Vada Chennai: Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
Rabinrahim (talk | contribs) |
||
Line 66: | Line 66: | ||
== Release == |
== Release == |
||
Vada Chennai has released on october 17, 2018 by Lyca productions. The movie is receiving positive reviews and is considered to be one of the best Tamil movies of 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dgzmedia.com/movie-reviews/vada-chennai-review/|title=Vada Chennai Movie Review|publisher=|accessdate=17 October 2018}}</ref> |
|||
Vada chennai is scheduled to be released october 17, 2018 by Lyca productions |
|||
== Soundtrack == |
== Soundtrack == |
Revision as of 14:15, 17 October 2018
Vada Chennai | |
---|---|
![]() Poster | |
Directed by | Vetrimaran |
Written by | Vetrimaran |
Produced by | Dhanush |
Starring | Dhanush Ameer Aishwarya Rajesh Andrea Jeremiah |
Cinematography | Velraj |
Edited by | Sreekar Prasad |
Music by | Santhosh Narayanan |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Lyca Productions |
Release date |
|
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Budget | ₹65 crore |
Vada Chennai (North Madras) is an Indian Tamil language action crime film written and directed by Vetrimaran. Dhanush plays the role of a amateurish carrom player. Produced as a trilogy by A. Subaskaran's Lyca Productions and Dhanush's Wunderbar Films with Vetrimaran's Grass Root Film Company, it features Dhanush in the lead role with Samuthirakani, Aishwarya Rajesh and Andrea Jeremiah in other key roles.[1][2] The film had been in the news since late 2009 with an official announcement only made in November 2011 that the filming would commence by March 2012.[3] After being temporarily shelved, the film re-materialised in May 2015 with a new cast; production started in June 2016, ending in February 2018.
Cast
- Dhanush as Anbu
- Ameer as Rajan
- Aishwarya Rajesh as Padma
- Andrea Jeremiah as Chandra
- Samuthirakani as Guna
- Daniel Balaji as Thambi
- Kishore as Senthil
- Pawan as Velu
- Radha Ravi as Muthu
- Subramaniam Siva
- Joy Badlani as Seetharam
- Rajesh Sharma as Chanchal
- Vincent Ashokan as ACP
- Hari Krishnan
- Pavel Navageethan as Siva
- Boxer Sai Dheena as 'Jawa' Pazhani
- Saran Sakthi as Kannan
- Power Paandi Vicky
- Somu
- Prem
- kathirdj
Production
PRODUCED BY Wunderbar Films & Lyca Productions[4]
Development
During the production of Aadukalam (2011), Vetrimaaran simultaneously readied up another script titled Vada Chennai and it was announced that Karthi signed the film in October 2009.[5] In February 2010, it was revealed that the film would see Karthi play the lead role of a fisherman who is drawn into a mafia gang unwillingly.[6] It was reported that the film would be produced by Dayanidhi Azhagiri and the female lead role would be portrayed by Anushka Shetty, who would play a Marwari girl.[7] However talks with Karthi fell through after the film became delayed and in July 2010, Vetrimaaran revealed that discussions were being held with three lead actors to play the lead role.[8] The film made news without an official announcement over the next year and following the success of Aadukalam, Vetrimaaran began considering other scripts instead.[9]
In October 2011, the producers announced that the film would start soon and would feature Silambarasan, Rana Daggubati and Kishore in pivotal roles, with Vetrimaaran adding that the story of Vada Chennai was first written in 2003 and that he took notes from the first script to make his other two films.[10][11][12] Vetrimaaran's usual team of cinematographer Velraj, editor Kishore T.E., art director Jacki and music director G. V. Prakash Kumar were also confirmed to be a part of the crew.[13][14] The director confirmed that Andrea Jeremiah would play a pivotal supporting role.[15] Divya Spandana, who previously worked with Vetrimaaran in Polladhavan, was approached for a role but did not sign on during January 2012.[16] In a turn of events, Rana Daggubati opted out of the film in February 2012 citing date issues and the film's delay.[17] Furthermore, it was alleged that the delay of the film had also irked Silambarasan, with reports suggesting that Jiiva would replace him if the actor walked out of the project.[18] In April 2012, Dayanidhi Azhagiri announced that the project was postponed and announced that Vetrimaaran would move on to make another film for his production house starring Dhanush in the lead.[19] Vetrimaaran subsequently contemplated making several different projects with the actor in the lead, before beginning filming for Soodhadhi in March 2014. Months into production, the film was also postponed.[20]
