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Jeans is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic-comedy film directed by S. Shankar. The film stars Prashanth, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Nassar in lead roles, and has music composed by A. R. Rahman. The film was released in multiple languages, including Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. The story of Jeans revolves around twin sisters, Valli and Madhu, both played by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Valli and Madhu are polar opposites. Valli is traditional in clothing and manner, whilst Madhu is a modern-day girl. The two sisters live with their father, who is a gynecologist. Madhu's boyfriend, Thomas, is an avid genealogist, and while researching his own family tree, finds out that his uncle's daughter is his cousin, Valli. Thomas sets out to meet Valli, but instead confuses her for Madhu.

Thomas visits Madhu's house only to realize that he has been mistaken, and actually met Valli. Madhu and Thomas both visit Valli's house, and Valli and Thomas fall in love. However, their love is short-lived when they realize that Valli's father is deeply traditional and doesn't approve of a foreign match for Valli. Meanwhile, Madhu is also in love with a foreigner, Raju, played by Prashanth. Raju, like Thomas, falls in love with the wrong sister, and the two men often confuse Valli for Madhu.

The film then takes a comedic turn, with both the sisters and their lovers desperately trying to find a solution to their confusion. They attempt to woo each other's love, using various tactics, including changing their physical appearance and personality. The film picks up a sentimental tone towards the second half, when the father of the two sisters reveals that Valli was adopted as a baby by their mother, who had died soon after giving birth. The film ends on a high note, with Valli and Madhu finally marrying their respective partners, much to the relief of their father.

Jeans was a commercial success at the time of its release, opening to packed theatres and drawing in crowds from across the country. The film's soundtrack, composed by A. R. Rahman, also became an instant hit, with tunes like "Columbus Columbus" and "Poovukkul" still popular among music lovers. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's performance in the film was widely appreciated, and she won the Filmfare Best Actress Award for her portrayal of Valli and Madhu.

Jeans was praised for its light-hearted storyline, superb performances, and dazzling visuals. The film's director, S. Shankar, is known for his grandeur and spectacular sets in his films, and Jeans was no exception. The film is rich in visual effects, and to this day, is considered a benchmark in Indian cinema.

Jeans marked the debut of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Tamil cinema, and launched her into the national spotlight. The film also propelled the career of its lead actor, Prashanth, who went on to act in many more films, including Virumbugiren, Kannathil Muthamittal, and Majunu.

Overall, Jeans is a quintessential family drama, with equal parts laughter and sentimentality. It is a film that has stood the test of time and is still loved by audiences of all ages. If you're in the mood for a feel-good romantic-comedy, Jeans is definitely worth your time.

Jeans is a 1998 comedy with a runtime of 2 hours and 55 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.4.