Chasing (2021 film)
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| Directed by | K. Veerakumar |
| Written by | Pon Parthiban (dialogue) |
| Produced by | Mathialagan Muniandy |
| Starring | Varalaxmi Sarathkumar Mathialagan Muniandy Super Subbarayan |
| Cinematography | E. Krishnasamy |
| Edited by | K. Balasubramanium |
| Music by | Thasi |
Production company | Asia Sin Media |
Release date |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Chasing is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language action crime film written and directed by Veerakumar on his directorial debut. The film features Varalaxmi Sarathkumar in the lead role.[1] The film had a theatrical release on 16 April 2021. It received negative reviews.[2]
Plot
[edit]Athira (Varalaxmi Sarathkumar) is seen chasing goons and drug peddlers in different locations. The film opens with the kidnapping of a girl who gets rescued by Athira in a few minutes, followed by an investigation.
Cast
[edit]- Varalaxmi Sarathkumar as Athira
- Mathialagan Muniandy
- Super Subbarayan as Padikuthan
- Bala Saravanan as Rocky
- Imman Annachi as Police constable
- Sona Heiden as Sona
- Sankar Guru Raja as Police commissioner
- Jerald as Jerald
Production
[edit]Principal photography of the film began during April 2019 in Malacca, Malaysia.[3] A first look poster for the film was released to mark Tamil New Year 2019.[4] For the film, Varalaxmi filmed seven separate action scenes.[5]
A theatrical trailer of the film was released in November 2020 by director Bharathiraja.[6]
Release
[edit]The film had a theatrical release on 16 April 2021. A reviewer from Cinema Express wrote Chasing is "an awful, loud cop film with not a shred of logic" and that "with writing that's all over the place, the film fails in every possible way".[7] A reviewer from Times of India noted "the film, which lacks thrills, adequate character detailing and engaging narration, is a forgettable snooze fest".[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "'Chasing' first look out, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar plays a biker". The News Minute. 15 April 2019.
- ^ "Chasing Movie Review: An awful, loud cop film with not a shred of logic". Cinema Express. 16 April 2021.
- ^ "Chasing first look: Varu Sarathkumar is all set to play a biker". 14 April 2019.
- ^ "'Chasing' first look out, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar plays a biker". The News Minute. 15 April 2019.
- ^ "INTERVIEW| I think the universe wants me to do female-centric cinema: Varalaxmi Sarathkumar". 6 August 2020.
- ^ "Trailer of Varalaxmi Sarathkumar's Chasing". The Times of India.
- ^ "Chasing Movie Review: An awful, loud cop film with not a shred of logic". Cinema Express. 16 April 2021.
- ^ Menon, Thinkal. "Chasing Movie Review: The film, which lacks thrills, adequate character detailing and engaging narration, is a forgettable snooze fest". The Times of India.
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