'Maayabimbum - A 2005 Love Story' to release this month
02 Jan 2026

The upcoming romantic entertainer, Maayabimbum - A 2005 Love Story, directed by KJ Surendar and starring Janaki and Aakash, will hit theaters on January 23.

The film is produced by Surendar under the banner of Self Start Productions.

It also features Hari Krishnan and Arun Kumar in pivotal roles.

'Maayabimbum' draws inspiration from real-life incident
Film's concept

In an interview with IANS, Surendar revealed that the film is inspired by a real-life incident.

He said, "The inspiration for the film came from a real-life incident. We have worked on that idea and made it into a full-fledged feature film."

The makers believe the film will present a fresh, previously unexplored perspective on love for today's generation, with the story set in 2005.

'Maayabimbum' explores a unique love story
Plot details

The film was shot in Cuddalore, Pudukkottai, Chidambaram, and Thanjavur.

The story centers on a romantic relationship between a third-year medical student and a nurse working at a primary health centre.

Surendar said, "This film will take those born in the nineties on a nostalgic trip."

"The film has a strong emotional romantic angle. That apart, Maayabimbum will also showcase a story that lays strong emphasis on friendship and family values."

'Maayabimbum' technical team and music release
Production details

The technical team of Maayabimbum includes music by Nanda, editing by Vinoth, and cinematography by newcomer Edwin.

The film's songs have been written by lyricists Viveka and Padmavathi.

Earlier, actor-music director GV Prakash Kumar and actor Vani Bhojan had launched the hit track Yenkkulae from the film.