Chiyangal
| Chiyangal | |
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| Directed by | Vaigarai Balan |
| Written by | Vaigarai Balan |
| Produced by | G.Karikalan |
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| Cinematography | Babu Kumar.I.E |
| Edited by | Mabbu Jyothi Prakash |
| Music by | Muthamil |
Production company | KL Production |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Chiyangal (transl. Grandfathers)[a] is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Vaigarai Balan. The film stars Karikalan and Risha, with Nalinikanth and several senior newcomers in supporting roles.[2][1][3]
Cast
[edit]- Karikalan
- Risha
- Nalinikanth
- Pasupathiraj
- Samuthira Seeni
- Eswar Thiyagarajan
- Sakthivel
- Narayanasamy
- Durai Sundaram
Production
[edit]The film is directed by Vaigarai Balan, who previously directed Kadikara Manithargal (2018).[1] The film was shot in Theni and Meghamalai.[4] The film introduces seventy new faces.[5] Chiyangal has a similar premise to Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (2013).[2] The film was released under the English title Oldage Villagers.[6]
Soundtrack
[edit]- "Otti Otti Naanum Vaaren" - Karthik, Priya Himesh
- "Otti Otti Naanum Vaaren" - Karthik
- "Chiyaan Chiyaan" - Saisharan
- "Ithu Enna Vithiyo" - Muthamil
Release
[edit]A critic from The Times of India gave the film a rating of two-and-a-half out of five stars and opined that "But as the movie inches towards its climax, some of the scenes become melodramatic and the dialogues about protecting parents, though relevant, appear preachy".[8] A critic from Dinamalar gave the film a rating of three-and-a-quarter out of five stars and praised the unique storyline.[9]
Awards
[edit]- 2020 - Foreign Features Category at the WorldFest-Houston International Film & Video Festival - Silver Remi Award[6]
- Five Continents International Film Festival[6]
- Grantville International Film Festival[6]
- L’Age d’Or International Arthouse Film Festival[6]
Notes
[edit]- ^ People in Meghamalai refer to their grandfathers as Chiyan.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Darshan, Navein (9 April 2019). "Chiyangal to feature several debutants, all of them over 60 years of age". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 16 December 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ a b Subramanian, Anupama (30 November 2019). "Film focussing on elderly men". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 16 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ "சியான்கள்". maalaimalar.com. 20 December 2020. Archived from the original on 16 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ "Chiyangal is a fun script with older people in the lead". The Times of India. 17 April 2019. Archived from the original on 16 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (20 April 2019). "Chiyangal delves on the lives of elderly". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 16 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "Tamil film on elderly men bags award at international film fest". The Times of India. 14 April 2020. Archived from the original on 16 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ "Chiyangal - Karthik, Priya Hemesh - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn". 17 January 2020.
- ^ "Chiyangal Movie Review: The prime attraction of the film is the portrayal of friendship among the senior citizens". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ "சியான்கள் - விமர்சனம் {3.25/5} : சியான்கள் - மரியாதை - Chiyangal". Dinamalar.