stars [[Rajinikanth]], [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]], [[Jyothika]], [[Vadivelu]] and [[Nayanthara]], with [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]], [[Sheela]], [[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]], [[Vinaya Prasad]], [[Sonu Sood]], [[Suvarna Mathew]], [[Vineeth]], [[Malavika (actress)|Malavika]] and [[K. R. Vijaya]] in supporting roles. It is a remake of Vasu's [[Kannada]] film ''[[Apthamitra]]'' (2004), which itself the main plot was inspired from the [[Malayalam]] film ''[[Manichitrathazhu]]'' (1993). The soundtrack album and background score were composed by [[Vidyasagar (composer)|Vidyasagar]]. Cinematography was handled by [[Sekhar V. Joseph]] and editing was done by [[Suresh Urs]]. ''Chandramukhi''{{'}}s plot revolves around a woman who suffers from [[dissociative identity disorder]] that affects a family, and a psychiatrist who intends to solve the case while risking his life. The film was made on a budget of {{INR}}190&nbsp;million. [[Principal photography]] began on 24 October 2004 and was completed in March 2005. It was released on 14 April 2005 on the eve of the [[Tamil New Year]]. The film became a major box office success, with a theatrical run of 890 days at [[Shanti Theatre]]. The film won five [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]], four Film Fans' Association Awards and two [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]]. Jyothika and Vadivelu were each awarded a [[Kalaimamani]] Award for their work on the film. ''Chandramukhi'' was dubbed in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and was simultaneously released with the same title as the Tamil version. It was also dubbed and released in [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]] under the title ''Chandramukhi Ke Hunkaar''. It became the first Tamil film to be dubbed into German. It was released in Germany under the title ''Der Geisterjäger'' ({{lang-en|The Ghost Hunters|italic=yes}}). The film was also dubbed into [[Turkish language|Turkish]] and [[Hindi]]. A [[standalone sequel]] titled ''[[Nagavalli (film)|Nagavalli]]'' (2010) was made in Telugu. == Plot == Saravanan, a psychiatrist from the United States, comes to meet his friend Senthilnathan, and his wife Ganga while on vacation. Senthil's mother Kasthuri wanted Senthil to marry Priya, the daughter of his father's cousin Kandaswamy, to reunite the two branches of the family after 30 years of separation because Senthil's father chose to marry Kasthuri instead of Kandaswamy's sister, Akhilandeshwari, who is also his cousin. Saravanan learns that Senthil had bought the Vettaiyapuram mansion, despite attempts by the local village elders to dissuade them, and moves in with them. Akhilandeshwari is jealous of Saravanan and plots to kill him with the help of her assistant Oomaiyan. When the family visits their ancestral temple, the chief priest reveals the reason everyone fears the mansion. Around 150 years ago, a king named Vettaiyan travelled to [[Vizianagaram]] in [[Andhra Pradesh]], where he met and fell in love with a dancer named Chandramukhi. However, she did not reciprocate his feelings as she was already in love with another dancer named Gunasekaran. As a result, Vettaiyan took her back to his palace by force. Unknown to him, Chandramukhi made Gunasekaran stay in a house opposite and met him secretly. When Vettaiyan discovered this, he beheaded Gunasekaran on [[Durga Puja|Durgashtami]] and burnt Chandramukhi alive. As a result, Chandramukhi's ghost tried to take revenge on Vettaiyan, who with the help of various priests and sorcerers from all over the country, tamed the ghost by locking it up in a room located in the palace's south-west corner which is guarded by a [[king cobra]]. Priya is in love with Vishwanathan, a dance professor who reciprocates her feelings. Their love is supported by Saravanan, who requests Kandaswamy to arrange their marriage. After hearing Chandramukhi's story, Ganga, who thinks that the story was fabricated to scare thieves from stealing treasures in the room, wishes to go there. She gets the room key from the gardener's granddaughter Durga and opens the door to the room. Later, Saravanan receives an email to attend a patient. Saravanan assures Senthil to call him if anything happens. Subsequently, strange things begin to happen in the household: a ghost frightens the people in the house, things inexplicably break, and Ganga's ''[[sari]]'' catches fire. Suspicion turns towards Durga. Senthil immediately calls Saravanan to solve the case. As soon as Saravanan returns, a mysterious being tries to kill Priya. Saravanan also investigates other incidents such as the attempts to kill Senthil are made with poisoning his coffee and by pushing a glass fish tank to fall on his head. Also another mysterious happening is music and dancing sounds coming from Chandramukhi's room during the night. Ganga mysteriously disappears during Priya and Viswanathan's engagement. Saravanan notices her absence and searches for her, but is attacked by Oomaiyan{{mdash}}who has been sent by Akhilandeshwari. Saravanan subdues Oomaiyan and with Senthil's help finds Ganga, who is supposedly being sexually harassed by Viswanathan. Saravanan reveals to Senthil and Viswanathan that Ganga suffers from [[Dissociative identity disorder|split personality disorder]]. Saravanan tells them that Ganga who turned into Chandramukhi tried to kill Priya and Senthil, and framed Viswanathan for sexual harassment because Chandramukhi thinks that Viswanathan is her lover Gunasekaran since he stays at the same place Gunasekaran did. By framing Vishwanathan and also framing Durga via possession, Chandramukhi planned to stop the engagement. The only way to stop Chandramukhi is to make her believe she killed Vettaiyan on Durgashtami since Saravanan impersonated Vettaiyan and disrupted one of the [[Puja (Hinduism)|''pujas'']] conducted by the exorcist Ramachandra Acharya by conversing with Chandramukhi to know its wish. Before carrying out his plan, Saravanan asks Senthil to trigger Ganga to see for himself whether she turns into Chandramukhi or not. When Senthil does so, she turns into Chandramukhi, which shocks him. A worried Senthil shouts at Ganga, turning her back to normal. Akhilandeshwari overhears Saravanan's idea of self-sacrifice and apologises to him. On Durgashtami, in the dance hall, the family and Ramachandra Acharya allow Chandramukhi to burn Saravanan alive. Ramachandra Acharya then blows smoke and ash on Ganga's face when she is given a torch to burn Saravanan. Senthil then opens a trapdoor to let Saravanan escape, and an specimen of Vettaiyan gets burnt instead. Convinced that Vettaiyan is dead, Chandramukhi leaves Ganga's body, curing her. The two families are reunited after 30 years, Saravanan and Durga fall in love, and the couple Swarna and Murugesan become parents after eight years of marriage. == Cast == <!-- AS PER THE FILM'S OPENING CREDITS --> {{Div col}} * [[Rajinikanth]] as Dr. Saravanan and Vettaiyan Raja * [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] as Senthilnathan * [[Jyothika]] as Chandramukhi and Ganga Senthilnathan * [[Vadivelu]] as Murugesan * [[Nayanthara]] as Durga * [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as Kandaswamy * [[Vineeth]] as Viswanathan and Gunasekaran * [[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]] as Durga's grandfather * [[Sheela]] as Akhilandeswari * [[K. R. Vijaya]] as Kasthuri * [[Avinash]] as Ramachandra Acharya * [[Suvarna Mathew]] as Swarna Murugesan * [[Malavika (Tamil actress)|Malavika]] as Priya Viswanathan * [[Vinaya Prasad]] as Lakshmi Kandaswamy * [[Manobala]] as a fake exorcist * [[Sonu Sood]] as Oomaiyan * [[Thyagu (actor)|Thyagu]] as Kumar * [[Mohan Raj]] as Senthilnathan's work opponent * [[Madhan Bob]] as a car owner * [[T. P. Gajendran]] as Senthilnathan's assistant * [[Sudha Rani]] as Ganga's mother * Sujibala as Kandaswamy's youngest daughter * [[Unnikrishnan Namboothiri]] as the temple priest (uncredited) * [[Sivaji Ganesan]] as Senthilnathan's father (uncredited, only photo shown) {{div col end}} Director [[P. Vasu]], producer [[Ramkumar Ganesan]] and Raj Bahaddur make guest appearances in the song "Devuda Devuda".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vijayasarathy R. J. |date=13 June 2007 |title=Meet the bus driver Rajni worked with |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jun/13ssraj.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141106150541/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jun/13ssraj.htm |archive-date=6 November 2014 |access-date=6 November 2014 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ashok Kumar |first=S. R. |date=14 June 2005 |title=Rajni's gesture |url=http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2005/06/14/stories/2005061413910200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141223102754/http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2005/06/14/stories/2005061413910200.htm |archive-date=23 December 2014 |access-date=23 December 2014 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> == Production == === Development === {{Quote box | width = 30% | align = right | quote = Four weeks ago, [Rajinikanth] called me on a Sunday afternoon, and asked what I was doing. I told him I {{sic|had had}} a lot of [[biryani]] and was spending time with my sons! He laughed in his stylish way, and then asked if I was doing any new production. I told him we are thinking of doing a Hindi film with [[Rajkumar Santoshi]] in March. [...] I was quite free at the time. That's when he asked me, 'Shall we do a film, Ramu?' It came as a pleasant surprise. On a Sunday afternoon, after a heavy lunch, this suggestion from Rajnikanth was like superb dessert! I said, 'I am very happy sir.' He told me he had heard a subject, and we would make a film on that. | source = &nbsp;— Ramkumar Ganesan in October 2004<ref>{{Cite web |last=Warrier |first=Shobha |author-link=Shobha Warrier |date=13 October 2004 |title=It will be a stylish Rajni film |url=http://ia.rediff.com/movies/2004/oct/13rajni.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924135503/http://ia.rediff.com/movies/2004/oct/13rajni.htm |archive-date=24 September 2014 |access-date=24 September 2014 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> }} During the success meet of ''[[Mannan (film)|Mannan]]'' (1992), Rajinikanth announced that he would act in [[Sivaji Productions]]' 50th film,{{Sfn|Chinnarayana|2015|p=11}} which would eventually become ''Chandramukhi''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ram |first=Arun |date=25 October 2004 |title=Remake ripples |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/rajnikant-shoots-for-film-chandramukhi-produced-by-shivaji-productions/1/195023.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170105135250/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/rajnikant-shoots-for-film-chandramukhi-produced-by-shivaji-productions/1/195023.html |archive-date=5 January 2017 |access-date=5 January 2017 |website=India Today}}</ref> In September 2004, Rajinikanth congratulated P. Vasu on the success of his [[Kannada]] film ''[[Apthamitra]]'' (2004) and was impressed with the film's screenplay. Vasu then requested to remake the film in Tamil with Rajinikanth, who in turn, called [[Ramkumar Ganesan]] and asked him to produce it under Ramkumar's banner, Sivaji Productions.<ref name="Development" /> Ramkumar telephoned Vasu, who was offering worship in a temple in [[Guruvayur]] at that time, informing him of Rajinikanth's wish to do ''Apthamitra'' in Tamil under his direction.<ref name="Development">{{Cite web |last=Ashok Kumar |first=S. R. |date=27 September 2004 |title=The making of a Rajnikant-starrer |url=http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2004/09/27/stories/2004092702160200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924134700/http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2004/09/27/stories/2004092702160200.htm |archive-date=24 September 2014 |access-date=24 September 2014 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> Vasu reworked the script he wrote for ''Apthamitra'' to suit Rajinikanth's style of acting.