Plot
Sathyamurthy alias Sathya (Vimal) is the son of a school teacher (Jayaprakash) in Kumbakonam. Sathya is a happy-go-lucky youngster, who yearns to do business. To achieve his 'mission', he borrows money from all quarters and is almost drowned in debts. Even as his father advices him to start leading life in a right manner, enters Selvi (Sanusha), a student.Sathya gets acquainted to Selvi and his life takes a turn. Meanwhile, Selvi is in trouble because her uncle Pandiyan, a rowdy wants her to marry him. This proposal was constantly ignored by Selvi, she hated Pandiyan with her whole heart because he killed her father in front of her. One day while goofing around with Sathya, Selvi loses the necklace that Pandiyan had given her. She was Both Sathya and Selvi escape to Chennai, but Pandiyan and a corrupt inspector comes and troubles them. Sathya brilliantly switch on the police's cordless phone through which inspector (Sampathraj) comes to know about Pandiyan and arrests him. The film ends with Sathya opening a cable TV station and becomes successful.
Cast
- Vimal as Sathyamoorthy
- Sanusha as Selvi
- Jayaprakash as DK
- Sarvajit as Pandiyan
- Singampuli as Veerasingam
- Pragathi as Sathya's Mother
- Mayilsamy
- Manobala
- M. S. Bhaskar
- Ilavarasu
- Santhana Bharathi as Selvi's Father
- Senthikumari as Selvi's Mother
- Saimantha as Selvi's friend
- Lakshya imn a Cameo Appearance
- Sampath Raj as Inspector (Cameo Appearance)
Contents
- 1 Plot
- 2 Cast
- 3 Production
- 4 Release
- 5 References
- 6 External links
Plot
Veluthambi (Vimal), who is driven by the pride of having gained high education, wants nothing less than a government job. Due to compulsion, he finds himself in a village educating the children of people working in the brick kilns.As Velu reaches the village, he is greeted by innocent faces that fear that he would spoil children who are into work. As time passes by, Veluthambi manages to convince the families to send their children to school. He is revered by the villagers as a godsend to lift them out of their miserable lives. In between, in the same village a girl, Madhi (Iniya) falls in love with him but he fails to recognise it.The local bigwig JP (Ponvannan) treats the whole village almost like his bonded labourers. And he is irked by the new-found freedom that the villagers and their children seem to enjoy. He tries to threaten them but fails. Fate comes in the form of a government job for Veluthambi. But he feels the pinch of conscience to leave the children and walk away to a comfortable life. He returns to confess his love for the children and Madhi.Cast
- Vimal as Veluthambi
- Iniya as Madhi
- Bhagyaraj as Annamalai
- Ponvannan as JP
- Thambi Ramaiah
- Elango Kumaravel
- Thennavan
- Poovitha as Sivagami
- Soori
Production
Shortly after the release of Kalavani, which emerged a sleeper hit, Sarkunam had informed that he had "a couple of scripts in mind" and was discussing with his team on which they should work next, while stating that it "most probably" will not be set in a village again. He started working on his next project in late 2010, which he had titled as Vaagai Sooda Vaa, roping in Vimal, who essayed the lead role in Kalavani, for the lead character again. The film was revealed to be a period piece, set in 1966, with Sarkunam describing it as a "romance drama sprinkled with humour", while also stating it would convey a "much-needed" message. Vaagai Sooda Vaa was Sarkunam's first script and his "dream project", which he had wanted to make his directorial debut with, but he had to drop the idea, since no producer was willing to produce a period film with a newcomer in the lead role. He dismissed reports that the film was based on a Hollywood film and clarified that it was based on a scheme introduced by the Government in the sixties.Vimal was identified to play a young man named Veluthambi, who had finished his PUC and aspires to become a teacher. The lead female role was that of a "teatender" of the 1960s, a person working at a tea shop. Initially Amala Paul was signed up for the role, much before the release of her critically acclaimed Mynaa. However, Amala, who following the release became much sought-after, was soon ousted from the project, since she started adjusting her dates as per her wishes and refused to take rehearsals first, which Sarkunam did not agree with. She was replaced by a Malayali model-turned-actress Iniya, who had previously appeared in several Malayalam films and the 2011 Tamil film Yuddham Sei under her original name Shruthi. Iniya had been rejected at first, but was later approved by Sarkunam, when she visited his office during a Chennai trip and showed keen interest in the project and the role. Director-cum-actors K. Bhagyaraj and Thambi Ramaiah were signed to portray the fathers of the lead male and female characters, respectively, while Ponvannan would enact the antagonist's role and Elango Kumaravel would play a pivotal role as a "kuruvikaarar".
