Julie Ganapathi is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language psychological thriller film written, photographed, edited and directed by Balu Mahendra, starring Saritha, Jayaram and Ramya Krishnan.

He drew comparisons between the similar theme of the film, with his previous ventures Moodu Pani (1980) and Moondram Pirai (1982).

Mahendra chose Jayaram to play the lead role, after having watched and been impressed with several of the actor's performances in films, as a part of jury committees for awards.

The actor's Malayali background meant that he adapted the script to make the protagonist a Malayali-born settler in Tamil Nadu.

For her role, Mahendra had requested Saritha to put on ten kilograms, and after an initial period of hesitance, the actress later agreed.

A major portion of the film was shot in a single room with just two actors, Jayaram and Saritha, with Mahendra opting to use only natural light.

[9] Likewise, Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu also gave the film a positive review, praising the performances of Saritha and Jayaram, and adding that Balu Mahendra's work is a "fulfilling fare" and "that the veteran lives up to it in inimitable style".

[10] Visual Dasan of Kalki lauded the film, but was critical of the inclusion of the dance number featuring Ramya Krishnan.