<ref name="Bang" /> The film dealt mainly with the concept of [[dissociative identity disorder]], commonly known as "multiple personality disorder" (MPD) or "split personality disorder". Another film titled ''[[Anniyan]]'' (2005), which was released two months after ''Chandramukhi'', was also based on the same disorder.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jeshi |first=K. |date=11 February 2006 |title=In an imperfect world |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/article3187181.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927093856/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/article3187181.ece |archive-date=27 September 2014 |access-date=27 September 2014 |website=The Hindu}}</ref> [[Thota Tharani]] was the film's art director,<ref name="Development" /> and also designed the costumes.<ref name="TT">{{Cite web |last=Warrier |first=Shobha |date=20 April 2005 |title=Any set you erect should have life in it |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/apr/20thotta.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140928141528/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/apr/20thotta.htm |archive-date=28 September 2014 |access-date=28 September 2014 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> Regarding the designing of the Vettaiyapuram palace, he watched both ''Apthamitra'' and its source Malayalam film ''[[Manichitrathazhu]]'' (1993) to get the basic idea of the film's plot. Vasu wanted Tharani to make the sets more colourful and grand and did not want the realistic look of the original film. Tharani designed Chandramukhi's room and placed a corridor in it, which was quite different from the original and its Kannada remake. The corridor resembled those commonly seen in palaces in [[Kerala]].<ref name="TT" /> [[Sidney Sladen]] did additional costume designing in the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 December 2009 |title=Cruising through fashion with Sidney Sladen |url=http://www.rediff.com/getahead/report/interview-with-designer-sidney-sladen/20091216.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141119041842/http://www.rediff.com/getahead/report/interview-with-designer-sidney-sladen/20091216.htm |archive-date=19 November 2014 |access-date=19 November 2014 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> === Casting === <!-- https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/15-years-of-chandramukhi-why-this-rajinikanth-film-was-a-huge-success/article31331256.ece --> Rajinikanth played the roles of Dr. Saravanan and King Vettaiyan. He sported a wig for his role. Both Rajinikanth and P. Vasu discussed every scene featuring the former and added necessary inputs before they were shot.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Warrier, Shobha |date=12 April 2005 |title='Rajni was nervous about how he'd look' |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/apr/12vasu.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140926053810/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/apr/12vasu.htm |archive-date=26 September 2014 |access-date=26 September 2014 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> Rajinikanth appears in the beginning of the film unlike ''Manichitrathazhu'', where the same character, played by [[Mohanlal]], appears in the middle of the film.<ref name="Vasu Rediff">{{Cite web |last=Warrier, Shobha |date=13 April 2005 |title=Vasu on the three most-talked about films! |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/apr/13vasu.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140926053822/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/apr/13vasu.htm |archive-date=26 September 2014 |access-date=26 September 2014 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> Rajinikanth requested Vasu to change the dancer's name from Nagavalli, which was the name of the danseuse in ''Apthamithra'', to Chandramukhi since the latter sounded more royal. While [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]] uttered "Haula Haula" in the original, Rajinikanth used "Lakka Lakka", which was based on the mannerisms of a villain in a Marathi play Rajinikanth watched in his childhood days.{{Sfn|Chinnarayana|2015|page = 11}} Ramkumar's brother Prabhu played Senthilnathan, a [[civil engineer]] and owner of Ganesh Constructions. Prabhu co-produced the film with Ramkumar.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rangarajan, Malathi |date=28 January 2005 |title=The Prabhu magic always works |url=http://www.thehindu.com/fr/2005/01/28/stories/2005012801380600.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140923134301/http://www.thehindu.com/fr/2005/01/28/stories/2005012801380600.htm |archive-date=23 September 2014 |access-date=27 September 2014 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> For the roles of Ganga and Chandramukhi, [[Soundarya]] was initially selected to reprise her role from ''Apthamithra'', but her death led the director to choose [[Simran (actress)|Simran]] and he shaped the character to suit her. In November 2004, Simran refused to do the project, as her role required a lot of dancing and cited her pregnancy at that time as another main reason for her refusal.<ref name="Cast">{{Cite web |date=17 November 2004 |title=Simran sacked from 'Chandramukhi'? |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/simran-sacked-from-chandramukhi-news-tamil-kkfvErbadjg.html?scategory=tamil |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140925140322/http://www.sify.com/movies/simran-sacked-from-chandramukhi-news-tamil-kkfvErbadjg.html?scategory=tamil |archive-date=25 September 2014 |access-date=14 October 2011 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> [[Aishwarya Rai Bachchan|Aishwarya Rai]] was offered the role but she declined the offer due to schedule conflicts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 July 2006 |title=Ash says 'No' to Chandramukhi again! |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/july-06-01/04-07-06-aish.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026070733/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/july-06-01/04-07-06-aish.html |archive-date=26 October 2014 |access-date=26 October 2014 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> [[Sadha]] and [[Reema Sen]] were also considered as replacements.<ref name="Cast" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Reddy, Y. Maheswara |date=28 July 2010 |title=Sadha and her missed chances |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/interviews/article187684.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220172641/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/interviews/article187684.ece |archive-date=20 December 2014 |access-date=20 December 2014 |website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> The role finally went to Jyothika, who gave 50 days of her schedule for the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 November 2004 |title=Jo is the new 'Chandramukhi' |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/jo-is-the-new-chandramukhi-news-tamil-kkfvEijbgfg.html?scategory=tamil |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140925135947/http://www.sify.com/movies/jo-is-the-new-chandramukhi-news-tamil-kkfvEijbgfg.html?scategory=tamil |archive-date=25 September 2014 |access-date=14 October 2011 |website=Sify}}</ref> Vasu wanted [[Jyothika]] to perform her scenes in a manner different from that of [[Shobana]]'s role in ''Manichitrathazhu'', enacting the scenes himself before they were shot featuring Jyothika.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ashok Kumar |first=S. R. |date=27 May 2005 |title=I was lucky to get it |url=http://www.thehindujobs.com/thehindu/fr/2005/05/27/stories/2005052702320100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140929083058/http://www.thehindujobs.com/thehindu/fr/2005/05/27/stories/2005052702320100.htm |archive-date=29 September 2014 |access-date=29 September 2014 |website=The Hindu}}</ref> Nayanthara was selected to portray Saravanan's love interest, Durga, after Vasu was impressed with her performance in her debut film ''[[Manassinakkare]]'' (2003).<ref name="Vasu Rediff" /> Vadivelu portrayed the comic role of Murugesan, Akhilandeswari's and Kandaswamy's younger brother. Rajinikanth, at the film's 200th day theatrical run celebration function, said that it was he who recommended Vadivelu to Vasu for the role and had asked Ramkumar Ganesan to get Vadivelu's dates before planning the filming schedules.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ashok Kumar |first=S. R. |date=10 November 2005 |title=Devar Magan a turning point in my career |url=http://www.thehindu.com/2005/11/10/stories/2005111015330200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140928022215/http://www.thehindu.com/2005/11/10/stories/2005111015330200.htm |archive-date=28 September 2014 |access-date=28 September 2014 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] played Kandaswamy, Murugesan's older brother. [[Sheela]], who was known for her role in the Malayalam film, ''[[Chemmeen]]'' (1965), played Akhilandeswari, the intimidating older sister of Kandaswamy and Murugesan. When Sheela was signed on for the role, she was requested by the producers not to divulge details about her role to the media.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 October 2004 |title=Sheela in 'Chandramukhi'! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sheela-in-chandramukhi-news-tamil-kkfvGddehhc.html?scategory=tamil |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140925135924/http://www.sify.com/movies/sheela-in-chandramukhi-news-tamil-kkfvGddehhc.html?scategory=tamil |archive-date=25 September 2014 |access-date=14 October 2011 |website=Sify}}</ref> === Filming === [[File:TeatrodiHierapolis2010.tiff|thumb|200px|right|The amphitheatre in Hierapolis where "Konjam Neram" was shot.]] [[Principal photography]] commenced on 24 October 2004 with a ''[[Puja (Hinduism)|puja]]'' ceremony for the [[muhurat shot]] at Annai Illam, the residence of [[Sivaji Ganesan]]. Ramkumar Ganesan said the filming would be finished by 15 February 2005, giving the crew two months to complete the post-production work, including [[visual effects]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 October 2004 |title='Chandramukhi' launched! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/chandramukhi-launched-news-tamil-kkfvFNidgbj.html?scategory=tamil |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140925061945/http://www.sify.com/movies/chandramukhi-launched-news-tamil-kkfvFNidgbj.html?scategory=tamil |archive-date=25 September 2014 |access-date=14 October 2011 |website=Sify}}</ref> The first shooting schedule began two days later with a fight scene choreographed by [[Thalapathy Dinesh]] and filmed at [[Ramapuram, Chennai|Ramavaram]] in Chennai. More than 25 [[Toyota Kijang|Toyota Qualis]] and 30 stunt artists were involved in the fight sequence that featured Rajinikanth.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 October 2004 |title='Chandramukhi' starts rolling! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/chandramukhi-starts-rolling-news-tamil-kkfvFLccfdc.html?scategory=tamil |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924155237/http://www.sify.com/movies/chandramukhi-starts-rolling-news-tamil-kkfvFLccfdc.html?scategory=tamil |archive-date=24 September 2014 |access-date=14 October 2011 |website=Sify}}</ref> The Vettaiyapuram mansion was erected in [[Hyderabad]].<ref name="TT" /> The song sequences, one picturised on Rajini alone, two songs in which he appears with the other principal cast members, and the climax song, which was picturised on Jyothika, were filmed in [[Ramoji Film City]]. Vasu said the film had taken only 78 days to be completed instead of the planned 120 days.