In May 2015, Dhanush revealed that he would produce and feature in Vada Chennai and the venture would restart production in September 2015. Samantha and Andrea Jeremiah were revealed to be among the lead actresses, while Santhosh Narayanan would be the film's composer after Dhanush had fallen out with Prakash Kumar.[21] Also, G.B. Venkatesh who assists Kishore T.E. on Visaranai was roped as the film editor, after the latter's demise due to his health problems. The start of the project was postponed until 2016 as Dhanush completed his outstanding projects, with Vetrimaaran revealing that the film would be made in two parts and that the shoot would go on for over three hundred days.[22][23] In late 2015, the team held talks with Jiiva and Vijay Sethupathi about portraying other pivotal characters in the film, though neither actor immediately signed on.[24] Lyca Productions announced that they would produce the film in early 2016 and that Vada Chennai would be a trilogy rather than two films. Samuthirakani and Daniel Balaji were subsequently signed on to portray other pivotal roles.[25] Likewise several actors who have previously worked on Vetrimaaran's films such as Kishore, Karunas and Pawan joined the cast during June 2016.[26] Before the film's shoot started, Samantha opted out of the film citing scheduling issues caused by the film suddenly becoming a trilogy and was replaced by Amala Paul in the leading female role.[27] Vijay Sethupathi also agreed to portray an extended cameo in the film, with Dhanush announcing his inclusion during July 2016.[28] In early 2017, Vijay Sethupathi and Amala Paul opted out of the project owing to a delay in the shoot, with the pair being replaced by Ameer and Aishwarya Rajesh.Before Ameer replaced Vijay Sethupathi, Vijay wasn't too satisfied with the role and had to opt out because of date issues and role satisfication as Vetrimaaran wanted to rope Telugu actor Ravi Teja for the role, as he was impressed with the script and role but couldn't take up the role because of his ongoing Telugu projects.[29][30][31]
Filming
Production for the film began on 22 June 2016 with the first schedule of the shoot held at Binny Mills in Chennai.[32][33] The shoot continued throughout mid-2016 in North Chennai for thirty days, with scenes depicting the 1970s shot.[34][35] The production was briefly delayed as Vetrimaaran sought to get his previous film, Visaranai (2016), ready for the Academy Awards nomination process, which prompted Dhanush to move on to work on his other projects, Pa Paandi (2017) and Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 (2017).[36] The break between schedules also meant that Vetrimaaran began pre-production work on another film starring G. V. Prakash Kumar, which he would make following the completion of the first part of Vada Chennai.[37][38]
The second filming schedule began in April 2017 in Royapuram, Chennai.[39] Shooting ended in February 2018.[40]
Spinoffs
Two spin-offs to Vada chennai were initially confirmed before the release of film During the press meet, director Ameer revealed that Dhanush and Vetri Maaran will be collaborating yet again for a new film. It's failed materialized.
Release
Vada Chennai has released on october 17, 2018 by Lyca productions. The movie is receiving positive reviews and is considered to be one of the best Tamil movies of 2018.[41]
Soundtrack
The film's soundtrack and film score is composed by Santhosh Narayanan, collaborating first time with director Vetrimaran and second time with Dhanush. This movie marks his 25th movie as a composer. The jukebox has eight songs, composed by music director Santhosh Narayanan.
Vada Chennai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | |
---|---|
Soundtrack album by | |
Released | 23 September 2018 |
Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
Length | 40:47 |
Language | Tamil |
Label | Wunderbar Studios Divo |
Producer | Santhosh Narayanan |
Critical reception
This film received highly positive reviews from both audience and critics. Behindwoods gave 3.5 out of 5 and wrote," Vada Chennai is an admirable gangster drama that you can't miss. It'll leave you yearning for the rest of the trilogy." Sify gave 3.5 out of 5 and says, "Gritty & realistic."
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singers | Length |
---|---|---|---|---|
1. | "Sandhanatha" | Gana Bala | Ka Ka Balachander and Gana Bala | 4:50 |
2. | "Goindhammavala" | Rakesh | Dhanush | 4:37 |
3. | "Kaarkuzhal Kadavaaiye" | Vivek | Santhosh Narayanan, Sriram Parthasarathy & Pradeep Kumar | 5:12 |
4. | "Maadila Nikkura Maankutty" | Gana Bala | Gana Bala, Dhee | 4:47 |
5. | "Ennadi Maayavi Nee" | Vivek | Sid Sriram, | 4:11 |
6. | "Epadiyamma" | Sindhai Rev. Ravi | Sindhai Rev. Ravi | 4:13 |
7. | "Maathiya Seraiyile" | Arivu | Arivu | 2:17 |
8. | "Alangaara Pandhal" | Dholak Jegan | Dholak Jegan | 3:01 |
9. | "King of the Sea" | Instrumental | 3:48 | |
10. | "VadaChennai Theme" | Instrumental | 2:45 | |
11. | "VadaChennai Teaser Theme" | Instrumental | 1:06 | |
Total length: | 40:47 |
References
- ^ "Andrea in Vada Chennai". The Times of India. 29 November 2011. Retrieved 15 December 2011.
