Vetrivel
| Vetrivel | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Vasantha Mani |
| Written by | Vasantha Mani |
| Produced by | R. Ravindran |
| Starring | Prabhu M. Sasikumar Miya George Nikhila Vimal |
| Cinematography | S. R. Kathir |
| Edited by | A. L. Ramesh |
| Music by | D. Imman |
Production company | Trident Arts |
| Distributed by | Lyca Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Vetrivel is a 2016 Tamil drama film written and directed by Vasantha Mani. The film features Sasikumar, Miya George and Nikhila Vimal in the lead roles, while Prabhu, Viji Chandrasekhar, Ananth Nag and Varsha Bollamma portray supporting roles. The film, featuring music by D. Imman and cinematography by S. R. Kathir, released on 22 April 2016.[1][2][3]
Cast
- Sasikumar as Vetrivel
- Miya George as Janani
- Nikhila Vimal as Latha Vetrivel
- Prabhu as Rasamanickam
- Viji Chandrasekhar as Kayavarnam
- Ananth Nag as Saravana
- Varsha Bollamma as Subha
- Ilavarasu as Vetri's father
- Renuka Chouhan as Saratha
- Praveena as Rasamanickam's wife
- Thambi Ramaiah as Otthaasai
- Rajesh Gopalan as Arul
- Samuthirakani in a cameo appearance
- Vijay Vasanth as Chandran (Cameo appearance)
- Bharani as Pandi (Cameo appearance)
Production
Newcomer director Vasantha Mani revealed that he was working on the script of a film featuring Jai, Sasikumar and Samuthirakani during December 2014. By May 2015, he revealed that Jai did not sign the project and they were looking for a new actor to portray the role written for him instead.[4][5] In early September 2015, after finishing work on Bala's Tharai Thappattai (2016), Sasikumar confirmed he would work on the project titled Vetrivel and an official launch was held.[2] The film began production during September 2015 at Tanjore and completed a monthlong schedule, which ended early as a result of the 2015 Nadigar Sangam elections.[6] Miya George revealed that she was working on the film during December 2015, and noted that she would portray the character of Malayali girl in the film.[7]
Release
The film opened to positive reviews in April 2016, with Sify.com stating it is "a decent commercial entertainer with a neat message from Sasikumar, which is watchable for the authentic performance of the actors".[8] Likewise, Behindwoods.com noted that "Though the movie does well to package a drama with a well plotted screenplay, neatly polished with newness, probably the main enemy for Vetrivel is that the average theatre goer these days wants his day out at theatre to be a bash".[9] Baradwaj Rangan from The Hindu noted its "been a while since a purely formulaic film was made with respect for the art as well as the audience", praising the production.[10] The satellite rights of the movie were sold to Zee Tamizh.
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by D. Imman.[11]
- Adiye Unna - Sathya Prakash & Vandhana Srinivasan
- Aattam Pottu - Saicharan
- Onnapola - Shreya Ghoshal
- Athuva - Aalap Raju
- Naatu Saalaiyile - Jayamoorthi, V.M. Mahalingam, Anitha Venkat & Kovilpatti Amali
References
- ^ "Vetrivel Tamil Movie Review -Chennaivision". 27 April 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ a b Jyothsna. "After wrapping Thara Thappattai, Sasikumar began his next with Vasantha Mani". Behindwoods.
- ^ "Sasikumar to have two heroines in Vetrivel". The Times of India.
- ^ "Subramaniapuram Team reunite again - Subramaniapuram - Jai - Sasi Kumar - Samuthirakani - Vasantha Mani- Jilla Director Nesan - Cinemalead.com -".
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- ^ Jyothsna. "Updates about Sasikumar starrer Vetrivel". Behindwoods.
- ^ Athira M. "Miya George on her journey in tinsel town". The Hindu.
- ^ http://www.sify.com/movies/vetrivel-review-watchable-review-tamil-qewqT3fbaggej.html
- ^ http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/vetrivel/vetrivel-review.html
- ^ http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/vetrivel-it-takes-a-village/article8510230.ece
- ^ http://play.raaga.com/tamil/album/Vetrivel-songs-T0004398