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 February 2005 |title=Chandramukhi-Fast progressing |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/chandramukhi-fast-progressing-news-tamil-kkfv8xecbbh.html?scategory=tamil |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924145026/http://www.sify.com/movies/chandramukhi-fast-progressing-news-tamil-kkfv8xecbbh.html?scategory=tamil |archive-date=24 September 2014 |access-date=14 October 2011 |website=Sify}}</ref> The picturisation of the song "Devuda Devuda" focused on a variety of professions, especially janitors, sewage cleaners, farmers and washer folk.{{Sfn|Ramachandran|2014|page=205}} According to Ramji, who helped the production unit look for locations for the song "Konjam Neram", Australia and Russia were the initial choices for filming locations for the song sequence, but Ramkumar Ganesan and Vasu chose Turkey, making ''Chandramukhi'' the first Tamil film to be shot there.<ref name="KN">{{Cite web |date=25 February 2005 |title=Rajnikanth in Turkey! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/rajnikanth-in-turkey-news-tamil-kkfv7Sbcfce.html?scategory=tamil |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026122324/http://www.sify.com/movies/rajnikanth-in-turkey-news-tamil-kkfv7Sbcfce.html?scategory=tamil |archive-date=26 October 2014 |access-date=14 October 2011 |website=Sify}}</ref> The production unit flew to [[Istanbul]] from [[Chennai]] via [[Dubai]] on 25 February 2005.<ref name="KN" /> The filming of the song was completed after the audio launch.<ref name="Turkey" /> "Konjam Neram" was shot in segments in [[Ephesus]] and [[Pamukkale]]. Shooting in Ephesus took six hours. The segment in Pamukkale was filmed in an amphitheatre in the ancient city of [[Hierapolis]], which is located close to Pamukkale. The last segment was shot in the [[Cappadocia]] region, a 10-hour drive by bus from Istanbul.<ref name="Turkey">{{Cite web |last=Ashok Kumar |first=S. R. |date=11 March 2005 |title=Chandramukhi in Istanbul |url=http://www.thehindu.com/fr/2005/03/11/stories/2005031101780600.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924152640/http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2005/03/20/stories/2005032009910200.htm |archive-date=24 September 2014 |access-date=25 September 2014 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> "Raa Raa" was choreographed by [[Kala (choreographer)|Kala]] and took four days to be completed instead of the planned seven days.<ref>{{Cite web |title="I am 100 percent satisfied": Kala Master |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13678781&cid=2408 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140925122018/http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13678781&cid=2408 |archive-date=25 September 2014 |access-date=25 September 2014 |website=Sify}}</ref> == Music == {{Infobox album| | name = Chandramukhi | type = Soundtrack | artist = [[Vidyasagar (music director)|Vidyasagar]] | cover = | alt = | caption = Soundtrack album cover | released = 5 March 2005 | recorded = 2004–2005 | venue = | studio = | genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]] | length = 29:51 | label = Star Music<br />[[Ayngaran International|Ayngaran Music]]<br />An Ak Audio | producer = [[Vidyasagar (music director)|Vidyasagar]] | prev_title = [[Ji (film)|Ji]] | prev_year = 2005 | next_title = [[Kana Kandaen]] | next_year = 2005 }} [[Vidyasagar (composer)|Vidyasagar]] composed the soundtrack album and the background score of ''Chandramukhi''. The soundtrack album consists of six tracks. [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]], [[Yugabharathi]], [[P. Vijay|Pa. Vijay]], [[Na. Muthukumar]] and [[Bhuvana Chandra]] wrote the lyrics for the Tamil version.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chandramukhi (2005) Soundtrack |url=http://mio.to/album/Chandramukhi+(2005)+-+Tamil |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140925052857/http://mio.to/album/Chandramukhi%2B%282005%29%2B-%2BTamil |archive-date=25 September 2014 |access-date=25 September 2014 |website=Music India Online}}</ref> Bhuvanachandra, [[Suddala Ashok Teja]], [[Vennelakanti]] and Vaali wrote the lyrics for the dubbed Telugu version. The track "Raa Raa" was based on the ''Surya'' raaga, which is also known as the ''Sallabham'' raaga.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mani, Charulatha |author-link=Charulatha Mani |date=8 November 2013 |title=Of love and longing |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/of-love-and-longing/article5329771.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924062825/http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/of-love-and-longing/article5329771.ece |archive-date=24 September 2014 |access-date=24 September 2014 |website=The Hindu}}</ref> [[Asha Bhosle]] was engaged to sing a song for the film and to attend the film's audio launch.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pillai, Sreedhar |date=28 February 2005 |title=Asha again |url=http://www.thehindu.com/mp/2005/02/28/stories/2005022800130100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140923134259/http://www.thehindu.com/mp/2005/02/28/stories/2005022800130100.htm |archive-date=23 September 2014 |access-date=24 September 2014 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> The audio rights for the film were sold to Sanjay Wadhwa of AnAK audio, later known as AP International for {{INR}}11 million.<ref name="Audio Rights">{{Cite web |date=17 February 2005 |title='Chandramukhi' audio fetches Rs 1.10 Crore! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/chandramukhi-audio-fetches-rs-1-10-crore-news-tamil-kkfv8mhdafesi.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924153947/http://www.sify.com/movies/chandramukhi-audio-fetches-rs-1-10-crore-news-tamil-kkfv8mhdafesi.html |archive-date=24 September 2014 |access-date=24 September 2014 |website=Sify}}</ref>{{efn|The exchange rate in 2005 was 45.3 Indian rupees ({{INR}}) per 1 US dollar (US$).<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Dollar Vs. Indian Rupee Exchange Rate |url=http://traveltips.usatoday.com/us-dollar-vs-indian-rupee-exchange-rate-63938.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026092056/http://traveltips.usatoday.com/us-dollar-vs-indian-rupee-exchange-rate-63938.html |archive-date=26 October 2014 |access-date=26 October 2014 |website=[[USA Today]]}}</ref>|name=exchange}} [[Tata Teleservices|Tata Indicom]] and [[ITC Limited|Sunfeast Biscuits]] were the sponsors for the audio launch and marketing.<ref name="Peek">{{Cite web |date=4 March 2005 |title=First peek- 'Chandramukhi' audio! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/first-peek-chandramukhi-audio-news-tamil-kkfv7Daifggsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026060339/http://www.sify.com/movies/first-peek-chandramukhi-audio-news-tamil-kkfv7Daifggsi.html |archive-date=26 October 2014 |access-date=26 October 2014 |website=Sify}}</ref> The album was released on 5 March 2005 at the [[Taj Connemara]] hotel in [[Chennai]].<ref name="Peek" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=6 March 2005 |title='Chandramukhi' audio launched! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/chandramukhi-audio-launched-news-tamil-kkfv73ecfegsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6hlG3jHYp?url=http://www.sify.com/movies/chandramukhi-audio-launched-news-tamil-kkfv73ecfegsi.html |archive-date=25 May 2016 |access-date=25 May 2016 |website=Sify |df=dmy}}</ref> An overseas audio launch took place the next day in Malaysia.<ref name="Audio Rights" /> At the Music World shop in Chennai, 437 cassettes and 227 compact discs were sold on the first day of its stock release.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 March 2005 |title=Brand Rajni shines! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/brand-rajni-shines-news-tamil-kkfv73ebjijsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140926052015/http://www.sify.com/movies/brand-rajni-shines-news-tamil-kkfv73ebjijsi.html |archive-date=26 September 2014 |access-date=26 September 2014 |website=Sify}}</ref> The cassettes were priced at {{INR}}45 each and CD's at {{INR}}99 each.<ref name="Peek" />{{efn|name=exchange}} The original soundtrack of the film and a [[video CD]] titled "The making of Chandramukhi", were released on 27 September 2005 in Chennai.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 September 2005 |title=Collector's item! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/collectors-item-news-tamil-kkfvzGcbbadsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140923141633/http://www.sify.com/movies/collectors-item-news-tamil-kkfvzGcbbadsi.html |archive-date=23 September 2014 |access-date=23 September 2014 |website=Sify}}</ref> The film's background score was released as a separate album.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 September 2005 |title=Another feather in the Chandramukhi cap |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News31/28-9-05e/tamil-movies-news-chandramukhi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923192704/http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News31/28-9-05e/tamil-movies-news-chandramukhi.html |archive-date=23 September 2015 |access-date=27 September 2014 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> The album received positive reviews from critics. Siddhu Warrier of [[Rediff.com|Rediff]] said that "Devuda Devuda" "finds S. P. Balasubramanian in top form". He called "Konjam Neram" "melodious in a forgettable kind of way", "Athinthom" a "soft, melodious song", "Kokku Para Para" as "insipid", "Raa Raa" "a rather listenable track", and said "Annonda Pattu" is "vintage Rajni, and gets your feet tapping. One can almost picture Rajni brandishing his trademark cigarette and sunglasses as he gyrates to the beat. If one is a die-hard Rajni fan, then one is likely to go {{sic|beserk}} dancing to this."<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 March 2005 |title=Chandramukhi: Rajni fans will love it! |url=http://ia.rediff.com/movies/2005/mar/09rajni.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924142800/http://ia.rediff.com/movies/2005/mar/09rajni.htm |archive-date=24 September 2014 |access-date=24 September 2014 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> Singer [[Charulatha Mani]], writing for ''The Hindu'' called the song "Konjam Neram", which was based on the [[Shree ranjani|Sriranjani]] raga, an "attractive take on the raga" and said the song "is contemporary in feel and traditional at the roots".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mani, Charulatha |date=26 October 2012 |title=Six-note splendour |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/sixnote-splendour/article4034523.