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Pandiya Naadu
Theatrical poster
Directed bySuseenthiran
Written bySuseenthiran
Bhaskar Sakthi
Produced byVishal
StarringJ.Joy antony/>Vikranth
Lakshmi Menon
Bharathiraja
CinematographyR. Madhi
Edited byAnthony
Music byD. Imman
Production
company
Distributed byVendhar Movies
Release date
  • November 2, 2013 (2013-11-02)
Running time
145 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil
Box office₹73.54 crore (US$8.8 million) (8 days collections)

Pandiya Naadu is a 2013 Indian Tamil action film directed by Suseenthiran and produced by Vishal. The film features Vishal Krishna, Vikranth and Lakshmi Menon in the lead roles, while Bharathiraja and Soori play other pivotal roles. The film has music composed by D. Imman. The film received positive reviews from critics.

Plot

Sivakumar (Vishal) is an ordinary guy working in a mobile service center in Madurai who falls for a school teacher Malar (Lakshmi Menon). His father Kalyanasundaram (Bharathiraja), a retired government employee shows much care on Sivakumar's elder brother. Meanwhile there is big mafia gang led by Simmakkal Ravi (later murked by Kingston Sujan) (Sharath Lohitashwa), who rules Madurai with an iron fist. Sethu (Vikrant), a friend of Siva helps him woo Malar. Sethu helps his ex-lover to escape from the chief henchmen of Ravi. Sivakumar's brother, an honest government officer gets into Ravi's bad books and is killed by Ravi. Siva learns that Sethu is also killed by Ravi and is infuriated. Now, the helpless father and the meek son draw up separate plans to eliminate the bad guy and did they succeed in their plans forms rest of the story.

Cast

Production

In March, 2013 Vishal Krishna announced that he is going work with Suseenthiran in a film, tipped to be a commercial action entertainer and the crew will be more or less the same that worked in Suseenthiran’s Naan Mahaan Alla, which was of the same genre.[1] After that Suseenthiran confirmed that Vishal will act and also produce this movie under his home banner Vishal Film Factory.[2] After some days they announced the title as Pandianadu and the cast and crew. Lakshmi Menon was selected to play love interest of Vishal and D. Imman was signed to score the music.[3] Vikranth was cast in a pivotal role along with Soori and Aaranya Kaandam Soma Sundaram.[4] Bharathiraja was signed to play Vishal's father in the film.[5] Shooting started on 15 May 2013. The major shooting took place in Virudhunagar for nearly 20 days. Further action plots were taken in the town. It was the third film to be shot in Virudhunagar, after Veyil and Renigunda. The film was said to be shot in 4k resolution making it the second Tamil film after Sivaji.[6]

Release

Pandiya Naadu released on November 2 alongside All in All Azhagu Raja. The film initially got a U/A certificate from CBFC but later got a U certificate. It released in 250 screens in Tamilnadu and its Telugu Dubbed version (Palnadu) released in 300 screens, while overseas it released in 70 screens adding up to 620 screens worldwide.[7][8][9] The film will be released in 80 screens in Kerala on November 8, 2013.[10]

Critical Reception

The film received positive reviews from critics.[11] Rediff gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and said "What makes Pandianadu remarkable is the director’s realistic approach and the right amount of commercialism supported by a well-written script, good dialogues, great music and excellent all–round performances".[12] Sify wrote, "The jaded revenge formula in commercial cinema is reinvented by Suseenthiran with Pandiya Nadu. The story is the tried and tested revenge theme, but the impact it is able to create is terrific. The film keeps you hooked till the end due to Suseenthiran’s script, fabulous performances from the lead actors and believability factor".[13] IANS wrote, "Pandiya Naadu unarguably is a better film compared to other two Diwali releases. It's a quintessential revenge drama supported by taut narration and wonderful performances. The film is a winner because of Suseenthiran, who knows exactly how to use his craft and never let goes off an opportunity to pleasantly surprise the audience".[14] Indiaglitz rated 3/5.[15] Behindwoods gave 3.25 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Pandianadu is a well written commercial film backed by remarkable performances and lives up to its dark-horse label prior to its release".[16]

Times of AP rated 3.5/5 and stated "Edge of the seat revenge action thriller".[17] Rohit Penumatsa rated 3.5/5 and stated "tightly scripted and has some of the best action sequences in recent times".[18] Sulekha.com rates 3/5 and states "Suseenthiran has played it to Vishal's strength. Pandiyaa Naadu makes it big thanks to the package".[19]

