Maanagaram
| Maanagaram | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Lokesh Kanagaraj |
| Written by | Lokesh Kanagaraj |
| Produced by | S. R. Prakashbabu S. R. Prabhu Prabhu Venkatachalam Gopinath Thanga Prabaharan |
| Starring | Sri Sundeep Kishan Regina Cassandra |
| Cinematography | Selvakumar |
| Edited by | Philomin Raj |
| Music by | Javed Riaz |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Potential Studios |
Release date | 10 March 2017 |
Running time | 137 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Maanagaram (English: Metropolitan) is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language thriller film written and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by S. R. Prabhu. The film features Sri, Sundeep Kishan and Regina Cassandra in the lead roles, while Charle and Ramdoss play supporting roles. Featuring music composed by Javed Riaz, the film finished production in late 2015, and was released on 10 March 2017. Upon release, the film won critical acclaim and became a profitable venture at the box office.[1][2][3][4]
Cast
- Sri
- Sundeep Kishan
- Regina Cassandra
- Charle
- Ramdoss as Winnings
- Madhusudhan Rao as PKP
- Ravi Venkat
- Arun Alexander
- Shara
- Sathish
- Dheena
- Karthik Yogi
- Hamresh
Production
In April 2015, Sundeep Kishan began working on the project being directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by S. R. Prabhu's production house Potential Studios. Sundeep had earlier expressed an interest in producing the film himself, but later became busy with other commitments.[5] Lokesh had previously worked as a director in Karthik Subbaraj's anthology film project, Aviyal (2016), in which his short film Kalam was included. Titled Maanagaram and revealed to be a dark comedy thriller, actor Sri and Regina Cassandra were signed on to play other lead roles in the film, with filming beginning later that month.[6] Actors Charle and Ramdoss were also subsequently signed on to play pivotal roles and the project was completed by September 2015.[7][8] The film was revealed to be based on hyperlink cinema with Regina's role constant throughout the film.[9][10] The film was shot and completed within a period of 46 days.[11] Potential Studios begun promoting the film in February 2016, but later postponed efforts until early 2017 to get better timing for a theatrical release.[12]
Soundtrack
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The film's score and soundtrack was composed by Javed Riaz. The album was released on 22 August 2016 as part of Madras Day celebrations.[13]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Iravu Vettai Aaduthey" | Lalithanand | Suraj Jagan | 3:01 |
| 2. | "Yendi Unna Pidikkuthu" | Lalithanand | Karthik | 3:45 |
| 3. | "Vaazhvey Oru Poro" | Lalithanand | Sharanya Gopinath, Suraj Jagan, Lawrence | 3:42 |
| 4. | "Thollai Seiyum Kadhal" | Lalithanand | Aarthi N. Ashwin | 3:18 |
| 5. | "It's a Story" | Anthony Faze | Sharanya Gopinath | 2:58 |
Release
Prior to release, the producers held preview shows of Maanagaram in Chennai and its dubbed Telugu version Nagaram in Hyderabad. Both screenings were attended by film personalities, who widely praised the film.[14] Maanagaram was released on 10 March 2017 and received positive reviews from critics.[15][16][17] The Deccan Chronicle called the film "an absorbing emotional thriller that is a must-watch", adding "with a solid story, deft handling and a seamless screenplay (despite a complex script), extracting the best of performances from the entire cast, picture perfect frames (Selvakumar), engrossing music (Javed Riaz) and crisp editing (Philomin Raj), Lokesh has weaved a captivating thriller which is not to be missed".[18] Sify.com also stated "Maanagaram is a gripping film that seizes your full attention" and that it was "one of most genuine films in recent times".[19] Similarly, a critic from The Times of India noted "director Lokesh Kanagaraj gives us an exquisite, even-handed thriller — handsomely shot, tightly edited and propped up by a grungy score — that unobtrusively makes its points while narrating a gripping story".[20][21]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Deccan Chronicle |   |
| Sify | |
| Times of India | |
| Behindwoods |  |
| Only Kollywood | |
The film became a commercial success at the box office, with screens being increased in its second week after it gained positive word-of-mouth reviews.[22] After release, several other Tamil film personalities including Rajinikanth and Suriya voiced their praise for the film.[23][24]
References
- ^ "Potential Studios head up with Maanagaram". Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ "Maanagaram gets same censor result as Maya". Top 10 Cinema. 10 February 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
- ^ http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/shining-without-stars/article17474025.ece
- ^ http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/shining-without-stars/article17474025.ece
- ^ http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/maanagaram-was-a-challenge-to-showcase-chennai-differently-says-director/story-xmRrSuibt8pYrSAcM1aRwK.html
- ^ "Sundeep Kishan's next is a dark comedy - Times of India". Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ "Sundeep and Regina team up third time". Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ "IndiaGlitz - Nayanthara Maya producer Potential studios next film Managaram - Tamil Movie News". Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ "Managaram based on Hyperlink". Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ "IndiaGlitz - Hot actress Regina Cassandra next new movie Managaram - Tamil Movie News". Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/maanagaram-director-lokesh-kanagaraj/article17433550.ece
- ^ "SR Prabhu of Potential Studios is ready with his next Maanagaram". Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ "Maanagaram musical and trailer treat as 'Madras Day' celebrations". 20 August 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ttown-cant-stop-gushing-abt-sundeep-kishan-and-reginas-nagaram/articleshow/57513261.cms
- ^ "Maanagaram review. Maanagaram Tamil movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz.com". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
- ^ "Maanagaram Movie Review {4/5}: The fact that most of its crew are first-timers makes this feat all the more remarkable". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
- ^ "Maanagaram movie review: Every Chennaiite will love this fantastic thriller". Retrieved 25 March 2017.
- ^ http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/100317/maanagaram-review-an-absorbing-emotional-thriller-that-is-a-must-watch.html
- ^ http://www.sify.com/movies/maanagaram-review--a-genuine-attempt-which-is-entertaining-review-tamil-rdij7Tabibbff.html
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/maanagaram/movie-review/57550532.cms
- ^ http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/mar/09/maanagaram-review-the-plot-travels-on-multiple-tracks-1579557.html
- ^ http://www.indiaglitz.com/sundeep-kishan-shri-regina-maanagaram-declared-as-a-hit-with-collections-crossing-one-crore-in-chennai-tamil-news-182135.html
- ^ http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/sundeep-kishan-regina-cassandra-starrer-maanagaram-wins-over-rajinikanth/story-nPsMQpGIzKGz6m48ET5EZO.html
- ^ http://www.sify.com/movies/suriya-heaps-praise-on-maanagaram-news-tamil-rdlmbuddhjgjh.html
External links
- Maanagaram at IMDb (IMDb)
- Maanagaram on Facebook