- ^ "Dhanush resumes Vada Chennai now". Top 10 Cinema. 12 April 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
- ^ "Vetrimaran's Vada Chennai announced". Sify. 1 December 2011. Retrieved 15 December 2011.
- ^ "Listen Vada chennai Teaser Theme".
- ^ "Dailynews – Karthi in Vada Chennai". Cinesouth.com. 20 October 2009. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
- ^ "Karthi shifts gear – Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
- ^ "Karthi to romance Anushka – Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
- ^ "Vettrimaran to start 'Vada Chennai' – Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
- ^ "Vetri Maaran begins writing his next". The Times of India. 6 September 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
- ^ "'I can never make a light film'". 5 February 2016 – via The Hindu.
- ^ "Arts / Cinema : Leader to gangster". The Hindu. 13 December 2011. Retrieved 17 April 2012.
- ^ "Simbu in Vada Chebbai". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
- ^ "Vetri Maaran's Vada Chennai – Hero Finalized!". Behindwoods.com. 30 November 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
- ^ "Amala Paul's role disclosed in the movie Vada Chennai". Cinema Bulletin. 15 September 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
- ^ "Andrea in Vada Chennai". The Times of India. 29 November 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
- ^ "Divya Spandana signs Vada Chennai?". Sify.com. 26 January 2012. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
- ^ "Rana Not In Vada Chennai!". Behindwoods.com. 31 January 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2012.
- ^ "Will Jiiva Take Up Str(simbu)'s Role?". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
- ^ "Vetri Maaran puts 'Vada Chennai' on hold; next with Dhanush". Nowrunning.com. 19 April 2012. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
- ^ "DOP Velraj is optimistic about the new Dhanush – Vetrimaaran film".
- ^ "Andrea, on the love of her life – Times of India".
- ^ "Thangamagan is not Vellai Illa Pattathari 2: Dhanush".
- ^ "Interrogating the auteur – Bangalore Mirror".
- ^ "IndiaGlitz – Dhanush Jiiva Vijay Sethupathi heroes in Vetrimaaran Vada Chennai – Tamil Movie News".
- ^ "Samuthirakani, Daniel Balaji in 'Vada Chennai'".
- ^ "Noted 'Polladhavan' actors in Vetrimaaran's 'Vada Chennai' - Tamil Movie News - IndiaGlitz.com". Retrieved 16 September 2018.
- ^ "Amala Paul is Dhanush's heroine in 'Vada Chennai'". Retrieved 16 September 2018.
- ^ "Dhanush's official confirmation about Vijay Sethupathi - Tamil Movie News - IndiaGlitz.com". Retrieved 16 September 2018.
- ^ "Amala Paul out of Vetri Maaran's Vada Chennai". 18 April 2017. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
- ^ "It's official: Vijay Sethupathi out of Dhanush's 'Vada Chennai' - Times of India". Retrieved 16 September 2018.
- ^ "Third change of heroine in Dhanush's Vada Chennai". Top 10 Cinema. 19 April 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
- ^ "Dhanush's 'Vada Chennai' starts rolling".
- ^ "Huge jail set for 'Vada Chennai'".
- ^ "What is presently being shot for Dhanush's 'Vada Chennai'? - Tamil Movie News - IndiaGlitz.com". Retrieved 16 September 2018.
- ^ "Vada... is shot like an individual film: Vetrimaaran". Deccan Chronicle. 3 September 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
- ^ "'Vada Chennai' will be the costliest film in Dhanush's career". Retrieved 16 September 2018.
- ^ "Long process to complete 'Vada Chennai' trilogy: Vetrimaaran - Times of India". Retrieved 16 September 2018.
- ^ Ians (8 January 2017). "Vetrimaaran's Vada Chennai not put on hold". Retrieved 16 September 2018 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Dhanush back on sets of Vada Chennai". Retrieved 16 September 2018.
- ^ "Dhanush and Vetrimaaran wrap up shoot for part one of Vada Chennai". 22 February 2018. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
- ^ "Vada Chennai Movie Review". Retrieved 17 October 2018.