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Pazhaya Vannarapettai (film)

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Pazhaya Vannarapettai
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMohan G. Kshatriyan
Written byMohan G. Kshatriyan
StarringPrajin
Ashmitha
CinematographyFarook J. Basha
Edited byDevaraj S.
Music byJubin
Production
company
Sri Krishna Talkies
Distributed byAnamika Pictures
Release date
  • 2 December 2016 (2016-12-02)
Running time
137 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Pazhaya Vannarapettai (transl. Old Washermanpet) is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language political drama film written and directed by Mohan G. Kshatriyan in his directorial debut.[1] The film stars Prajin and Ashmitha, while Richard Rishi, Nishanth, Karunas, and Robo Shankar play supporting roles. The music has been composed by Jubin[2] with cinematography by Farook J. Basha and editing by Devaraj S. The film was released on 2 December 2016.

Cast

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Production

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The film is based on real-life incidents that took place in director Mohan's life.[3] The film features Prajin in the lead role, Asmitha as the heroine, Richard Rishi as a police officer, and Karunas in a crucial role.

Soundtrack

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Pazhaya Vannarapettai
Soundtrack album by
Jubin
Released2015
Recorded2015
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length24:46
LanguageTamil
LabelLerar Music
ProducerJubin
Jubin chronology
Pollangu
(2012)
Pazhaya Vannarapettai
(2015)
Mayuran
(2019)

The film's soundtrack was composed by Jubin.

All lyrics are written by Mohan G

Tracklist
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Vada Chenna"Hariharasudhan, Padmalatha4:14
2."Unnaithan Nenaikaile"Velmurugan4:02
3."Vaa Machan Vaa"Gana Bala, Jubin5:37
4."Life of PVP"Jubin1:23
5."Kaathirundha Ponnu"Santhosh Hariharan4:25
6."Friendship"Karthik, Jackstyles5:05
Total length:24:46

Release

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The film was released on 2 December 2016. Satellite rights were sold to Kalaingar TV which premiered on 14 January 2017 on Pongal.

Reception

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Critical reception

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The film received mixed reviews from both critics and audience.[4]

Sify gave 3 out of 5 stars and said "Pazhaya Vannarapettai has its moments but the amateurish performances spoil the show."[5]

Anupama Subramaniam from Deccan Chronicle wrote "Cinematographer Farooq does a great job with his lighting and composition and brings alive the milieu of the movie. Music is functional. An honest attempt from a debutant — definitely worth a watch![6]

M Suganth of The Times of India rated the film with 3/5 stars stating that the director shows confidence in film making with good support from cinematographer Farooq who captured the 'nocturnal sights' of north Madras so real that makes the viewer difficult to believe that the film is actually a low budget fare.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Pazhaya Vannarapettai Tamil Movie, Wiki, Story, Review, Release Date, Trailers — Filmibeat". FilmiBeat. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
  2. ^ Hungama Tamil (16 November 2016), Pazhaya Vannarapettai | Official Tamil Trailer | Prajin | Nishanth | Richard | Asmitha | Tamil Movie, retrieved 25 November 2016
  3. ^ "A movie that revolves around north Chennai".
  4. ^ "A film on Chennai's 2013 fake marriage cartel". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  5. ^ "Pazhaya Vannarapettai review-Amateurish performances spoil the show". Sify. Archived from the original on 3 December 2016. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  6. ^ "Pazhaya Vannarapettai movie review: Anhonest attempt for a debutante". deccanchronicle. 3 December 2016. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
  7. ^ Suganth, M (2 December 2016). "Pazhaya Vannarapettai Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
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