Joy) is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language drama film co-written and directed by N. Lingusamy in his directoral debut and produced by R. B. Choudary.

The film features an ensemble cast including Mammootty, Murali, Abbas, Devayani, Rambha, Sneha, Delhi Ganesh and Srividya.

Arthur A. Wilson handled cinematography, while S. A. Rajkumar composed the film's score and soundtrack.

Thirupathisamy owns a provisional store and is the eldest among four brothers, and all live together in a home along with their parents.

Renuka and Madhavan's daughter tells Kannan of the condition; he cancels the wedding, and comes back to his home to meet his family members.

Since Tavasi overheard Thirupathi's conversation with Viji, realises his good nature, and agrees for their wedding.

The director Linguswamy revealed that the film was inspired by moments in his life and through a series of incidents his mother had narrated to him.

Linguswamy originally wanted to title the project, Thirupathi Brothers, which he later went on to name his production house.

[3][4] Ramya Krishnan was initially signed on to play heroine but Mammooty cast his doubts over her involvement after the pair had fallen out on the sets of a previous Malayalam film, and she was subsequently replaced by Soundarya.

[6] Tarun was initially supposed to play the fourth brother in the film and make his acting debut in Tamil cinema, but the role was later altered and Shyam Ganesh was cast.

[9] The team faced criticism after litter, including chicken bones, were left on the ground following a shoot sequence held at the Kamakshi temple, Kancheepuram.

[11] The song "Pallankuzhiyin" marked the debut of Yugabharathi as lyricist after Linguswamy was impressed with his compilation of poems.

[13] Malini Mannath of Chennai Online noted that "it is a promising work from the debutant director", but was mildly critical of its similarities to Vaanathaippola.