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==Reviews==
==Reviews==
Supergoodmovies quoted that "Call it an experimental film. Call it a gangster flick or call it a novel attempt on Tamil screen. This is what Aranya Kandam is all about. Three cheers to producer S P Charan for gathering all guts to do a strikingly different film that is raw, realistic and is just like watching angry men up close. Debutant filmmaker Thiagarajan Kumararaja has taken greater risk to tread on such a theme in his very first film. It has no logical loopholes, but picturising crude realities of life so real needs amazing guts". He praised Jackie Shroff by saying, "Jackie Shroff as dreaded Singam Perumal has lived the character. He oozes venom in his eyes. At the same time in many places, he carries the whole burden in his shoulders to deliver a perfect performance" , and he also praised Ravikrishna quoting that "Its been an interesting role for Ravikrishna, which he has done well. He portays his emotions well on screen". Cinematography and background score have been praised by saying, "Yuvan Shankar Raja deserves all accolades for a fantastic re-recording. It is perhaps the background score that gives the right feel at many places. Vinod's lens captures the darker sides of city life well".<ref>http://www.supergoodmovies.com/19459/kollywood/Aaranya-Kandam-movie-review-First-on-Net-Movie%20Review-Details</ref> Rediff quoted about film, "The best part of Aaranya Kaandam is that there are villains aplenty but no one shrieks, rants or rages. In fact, in almost Mani Ratnam fashion, they rasp and speak in low, measured tones. Most of them aren't stupid either; just careless or arrogant, as their situation places them", Performances are praised saying that,"As far as acting goes, kudos to the casting team. Each man or woman has lived his or her part, but the honours undoubtedly go to Guru Soma Sundaram. His gleeful cackles at the rooster fight, pathetic rumblings to his son and wide-eyed act in the Lodge are wonderful to behold. Equally applause-worthy is Master Vasanth's turn. Jackie Shroff is completely un-selfconcious, but isn't given as much screen-time as you're led to believe. Ravi Krishna is convincing as the week-kneed guy who shows hidden depths (his whiny voice is a big plus.) Yasmin Ponnappa makes you gnash her teeth as the dumb blonde but it's a measure of her success that you feel the exasperation.Sampath is his usual, competent self". Background score is praised by quoting,"Easily among the movie's biggest strengths is its music. And thankfully, this is relegated completely to the background score; no song mars the narrative. It's obvious that Yuvan Shankar Raja has simply had a ball. Regardless of his "inspiration" from various world movies, he's used his music effectively, as well as the silences. The music adds to the stylized effect of the sequences themselves".<ref>http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-aaranya-kaandam/20110610.htm</ref> Oneindia praised everything by saying, "The directorship of this film was in the hands of the newcomer, Thiagarajan Kumararaja, who has performed his task pretty competently. The music of the movie has been composed rather effectively by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The editorship of the film has been executed commendably by Srikanth N.B. and Praveen K.L. The cinematographic department is headed by P.S. Vinod is average. The performances of the lead stars are treat to watch".<ref>http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/reviews/2011/aaranya-kaandam-movie-review-210111-aid0017.html</ref> Sify's response to performances, "The best performance in the film comes from Sampath as the ‘Adiyal’ of the big don played by Jackie who just smirks throughout the film. Master Vasanth is real life like as Kodukapuli and brings some of the better moments in the film. Ravi Krishna as the idiot is able to get the audience sympathy, while Yasmin is fantastic in her debut role. She brings out the innocence and the cunning cruelty of the character very well".<ref>http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14971928&ctid=5&cid=2429</ref>
Supergoodmovies quoted that "Call it an experimental film. Call it a gangster flick or call it a novel attempt on Tamil screen. This is what Aranya Kandam is all about. Three cheers to producer S P Charan for gathering all guts to do a strikingly different film that is raw, realistic and is just like watching angry men up close. Debutant filmmaker Thiagarajan Kumararaja has taken greater risk to tread on such a theme in his very first film. It has no logical loopholes, but picturising crude realities of life so real needs amazing guts". He praised Jackie Shroff by saying, "Jackie Shroff as dreaded Singam Perumal has lived the character. He oozes venom in his eyes. At the same time in many places, he carries the whole burden in his shoulders to deliver a perfect performance" , and he also praised Ravikrishna quoting that "Its been an interesting role for Ravikrishna, which he has done well. He portays his emotions well on screen". Cinematography and background score have been praised by saying, "Yuvan Shankar Raja deserves all accolades for a fantastic re-recording. It is perhaps the background score that gives the right feel at many places. Vinod's lens captures the darker sides of city life well".<ref>http://www.supergoodmovies.com/19459/kollywood/Aaranya-Kandam-movie-review-First-on-Net-Movie%20Review-Details</ref> Rediff quoted about film, "The best part of Aaranya Kaandam is that there are villains aplenty but no one shrieks, rants or rages. In fact, in almost Mani Ratnam fashion, they rasp and speak in low, measured tones. Most of them aren't stupid either; just careless or arrogant, as their situation places them", Performances are praised saying that,"As far as acting goes, kudos to the casting team. Each man or woman has lived his or her part, but the honours undoubtedly go to Guru Soma Sundaram. His gleeful cackles at the rooster fight, pathetic rumblings to his son and wide-eyed act in the Lodge are wonderful to behold. Equally applause-worthy is Master Vasanth's turn. Jackie Shroff is completely un-selfconcious, but isn't given as much screen-time as you're led to believe. Ravi Krishna is convincing as the week-kneed guy who shows hidden depths (his whiny voice is a big plus.) Yasmin Ponnappa makes you gnash her teeth as the dumb blonde but it's a measure of her success that you feel the exasperation.Sampath is his usual, competent self". Background score is praised by quoting,"Easily among the movie's biggest strengths is its music. And thankfully, this is relegated completely to the background score; no song mars the narrative. It's obvious that Yuvan Shankar Raja has simply had a ball. Regardless of his "inspiration" from various world movies, he's used his music effectively, as well as the silences. The music adds to the stylized effect of the sequences themselves".<ref>http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-aaranya-kaandam/20110610.htm</ref> Oneindia praised everything by saying, "The directorship of this film was in the hands of the newcomer, Thiagarajan Kumararaja, who has performed his task pretty competently. The music of the movie has been composed rather effectively by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The editorship of the film has been executed commendably by Srikanth N.B. and Praveen K.L. The cinematographic department is headed by P.S. Vinod is average. The performances of the lead stars are treat to watch".<ref>http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/reviews/2011/aaranya-kaandam-movie-review-210111-aid0017.html</ref> Sify's response to performances, "The best performance in the film comes from Sampath as the ‘Adiyal’ of the big don played by Jackie who just smirks throughout the film. Master Vasanth is real life like as Kodukapuli and brings some of the better moments in the film. Ravi Krishna as the idiot is able to get the audience sympathy, while Yasmin is fantastic in her debut role. She brings out the innocence and the cunning cruelty of the character very well".<ref>http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14971928&ctid=5&cid=2429</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.getcinemas.com/aaranya-kaandam-review|title=Aaranya Kaandam movie review|publsher=Get Cinemas.com}}</ref>


