Parris Jeyaraj
| Parris Jeyaraj | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Johnson K |
| Written by | Johnson K |
| Produced by | Asmair Jan |
| Starring | Santhanam Anaika Soti Prudhvi Raj Motta Rajendran |
| Cinematography | Arthur A. Wilson |
| Edited by | Prakash Babu |
| Music by | Santhosh Narayanan |
Production company | AK47 |
| Distributed by | AK47 |
Release date |
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Running time | 113 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Parris Jeyaraj is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film, directed by Johnson K, and produced by Asmair Jan of AK47. The film stars Santhanam and Anaika Soti, with Prudhvi Raj and Motta Rajendran appearing in supporting roles. The film's music is composed by Santhosh Narayanan, with cinematography handled by Arthur A. Wilson and editing by Prakash Babu. It was released on 12 February 2021 and opened with positive reviews and had a good run at the box-office even at the pandemic time.[1][2]
plot
Parris Jeyaraj, a small-time YouTube gaana singer, who resorts to drinking after a heartbreak due to his father without his knowledge that it was his son's love, falls in love with Divya after meeting her at an event at her college. Divya, who was also reeling from a love failure due to her father who is also prakash raj (parris jayaraj's father) , falls for him without the knowledge that he is the son of her father with his first wife . But they did not know that their relationship would face an issue because of their respective father. Jeyaraj's father Prakash Raj finds that his daughter and son are in love and puts his best foot forward to separate them. Meanwhile, Divya's ex-boyfriend, too, comes back, seeking apology from her with the help of his father and uncle trying to kill Prakash Raj.then his father revealez the truthe that he married twice and divya and jayaraj are siblings. then jayaraj leaves through the stairs where he meets the brother of the second wife of prakash raj comes and reveales the truth that divya is his daughter and that he can marry her but by the time he reaches there they get married so he leaves silently,after some months he goes to sing a song at a marriage there he meets a girl he first askes her area, she tells chengalpattu then he asks her father name, she tells raj, then he askes for his photo, she shows him in person, he gets shocked to know that even this was prakash raj and askes "enna vazhave vidhamaithia, idhu enna chengalpattu courta"(you will not let my live right, is this from chengalpattu court) and throws the mic angrily and the film ends there.
Cast
- Santhanam as Parris Jeyaraj, son of Prakash Raj and revealed to be elder brother of Dhivya
- Anaika Soti as Dhivya, daughter of Prakash Raj and his second wife, and younger sister of Jeyaraj
- Prudhvi Raj as Adv. Prakash Raj, father of Jeyaraj and Dhivya
- Motta Rajendran as Venkat's father (Guru/Bhagavan/Kadavul/Iraivan)
- Lollu Sabha Maaran as Venkat's uncle
- Sangeetha V as Nalina, Dhivya's mother
- Sharmila as Ramani, Parris Jayaraj's mother
- Sethu as Dr. Venkat, Dhivya's ex-boyfriend
- R. S. Shivaji as Arokkiyasaamy
- Mahanadi Shankar as Inspector Ponmaanickam
- Ganeshkar as the waiter
- George Vishnu as Nalina's brother
- Sastika Rajendran as Arokkiyasaamy's daughter
- Kaavya Sha as Hamsa
- Aarthi Ramkumar as Payal, Venkat's mother
- Tiger Thangadhurai as Local Don
- Seshu as Temple Priest
- Thangakili
- KPY Vinodh as Prakash Raj's assistant
- Teju Ashwini as Prakash Raj's daughter (special appearance in the song "Puli Manga Pulipu")
- Santhosh Narayanan in a special appearance in the song 'Mustache Vestache"
- Sandy in a special appearance in the song "Puli Manga Pulipu"
Production
Following the relative commercial success of A1 (2019), director Johnson and Santhanam discussed potential film ideas together and announced that they would work on gangster-based comedy film during January 2020.[2][3] In the original premise, Santhanam was set to play a gangster from North Madras who would attempt to takeover the mantle from an aging Malaysian don. The film's shoot was planned foe Chennai, Madurai and Malaysia, and Anaika Soti was signed to play the female lead.[4][5] However, the COVID-19 pandemic meant that the international element became unfeasible and Johnson reworked the script during the COVID-19 lockdown in India, finalising a script where Santhanam would portray a gaana singer from North Madras. The team chose the title of Parris Jeyaraj, a pun on the name of music composer Harris Jayaraj.[6] The title of the film was announced publicly during December 2020 after initially progressing without media attention.[7][8][9]