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006144004/http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/sixnote-splendour/article4034523.ece |archive-date=6 October 2014 |access-date=6 October 2014 |website=The Hindu}}</ref> {{Track listing | headline = Tamil tracklist<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chandramukhi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)&nbsp;– Tamil version |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chandramukhi-original-motion/id816452090 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140905211355/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chandramukhi-original-motion/id816452090 |archive-date=5 September 2014 |access-date=25 September 2014 |website=[[iTunes]]}}</ref> | extra_column =Singer(s) | total_length = 29:51 | title1 = Devuda Devuda | extra1 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]] | lyrics1 = [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]] | length1 = 05:16 | title2 = Konjam Neram | extra2 = [[Asha Bhonsle]], [[Madhu Balakrishnan]] | lyrics2 = [[Yugabharathi]] | length2 = 04:29 | title3 = Athinthom | extra3 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vaishali | lyrics3 = [[P. Vijay|Pa. Vijay]] | length3 = 04:34 | title4 = Kokku Para Para | extra4 = [[Tippu (singer)|Tippu]], [[Manikka Vinayagam]], Rajalakshmi | lyrics4 = [[Na. Muthukumar]] | length4 = 04:52 | title5 = Annanoda Pattu | extra5 = [[KK (singer)|KK]], [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], [[Sujatha Mohan]], [[Chinnaponnu]] | lyrics5 = [[Kabilan (lyricist)|Kabilan]] | length5 = 05:25 | title6 = Raa Raa | extra6 = Binny Krishnakumar, [[Tippu (singer)|Tippu]] | lyrics6 = [[Bhuvanachandra]] | length6 = 05:15 }} {{Track listing | headline = Telugu tracklist<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chandramukhi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)&nbsp;– Telugu version |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chandramukhi-original-motion/id928964561 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141126163739/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chandramukhi-original-motion/id928964561 |archive-date=26 November 2014 |access-date=25 September 2014 |website=iTunes}}</ref> | extra_column =Singer(s) | total_length = 29:37 | title1 = Devuda Devuda | extra1 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | lyrics1 = Bhuvanachandra | length1 = 05:12 | title2 = Chiluka Pada Pada | extra2 = Tippu, [[Manikka Vinayagam]], Rajalakshmi, Ganga | lyrics2 = [[Suddala Ashok Teja]] | length2 = 04:46 | title3 = Andala Aakasamantha | extra3 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | lyrics3 = Suddala Ashok Teja | length3 = 04:30 | title4 = Konta Kalam | extra4 = Sujatha Mohan, Madhu Balakrishnan | lyrics4 = [[Vennelakanti]] | length4 = 04:25 | title5 = Annagari Mata | extra5 = [[Anuradha Sriram]], Karthik | lyrics5 = Bhuvanachandra | length5 = 05:15 | title6 = Vaarai Naan Unnai Thedi | extra6 = [[Nithyashree Mahadevan]] | lyrics6 = Vaali | length6 = 05:19 }} <!-- do ''not'' include the Hindi track list unless a reliable source is found ;Hindi version {{Track listing | extra_column =Singer(s) | total_length = 29:12 | all_lyrics = Sawan Kumar Sawan | title1 = Devare Devare | extra1 = [[S. P. B. Charan]] | length1 = 05:01 | title2 = Tota Para Para | extra2 = Shivani Das,[[Vinod Rathod]], Manoj Mishra | length2 = 04:42 | title3 = Athindom Athindom | extra3 = S. P. B. Charan | length3 = 04:45 | title4 = Ruko Thoda Tum Thoda | extra4 = Shivani Das,[[Hariharan]] | length4 = 04:09 | title5 = Shart Mila Laga Paise | extra5 = [[Vinod Rathod]], Manoj Mishra, Shivani Das | length5 = 04:58 | title6 = Rara (Aaja) Are Tu Aja | extra6 = Sadhana Sargam,[[Vinod Rathod]] | length6 = 05:37 |- }}--> == Release == The film was released on 14 April 2005,<ref name="Legend making">{{Cite web |date=16 March 2007 |title=Legend in the making! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/legend-in-the-making-news-tamil-kkfvcxfafhfsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160727145852/http://www.sify.com/movies/legend-in-the-making-news-tamil-kkfvcxfafhfsi.html |archive-date=27 July 2016 |access-date=27 July 2016 |website=Sify}}</ref> a [[Puthandu|Tamil New Year's Day]] release, alongside [[Kamal Haasan]]-starrer ''[[Mumbai Xpress]]'' and [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]]-starrer ''[[Sachein]]''. ''Chandramukhi'' was released in 37 theatres in Malaysia, 15 in Europe, nine in Sri Lanka, seven in the United States, four each in Canada and the [[Arab states of the Persian Gulf|Persian Gulf countries]] and two each in Australia and Singapore.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 April 2005 |title=Kollywood to spin magic overseas |url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2005/apr/12film.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140926060115/http://www.rediff.com/money/2005/apr/12film.htm |archive-date=26 September 2014 |access-date=26 September 2014 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> The film was released with 23 prints in [[Coimbatore]], 12 more than Rajinikanth's ''[[Padayappa]]'' (1999).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pillai, Sreedhar |date=30 December 2005 |title=Tamil cinema's new high |url=http://www.thehindu.com/fr/2005/12/30/stories/2005123001140100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141004052839/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/12/30/stories/2005123001140100.htm |archive-date=4 October 2014 |access-date=4 October 2014 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> ''Chandramukhi'' was screened at the 18th [[Tokyo International Film Festival]] in Japan on 23 October 2005 and 28 October 2005 as part of the 'Winds of Asia' section. It was the first public screening of the film in Japan.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 September 2005 |title='Chandramukhi' for Tokyo festival! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=13951842&cid=2363 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927135557/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=13951842&cid=2363 |archive-date=27 September 2014 |access-date=27 September 2014 |website=Sify}}</ref> It was met with positive response from audiences there.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Venkatesan, Karthick |date=29 September 2005 |title=Chandramukhi in Japan |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/moviearticles/articles2/rajinifans/tamil-cinema-movie-chandramukhi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927140026/http://www.behindwoods.com/features/moviearticles/articles2/rajinifans/tamil-cinema-movie-chandramukhi.html |archive-date=27 September 2014 |access-date=27 September 2014 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> The film opened the [[7th IIFA Awards]] Film Festival held at the [[Dubai International Convention Centre]] in [[Dubai]], United Arab Emirates, becoming the first [[Cinema of South India|South Indian film]] to open the Film Festival.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 June 2006 |title=Chandramukhi to open IIFA film festival in Dubai |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/chandramukhi-to-open-iifa-film-festival-in-dubai/article3119062.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140926144323/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/chandramukhi-to-open-iifa-film-festival-in-dubai/article3119062.ece |archive-date=26 September 2014 |access-date=26 September 2014 |website=The Hindu}}</ref> In November 2011, it was screened at the International Tamil Film Festival held in [[Uglich]], Russia alongside ''[[Thillana Mohanambal]]'' (1968), ''[[Sivaji: The Boss]]'' (2007), ''[[Angadi Theru]]'' (2010), ''[[Boss Engira Bhaskaran]]'' (2010), ''[[Thenmerku Paruvakaatru]]'' (2010) and ''[[Ko (film)|Ko]]'' (2011).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lakshmi |first=K. |date=4 October 2011 |title=Taste of Sivaji magic for Russian film buffs |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/taste-of-sivaji-magic-for-russian-film-buffs/article2511452.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141011093754/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/taste-of-sivaji-magic-for-russian-film-buffs/article2511452.ece |archive-date=11 October 2014 |access-date=11 October 2014 |website=The Hindu}}</ref> Though the film was a remake, [[Madhu Muttam]], who wrote the story for ''Manichithrathazhu'', was not mentioned in either the opening or closing credits. Instead, the story was credited to the director P. Vasu.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 March 2006 |title=Rajini's Chandramukhi again faces an issue |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/mar-06-03/20-03-06-rajini.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140925135319/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/mar-06-03/20-03-06-rajini.html |archive-date=25 September 2014 |access-date=4 August 2012 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> Vasu defended himself by stating the script was not a [[Shot-for-shot|scene-by-scene]] remake of the original and that only the basic plot was used.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 November 2004 |title=Controversy dogs Rajni's Chandramukhi |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/controversy-dogs-rajni-s-chandramukhi-news-tamil-kkfvDLiecdhsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160525053743/http://www.sify.com/movies/controversy-dogs-rajni-s-chandramukhi-news-tamil-kkfvDLiecdhsi.html |archive-date=25 May 2016 |access-date=25 May 2016 |website=Sify}}</ref> == Marketing == The producers entered into a business dealing with [[Tata Docomo|Tata Indicom]] to promote the film; [[ringtone]]s of the songs from the film's soundtrack and special screensavers were issued.<ref name="Tata" /> [[ITC Limited|Sunfeast Biscuits]] also helped in the film's promotion;<ref name="Peek" /> They launched special merchandise which consists of cards, featuring Rajinikanth and some stills of ''Chandramukhi''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chandramukhi Sunfeast Promotion&nbsp;— Rajinifans.com |url=http://rajinifans.com/cm/sunfeast.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200206062744/http://rajinifans.com/cm/sunfeast.php |archive-date=6 February 2020 |access-date=2020-02-06 |website=rajinifans.com}}</ref> Giant cutouts of Rajinikanth and movie release posters were posted all over the state as a run-up for the release.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kamath, Sudhish |date=9 February 2005 |title=Get ready for Rajini's flick |url=http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2005/02/09/stories/2005020912060200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140923150640/http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2005/02/09/stories/2005020912060200.htm |archive-date=23 September 2014 |access-date=23 September 2014 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> The promotional campaign started in early March 2005 and continued mid-May that year.<ref name="Tata">{{Cite web |date=7 February 2005 |title=Tata Tele, Sivaji Productions in mutual promotion deal |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-marketing/article2167890.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924150821/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-marketing/article2167890.ece |archive-date=24 September 2014 |access-date=24 September 2014 |website=The Hindu}}</ref> The film was screened in eight city theatres in Chennai.<ref name="Theatre" /> The theatrical rights of the film in the [[Coimbatore district|Coimbatore]] and [[Nilgiris district|Nilgiris]] districts combined were sold to local theatre owners Tirupur Balu and Seenu for {{INRConvert|2.25|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 November 2004 |title='Chandramukhi'&nbsp;—First sale! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/chandramukhi-first-sale-news-tamil-kkfvDWiddfbsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026055051/http://www.sify.com/movies/chandramukhi-first-sale-news-tamil-kkfvDWiddfbsi.html |archive-date=26 October 2014 |access-date=26 October 2014 |website=Sify}}</ref>{{efn|name=exchange}} == Home media == The film's original negative was damaged because of poor care and ill treatment. AP International started a restoration project, which scanned the film frame-by-frame in a 2K workflow. They were able to remove all wear and tear and retain the natural film grain.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chandramukhi Blu-ray forum |url=http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=199457 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140925060258/http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Chandramukhi-Blu-ray/55086/ |archive-date=25 September 2014 |access-date=4 August 2012 |website=Blu-ray.com}}</ref> This restored version was released on 2 August 2012 on [[Blu-ray]] format.