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Aaranya Kaandam
Theatrical poster
Directed byThiagarajan Kumararaja
Written byThiagarajan Kumararaja
Produced byS. P. B. Charan
StarringJackie Shroff
Ravi Krishna
Sampath Raj
Yasmin Ponnappa
Somasundaram
CinematographyP. S. Vinod
Edited byPraveen K. L.
N. B. Srikanth
Music byYuvan Shankar Raja
Production
company
Capital Film Works
Release dates
  • 30 October 2010 (2010-10-30) (SAIFF)
  • 10 June 2011 (2011-06-10) (India)
Running time
153 minutes
CountryTemplate:Film India
LanguageTamil

Aaranya Kaandam (Tamil: ஆரண்ய காண்டம்; English: Jungle chapter; English title: Anima and Persona)[1] is a 2011 Indian Tamil action film, written and directed by newcomer Thiagarajan Kumararaja. It is supposedly the first neo-noir film in Tamil cinema.[2][3] The story takes place in a day in the lives of the six protagonists, played by Jackie Shroff,[4] Ravi Krishna, Sampath Raj and newcomers Yasmin Ponnappa, Somasundaram and Master Vasanth. Produced by S. P. B. Charan's Capital Film Works, the film features musical score by Yuvan Shankar Raja and cinematography by P. S. Vinod and editing handled by the duo Praveen K. L. and N. B. Srikanth.