At the audio release function for the film, Johnson's speech attracted controversy, with media reports noting that he turned up to the event intoxicated.[6]
Soundtrack
| Parris Jeyaraj | ||||
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| Released | 28 January 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2020–2021 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 18:30 | |||
| Label | Think Music | |||
| Producer | Santhosh Narayanan | |||
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The soundtrack album is composed by Santhosh Narayanan collaborating with Santhanam and Johnson after A1 (2019); lyrics for the songs were written by Rokesh, Asal Kolaar, Madras Miran. Out of five tracks, "Priya Priya" sung by Gana Muthu and Isaivani was taken from the trio's previous film A1, composed by himself. The song "Puli Manga Pulip" became a chartbuster upon release.[10]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bacha Bachikey" | Rokesh, Madras Miran | Santhosh Narayanan | 4:48 |
| 2. | "Kaava Ulla" | Rokesh, Asal Kolaar | Asal Kolaar | 3:41 |
| 3. | "Puli Manga Pulip" | Rokesh, Asal Kolaar | Gana Muthu | 2:58 |
| 4. | "Mustaache Vestaache" | Asal Kolaar | Asal Kolaar | 3:39 |
| 5. | "Priya Priya" | Rokesh | Gana Muthu, Isaivani | 3:24 |
| Total length: | 18:30 | |||
Release
The film was theatrically released on 12 February 2021, coinciding with the Valentine's Day weekend.[11][12]
Reception
Critical response
The film received a positive review from the critic at The Hindu, who noted "Whilst it still is a typical Santhanam film, Parry's Jeyaraj has an engaging narrative. Importantly, it does not have the pull-out-your-hair-kind of humour".[13] Cinema Express gave the film a mixed review, noting " If Parry's Jeyaraj is assessed only as a modern gaana album, it would get full points for engagement and quirkiness, but alas! It is a film, and one that collapses badly when the rest of the elements come into play."[14]
Sify called the film a "watchable comedy entertainer", while Behindwoods noted it is "definitely an engaging film, with a simple, linear story that doesn't leave you with much to think".[15][16]
References
- ^ "'Parris Jeyaraj' cast: List of actors and their characters in the movie". Republic World.
- ^ a b "Santhanam: Parris Jayaraj is a unique script!". Sify.
- ^ "Santhanam reunites with 'A1' director Johnson for a gangster comedy". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Santhanam is a north Madras gangster in this! - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Anaika Soti to feature in Santhanam's next". 18 March 2020.
- ^ a b "Had several other ideas before finalising Parry's Jeyaraj script: Santhanam". dtNext.in. 13 February 2021.
- ^ "Santhanam-Johnson reunite for Parry's Jeyaraj". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Santhanam's film with Johnson titled 'Parry's Jeyaraj' - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Santhanam and team wrap up the shooting schedule of Parry's Jeyaraj; See PHOTOS". PINKVILLA.
- ^ "Santhanam-Johnson reunite for Parris Jeyaraj". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
- ^ Menon, Vishal (12 February 2021). "Parry's Jeyaraj Movie Review: The New Santhanam 'Adultery Comedy' Is A One-Trick Pony That's Silly, Absurd And Laugh-At-Yourself Funny".
- ^ "Santhanam's 'Parry's Jeyaraj' release date out: See when the comedy drama will hit theatres". Republic World. 4 February 2021. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ Kumar, Pradeep (12 February 2021). "'Parry's Jeyaraj' movie review: Santhanam hits the sweet spot". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Parris Jeyaraj Movie Review: The songs are a riot, but is that enough?". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Parry's Jeyaraj review: Watchable comedy entertainer". Sify.
- ^ "Parry's Jeyaraj (aka) Parry's Jeyaraj review". Behindwoods. 12 February 2021.