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Priyamudan is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by Vincent Selva and featuring Joseph Vijay, Kousalya, and Nassar in the lead roles. The movie tells the story of Vasanth (Vijay) and his love interest Nandini (Kousalya) who are both caught in a web of lies and deceit, leading to a thrilling climax. Vasanth is a struggling businessman who is in love with Nandini, a young and vibrant girl from his hometown. However, due to his financial issues, he is not able to express his love for her. Meanwhile, Nandini gets engaged to Prakash, a wealthy businessman who is obsessed with her. Prakash is manipulative and is not happy with Nandini's friendship with Vasanth.

As Vasanth tries to convince Nandini to marry him, Prakash traps him in a murder case to eliminate him from their lives. Vasanth is forced to flee town and changes his identity to start a new life. He becomes a successful businessman in another city and eventually crosses paths with Nandini, who is happily married to Prakash.

However, Vasanth's reappearance in Nandini's life sets off a chain of events that forces all the characters to confront their past choices and secrets. The rest of the movie revolves around how Vasanth exposes Prakash's evil plans and wins Nandini's love and trust.

The movie received positive reviews for its gripping storyline, engaging performances by the lead actors, and the suspense-filled climax. Vijay's acting as Vasanth was widely appreciated, with his performance showcasing his versatility as an actor. Kousalya's portrayal of Nandini was also praised for her chemistry with Vijay and her ability to emote convincingly on screen.

The music was composed by Deva and the songs, especially the sensational "Ennavale Adi Ennavale", became instant hits among Tamil audiences. The cinematography by R. Selva added visual appeal to the movie and the editing by B. Lenin and V. T. Vijayan kept the pace of the movie taut and engaging.

Overall, Priyamudan is a must-watch thriller that combines suspense, romance, and drama to deliver a satisfying cinematic experience. It remains one of the most memorable movies in Joseph Vijay's career and is considered a classic in Tamil cinema.