Thozhar Venkatesan
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| Thozhar Venkatesan | |
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| Directed by | Mahashivan |
| Written by | Mahashivan |
| Produced by | Madhavi Harishankar Suseenthiran |
| Starring | Harishankar Monica Chinnakotla |
| Cinematography | Veda Selvam |
| Edited by | Mahashivan Rajesh Kanna |
| Music by | Sagishna Xavier |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | VT Cinemas |
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Running time | 1hr 50 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Thozhar Venkatesan is a 2019 Indian Tamil drama film directed by Mahashivan in his directorial debut.[1] It stars Harishankar and Monica Chinnakotla in the lead roles, alongside a cast featuring predominantly newcomers. The film narrates the hardships faced by a family, when the breadwinner is hit by a government bus. Featuring music composed by Sagishna, the film was released on 12 July 2019.[2]
Cast
- Harishankar as Venkatesan
- Monica Chinnakotla as Kamali
- Supergood Subramani
Production
Director Mahashivan cast Harishankar in the lead role, with the actor and his wife also producing the film.[3] Telugu actress Monica Chinnakotla signed the film, and worked on the project alongside films such as Jiivi (2019), Timeilla and Thottu Vidum.[4]
The film was presented by Mahashivan's mentor, director Suseenthiran, who had earlier studied at the Film Institute with him.[5][6][7]
Soundtrack
The film's soundtrack was composed by Sagishna Xavier and lyrics were written by Mahashivan.[8][9] The soundtrack was released under the label Saregama.[10]
- Enathu Uyirai - Niranjana Ramanan, Anand Aravindakshan
- Devathai Manniley - Keshav Vinod, Suganya Rajendran
- Veliyila Pona Onaana - V. M. Mahalingam
- Sollamal Seyyum Kathal - Jithin Raj
Release
The film had a low profile opening across Tamil Nadu on 12 July 2019. In its review, The Times of India gave a positive impression and wrote "the commendable thing is the way the subject has been handled without resorting to overdose of melodrama."[11] A critic from Film Companion stated "it's still a film that gets 100 marks for heart, even though it barely manages to pass in every other aspect", while criticising its technical filmmaking aspects.[12] A reviewer from News Today also added "despite having a good, solid plot, the movie falters with its way of execution."[13]
References
- ^ "'Thozhar Venkatesan' brings out hardship faced by a family: Mahashivan". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Thozhar Venkatesan, inspired by true events". The New Indian Express.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (17 May 2019). "Thozhar is about fight for mishap compensation". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (29 June 2019). "Monica Chinnakotla has a meaty role in Thottu Vidum". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "'Thozhar Venkatesan' is set in Kanchipuram". 17 May 2019.
- ^ "'Thozhar Venkatesan' brings out hardship faced by a family: Mahashivan". The New Indian Express.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (2 July 2019). "Susei all praise for Thozhar Venkatesan". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "Thozhar Venkatesan Songs: Thozhar Venkatesan MP3 Tamil Songs by Sagishna Online Free on Gaana.com" – via gaana.com.
- ^ "Thozhar Venkatesan - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn" – via www.jiosaavn.com.
- ^ "Thozhar Venkatesan by Various Artistes". Saregama.
- ^ "Thozhar Venkatesan Review {3/5}: It's quite rarely that we get films which make us empathise with its protagonist entirely" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ "A Good At Heart Drama That Needed Much Better Filmmaking". 13 July 2019.
- ^ "Review: Thozhar Venkatesan - Well begun, half done". 12 July 2019.