The film received positive feedback from fans as well.[20]

Box office

The film opened average occupancy on first day collected ₹ 4.7 crore at the box office.[21].The film first weekend collection is ₹ 12 crore at the box office.[22]The film grossed ₹ 73 crore in 8 days[23] at the box office[24] considered to be low for vishal.In chennai the film collected ₹ 110.9 lakhs in 5 days[25].The film is going to be average with good word of mouth."AAA"'s bad word of mouth the film gained 100+ screens extra[26],The film expected to do good business in coming days.[27][28][29]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by D. Imman collaborating with Suseenthiran for the first time. It was also the first Vishal film he worked on.[30] The audio release function was held on October 13 at Chennai's Satyam Cinemas.[31] The single Track "Othakkada Machaan" was released in September. Behindwoods wrote:"Trademark Imman sounds packed with some amount of punch".[32] Indiaglitz wrote:"Imman score again".[33]

  • Yele Marudhu - Suraj Santhosh
  • Fy Fy Kalachify - Remya Nambeesan
  • Verikonda Puli Ondru - Anand Aravindakshan
  • Othakada Machan - Suraj Santhosh, Hariharasudan
  • Dayare Dayare - Pawan, Natraj, Anthonydasan, Pazhaniyammal
  • Theme Music

References

  1. ^ "Vishal to work with Suseenthiran". Retrieved March 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. ^ "Vishal turns producer". Retrieved March 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  3. ^ "Vishal's Next is 'Pandianadu'". Retrieved April 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  4. ^ "Vikranth in Vishal Pandianadu". Retrieved April 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  5. ^ "Pandianadu movie photos".
  6. ^ S. R. Ashok Kumar (28 October 2013). "Lights On: Pandiya Nadu". The Hindu.
  7. ^ http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/515180/20131020/diwali-release-schedule-arrambam-pandiya-nadu-azhaguraja.htm
  8. ^ http://timesofap.com/cinema/pandiya-nadu-movie-public-talk.html
  9. ^ http://www.iflickz.com/2013/10/pandiya-nadu-release-gets-bigger.html
  10. ^ http://cinesine.com/kollywood/3333/pandianadu-aka-pandiya-nadu-worldwide-screen-count
  11. ^ http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/519087/20131103/pandiya-nadu-review-vishal-vikranth-pandianadu-pandiyanaadu.htm
  12. ^ http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-pandianadu-is-impressive-SOUTH/20131105.htm
  13. ^ http://www.sify.com/movies/pandiya-nadu-is-imaginative-review-tamil-15042487.html
  14. ^ http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2013/11/03/158--Pandiya-Naadu-Powerful-revenge-drama-Tamil-Movie-Review-.html
  15. ^ http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/17563.html
  16. ^ http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/pandianadu/pandianadu-review.html
  17. ^ http://timesofap.com/cinema/pandiya-nadu-movie-review.html
  18. ^ http://www.desimartini.com/reviews/rohit-penumatsa-pandiya-nadu/rd23006md3017.htm
  19. ^ http://movies.sulekha.com/tamil/pandiya-nadu/reviews/91199.htm
  20. ^ http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/news/2013/pandiya-nadu-pandiya-naadu-review-123943.html
  21. ^ http://timesofcity.com/box-office/pandiya-nadu-3-days-collections
  22. ^ http://hungama10.com/pandiya-nadu-2013-6th-day-box-office-collection/
  23. ^ http://hungama10.com/pandiya-nadu-2013-6th-day-box-office-collection/
  24. ^ http://cinesine.com/kollywood/3515/pandianadu-aka-pandiya-nadu-4-days-box-office-collection
  25. ^ http://www.kollyinsider.com/2013/11/pandianadupandiya-nadu-and-all-in-all.html
  26. ^ http://www.kollyinsider.com/2013/11/pandiya-nadu-gets-best-reviews-surprise.html
  27. ^ http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/519554/20131105/pandiya-nadu-box-office-collection-azhaguraja-vishal.htm
  28. ^ http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/pandianadu/pandianadu-box-office-nov-03.html
  29. ^ http://www.tamilstudios.com/movie/2172
  30. ^ http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/audio-beat-pandiya-nadu-new-singers-new-film/article5275640.ece
  31. ^ http://www.indianexpress.com/news/audio-release-of-pandiya-naadu/1183427/
  32. ^ http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/pandianadu/pandianadu-songs-review.html
  33. ^ http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/musicreview/17563.html
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