Contrary to what Sarkunam had initially planned, Vaagai Sooda Vaa, too, was a story set in a village. Seenu, an assistant Sabu Cyril, took care of the art direction and erected a set of a village of 1 crore worth, near Aruppukottai. The team had further conducted extensive historical research to create an authentic portrayal of the 1960s. Programmes that were aired on Radio Ceylon, which most people during that time were listening to, were imitated, with mimicry artists being roped in to reproduce the voices of the broadcasters of that time.
Release
Reception
Vaagai Sooda Vaa released to mostly positive reviews from the critics. Sify's reviewer called it a "thought provoking film which is beautiful, complete and laced with social consciousness", further adding that it was a "bittersweet tale of human frailties, a small film with a very big heart and a subtle message". A critic from Times of India gave the film 3.5 out of 5, labelling it a "simple tale, beautifully narrated on screen", while citing that it was a "welcome trip back to the villages and to a time when success wasn't defined by wealth alone". Malathai Rangarajan from The Hindu wrote that the film was not a "run-of-the-mill entertainer, yet it entertains", summarizing it as "poignancy with an ample dose of healthy fun". Anupama Subramanian from Deccan Chronicle gave it 3 out of 5, citing that "though the pace suffers and in many places it gives you a docu-drama feel, Sargunam's intention of making a movie different from the run-of-the mill kind should be lauded". The critic from Behindwoods wrote that the film worked "big time due to the brilliant detailing of Sarkunam and team, art director Seenu, cinematographer Om Prakash and music director Ghibran" and that it "emerges triumphant bringing out the period feel with a simple love story and a noble message", giving it 3 out of 5. Indiaglitz' reviewer described the film as "strikingly different" and an "interesting watch", while noting it was "more a docu drama touching up the economic struggles of the oppressed". Chennai Online's reviewer wrote that the film was a "must-watch for those looking for a clean movie sans bloodshed, gory violence and obscene dialogues. The script, cinematography, art work and appreciable performances by the lead actors make it a compelling viewing".Awards
- National Film Awards
- Best Feature Film in Tamil.
- Edison Awards
- Best Debut Actress - Iniya
- Filmfare Awards South
- Best Female Playback Singer - Chinmayi
- Best Lyricist - Vairamuthu
- Best Actress – Iniya (Nominated)
- Best Music Director - M Ghibran (Nominated)
- International Tamil Film Awards
- Best Male Playback - Ranjith for "Poraaney Poraney"
- Mirchi Music Awards
- Best Upcoming Music Director - M. Ghibran
- Mannin Kural - Male - Jayamoorthy for "Thanjavuru Maadathi"
- Mannin Kural - Female - Anitha for "Senga Solla Kaara"
- Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards
- Best Feature Film in Tamil
- South Indian International Movie Awards
- Best Music Director - M Ghibran (Nominated)
- Best Cinematographer - Om Prakash (Nominated)
- Vijay Awards
- Best Art Director - Seenu
- Best Female Playback Singer - Chinmayi
- Best Lyricist - Vairamuthu
- Best Find of the Year - M Ghibran
- Best Film - Vaagai Sooda Vaa (Nominated)
- Best Director - A. Sarkunam (Nominated)
- Best Actress - Iniya (Nominated)
- Best Debut Actress - Iniya (Nominated)
- Best Cinematographer- Om Prakash (Nominated)
- Best Music Director - M Ghibran (Nominated)
- Best Background Score - M Ghibran (Nominated)
- Best Make Up Artistes (Nominated)
- Best Costume Designer (Nominated)
- Vijay Music Awards
- Best Female Singer - Chinmayi
Contents
- 1 Plot
- 2 Cast
- 3 Production
- 4 Soundtrack
- 5 Sequel
- 6 References
- 7 External links
Plot
The setting is Kumbakonam, where Seenu (Vimal), tries to keep the fire burning in the kitchen of his famous ancestral restaurant Masala Café. It is tough job for Seenu to keep the place running, but with the help of the old chef and granddaughter, Maya (Oviya), he somehow manages it.Seenu also borrows liberally from Anjuvatti Alagesan (Ilavarasu), and is in no position even to pay back his interest. Soon enough, there is Madhavi (Anjali), the new Health Inspector who wants the place to be sealed, but soon ends up falling in love with Seenu. Meanwhile, Seenu’s brother Raghu (Shiva) a smooth talking con man enters the scene and creates more complications. He falls for Maya.