<ref name="Bluray">{{Cite web |title=Chandramukhi Blu-ray |url=http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Chandramukhi-Blu-ray/55086/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140925060251/http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=199457 |archive-date=25 September 2014 |access-date=4 August 2012 |website=Blu-ray.com}}</ref> == Reception == === Critical response === Writing for ''[[The Hindu]]'', Malathi Rangarajan said, "As you watch the film you cannot but admire the ingenuity of writer-director P. Vasu in choosing a story that is bound to sell and at the same time helping Rajini maintain his image of an invincible hero", before concluding that, "The 'Mannan' team proves a winner again".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rangarajan, Malathi |date=22 April 2005 |title=The Superstar strikes in style |url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/04/22/stories/2005042202620200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927014733/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/04/22/stories/2005042202620200.htm |archive-date=27 September 2014 |access-date=27 September 2014 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> Another critic from ''The Hindu'', [[Sudhish Kamath]], said Rajinikanth is "at his vintage best".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kamath, Sudhish |date=15 April 2005 |title=Return of the king |url=http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2005/04/15/stories/2005041511660200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927061028/http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2005/04/15/stories/2005041511660200.htm |archive-date=27 September 2014 |access-date=27 September 2014 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> A reviewer from ''[[The Times of India]]'' called the film "Entertaining, stylish, respectful of ritual, and always massively larger than life".<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2005 |title=Rajni-saar rules, ok |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/stoi/Rajni-saar-rules-ok/articleshow/1117993.cms? |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140929071004/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/stoi/Rajni-saar-rules-ok/articleshow/1117993.cms |archive-date=29 September 2014 |access-date=29 September 2014 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Arun Ram of ''[[India Today]]'' said, "With ''Chandramukhi'', Rajnikant revives his fading career and fortunes of Tamil cinema".<ref name="bg" /> G. Ulaganathan, writing for the ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' praised the chemistry between Rajinikanth and Vadivelu, saying "Rajinikanth is back in full form, comedy comes naturally to him and he finds an able ally in Vadivelu. Some of the best scenes in the movie are when both are together."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ulaganathan G. |date=17 April 2005 |title=Chandramukhi |url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/apr172005/movies1819462005416.asp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140929065315/http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/apr172005/movies1819462005416.asp |archive-date=29 September 2014 |access-date=29 September 2014 |website=[[Deccan Herald]]}}</ref> Tamil magazine ''[[Ananda Vikatan]]'' said in its review, "Rajni's films normally revolve around him but in this case, Rajni is in a script which goes around several people&nbsp;...&nbsp;Rajni as Vettaiyan is the highlight of the film&nbsp;...&nbsp;After many years, Rajni has shown that he does not confine to his personality cage through this film." and gave the film 40 marks out of 100.<ref>{{Cite journal |date=April 2005 |title=சினிமா விமர்சனம்: சந்திரமுகி |trans-title=Movie Review: Chandramukhi |journal=[[Ananda Vikatan]] |language=ta}}</ref> The [[Sify]] reviewer wrote that ''Chandramukhi'' was simply "a remake of P. Vasu’s ''Apthamitra'' from Kannada with some additional songs, fights and comedy scenes thrown in to further boost the superstar’s image" but like Ulaganathan, commended the comedy scenes of Rajinikanth and Vadivelu, terming them the film's highlight.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chandramukhi |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/chandramukhi-review-tamil-13717844.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140925124800/http://www.sify.com/movies/chandramukhi-review-tamil-13717844.html |archive-date=25 September 2014 |access-date=4 August 2012 |website=Sify}}</ref> A. Ganesh Nadar of Rediff said the film would become "a certain hit" and,"[t]he star will be happy, his fans will be happy and producer Prabhu will giggle all the way to the bank".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nadar, A. Ganesh |date=14 April 2005 |title=Chandramukhi is a certain hit! |url=http://ia.rediff.com/movies/2005/apr/14chandra.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140925125056/http://ia.rediff.com/movies/2005/apr/14chandra.htm |archive-date=25 September 2014 |access-date=4 August 2012 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> V. Gangadhar of ''[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]'' wrote, "As in all Rajni films, ''Chandramukhi'' is a one-star attraction and Rajni plays to the gallery, There are no political messages in the film and that should come as some relief. With Nayan Tara and Jyotika in the female leads, there is plenty of glamour in the film. But the message is clear, King Rajni is back. His legion of fans can not ask for more."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gangadhar V. |date=1 May 2005 |title=Southern splendour |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050501/spectrum/main5.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026143731/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050501/spectrum/main5.htm |archive-date=26 October 2014 |access-date=26 October 2014 |website=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]}}</ref> Karthiga Rukmanykanthan writing for ''[[Daily News (Sri Lanka)|Daily News Sri Lanka]]'' said, "&nbsp;...&nbsp;the long anticipated delight ''Chandramukhi'' has made itself the box-office hit of the year".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rukmanykanthan, Karthiga |date=1 June 2005 |title=Chandramukhi: Highly entertaining film on split personality |url=http://archives.dailynews.lk/2005/06/01/arts07.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140925074049/http://archives.dailynews.lk/2005/06/01/arts07.htm |archive-date=25 September 2014 |access-date=25 September 2014 |website=[[Daily News (Sri Lanka)|Daily News Sri Lanka]]}}</ref> Grady Hendrix of ''[[Slate (magazine)|Slate]]'' appreciated Rajinikanth's characterisation in the film, calling the character, Saravanan's ability to read minds "well-trained" before concluding, "Rajinikanth's movies are crammed with comedy, action, and musical numbers and they take great delight in kicking narrative logic in the face."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hendrix, Grady |date=27 September 2010 |title=SUPERSTAR Rajinikanth!&nbsp;– The biggest movie star you've probably never heard of. |url=http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/movies/2010/09/superstar_rajinikanth.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150328130103/http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/movies/2010/09/superstar_rajinikanth.html |archive-date=28 March 2015 |access-date=28 March 2015 |website=[[Slate (magazine)|Slate]]}}</ref> === Box office === ''Chandramukhi'' was a box office success, selling 20 million tickets worldwide and earning {{INR}}150 million in salary and profit share for Rajinikanth.{{efn|name=exchange}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Subramanian, Lakshmi |date=9 July 2007 |title=The Boss |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/sivaji-the-boss-a-comeback-for-rajnikant/1/155493.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150104033603/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/sivaji-the-boss-a-comeback-for-rajnikant/1/155493.html |archive-date=4 January 2015 |access-date=4 January 2015 |website=India Today}}</ref> The film's distributors made a 20 per cent profit over the {{INR}}25 million{{efn|name=exchange}} for which they bought the rights to the film.<ref name="bg" /> Its 365th day was celebrated at Sivaji Ganesan's family-owned [[Shanthi Theatre]] in Chennai; the celebrations were organised by [[Life Insurance Corporation of India]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 April 2006 |title=Chandramukhi 365th day celebrations at Shanthi Theatre!! |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/apr-06-01/09-04-06-rajini-fans.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927151223/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/apr-06-01/09-04-06-rajini-fans.html |archive-date=27 September 2014 |access-date=27 September 2014 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> The film's 804th day celebration function was held at Kamaraj Arangam in Chennai on 25 June 2007. The then [[List of Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu|Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu]], [[Karunanidhi|M. Karunanidhi]], director [[K. Balachander]], film producer and owner of [[AVM Productions]] [[M. Saravanan (film producer)|M. Saravanan]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 June 2007 |title=Record run of 'Chandramukhi' to be celebrated on Monday |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-record-run-of-chandramukhi-to-be-celebrated-on-monday-1105723 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927153743/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-record-run-of-chandramukhi-to-be-celebrated-on-monday-1105723 |archive-date=27 September 2014 |access-date=27 September 2014 |website=[[Daily News and Analysis]]}}</ref> Kamal Haasan and [[Sridevi]] attended the function.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chandramukhi- 804 days! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/chandramukhi-804-days-imagegallery-3-events-jdwmN5bifgcsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927152820/http://www.sify.com/movies/chandramukhi-804-days-imagegallery-3-events-jdwmN5bifgcsi.html |archive-date=27 September 2014 |access-date=27 September 2014 |website=Sify}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=26 June 2007 |title=Rajini and Kamal&nbsp;— never to act together again |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/june-07-04/26-06-07-chandramukhi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927153055/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/june-07-04/26-06-07-chandramukhi.html |archive-date=27 September 2014 |access-date=27 September 2014 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> Karunanidhi presented the "[[Shivaji]]" sword to the film's cast and crew, and awards were given to everyone involved in the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 June 2007 |title=Karunanidhi honours Rajinikanth |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/karunanidhi-honours-rajinikanth/article1862511.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927153037/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/karunanidhi-honours-rajinikanth/article1862511.ece |archive-date=27 September 2014 |access-date=27 September 2014 |website=The Hindu}}</ref> ==== India ==== ''Chandramukhi'' grossed {{INR}}8.4 million{{efn|name=exchange}} in 11 days in eight screens in Chennai.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 April 2005 |title=Chennai weekend box-office (April 22–24) |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=13728161&ctid=2 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927143942/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=13728161&ctid=2 |archive-date=27 September 2014 |access-date=27 September 2014 |website=Sify}}</ref> In the Santham screen of [[SPI Cinemas|Sathyam Cinemas]], around 22,000 tickets were sold for the first 10 days of its release.