Ayyanar (film)
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| Directed by | Rajamithran |
| Written by | Rajamithran |
| Produced by | P. L. Thenappan |
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| Cinematography | Sri Sriram |
| Edited by | Mu.Kasivishwanathan |
| Music by | Thaman |
Production company | Sri Rajalakshmi Films |
| Distributed by | Sri Rajalakshmi Films |
Release date | 10 December 2010 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Ayyanar is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Rajamithran and produced by P. L. Thenappan.[1] The film stars Aadhi and Meera Nandan in the lead roles[2] with Vishnu Priyan, Rajashree, Santhanam and Anupama Kumar playing supporting roles. The film was released on 10 December 2010 to mixed reviews and was an Average at the box office, it was dubbed in Telugu as "Vasthad".[3] One month after its release, it was telecasted on Vijay TV during Pongal.[4]
Plot
Prabha (Aadhi) is the eldest son of his family who does nothing but spend all his time with his friends. He is chided by his father (Jayaprakash) for that. Being a volleyball player comes to his rescue as he finds a part-time job as a volleyball coach in a women's college. His younger brother works in a TV channel, and Prabha is often compared to him by the family, which incurs his wrath. The siblings cross swords with each other. One day, the younger brother is killed, and the blame falls on Prabha. He is on the run and soon joins a goonda working as a henchman to an influential politician (Mahadevan). Prabha goes on a killing spree, killing one by one in the gang. Finally, a flashback reveals that they were the reason for his brother's death.
Cast
- Aadhi as Prabha/Ayyanar
- Meera Nandan as Anitha
- Vishnu Priyan as Saravanan
- Santhanam as Shiva, Prabha's friend
- Arpit Ranka as Ramani
- Mahadevan as Politician
- Jayaprakash as Prabha's father
- Anupama Kumar as Prabha's mother
- Rajashree as Prabha's aunt
- Ravi Kale
Production
Aadhi suffered a minor injury on his knee, while a fight scene was being picturised on the terrace of an under-construction apartment building, near the Gemini Flyover in Chennai.
The fight was to be choreographed in the night effect as per the script. Fight master Super Subbarayan choreographed this stunt featuring the hero (Aadhi) fighting the three villains of the film Ravi Kale, 'Pithamagan' Mahadevan and Arpit.[5]
Soundtrack
| Ayyanar | ||||
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| Released | 14 June 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2009-2010 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 21:07 | |||
| Label | Sony Music India | |||
| Producer | Aridhu Aridhu | |||
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Film score and the soundtrack are composed by Thaman. "Aathadi Aathadi" received a high response from audience.
All lyrics are written by Na. Muthukumar
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Kuthu Kuthu" | Aalap Raju, Bruce Lee, Vel Murugan | 5:03 |
| 2. | "Paniye Paniye" | Ranjith, Priyadharshini | 4:53 |
| 3. | "Pachai Kili" | Rahul Nambiar | 4:31 |
| 4. | "Aathadi Aathadi" | Naveen | 4:15 |
| 5. | "Theme" (Instrumental) | 2:25 | |
| Total length: | 21:07 | ||
Reviews
The film received mixed reviews.[6] Behindwoods wrote:"Ayyanar stands in the passable league that can gratify the audiences, who are least, bothered about logics".[7] Sify wrote:"On the whole, Ayyanar is a mass film that is found wanting in tempo and packaging".[8]
References
- ^ "Tamil Cinema News - Tamil Movie Reviews - Tamil Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Tamil". IndiaGlitz.com. Archived from the original on 6 February 2019. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
- ^ "Tamil Cinema News - Tamil Movie Reviews - Tamil Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Tamil". IndiaGlitz.com. Archived from the original on 6 February 2019. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
- ^ "Telugu Cinema News - Telugu Movie Reviews - Telugu Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Telugu". IndiaGlitz.com. Archived from the original on 4 February 2019. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
- ^ "Vijay Tv Laden With Pongal Specials - Karthi - Eeram - Ayyanar - Chikku Bukku - Vijay Tv - Tamil Movie News - Behindwoods.com". www.behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 21 February 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
- ^ "Tamil Cinema News - Tamil Movie Reviews - Tamil Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Tamil". IndiaGlitz.com. Archived from the original on 6 February 2019. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
- ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (18 December 2010). "Fresh treatment". Retrieved 20 March 2019 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "AYYANAR MOVIE REVIEW - TAMIL MOVIE AYYANAR MOVIE REVIEW". www.behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 23 February 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
- ^ "Review : (2010)". www.sify.com. Retrieved 20 March 2019.