The brothers soon get entangled in a case of missing diamonds, the jewels dealer Manickam (Subbu Panchu), and a local corrupt cop Dharman (John Vijay). Madhavi soon reveals that her marriage has been forcibly arranged with her village-mate Vettupuli (Santhanam), and soon leaves for her village. But Seenu follows her, promising that he will help her escape. Dharman meanwhile cheats Raghu, and takes over the cafe while Seenu is away to Madhavi's village.
When Seenu is back, he comes to know about that incident and tries to arrange for the money. Meanwhile when Raghu arrives at their house, he sees Manickam and his henchmen who have kept Seenu and the constable under them. When, Raghu gives the phone which contains the diamonds, they try to kill all of them present there fearing that they'll complain to police. Dharmaraj soon arrives there in information of the diamonds. Vettupuli also arrives at the scene in search of Madhavi. After a comic fight between all these people, Manickam and his gang along with Dharmaraj are arrested. Finally, they resurrect their Masala Cafe.
Cast
- Vimal as Seenu
- Shiva as Raghu
- Anjali as Madhavi
- Oviya as Maya
- Santhanam as Vettupuli
- John Vijay as Dharmarajan
- Ilavarasu as Anjuvatti Alagesan
- Subbu Panchu as Manickam
- Manobala as Marudhamuthu
- Karunakaran
- V. S. Raghavan as Seenu/Raghu and Maya's Grandfather
- Bava Lakshmanan as Peiyii
- Thalapathi Dinesh as Thimeengalam
- Shanmugasundaram as Minister Sundaram
- Vichu Vishwanath as Manickam's Henchman
Production
A report in December 2010 suggested that Sundar C. would quit acting, after his films successively bombed at the box office, and concentrate on directing only. Sources confirmed that he began working on his next directorial by mid-2011, with Vimal and Shiva being roped in for the lead male roles. Anjali, Bindu Madhavi and Piaa Bajpai were considered for the lead female roles, with the former two being roped in. Vadivelu was expected to get a pivotal role in the film and make a comeback, but was later replaced by Santhanam. The title of the film was announced in mid-October, which was reported to be completed in one schedule.Sources further revealed that a "top actor" would be seen in a cameo appearance which eventually proved false. It was earlier buzzed that Bindu Madhavi will play second female lead but it looks like Oviya has booked a berth in this film. Filming was started in Kumbakonam and first schedule was finished in 20 Nov 2011, Distribution rights has been given to UTV Motion Pictures. Majority of the filmwas shot in Gobichettipalayam. When the shooting was going in Gobichettipalayam it rained heavily but in spite of it, the shooting continued. The famous CKS bungalow in Gobichettipalayam was converted into Masala Cafe for the film. Sundar C said that idea of Kalakalappu struck him during the shooting of Murattukaalai.
Contents
- 1 Plot
- 2 Cast
- 3 Production
- 4 Marketing
- 5 Soundtrack
- 6 Release
- 7 Reception
- 8 References
- 9 External links
Plot
The entire film shoot was at Golden Rock, Tiruchirappalli the most beautiful place in Tiruchirappalli. The film opens with two friends "Pattai"Murugan (Sivakarthikeyan) and "Theni"Kesavan (Vimal) who are unemployed and want to become a politician. Meanwile,Murugan meets Paappaa (Regina Cassandra) and falls for her. On the other side Kesavan meets Mithra Meenalochini (Bindu Madhavi) and falls for her. Paappaa and Mithra too fall for them after many confusions . There comes the Councilor Election and Murugan stands for it. Paappaa gives Murugan money to spend for the Election. Eventually Murugan loses in the election. Seeing this, Murugan's father dies by falling off of the train platform. Murugan gets the job of his father. Kesavan marries Mithra. Murugan and Paappaa waits for the acceptation of their parents. As their parents accept for their marriage and they get married . Murugan & Kesavan realise the real value of the life & they decide that life is nothing without doing work so they both go to their respective homes & while seeing their father's photo Murugan & Kesavan write that " DAD IS MY GOD " & " MY FATHER IS HERO " respectively.Cast
- Vimal as Theni Kesavan / Billa K7
- Sivakarthikeyan as Pattai Murugan / Ranga Murugan
- Regina Cassandra as Paappaa
- Bindu Madhavi as Mithra Meenalochini
- Soori as Sindru
- Delhi Ganesh as Chidambaram
- Manoj Kumar
- Sujatha
- Muthuraman
- Goutham Purusoth
Production
After Marina Pandiraj announced his next project Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga with Vimal and Sivakarthikeyan two of his proteges in lead roles. The director noted that he was initially interested in also casting Arulnithi, another protege, in a third leading role, but was unable to due to the script. Bindhu Madhavi was selected as first heroine while Regina Cassandra who earlier appeared in Kanda Naal Mudhal and Azhagiya Asura was selected as second heroine.The film is all set shooting in Trichirapalli around the areas of Ponmalai(Golden Rock), Subramaniyapuram, Jamal Mohamed College, Lakshmi Nivas Hotel, Places near Rathna Stores Firm, Kattur, Jai Nagar, Malaikovil, Frontline Hospital and Thiruverumbur. The makers of the film initially wanted Silambarasan and Dhanush to sing the song "Oru Porumbokku", but Dhanush's involvement in foreign shooting for Maryan, meant that Yuvan Shankar Raja ended up singing the song.
