Challenge (2012 film)
| Yaarukku Theriyum | |
|---|---|
| File:Yaarukku Theriyum.jpg Poster for Tamil version | |
| Directed by | Ganesan Kamaraj |
| Written by | Kannan (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Ganesan Kamaraj |
| Story by | Ganesan Kamaraj |
| Produced by | Shridaran |
| Starring | Nishan Achyuth Kumar Harish Raj Sanjana Singh Dileep Raj Kalabhavan Mani Jayaprakash Riyaz Khan |
| Cinematography | Mahesh K. Dev |
| Edited by | G. Ramarao |
| Music by | Kannan |
Production company | Arubere Art Ventura Private Limited |
Release dates |
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| Country | India |
| Languages | Kannada Malayalam Tamil |
Yaarukku Theriyum (transl. Who knows?) is a 2012 Indian film directed by Kamaraj, who previously directed Perusu, a film based on Ayodhyakuppam Veeramani.[1] The film stars Nishan, Sanjana Singh, Achyuth Kumar, Harish Raj, Sanjana Singh, Kalabhavan Mani, Jayaprakash, and Riyaz Khan in the lead roles. This film was simultaneously shot in Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam, with the Kannada and Malyalam versions titled Challenge and 120 Minutes, respectively.[2] The film is an adaptation of Unknown (2006).[1]
Plot
A group of youngsters get locked up in a factory. The next day, none of them remember anything.
Cast
- Nishan as Shakthi/Madhavan
- Achyuth Kumar as Soori/Vishnu
- Harish Raj as Baasha/Riyaz
- Sanjana Singh as Baasha/Kanika, Riyaz's wife
- Dileep Raj as Manoj
- Kalabhavan Mani as Raghu
- Jayaprakash as Unnithan
- Riyaz Khan as Freddy
- Dharmendra
- Theertha
- Akshatha
- Mamatha
- Biradar
- A. Krishnamoorthy
- Venniradai Moorthy
Production
Sanjana Singh, who starred in Reniguna (2009) was signed to play the love interest of Harish Raj.[3] Kannada actor Harish Raj dubbed for himself in the Tamil version.[4][5]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack consists of two songs composed by Kannan.[6]
- Kannada version
- Challenge Beku
- Enne Kudi
- Tamil version
- Nandu Chicken' - lyrics by Vaali and sung by Mukesh
Reviews
The Tamil version released to polarized reviews while the Kannada version released to positive reviews.
- Tamil version
The Time of India gave the film three out of five stars stating that "Yaarukku Theriyum is a rare movie that has brought together smaller names from the south Indian film industry". The Times of India also praised the performances of Achyutha Kumar and Harish Raj saying that "Kannada actors Achyuth Kumar and Harish Raj, as humourous Baasha, come out on top with their performances".[1]
On the contrary, News 18 stating that "Despite an engaging plot, the film struggles to keep you hooked and eventually graduates as one sans any thrills". News 18 also criticized the use of English dialogue in the film.[7] The New Indian Express criticized the film stating that "But the characters are too many, and the numerous sub-plots linking them at times seem contrived".[8]
- Kannada version
Sify stated that "The film takes a slow start but picks up later with the narrative becoming interesting and it continues to engage you till the climax".[9]
References
- ^ a b c "Yaarukku Theriyum Movie Review {3.0/5}: Critic Review of Yaarukku Theriyum by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ "'120 Minutes' is a complete thrill and suspense - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Sanjana Singh gets a second chance - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Harish Raj excited about thriller film - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Harish Raj is excited for his next - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ S. R. Ashok Kumar (4 February 2012). "Audio Beat: Yarukku Theriyum". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 November 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
- ^ "'Yaarukku Theriyum' Review: It's disappointing". News18. Archived from the original on 12 November 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
- ^ "'Yaarukku Theriyum' (Tamil)". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 12 November 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
- ^ "'Challenge' engaging, entertaining (Kannada Movie Review)". Sify. Archived from the original on 12 November 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2019.