<ref name="Theatre">{{Cite web |last=Ashok Kumar |first=S. R. |date=11 April 2005 |title=Fans snap up tickets for blockbusters |url=http://www.thehindu.com/2005/04/12/stories/2005041213610300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927010632/http://www.thehindu.com/2005/04/12/stories/2005041213610300.htm |archive-date=27 September 2014 |access-date=27 September 2014 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> The Telugu-dubbed version topped the box office charts in its first week of release.<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 April 2005 |title=Chandramukhi' tops Telugu charts |agency=[[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]] |url=http://bangalore.ghoomo.com/display_news.php?special_categories_id=71 |access-date=27 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927100058/http://bangalore.ghoomo.com/display_news.php?special_categories_id=71 |archive-date=27 September 2014}}</ref> ''Chandramukhi'' grossed {{INR}}30 million{{efn|name=exchange}} in [[Coimbatore]], beating the {{INR}}24.5 million{{efn|name=exchange}} record set there by ''Padayappa''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 May 2005 |title=How big is 'Chandramukhi'?Part-2 |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/how-big-is-chandramukhi-part-2-news-tamil-kkfv4Wdjbfjsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927085623/http://www.sify.com/movies/how-big-is-chandramukhi-part-2-news-tamil-kkfv4Wdjbfjsi.html |archive-date=27 September 2014 |access-date=27 September 2014 |website=Sify}}</ref> ''Chandramukhi'' received {{INR}}60 million as Minimum Guarantee (MG) from theatres in [[North Arcot]], [[South Arcot]] and [[Chengalpattu]] districts collectively.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 April 2005 |title=Rajni-The highest paid Indian actor? |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=13722320&cid=2363 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927133234/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=13722320&cid=2363 |archive-date=27 September 2014 |access-date=27 September 2014 |website=Sify}}</ref> It was also a hit in [[Kerala]] where it grossed {{INR}}711,545{{efn|name=exchange}} in four days, doing better than the [[Mohanlal]] starrer ''[[Chandrolsavam]]'', which also released on 14 April 2005, but grossed {{INR}}523,340{{efn|name=exchange}} during the same period of time.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 April 2005 |title='Chandramukhi' trounces 'Chandrolsavam'! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/chandramukhi-trounces-chandrolsavam-news-malayalam-kkfv51dceigsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026054016/http://www.sify.com/movies/chandramukhi-trounces-chandrolsavam-news-malayalam-kkfv51dceigsi.html |archive-date=26 October 2014 |access-date=26 October 2014 |website=Sify}}</ref> The film's theatrical run lasted 890 days at Shanthi Theatre, beating the 62-year record set by the 1944 film ''[[Haridas (1944 film)|Haridas]]'', which ran for 784 days at the Broadway theatre, also in Chennai.<ref name="Legend making" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Thangavelu, Dharani |date=1 July 2016 |title=Rajinikanth's track-record at the box office |url=http://www.livemint.com/Consumer/0ohY74X6wA3pOFsGU1AuwN/Rajinikanths-trackrecord-at-the-box-office.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160727082013/http://www.livemint.com/Consumer/0ohY74X6wA3pOFsGU1AuwN/Rajinikanths-trackrecord-at-the-box-office.html |archive-date=27 July 2016 |access-date=27 July 2016 |website=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]}}</ref> According to Krishna Gopalan of ''[[Business Today (business magazine)|Business Today]]'', the film grossed {{INR}}750 million (US$16.6 million in 2005){{efn|name=exchange}} in its lifetime run.<ref name="BOG">{{Cite news |last=Gopalan, Krishna |date=29 July 2007 |title=The boss, no doubt |work=[[Business Today (business magazine)|Business Today]] |url=http://i49.tinypic.com/14mthlx.jpg |url-status=dead |access-date=25 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140606140544/http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/the-boss%2C-no-doubt/1/267.html |archive-date=6 June 2014}}</ref> ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' estimates that it grossed {{INR}}650 million (US$14.3 million in 2005).{{efn|name=exchange}}<ref name="niebo">{{Cite news |last=Raghu, Sunita |date=4 May 2014 |title=Setting the cash registers ringing |work=The New Indian Express |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/Setting-the-Cash-Registers-Ringing.-The-Top-Ten-Grossers-So-Far/2014/05/04/article2203478.ece |access-date=23 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141123152112/http://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/Setting-the-Cash-Registers-Ringing.-The-Top-Ten-Grossers-So-Far/2014/05/04/article2203478.ece |archive-date=23 November 2014}}</ref> It was the longest running [[Cinema of South India|South Indian film]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 August 2007 |title=Chandramukhi sets his sights higher |url=http://www.nation.lk/2007/08/19/enter5.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160727151402/http://www.nation.lk/2007/08/19/enter5.htm |archive-date=27 July 2016 |access-date=27 July 2016 |website=[[The Nation (Sri Lanka)|The Nation]] |location=Sri Lanka}}</ref> until surpassed by the Telugu film ''[[Magadheera]]'' (2009), which completed a theatrical run of 1000 days in April 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 May 2012 |title=Magadheera 1000 day's poster |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Magadheera-1000-days-poster/articleshow/13608953.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141112150032/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Magadheera-1000-days-poster/articleshow/13608953.cms |archive-date=12 November 2014 |access-date=20 November 2014 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> ==== Overseas ==== ''Chandramukhi'' was screened in Tokyo in October 2005 to packed houses.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Velayutham |first=Selvaraj |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vsN8AgAAQBAJ |title=Tamil cinema: the cultural politics of India's other film industry |publisher=[[Routledge]] |year=2008 |isbn=978-0-415-39680-6 |page=199}}</ref> ''Chandramukhi'' completed a 100-day theatrical run in South Africa.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ashok Kumar |first=S. R. |date=5 August 2005 |title='Chandramukhi' in S.A. |url=http://www.thehindu.com/fr/2005/08/05/stories/2005080503230700.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140923135552/http://www.thehindu.com/fr/2005/08/05/stories/2005080503230700.htm |archive-date=23 September 2014 |access-date=27 September 2014 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> It collectively earned {{INR}}43 million{{efn|name=exchange}} in Malaysia, UAE and the US during the first month of its theatrical run.<ref name="Sify BO">{{Cite web |date=8 May 2005 |title=The final verdict |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/the-final-verdict-news-tamil-kkfv4Mgcgcesi.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927090949/http://www.sify.com/movies/the-final-verdict-news-tamil-kkfv4Mgcgcesi.html |archive-date=27 September 2014 |access-date=27 September 2014 |website=Sify}}</ref> The film collected {{INR}}62.78 million (US$1.4 million in 2005){{efn|name=exchange}} in Malaysia; it was the only Indian film to feature in that country's top ten grossing films of the year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 August 2006 |title=Chandramukhi :Top 10 Films in 2005 (Malaysia) |url=http://chandramukhi.blogspot.com/2006_08_01_archive.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927092654/http://chandramukhi.blogspot.com/2006_08_01_archive.html |archive-date=27 September 2014 |access-date=27 September 2014 |website=Blogspot.com}}</ref> == Accolades == The awards for the film mainly went to Vadivelu and Jyothika for their performances. Rajinikanth won a [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]] for their roles. In an interview with ''The Hindu'', Binny Krishnakumar said: {{quote|I will forever remain indebted to composer Vidyasagar, who gave me the song when I was a nobody in playback singing. I had given a cassette of my songs to Vidyasagar, who knew Krishnakumar.{{efn|Krishnakumar is Binny's husband and also a professional [[Carnatic music]]ian.<ref>{{Cite book |url=http://www.mab.org.my/images/soorya/Trivandrum&Binni.pdf |title=Trivandrum Krishnakumar and Binni Krishnakumar |access-date=24 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924070851/http://www.mab.org.my/images/soorya/Trivandrum%26Binni.pdf |archive-date=24 September 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref>}} Then, about six months later, Vidyasagar invited me to record "Ra ra...". The way that song has helped me in my career{{mdash}}both as a playback and classical singer{{mdash}}has been incredible. I was lucky I got a song in a Rajnikanth film so early in my career and the ''Filmfare'' award for my very first song."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar, P. K. Ajith |date=1 June 2007 |title=Harmonious duet |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/harmonious-duet/article2272604.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924065710/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/harmonious-duet/article2272604.ece |archive-date=24 September 2014 |access-date=24 September 2014 |website=The Hindu}}</ref>}} {|class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Award ! Ceremony ! Category ! Nominee(s) ! Outcome ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | rowspan="3"|[[Filmfare Awards South]] | rowspan="3"|53rd Filmfare Awards South | [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer&nbsp;– Tamil|Best Female Playback Singer]] | Binny Krishnakumar | {{won}} | style="text-align: center;" rowspan="2" |<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 September 2006 |title=Anniyan sweeps Filmfare Awards! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/anniyan-sweeps-filmfare-awards-news-tamil-kkfvinigibe.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140926074039/http://www.sify.com/movies/anniyan-sweeps-filmfare-awards-news-tamil-kkfvinigibe.html |archive-date=26 September 2014 |access-date=19 April 2014 |website=Sify}}</ref> |- | [[Filmfare Award for Best Comedian&nbsp;– Tamil|Best Comedian]] | [[Vadivelu]] | {{won}} |- | [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress&nbsp;– Tamil|Best Actress]] | [[Jyothika]] | {{Nominated}} | |- | rowspan="5"|[[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]] | rowspan="5"|Tamil Nadu State Film Award&nbsp;– 2005 | [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film|Best Film]] | ''Chandramukhi'' | {{won}} | style="text-align: center;" rowspan="5" |<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 September 2007 |title=Film awards announced; Rajini, Kamal chosen best actors |url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/07/stories/2007090761270800.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140926074050/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/article1906934.ece |archive-date=26 September 2014 |access-date=19 April 2014 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref><br /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Naresh |title=Rajnikant, Kamal Haasan adjudged Best Actors |work=Screen |url=http://www.screenindia.com/old/fullstory.php?content_id=17257 |url-status=dead |access-date=5 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208040445/http://www.screenindia.com/old/fullstory.php?content_id=17257 |archive-date=8 December 2008}}</ref> |- | [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] | [[Rajinikanth]] | {{won}} |- | [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] | [[Jyothika]] | {{won}} |- | [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Art Director|Best Art Director]] | [[Thota Tharani]] | {{won}} |- | [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Choreographer|Best Choreographer]] | [[Kala (choreographer)|Kala]] | {{won}} |- | rowspan="2"|[[Kalaimamani]] Awards | rowspan="2"|Kalaimamani&nbsp;– 2005 | rowspan="2"|Honorary | Jyothika | {{won}} | style="text-align: center;" rowspan="2" |<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 February 2006 |title=Kalaimamani Awards for 123 persons announced |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/article3178653.