Marketing
Teaser of the film was released on 11 Jan 2013 along with Studio Green's Karthi Pongal mass masala Alex Pandian.Venkat Prabhu, Premgi Amaren and VTV Ganesh were roped in for a promotional video, in addition to the film's cast. It was launched on the net and television before the film’s theatrical release.Soundtrack
| Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by Yuvan Shankar Raja | ||||
| Released | 6 February 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 20:05 | |||
| Language | Tamil | |||
| Label | Sony Music India | |||
| Producer | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |||
| Yuvan Shankar Raja chronology | ||||
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| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length | |
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| 1. | "Oru Porambokku" | Na. Muthukumar | Silambarasan & Yuvan Shankar Raja | 4:28 | |
| 2. | "Konjum Kili" | Yugabharathi | Velmurugan | 4:20 | |
| 3. | "Sudasuda Thooral" | Yugabharathi | Yuvan Shankar Raja | 5:07 | |
| 4. | "Ulladha Naan" | Yugabharathi | Sathyan | 3:14 | |
| 5. | "Dheivangal Ellam" | Na. Muthukumar | Vijay Yesudas | 2:56 | |
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Release
K. E. Gnanavel Raja's Studio Green bagged the distribution rights for Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga in November 2012. The satellite rights of the film were bagged by Zee Tamil. The film was given a "U" certificate by the Indian Censor Board. The film was released on 29 March 2013 for the Easter weekend along with three other film, Chennaiyil Oru Naal, Azhagan Azhagi and Keeripulla. It was Released in 332 Screens.Reception
KBKR opened to positive reviews. in.com rated it 3 out of 5 and stated that Pandiraj got his casting right and rides on them without worrying much about the plot. The film works in bits and pieces. Go for it only if you have nothing better to do!. Behindwoods gave the movie 3 out of 5 and stated that it was an enjoyable funny ride for summer Shailesh K Nadar of CinemaSpice.in rated the movie as 3.5/5 and mentioned in his review that "Though KBKR isn’t content rich like the director’s debut Pasanga, it is undeniably a family entertainer this summer!". Rediff wrote:"Director Pandiraj injects a good dose of humour and makes the film enjoyable to watch". Times of India said, "By now, the tale of a wastrel turning responsible has been done to death in Tamil cinema but what sets this film apart is in the refreshingly effortless manner in which the director spins his tale."
Desingu Raja (Tamil: தேசிங்கு ராஜா; English: King of Desingu) is a 2013 Indian Tamil film directed by Ezhil starring Vimal and Bindu Madhavi. The film is a full-length comedy set in two villages which are perpetually at conflict with one another. The film has been extensively shot in Thanjavur, Kumbakonam and Chennai. The film was released on August 23, 2013 to mixed - positive reviews and success at the box office.
Contents
- 1 Plot
- 2 Cast
- 3 Production
- 4 Soundtrack
- 5 Release
- 6 Box Office
- 7 Critical reception
- 8 References
Plot
Idhayakkani (Vimal), who hails from the village of Killioru, is a firm believer in non-violence. The ongoing feud between his family and the family of Seena Thana from the neighbouring village of Pulioru is a source of constant worry for him.Though their rivalry began on a minor issue, many lives were sacrificed over the years.
Idhayakkani’s father is killed by Seena Thana. Angered by the death of his son, Idhayakkani’s grandfather retaliates by killing Seena Thana’s son.
So Seena Thana vows to kill Idhayakkani.
Meanwhile, Idhayakkani meets Thamarai (Bindu Madhavi), Seena Thana’s daughter, at a temple festival and falls deeply in love. Chaos ensues when both realise who their families are and the respective sets of parents and villagers object to their romance. Idhayakani marries Thamarai at a temple and Seenathana gets killed by henchmen of Idhayakani's grandfather. Thus Thamarai develops hatred towards Idhayakani for her father's death.
