Synopsis
Friends is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language buddy drama film directed by Siddique and produced by Appachan. It is a remake of Siddique's 1999 Malayalam film of the same name.
The film stars Vijay, Suriya, and Ramesh Khanna as friends, while Devayani, Vijayalakshmi, Abhinayashree, Sriman, Vadivelu, Charle, and Radha Ravi play supporting roles. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, and Anandakuttan handled cinematography.
The story follows the friendship of three childhood friends - Aravindan, Chandru, and Krishnamoorthy - who value their bond above everything else. However, when one of them learns about a shocking incident from their past, their friendship is put to the test.
Friends released on 14 January 2001 and received positive reviews, becoming a commercial success. This film marked the second collaboration of leading actors Vijay and Suriya after Nerrukku Ner (1997) and was one of the most memorable performances in their careers.