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140928024449/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/article3178653.ece |archive-date=28 September 2014 |access-date=28 September 2014 |website=The Hindu}}</ref><br /><ref>{{Cite web |date=26 February 2006 |title=Kalaimamani awards for 123 artists |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/article3183730.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140928024459/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/article3183730.ece |archive-date=28 September 2014 |access-date=28 September 2014 |website=The Hindu}}</ref> |- | Vadivelu | {{won}} |- | rowspan="4"|Film Fans' Association Award | rowspan="4"|55th Annual Film Fans' Association Award <br /> Cine bests of 2005 | Best Entertainment Movie | ''Chandramukhi'' | {{won}} | style="text-align: center;" rowspan="4" |<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 September 2006 |title=Film fans association honours artistes, technicians |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/film-fans-association-honours-artistes-technicians/article3077342.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140926074058/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/film-fans-association-honours-artistes-technicians/article3077342.ece |archive-date=26 September 2014 |access-date=19 April 2014 |website=The Hindu}}</ref><br /><ref>{{Cite web |date=7 August 2006 |title=Anniyan & Chandramukhi walks away with honors |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/aug-06-02/07-08-06-rajini.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140926074106/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/aug-06-02/07-08-06-rajini.html |archive-date=26 September 2014 |access-date=19 April 2014 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> |- | Best Actress | Jyothika | {{won}} |- | Best Lyricist | Vaali | {{won}} |- | Best Comedian | Vadivelu | {{won}} |} == Scientific accuracy == In an August 2005 seminar on revisiting psychiatric disorders which centred around ''Chandramukhi'' and ''Anniyan'', psychiatrist Asokan noted that there were many logical faults in both films; Vasu said he knew nothing about psychiatric disorders.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 August 2005 |title=Seminar on psychiatric disorders |url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/08/19/stories/2005081915080200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140830161544/http://www.thehindu.com/2005/08/19/stories/2005081915080200.htm |archive-date=30 August 2014 |access-date=19 April 2014 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> Writing for ''[[PopMatters]]'' in 2014, Kumuthan Maderya criticised Vasu for confusing "spirit possession with Dissociative Identity Disorder, conflating both to create pop psychology" and "Ostensibly fusing modern science and demonology for the sake of intellectualism".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maderya |first=Kumuthan |date=31 October 2014 |title=Tamil Horror Films: Madness, Modernity and of Course, Misogyny |url=https://www.popmatters.com/187573-tamil-horror-films-madness-modernity-and-misogyny-2495596692.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112025104/https://www.popmatters.com/187573-tamil-horror-films-madness-modernity-and-misogyny-2495596692.html |archive-date=12 November 2020 |access-date=29 January 2021 |website=[[PopMatters]]}}</ref> == Legacy == In an interview with film journalist Sreedhar Pillai, Rajinikanth attributed the success of the film mainly to Vasu's script and the performance of his co-artistes. He said his comedy track with Vadivelu went a long way in making the film a successful venture and that it helped bring audiences to the theatres to watch the film more than once. He also said female viewers loved the portrayal of the female cast.<ref name="Bang" /> Split personality disorder became well known after the film's release. [[Madras Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology|MIOT hospital]], in a blog description of the syndrome, called it ''The Chandramukhi syndrome''.<ref>{{Cite book |url=http://www.mab.org.my/images/soorya/Trivandrum&Binni.pdf |title=The Chandramukhi Syndrome: The truth behind multiple personality disorders |access-date=27 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927095754/http://www.miothospitals.com/images/pdf/MIOT_Hospitals_Maruthuva_Vivekam_Volume3.pdf |archive-date=27 September 2014}}</ref> Film artist, trainer and film-maker L. Satyanand said ''Chandramukhi'' is a classic example of the subgenre "horror of the demonic" and of "brilliance", ranking it alongside ''[[The Legend of Sleepy Hollow]]'' and ''[[Psycho (1960 film)|Psycho]]'' (1960).<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 September 2008 |title=Fear is the key |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/fear-is-the-key/article1425380.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140929074109/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/fear-is-the-key/article1425380.ece |archive-date=29 September 2014 |access-date=26 September 2014 |website=The Hindu}}</ref> The film became a trendsetter for later horror films such as the ''[[Muni (film series)|Muni]]'' series, ''[[Yavarum Nalam]]'' (2009), ''[[Eeram]]'' (2009), ''[[Pizza (2012 film)|Pizza]]'' (2012), ''[[Yaamirukka Bayamey]]'' (2014), ''[[Aranmanai]]'' (2014), ''[[Darling (2015 Indian film)|Darling]]'' (2015) and ''[[Demonte Colony]]'' (2015).<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 September 2014 |title=Aranmanai follows Chandramukhi and Kanchana |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/aranmanai-follows-chandramukhi-the-muni-series-and-yaamirukka-bayamey.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150510045610/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/aranmanai-follows-chandramukhi-the-muni-series-and-yaamirukka-bayamey.html |archive-date=10 May 2015 |access-date=10 May 2015 |website=Behindwoods}}<br />{{Cite web |last=Jeshi |first=K. |date=8 May 2015 |title=The funny thing about horror |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/on-tamil-horrorcomedy-films/article7184988.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150510045633/http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/on-tamil-horrorcomedy-films/article7184988.ece |archive-date=10 May 2015 |access-date=10 May 2015 |website=The Hindu}}<br />{{Cite web |last=Srinivasan, Sudhir |date=16 January 2015 |title=Darling: A familiar ghost serves as humour fodder, again |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/darling-a-familiar-ghost-serves-as-humour-fodder-again/article6794215.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150510045851/http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/darling-a-familiar-ghost-serves-as-humour-fodder-again/article6794215.ece |archive-date=10 May 2015 |access-date=10 May 2015 |website=The Hindu}}<br />{{Cite web |last=Sundaram |first=Nandhu |date=15 April 2018 |title=From Kalaignan to Chandramukhi, charting movies released on Vishu and the break in tradition with no releases this year |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/from-kalaignan-to-chandramukhi-charting-movies-released-on-vishu-and-the-break-in-tradition-with-no-releases-this-year-4432781.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180902143537/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/from-kalaignan-to-chandramukhi-charting-movies-released-on-vishu-and-the-break-in-tradition-with-no-releases-this-year-4432781.html |archive-date=2 September 2018 |access-date=2 September 2018 |website=[[Firstpost]]}}</ref> Sivaji Productions joined Galatta Media and [[eBay]] for an online auction of the film's memorabilia, becoming the first South Indian film to auction film merchandise. Ramkumar Ganesan said the proceeds of the auction would be given to the Sivaji Prabhu Charity Trust and that {{INR}}300,000 (US$6,650 in 2005){{efn|name=exchange}} would be given to Papanchatram Middle School.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 September 2005 |title=Auction of 'Chandramukhi' memorabilia |url=http://www.thehindu.com/2005/09/10/stories/2005091015070200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140926081446/http://www.thehindu.com/2005/09/10/stories/2005091015070200.htm |archive-date=26 September 2014 |access-date=26 September 2014 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> Sophie Atphthavel from France bought Rajinikanth's sunglasses, which he sported in the film, for {{INR}}25,000 (US$554 in 2005).{{efn|name=exchange}} According to Girish Ramdas, chief operating officer of Galatta Media, all the items had certificates of authenticity signed by the film's producers. Bidding for the items ranged between {{INR}}10,000 (US$222 in 2005){{efn|name=exchange}} and {{INR}}20,000 (US$444 in 2005).{{efn|name=exchange}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ashok Kumar |first=S. R. |date=11 September 2005 |title='Chandramukhi' sunglasses sold for Rs.25,000 |url=http://www.thehindu.com/2005/09/11/stories/2005091114000200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140926083433/http://www.thehindu.com/2005/09/11/stories/2005091114000200.htm |archive-date=26 September 2014 |access-date=26 September 2014 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> In a statement by eBay, the articles made available for bidding were Rajinikanth's blue shirt worn in the song "Devuda Devuda", Jyothika's saree worn for the climax scenes, the peach-coloured saree worn by Nayanthara in the song "Konja Neram", and the Vettaiyan Raja costume and ornaments worn on set by Rajinikanth.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 September 2005 |title=eBay India announces special Chandramukhi auctions |url=http://pages.ebay.in/community/aboutebay/news/pressreleases/charity/chandramukhi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110824002148/http://pages.ebay.in/community/aboutebay/news/pressreleases/charity/chandramukhi.html |archive-date=24 August 2011 |access-date=26 September 2014 |website=[[eBay]]}}</ref> Rajinikanth's dress, which he wore in "Devuda Devuda", was sold for {{INR}}25,000 (US$554 in 2005).{{efn|name=exchange}} His Vettaiyan costume and ornament set were sold for {{INR}}32,000 (US$709 in 2005).{{efn|name=exchange}} The saree worn by Nayanthara in the song "Kokku Para Para" was also auctioned.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 September 2005 |title=Rajini's Chandramukhi accessories fetch a handsome for charity |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News30/24-9-05/tamil-movies-news-rajini.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927124527/http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News30/24-9-05/tamil-movies-news-rajini.html |archive-date=27 September 2014 |access-date=27 September 2014 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> == In popular culture == Some scenes, lines and expressions from the film, such as the "Lakka Lakka..." sound that Rajnikanth's character makes, became very popular, especially with children.<ref name="Bang">{{Cite web |last=Pillai, Sreedhar |date=3 June 2005 |title=Back with a bang ! |url=http://www.thehindu.com/fr/2005/06/03/stories/2005060304040100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140922141749/http://www.thehindu.com/fr/2005/06/03/stories/2005060304040100.htm |archive-date=22 September 2014 |access-date=26 September 2014 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> Vadivelu's expressions and scenes{{mdash}}especially those with Rajinikanth{{mdash}}and lines including "''Maapu?...Vachittandaa Aapu!!!''" (Dude?...He screwed me up!!!), also became popular.