According to Panchayat, Thamarai goes to Idhayakani's home with her family in order to kill Idhayakani but they fail in their attempts.
When Chittappa hears that Thamarai is pregnant he is determine to kill her child. But Surya (Soori), Thamarai's uncle tries to give honey instead of poison to Thamarai which makes her safe.
In the climax, Killiooru organises Kabaddi match in Puliooru. Chittappa arrives at the place by kidnapping Thamarai and her mother insteads Kaushik, Idhayakani's uncle was kidnapped instead of Thamarai it turns out that Surya had saved her. Chitappa arrives to kill Idhayakani but the presence of Cheergirls makes him undergo a change of heart.He then dances to the tune of Gangnam Style and accepts Idhayakani wholeheartedly.
Cast
- Vimal as Idhayakani
- Bindu Madhavi as Thamarai
- Soori as Suriya
- Singampuli as Koushik
- Ravi Mariya as Chittappa
- Charle
- Aadukalam Naren as Idhayakani's father
- Vinu Chakravarthy as Idhayakani's grandfather
- Vanitha Krishnachandran as Thamarai's mother
- Vadivukkarasi
- Susan George
- Singamuthu
- Chaams
- Gnanavel as Cheena Thaana
- Muktha Bhanu Special appearance in song "Nelavattam"
- Venniradai Moorthy Special appearance in song "Pom Pom"
- Lollu Sabha Swaminathan Special appearance in song "Pom Pom"
Production
After a fairly successful outing with Manam Kothi Paravai, director Ezhil started his next titled Desingu Raja, which was in a similar genre rural comedy. He roped in Vimal to play the lead Idhayakani, who has been named so by his parents and is a diehard MGR fan. Bindu Madhavi was signed to play the female lead as a Rajini fanatic in the movie, thus pairing with Vimal for second time after Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga.She said "I play a cheerful, naughty village girl". Muktha Bhanu danced for one song along with Vimal and the group dancers which was shot in ThiruvarurSify reported that the film was nearly 50% complete in December 2012. In April 2013 a song sequence featuring Vimal and Bindu Madhavi was shot for almost ten days in a set worth 15 lakhs. In May 2013 the crew shot a song sequence for 10 days with Vimal and Bindu Madhavi in a set resembling a fruit godown.
Soundtrack
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| Soundtrack album to Desingu Raja by D. Imman | ||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Language | Tamil | |||
| Label | Sony Music India | |||
| Producer | D. Imman | |||
| D. Imman chronology | ||||
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Tracklist
All lyrics written by Yugabharathi.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length | |
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| 1. | "Ammadi Ammadi" | Shreya Ghoshal | ||
| 2. | "Oru Ora Ora Paarvai" | Balram | ||
| 3. | "Nelaavattam Nethiyile" | Harini, P. Unni Krishnan | ||
| 4. | "Yaarume Kekkave Illa" | S. P. Balasubramaniam | ||
| 5. | "Pom Pom" | Vijay Prakash | ||
| 6. | "Ammadi Ammadi (Karaoke Version)" | Instrumental | ||
| 7. | "Oru Ora Ora Paarvai (Karaoke Version)" | Instrumental | ||
| 8. | "Nelaavattam Nethiyile (Karaoke Version)" | Instrumental | ||
| 9. | "Yaarume Kekkave Illa (Karaoke Version)" | Instrumental | ||
| 10. | "Pom Pom (Karaoke Version)" | Instrumental |
Release
The satellite rights of the film were bagged by Zee Tamil. The film was given a "U" certificate by the Indian Censor Board. The film was supposed to release on July 15 and got postponed to August 9 but due to release of Thalaivaa, it got postponed and finally released on August 23. The film released in 300+ screens across TN.Box Office
The film grossed
20+ crore at the box office.
Contents
- 1 Cast
- 2 Soundtrack
- 3 Critical reception
- 4 References
Cast
- Prasanna as Karthik
- Vimal as Kasi
- Ananya as Selvi
- Iniya as Pavithra
- Oviya as Monica
- Soori as Chokku
- Thambi Ramiah as Valliappan
- Prem as Gowtham
- Swarnamalya as Bindhu
- Rekha Suresh as Pavithra's Mother
Soundtrack
Music is composed by N. R. Raghunandhan.- Neelangaraiyil – Karthik, Shreya Ghoshal, Lyrics - Vairamuthu
- Kichu Kichu – Haricharan, Anitha
- Naadu Naadu – Madhu Balakrishnan
- Netrum Party – Tippu, Ranina Reddy
- Vaazhkai Unnai – Hariharasudhan
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