The film was launched on 18 December 2008, with its principal photography being completed by late 2009, which was followed by a lengthy post-production phase. It ran into difficulties as the regional censor board in Chennai raised objection against the film, giving it an adult rating besides demanding 52 cuts.[5] After screening at and becoming approved by the Tribunal in Delhi, the film was released worldwide on 10 June 2011.[6] It had its world premiere on 30 October 2010 at the South Asian International Film Festival,[1] where it won the Grand Jury Award for Best Film,[7][8]

Cast

Production

Development

In August 2007, following the success of his film Chennai 600028 (2007), speculation over S. P. B. Charan's next production venture arised. While initial reports suggested that he would produce Achamundu Achamundu, starring Sneha and Prasanna,[9] Charan opted to produce a film titled Aranya Kandam, to be directed by a newcomer Kumar Raja and starring newcomers.[10][11] However, despite announcing the project, it was called off later that year and Charan started producing the film Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum in May 2008.

In late 2008, while Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum was in post-production stage, reports surfaced that Charan and Kumararaja were going to revive the project, with noted Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff being roped in for a leading role, making his debut in Tamil cinema.[12][13] Director Thiagarajan Kumararaja was revealed to be a former Loyola College student,[14] and popular advertisement filmmaker, who has also directed several short films, including the short film Becky, which was awarded the first prize at the one-minute film competition 60 Seconds to Fame.[15] Kumararaja had previously written the dialogues for the 2007 comedy film Oram Po as well. He got the opportunity to work with Charan, when Pushkar-Gayathri, the director duo of Oram Po, had suggested him to approach Charan, who listened to the storyline and immediately agreed to produce the film, "in a matter of time" as Kumararaja cites.[16] The film was formally launched on 18 December 2008 at the Kodandapani Studios in Chennai.

Writing

The script was written by Kumararaja himself, which he had finished in 2006.[17] He cites that he wanted to make a "racy film" and wrote the climax part first, which would be the "raciest part of a film".[18] He then wrote "multiple story lines with three climaxes" as he felt that one climax was "not enough for a feature film", which eventually turned out to be a "leisurely paced film, taking its own time to unfold" and not a racy film as intended.[19] Both Kumararaja as well as Charan stressed that the film was an adult film for a mature audience and not for children, "primarily because of the content". Kumararaja went on to add that there were "no hero and no villain introduction scenes, there are no love scenes, no sentimental scenes" but nonetheless considered his film a masala film and not an experimental film. His inspiration behind the film was revealed to be The Godfather as well as the thought of "how someone becomes a gangster and continues to be one", clarifying that Aaranya Kaandam was not a biography or history of a gangster but "a page out of the life of a gangster".[20]

Casting

When announcing the film, Kumararaja had already roped in Jackie Shroff, debuting in the Tamil film industry, Ravi Krishna, Sampath Raj of Saroja fame along with Somasundaram from the Chennai based theatre group Koothu-P-Pattarai. Shroff was said to play the role of a "hoodlum",[21] who was chosen after Kumararaja had apporached several other Tamil actors, who refused the offer, fearing of their "image".[22] According to the director, the role required a senior person and Shroff would fit the role "completely". Ravi Krishna plays a "lover boy", whose role, he claims would be totally different from his earlier roles. Ravi Krishna was Kumararaja's first choice for the character as he had written it with keeping Ravi Krishna in mind.[22] Sampath Raj enacts the role of a gangster named Pasupathy. The role of the lead female character was later given to Yasmin Ponnappa, a popular Bangalore based model, who has appeared in television advertisements and won many beauty pageants. Her role was, however, written for Pooja Umashankar, keeping her in mind, who couldn't take up this role as she had given her dates to Bala's magnum opus Naan Kadavul and hence Ponnappa got the offer, which she immediately agreed with.[22] The details about the crew members were also published, when the film was announced in early December. P. S. Vinod was chosen as the cinematographer, who had earlier shot films like Musafir and My Wife's Murder, while Videsh was announced as the art director, 'Super' Subbarayan as the stunt master and Kalyan and Ajay Raj as the choreographers.

