Thagaraaru
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Directed by | Ganesh Vinaayac |
Written by | Ganesh Vinaayac |
Produced by | Dayanidhi Azhagiri Vivek Rathnavel |
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Cinematography | Dillraj |
Edited by | T. S. Suresh |
Music by | Dharan Praveen Sathya (score) |
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Distributed by | Red Giant Movies Meeka Entertainment |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Thagaraaru (English: Fight) is a 2013 Indian Tamil action mystery drama film written and directed by newcomer Ganesh Vinaayac and produced by Cloud Nine Movies.[1][2] The film stars Arulnithi and Poorna in the lead roles. The soundtrack was composed by Dharan, while Praveen Sathya composed the score.[3] Dillraj was the cinematographer, and T. S. Suresh edited the film. The film released on 6 December 2013 and received positive reviews from critics.The film did average business at the box office.[4]
Cast
- Arulnithi as Saravanan
- Poorna as Meenakshi
- Jayaprakash as Kanthuvatti Rajendran Meenakshi"s Father
- Pawan as Senthil
- Sulile Kumar as Pazhani
- Aadukalam Murugadoss as Aarumugam
- Mayilsamy
- Aruldoss
- Bava Lakshmanan
- Joy as Boy
- Sujan as machan
Production
Ganesh Vinayaac, associate of Silambarasan, Tharun Gopi and SJ Suryah was supposed to direct Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal but was ultimately removed from the film.[5] He then announced a project called Madayan with Simbhu but project never took off[6] and then he was approached by Dayanidhi to direct a film for his cousin Arulnidhi.[7] Arulnidhi who was fresh after the success of Mouna Guru was supposed to do a project called "Ashokamithran" with Karu Pazhaniappan which was dropped accepted to do the project. The film was initially titled as Sambhavam and Pagal Kollai but later changed as Thagaraaru.[8] Pooja was initially approached to play the lead female role but she was busy with other commitments and thus recommended Poorna for the role.[9]
The first day of shoot was held at location where the opening scene of producer's previous film Mankatha was shot, since the producer considered it as "sentimental".[10] The film was entirely shot at Madurai. The last schedule was commenced at 3 June, in Red Hills, Chennai.[11]
Soundtrack
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The songs were composed by Dharan. Initially Raghunanthan was credited as music composer but he was replaced by Dharan as he was busy with other work.[3] Dharan again was not available to compose the score, which was completed by Praveen Sathya.[3] The album have five songs and Ganesh Vinayaac wrote two of them, Super Thirudan and Thiruttu Payapulla.[3] The audio was launched on 18 November 2013 at an FM station through Sony Music.[12] Behindwoods wrote:"Dharan continues to show promise with an album that has some impressive highlights".[13] Milliblog wrote:"Standard fare from Dharan".[14]
- Annanadai - Velmurugan, Chinnaponnu
- Nanba Nanba - Ananthu
- Super Thirudan - Haricharan
- Thiruttu Payapulla - Karthik
- Thagaraaru Theme music
Release
The satellite rights of the film were sold to Sun TV. Trailer of the film was screened during the intermission of Udhayam NH4.[15] The film was given a "U/A" certificate by the Indian Censor Board.[16]
Critical reception
Thagaraaru opened to generally positive reviews from critics.[17] Sify wrote "Thagararu is a well-made fast moving thriller with a terrific climax twist. It's an unpredictable crime drama that combines violence and friendship set in Tamil cinema’s favourite milieu-Madurai".[18] The Hindu wrote, "For quite a while the film meanders through a path of romance and robbery before the director actually decides to steer the course of the story to a bloody end. Writer-director Ganesh Vinaayac gets himself stuck with a story that isn’t convincing and characters that lack stability".[19] The New Indian Express wrote, "Thagararu may be a Madurai story, but it manages to keep one engrossed for the most part, and is worth a watch".[20] Deccan Herald wrote, "Thanks to ensemble performances, snazzy camera work, slick editing, deft direction by Vinaayak, while it sizzles, what, however, makes the experience a bit deja vu is, it reminds Subramaniapuram and a slew of Madurai films. Despite the fussy title, the film is worth a watch".[21] Behindwoods gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "Thagaraaru has its share of madurai violence, friendship and cliches, but is a one time watch for its climax".[22]
References
- ^ "Arulnidhi and Dhayanidhi's Thagararu". Behindwoods. 16 July 2012. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
- ^ "Poorna With Arulnidhi – Poorna – Arulnithi – Ganesh Vinayak – Tamil Movie News". Behindwoods.com. 21 May 2012. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Ganesh Vinayak – Interview". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ^ http://www.moviecrow.com/movie/1260/thagararu-tamil-movie-review
- ^ "Producer Shows The Door To Director - Muppozhudum Un Karpanaiyil - Atharva - Amala Paul - Tamil Movie News". Behindwoods.com. 15 March 2011. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ^ "Silambarasan Wants The Title Changed - Silambarasan - Madaiyan - Ganesh Vinayak - Tamil Movie News". Behindwoods.com. 3 February 2012. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ^ "Arulnidhi And Dayanidhi Team Up - Dayanidhi - Tamil Movie News". Behindwoods.com. 24 May 2012. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ^ "Arulnidhi - Poorna film rechristened as 'Thagararu'!". Indiaglitz. 14 July 2012. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
- ^ ""Durai Dhayanidhi is everything to me"- Arulnithi, Arulnithi, Thagaraaru". Behindwoods.com. 18 November 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ^ "Mankatha's Opening Shot; Dhayanidhi's Sentiment - Mankatha - Ajith - Dhayanidhi Alagiri - Thagararu - Arulnidhi - Poorna - Tamil Movie News". Behindwoods.com. 19 July 2012. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ^ "Arulnithi's Thagaraaru is in its last leg, Arulnithi, Poorna". Behindwoods.com. 2 June 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ^ "'Thagararu' audio today!". Sify.com. 18 November 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ^ "Thagaraaru (aka) Thagararu songs review". Behindwoods.com. 18 November 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ^ Karthik (19 November 2013). "Thagararu (Music review), Tamil – Dharan Kumar by Milliblog!". Itwofs.com. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ^ "Udhayam NH4 comes with three extra additions, Udhayam NH4, Siddharth". Behindwoods.com. 17 April 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ^ TNN 28 Nov 2013, 11.24AM IST (28 November 2013). "Arulnidhi's 'Thagararu' gets U/A certificate - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
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- ^ "Movie Review : Thagararu". Sify.com. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (7 December 2013). "Thagaraaru: The trouble is…". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
- ^ http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/reviews/Thagararu-No-Quarrels-with-the-Films-Pace-and-Narration/2013/12/08/article1934550.ece
- ^ http://www.deccanherald.com/content/373209/cut-above-mudane-clutter.html
- ^ http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/thagaraaru/thagaraaru-review.html
External links
- Thagaraaru at IMDb