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| Tamil | ஓடு ராஜா ஓடு |
| Directed by | Nishanth Ravindaran Jathin Sanker Raj |
| Written by | Nishanth Ravindaran |
| Screenplay by | Nishanth Ravindaran |
| Produced by | Vijay Moolan |
| Starring | Guru Somasundaram Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli Anandsami Nassar Ashiqa Salvan Ravindra Vijay Abhishek K.S. Simran Venkatesh Harinathan Deepak Bagga Charuhasan |
| Cinematography | Jathin Sanker Raj Sunil CK |
| Edited by | Nishanth Ravindaran |
| Music by | Tosh Nanda |
Production company | Candle Light Productions |
| Distributed by | Vijay Moolan Talkies |
Release date |
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Running time | 123 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Odu Raja Odu, simply known as ORO (English: Run Raja Run) is a 2018 Indian Tamil black comedy film directed by duo Nishanth Ravindaran and Jathin Sanker Raj in their directorial debuts.[1][2] Nishanth Ravindaran has also written the screenplay and handled editing. The film uses the hyperlink cinema format as its narrative structure, a technique first used by Satyajit Ray in his Kanchenjungha (1962). The film stars Guru Somasundaram in the male lead role alongside Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli in the female lead role while Anand Sami, Nassar, Ashiqa Salvan, Ravindra Vijay, Abishek K.S., Simran, Deepak Bagga, Charu Hassan, Power Star Srinivasan, Venkatesh Harinathan and Sona Heiden play pivotal and supportive roles in the film.[3]
The film is produced and distributed by Vijay Moolan Talkies.[4] The film also marks the comeback of veteran actress Simran in a cameo role and also marked the acting debut of her husband Deepak Bagga who played the antagonist role.[5][6] The music is scored by debutant Tosh Nanda. The film released on 17 August 2018 and received poor reviews from the audience.[7][8]
Synopsis[edit]
The story revolves around a newly married couple and how a set top box wreaks havoc in their lives.[9]
Plot[edit]
Manohar (Guru Somasundaram) is a jobless struggling writer whose life pressurises him to get a set top box for her and he goes out with his friend who is a drug peddler, Peter (Venkatesh Harinathan) to fulfill her wish for their wedding anniversary. But to their misfortune, both Manohar and Peter are threatened by gangster Veerabadhran (Deepak Bagga) and his sidekick to close a deal for them. However things go awry for them as they land in a retired gangster Kali Muthu's (Nassar) place for help, but it only lead to another mishap.[10]
Cast[edit]
- Guru Somasundaram as Manohar
- Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli as Meera
- Anandsami as Nakul
- Nassar as Kali Muthu
- Ashiqa Salvan as Mary
- Deepak Bagga as Veerabhadran
- Simran as Kala Bhairavi (cameo appearance)
- Sona Heiden as Mythilli
- Charuhasan as Peria Thevar (cameo appearance)
- Ravindra Vijay as Chella Muthu
- Abhishek K.S. as Imran
- Powerstar Srinivasan (cameo appearance)
- Melvin M. Rajan as Gajapathy
- Venkatesh Harinathan as Peter
- Joel Nigli as Sundar
- Vinu John as Gunnie
- Harini R. as Malar
- Rahul J. as Sathya
Production[edit]
Nishanth Ravindaran who primarily worked as post production supervisor in films including Vishwaroopam joined hands with cinematographer Jathin Sanker Raj for their maiden directorial venture with the film titled as Odu Raja Odu.[11] The film was produced by Vijay Moolan under his production company Vijay Moolan Talkies and was co-produced by Varghese Moolan and Rajendran EM.[12] Tosh Nanda who worked as a part of sound department in few Malayalam films was roped in as the music director for the film and also made his debut as a full time music composer. Nishanth Ravindaran and Jathin Sanker Raj also served as the executive producers of the movie.
