Kattumarakaran

Kattumarakaran is a 1995 Indian Tamil language romantic drama film written and directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Prabhu, newcomer Eva Grover (credited as Anjali) and Sanghavi. The songs was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and background score was composed by Deva. The film was released on 15 January 1995, and failed at the box office.

Plot
Muthazhagu is a fisherman who works in the catamaran of his boss. One day, he saves Vaidehi, a mysterious girl who had attempted suicide. She refuses to identify herself and he keeps her safe as they slowly fall in love with each other.

It later turns out that she is the daughter of a millionaire and belongs to royalty who had become vexed with all the rules, norms, pomp and richness. Will they get to marry each other is the question resolved in the end.

Production
Tabu was initially chosen as lead actress during the film's launch; however she was later replaced by newcomer Eva Grover. She was rechristened Anjali for the film. The film's first day shoot was held at AVM Studios and the distribution rights were sold on that day itself.

Soundtrack
The songs were composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by Vaali. Due to differences of opinion between Ilaiyaraaja and producer Subramaniam over the audio rights, Deva composed the background score instead.