Music

Yuvan Shankar Raja was signed as the music director, who was working on a gangster film again after the likes of Pattiyal and Pudhupettai. Kumararaja divulged that he actually hadn't anyone in mind and had no specific reason for choosing Yuvan Shankar Raja as the composer, but joined with him, after producer Charan had suggested him, who share a "good working relationship".[22] The team had initially planned to compose a soundtrack as well as the film score, with Gangai Amaran being roped in to pen lyrics,[23] however Charan disclosed later that the film would feature no songs at all.[24]

Reviews

Supergoodmovies quoted that "Call it an experimental film. Call it a gangster flick or call it a novel attempt on Tamil screen. This is what Aranya Kandam is all about. Three cheers to producer S P Charan for gathering all guts to do a strikingly different film that is raw, realistic and is just like watching angry men up close. Debutant filmmaker Thiagarajan Kumararaja has taken greater risk to tread on such a theme in his very first film. It has no logical loopholes, but picturising crude realities of life so real needs amazing guts". He praised Jackie Shroff by saying, "Jackie Shroff as dreaded Singam Perumal has lived the character. He oozes venom in his eyes. At the same time in many places, he carries the whole burden in his shoulders to deliver a perfect performance" , and he also praised Ravikrishna quoting that "Its been an interesting role for Ravikrishna, which he has done well. He portays his emotions well on screen". Cinematography and background score have been praised by saying, "Yuvan Shankar Raja deserves all accolades for a fantastic re-recording. It is perhaps the background score that gives the right feel at many places. Vinod's lens captures the darker sides of city life well".[25] Rediff quoted about film, "The best part of Aaranya Kaandam is that there are villains aplenty but no one shrieks, rants or rages. In fact, in almost Mani Ratnam fashion, they rasp and speak in low, measured tones. Most of them aren't stupid either; just careless or arrogant, as their situation places them", Performances are praised saying that,"As far as acting goes, kudos to the casting team. Each man or woman has lived his or her part, but the honours undoubtedly go to Guru Soma Sundaram. His gleeful cackles at the rooster fight, pathetic rumblings to his son and wide-eyed act in the Lodge are wonderful to behold. Equally applause-worthy is Master Vasanth's turn. Jackie Shroff is completely un-selfconcious, but isn't given as much screen-time as you're led to believe. Ravi Krishna is convincing as the week-kneed guy who shows hidden depths (his whiny voice is a big plus.) Yasmin Ponnappa makes you gnash her teeth as the dumb blonde but it's a measure of her success that you feel the exasperation.Sampath is his usual, competent self". Background score is praised by quoting,"Easily among the movie's biggest strengths is its music. And thankfully, this is relegated completely to the background score; no song mars the narrative. It's obvious that Yuvan Shankar Raja has simply had a ball. Regardless of his "inspiration" from various world movies, he's used his music effectively, as well as the silences. The music adds to the stylized effect of the sequences themselves".[26] Oneindia praised everything by saying, "The directorship of this film was in the hands of the newcomer, Thiagarajan Kumararaja, who has performed his task pretty competently. The music of the movie has been composed rather effectively by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The editorship of the film has been executed commendably by Srikanth N.B. and Praveen K.L. The cinematographic department is headed by P.S. Vinod is average. The performances of the lead stars are treat to watch".[27] Sify's response to performances, "The best performance in the film comes from Sampath as the ‘Adiyal’ of the big don played by Jackie who just smirks throughout the film. Master Vasanth is real life like as Kodukapuli and brings some of the better moments in the film. Ravi Krishna as the idiot is able to get the audience sympathy, while Yasmin is fantastic in her debut role. She brings out the innocence and the cunning cruelty of the character very well".[28][29]


References

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  2. ^ http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article1158882.ece
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  6. ^ "Friday Fiesta 100611". IndiaGlitz.Com. 27 December 2011.
  7. ^ http://sify.com/movies/aranya-kandam-s-big-win-at-new-york-news-tamil-kldmbHeahaj.html
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  9. ^ "S.P.B. Charan geared up for next production". Yahoo. 4 August 2007. Retrieved 15 June 2009.
  10. ^ "SPB Charan's new gambit". indiaglitz.com. 31 July 2007. Retrieved 14 June 2009.
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  14. ^ "A new chapter in Tamil cinema? Let's wait & see!". passionforcinema.com. 12 June 2009. Retrieved 15 June 2009.
  15. ^ "From the States". disabilityindia.com. 25 July 2005. Retrieved 15 June 2009.
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  22. ^ a b c d "A new chapter in Tamil cinema? Let's wait & see!". passionforcinema.com. 12 June 2009. Retrieved 23 June 2009.
  23. ^ http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/17270.html
  24. ^ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-09-29/news-interviews/28222181_1_song-shiva-film
  25. ^ http://www.supergoodmovies.com/19459/kollywood/Aaranya-Kandam-movie-review-First-on-Net-Movie%20Review-Details
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  29. ^ "Aaranya Kaandam movie review". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |publsher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)

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