Namitha Turns Into A Ghost

In Tamil Movie Jaganmohini the sex goddess of south, Namitha plays a ghost. She will not be the stereotype, revenge seeking ghost but a lovable, sweet spirit who comes back to earth to take revenge. Namitha comes back as a spirit as she cannot forget her lover - a Prince played by Raja. The film is an adaptation of a 1978-Jayamalini hit, though several changes have been made in the storyline.

In Jaganmohini Raja plays a Prince who falls in love with a girl ( Namitha) who collects pearls from the sea. But she is killed by his enemies and now he is going to marry another princess ( Nila) when the spirit of his lover comes back to stop the wedding.

Illayaraja has composed the music for 6 songs and Namitha is looking her glamourous best in the scenes. The movie has been shot in the Golconda Fort and the Thirumalai Naicker Palace. Namitha’s introduction scene as a ghost will see her rising from the ocean. The scene will be shot at the Andamans next month, and in a new venture, it will be shot under water completely, facilitated by special equipment flown in from Mumbai.

For Nami, this underwater scene is very challenging. Though she will have an oxygen mask when under water, she will have to get rid of it when the shoot happens. Fighting breathlessness is sure a new test for the glam queen. Kota Srinivasa Rao plays a mantravadi in a surprise climax which promises something different according to the filmmakers.

And with the Namitha in her voluptuous best, there’s no room for competition with this mohini! Jothilakshmi plays Namitha’s mum and the director says that almost 40 percent of the movie completed, and it is slated for a December release. Nami will be at her best says director, NK Viswanathan. He adds: “Though Namitha was initially hesitant about doing the role, she enquired about her character’s portrayal, and how she would be looking as a ghost. When explained, she was completely awed and immediately agreed”