<ref name="TOI">{{Cite web |date=31 August 2011 |title=Toeing the comic line |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Toeing-the-comic-line/articleshow/9807206.cms?referral=PM |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140926071634/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Toeing-the-comic-line/articleshow/9807206.cms?referral=PM |archive-date=26 September 2014 |access-date=26 September 2014 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> A line spoken by Rajinikanth to Prabhu, ''Naan gunda irundha nalla irukkadhu...nee elachcha nalla irukkadhu'', which translates into "I won't look good if I put on weight...but you won't look good if you have reduced weight" evoked a lot of laughter among audiences.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=YyFMAgAAQBAJ |title=Rajinikanth 12.12.12: A Birthday Special |publisher=[[The Hindu|Kasturi & Sons Ltd]] |year=2012 |page=36 |id=GGKEY:A78L0XB1B0X |ref={{harvid|Hindu|2012}} |access-date=20 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170108195742/https://books.google.com/books?id=YyFMAgAAQBAJ |archive-date=8 January 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> Prabhu's line, "[[Enna kodumai Saravanan idhu?]]", which means "What atrocity is this, Saravanan?" became popular. It is usually used to express irony or surprise. The line was often parodied by actor [[Premgi Amaren]], who altered it slightly to "''Enna Kodumai, Sir Idhu?''" and used it in all of his featured films, subsequently becoming the actor's catchphrase.<ref name = TOI /><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 October 2009 |title=From Dhanush to Silambarasam to Bala: none are spared |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/oct-09-02/goa-09-10-09.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140926070233/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/oct-09-02/goa-09-10-09.html |archive-date=26 September 2014 |access-date=26 September 2014 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> Prabhu said in an interview with Malathi Rangarajan of ''The Hindu'', "I hope I get to play light roles. Incidentally, I quite like the way in which these young actors have made a joke of my serious line in ''Chandramukhi''{{mdash}}{{'}}''Enna Kodumai Saravana Idhu''{{'}}{{sp}}".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rangarajan, Malathi |date=12 September 2008 |title=On a different turf |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/article1435633.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140926071722/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/article1435633.ece |archive-date=26 September 2014 |access-date=26 September 2014 |website=The Hindu}}</ref> === Parodies === ''Chandramukhi'' was parodied in various films. In a comedy scene from ''[[Englishkaran]]'' (2005), Theeppori Thirumugam ([[Vadivelu]]) invents an idea to frighten Thamizharasu ([[Sathyaraj]]) but the ruse backfires on him as he witnesses Thamizharasu in a garb similar to that of Chandramukhi's.<ref>{{Cite AV media |title=Englishkaran |publisher=7 Hills Film Factory |place=India |medium=Motion picture}} Scene from 57:33 to 59:31.</ref> ''Chandramukhi'' was parodied along with ''Anniyan'' in the Telugu film ''Rajababu'' (2006).<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 February 2006 |title=Another slow and boring family drama |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/another-slow-and-boring-family-drama/article3183156.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150202073802/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/another-slow-and-boring-family-drama/article3183156.ece |archive-date=2 February 2015 |access-date=2 February 2015 |website=The Hindu}}</ref> In a scene from ''[[Thalaimagan]]'' (2006), Erimalai (Vadivelu), after entering an old abandoned bungalow, gets frightened when he hears the "Lakka Lakka" sound, and says ''Yaaro Telugula Koopuddrangga!'' (English: "Someone is calling in Telugu!").<ref>{{Cite AV media |title=Thalaimagan |publisher=[[Radaan Mediaworks]] |place=India |medium=Motion picture}} Scene from 36:05 to 36:12.</ref> In ''[[Vallavan]]'' (2006), Vallavan ([[Silambarasan]]) is seen singing "Konja Neram" to Swapna (Nayanthara).<ref>{{Cite AV media |title=Vallavan |publisher=Raj Lakshmi Films |place=India |medium=Motion picture}} Scene from 1:13:00 to 1:13:12.</ref> In ''[[Sivaji (film)|Sivaji]]'' (2007), Thamizhselvi ([[Shriya Saran]]) would be seen dancing for the song "Raa Raa", Sivaji (Rajinikanth) and Arivu ([[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]]) are seen uttering the last lines of the song. [[Livingston (actor)|Livingston]] who appears as a police inspector, utters the sound "Lakka Lakka" which Rajinikanth makes in ''Chandramukhi''.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAnV2D8UNcE |title=Sivaji The Boss Tamil (சிவாஜி)&nbsp;– Full Movie 1080p HD |date=29 November 2013 |publisher=[[AVM Productions]] |place=India |access-date=26 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150220012503/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAnV2D8UNcE |archive-date=20 February 2015 |url-status=live |medium=Motion picture}} Scene from 31:11 to 32:15.</ref> Rajinikanth and Nayanthara's characters act in a [[Story within a story#Film within a film|film]] titled ''Chandramukhi 2'' in a scene from ''[[Kuselan]]'' (2008), which P. Vasu also directed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Srinivasan, Pavithra |date=1 August 2008 |title=Rajnikanth's show all the way |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/ssk/20080801.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140928145646/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/ssk/20080801.htm |archive-date=28 September 2014 |access-date=28 September 2014 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> In ''[[Thamizh Padam]]'' (2010), Shiva ([[Shiva (actor)|Shiva]]) would be seen imitating the film's introduction scene by stretching his leg when it is revealed that Siva has a split seam in his pants.<ref>{{Cite AV media |title=Thamizh Padam |publisher=[[Cloud Nine Movies]]. [[YNOT Studios]] |place=India |medium=Motion picture}} Scene from 10:20 to 10:55.</ref> [[Sundar C.]]'s role in the film ''[[Aranmanai]]'' (2014) was inspired by Rajinikanth's role in ''Chandramukhi''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Suganth M. |date=19 September 2014 |title=Aranmanai |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/Aranmanai/movie-review/42926530.cms |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6TeYqoutz?url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/Aranmanai/movie-review/42926530.cms |archive-date=28 October 2014 |access-date=28 October 2014 |website=The Times of India |df=dmy}}</ref> ''Chandramukhi'' was parodied in the [[Star Vijay]] comedy series [[Lollu Sabha]], in an episode named ''Sappamookki''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 September 2012 |title=Chandramukhi Lollu |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaddqhTJ9QM |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307044307/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaddqhTJ9QM |archive-date=7 March 2016 |access-date=28 December 2014 |website=YouTube |publisher=[[STAR Vijay]]}}</ref> == Other versions == ''Chandramukhi'' was dubbed in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and was simultaneously released with the same title as the Tamil version. It was also dubbed and released in [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]] under the title ''Chandramukhi Ke Hunkaar''.{{Sfn|Ramachandran|2014|page=206}} It is the first Tamil film to be dubbed into German. It was released in Germany under the title, ''Der Geisterjäger'' ({{translation|The Ghost Hunters}}).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hendrix |first=Gary |date=27 September 2010 |title=Rajni's 'Chandramukhi' in Turkish and German |url=http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/movies/2010/09/superstar_rajinikanth.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161218162242/http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/movies/2010/09/superstar_rajinikanth.html |archive-date=18 December 2016 |access-date=18 December 2016 |website=[[Slate (magazine)|Slate]]}}</ref> The film was also dubbed and released in [[Turkish language|Turkish]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 February 2012 |title=Return of Rajinikanth |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/regional/return-of-rajinikanth/article1-815331.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140925135910/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/regional/return-of-rajinikanth/article1-815331.aspx |archive-date=25 September 2014 |access-date=22 September 2014 |url-status=dead |website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> Despite the release of ''[[Bhool Bhulaiyaa]]'' (2007), ''Chandramukhi'' was dubbed in [[Hindi]] and released on 29 February 2008 by Dilip Dhanwani, owner of the production house Royal Film Company. The Hindi version was released in collaboration with producer [[A. M. Rathnam]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 February 2008 |title=Chandramukhi dubbed in Hindi |url=http://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2008/rajini-chandramukhi-dilip-dhanwani-290208.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140922122528/http://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2008/rajini-chandramukhi-dilip-dhanwani-290208.html |archive-date=22 September 2014 |access-date=22 September 2014 |website=Oneindia Entertainment}}</ref> == Sequels == A [[standalone sequel]] to ''Chandramukhi'' titled ''[[Nagavalli (film)|Nagavalli]]'' was made in [[Telugu language|Telugu]]. The sequel was also directed by P. Vasu, and was released on 16 December 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 December 2010 |title='Nagavalli' not a great remake (Telugu Film Review) |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/nagavalli-not-a-great-remake-telugu-film-review-news-national-kmsp4hfdiidsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927100501/http://www.sify.com/movies/nagavalli-not-a-great-remake-telugu-film-review-news-national-kmsp4hfdiidsi.html |archive-date=27 September 2014 |access-date=27 September 2014 |website=Sify |agency=IANS}}</ref> In April 2020, a sequel to be produced by [[Sun Pictures]] was announced; Vasu will return as director, while [[Raghava Lawrence]] will star.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kumar |first=Pradeep |date=9 April 2020 |title='Chandramukhi 2' confirmed, Raghava Lawrence plays the lead |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/chandramukhi-2-confirmed-raghava-lawrence-plays-the-lead/article31300215.ece |url-status=live |access-date=10 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200410023301/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/chandramukhi-2-confirmed-raghava-lawrence-plays-the-lead/article31300215.ece |archive-date=10 April 2020}}</ref> == See also == * [[Muni (film series)]] * [[List of ghost films]] {{Portal bar|Film|India}} == Notes == {{notelist}} == References == {{Reflist}} == Sources == * {{Cite book |last=Chinnarayana |first=Pulagam |url=http://s1056.photobucket.com/user/PavanJandhyala/library/Chandramukhi%20special%2019%20July%202015%20Sakshi%20newspaper?sort=3&page=1 |title=చంద్రముఖి |date=19 July 2015 |work=[[Sakshi (newspaper)|Sakshi]] |language=te |trans-title=Chandramukhi}} * {{Cite book |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |title=Rajinikanth: The Definitive Biography |title-link=Rajinikanth: The Definitive Biography |publisher=[[Penguin Books]] |year=2014 |isbn=978-81-8475-796-5 |author-link=Naman Ramachandran |orig-year=2012}} == External links == <!---NO COMMERCIAL LINKS PLEASE---> * [https://web.archive.org/web/20051123073443/http://www.chandramukhithefilm.com/1index.asp Official website] * {{IMDb title|id=0449869|title=Chandramukhi}} {{P. 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