Pizhai
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| Directed by | Rajavel Krishna |
| Produced by | R Dhamodharan |
| Starring | Ramesh Appa Nasath Gokul |
| Cinematography | Bakki |
| Edited by | Ram Gopi |
| Music by | FS Faizal |
Production company | Turning Point Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Pizhai (transl. Mistake) is a 2020 Tamil language film directed by Rajavel Krishna in his directorial debut.[1] The film stars Ramesh, Appa Nasath, and newcomer Gokul in the lead roles.
Synopsis
The film is about three boys who don't want to study and run away from their homes. Their experiences in the outside world make them realize their mistakes.[1]
Cast
- Ramesh as Vedi
- Appa Nasath as Kodi
- Gokul as Mayilu
- Charle as Mayilu's father
- Mime Gopi as Vedi's father
- George Maryan as Kodi's father
- Kalloori Vinoth
- Ilaya
- Manishajith
- Abirami
- Dharashini
Production
The film stars Ramesh, Nasath, and Gokul as in important roles.[1] Charle, Mime Gopi, and George play supportive roles in the film as parents who can't afford education for their kids. The film was shot in Chennai, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Chitoor, and Tiruthani.[2][3]
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by FS Faisal.[4]
- Motor Illai - Velmurugan
- Sudum Varai - Keshav
- Ippadiye - Keshav, Priyanka
- Nee Irundha - Keshav
Release
The Times of India gave the film one out of five stars and states that "The lack of fresh sequences and the number of unnecessary sub-plots, do not evoke any interest in the audience".[5] The Deccan Chronicle gave the film two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "Pizhai has good intentions but the execution is found wanting".[6]
References
- ^ a b c "From pizza to Pizhai". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "'Pizhai' is about parenting woes - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (April 30, 2019). "Pizhai imparts larger message to children". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ https://gaana.com/album/pizhai
- ^ "Pizhai Movie Review: The film becomes preachy after a point" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (January 4, 2020). "Pizhai film review: A film with good intentions, but lacks execution". Deccan Chronicle.