Development[edit]
Casting[edit]
Filming[edit]
Music[edit]
The official Promo Song Bum Ha Rum was released by Vijay Sethupathi on his Facebook page on 4 March 2017.[13][14]
| Odu Raja Odu | |||||
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| Soundtrack album by Tosh Nanda | |||||
| Released | 11 August 2018[15] | ||||
| Recorded | Candle Light Productions | ||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 19:24 | ||||
| Language | Tamil | ||||
| Label | Divo Music | ||||
| Producer | Vijay Moolan | ||||
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| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Bum Ha Rum" | Kavithran | Tosh Nanda | Karthik, Shwetha Mohan & Abishek | 03:08 |
| 2. | "Life Ippo Gaali" | Ken Royson & Naveen Paul Rajan | Tosh Nanda | Aparna | 03:21 |
| 3. | "Life Happy" | Kavithran | Tosh Nanda | Abishek | 02:06 |
| 4. | "Thamaasu Thamaasu" | Parinaman | Tosh Nanda | Samana Raja | 04:47 |
| 5. | "Kaarirule Kaarirule" | Swaminathan Dindigul | Tosh Nanda | Shaktisree Gopalan | 02:47 |
| 6. | "Dickey Gone" | Ken Royson | Tosh Nanda | Aryan Dinesh, Ken Royson, Tosh Nanda | 03:15 |
| Total length: | 19:24 | ||||
Release[edit]
The film had its theatrical release on 17 August 2018, clashes with another black comedy film Kolamavu Kokila which stars Nayanthara in the prominent role, in the box office.[16] However the film was highly criticised and received negative reviews from the audience and critics for forced pathos in the comedy film upon the release.[17][18]
Marketing[edit]
The first look poster of the film was released by actor Madhavan on 23 September 2016.[19][20][21]
The official trailer of the film was released on 5 August 2018.[22]
Distribution[edit]
Theatrical Run[edit]
Piracy Issues[edit]
Critical Reception[edit]
Box-office Performance[edit]
Themes[edit]
See also[edit]
- Hyperlink cinema – the film style of using multiple inter-connected story lines.
- Polyandry - is a form of polygamy in which a woman takes two or more husbands at the same time.
- Polyandry in India - An early example can be found in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, in which Draupadi, daughter of the king of Panchala, is married to five brothers.
- Polygamy in India
References[edit]
- ^ "Odu Raja Odu (2018) | Odu Raja Odu Tamil Movie | Odu Raja Odu Review, Cast & Crew, Release Date, Photos, Videos – Filmibeat". FilmiBeat. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ Odu Raja Odu Movie Review {3.0/5}: Critic Review of Odu Raja Odu by Times of India, retrieved 17 August 2018
- ^ "Charuhasan turns retired gangster". Deccan Chronicle. 4 October 2016. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ Nath, Parshathy J. (12 April 2017). "Candlelight, celluloid dreams". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ "கணவருடன் நடித்த சிம்ரன்- ட்ரெய்லர் வெளியீடு (வீடியோ)– News18 Tamil". News18 Tamil. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ "Simran's husband against 'Joker' Guru Somasundaram - Kannada Movie News - IndiaGlitz.com". IndiaGlitz.com. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ "Guru Somasundaram and Lakshmi Priya new movie release date announced - Tamil Movie News - IndiaGlitz.com". IndiaGlitz.com. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ "Odu Raja Odu review. Odu Raja Odu Tamil movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz.com". IndiaGlitz.com. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ "Odu Raja Odu traces a day in a marriage". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ "Set Top Box plays a crucial role in Odu Raja Odu". Deccan Chronicle. 8 August 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ "Guru Somasundaram talks about Odu Raja Odu". Behindwoods. 3 October 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
- ^ "Vijay Moolan Fulfils His Dream With The Film 'Odu Raja Odu'". Desimartini. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ divomovies (4 March 2017), Bum Ha Rum - Odu Raja Odu (Official Promo) Acapella ft. Guru Somasundaram | Nasser | Anandsami, retrieved 21 August 2018
- ^ "Vijay Sethupathi". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- ^ "Odu Raja Odu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Gaana.
- ^ "Weekend Watch: Kolamaavu Kokila, Odu Raja Odu, Annanukku Jey Are The Tamil Releases This Week". Silverscreen.in. 16 August 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ "'Odu Raja Odu' review: Forced pathos spoils this quirky comedy". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
- ^ Newstoday. "Review: Odu Raja Odu - Quirky comedy - News Today". News Today. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
- ^ Odu Raja Odu (23 September 2016), Odu Raja Odu | First Look Poster Reveal by Madhavan, retrieved 17 August 2018
- ^ "Chennai365 | Actor Madhavan Reveiled First Look Poster of "Odu Raja Odu" Stills | Chennai365". chennai365.com. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ "Events - Madhavan launches 'Odu Raja Odu' first look poster Movie Trailer Launch - IndiaGlitz Tamil". IndiaGlitz.com. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ "'Odu Raja Odu' trailer - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 August 2018.