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Erumbu
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySuresh G
Written bySuresh G
Produced bySuresh Gunasekaran
Starring
CinematographyK. S. Kalidass
Edited byThiyagarajan M
Music by Arun Raj
Production
company
Mandru GVS Production
Distributed byBlockbuster Production
Release date
  • 16 June 2023 (2023-06-16)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Erumbu (transl. Ant) is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language drama film written, directed, and produced by Suresh G.[1] It stars Charle, M. S. Bhaskar, George Maryan, Monica Siva and Shakthi Rithvik.[2][3] The music is composed by Arun Raj, and the film released on 16 June 2023.

The film is titled Erumbu because the two kids, Muthu (Rithvik) and Pachamma (Monica), face struggles regardless of their age, which is compared to an ant carrying a weight equal to 20 times its actual weight.[4]

Plot

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A young boy, Muthu, loses a one-gram ring and sets out to find it before his family returns house. Throughout the journey, his sister Pachamma and a friend support him.

Cast

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  • Charle as Annadurai
  • M. S. Bhaskar as Arumugam
  • George Maryan as Chittu
  • Monica Siva as Pachamma
  • Shakthi Rithvik as Muthu
  • Suzane George as Kamalam
  • Paravai Suntharaambaal
  • Jagadeeshwaran
  • Sumathi G. as groundnut peeling lady
  • Tamizh Bharathi

Production

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The film was produced by Suresh Gunasekaran under the banner of Mandru GVS Production.[5] The cinematography of the film was done by K. S. Kalidass, and the editing of the film was done by Thiyagarajan M.[6] The film was shot in Kattumannarkoil in 2021.[7]

Music

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Erumbu
Soundtrack album by
Arun Raj
Released2023
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length7:12
LanguageTamil
LabelSaregama
ProducerArun Raj
Arun Raj chronology
Kadamaiyai Sei
(2022) 		Erumbu
(2023) 		Pizza 3: The Mummy
(2023)

The music for the film was composed by Arun Raj, who earlier composed music for Thadam.[8][9]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Chikku Bukku Chikku"Suresh G, Arun RajMeghna Sumesh3:16
2."Oru Oorula"Arun BharathiPradeep Kumar, Arun Raj3:56
Total length:7:12

Release

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The film was released on 16 June 2023.[citation needed]

Reception

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Logesh Balachandran of The Times of India gave the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Erumbu is a must-watch for anyone who appreciates a simple story with good intentions."[10] Jayabhuvaneshwari B of Cinema Express gave it 2 out of 5 stars and wrote, "The film's story is as predictable as one of your own."[11]

A critic from Vikatan gave the film a mixed review, stating that "the filmmaking style is more like a short film than a feature film."[12] A critic from Maalai Malar gave the film a mixed review, stating that "Erumbu - slow."[13]

References

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  1. ^ "மாறுப்பட்ட ஜோனர்..ஈர்க்கும் காட்சிகள்.. எறும்பு படத்தின் டிரெய்லர் இதோ". Zee Hindustan Tamil (in Tamil). 18 May 2023. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  2. ^ V, Aarthi. "Erumbu: 'எறும்பு பட கதை இது தான்' - போட்டு உடைத்த இயக்குநர் சுரேஷ்". Tamil Hindustan Times (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  3. ^ "ஈர்க்கும் காட்சிகளும் வசனமும் - சார்லியின் 'எறும்பு' ட்ரெய்லர் எப்படி?". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 17 May 2023. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  4. ^ Bureau, Dt Next (17 November 2022). "Director Suresh's kids' film Erumbu to release soon". DT next. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ "உலக அரங்கில் முதல் தமிழ் சினிமா 'எறும்பு' - நடிகர் சார்லி பேச்சு". Nakkheeran. 18 May 2023. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  6. ^ "Erumbu to be a feel good drama, says director Suresh G". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  7. ^ "Makers of 'Erumbu' releases first look poster". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  8. ^ V, Aarthi. "Arun Raj: 'ரசித்து ரசித்து இசையமைத்தேன், இது ஓர் உலகப்படம்' - இசையமைப்பாளர் அருண்ராஜ்". Tamil Hindustan Times (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  9. ^ "Chikku Bukku Chikku song from Erumbu is here". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 31 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  10. ^ "Erumbu Movie Review : A small film with some good surprises". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 15 June 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  11. ^ "Erumbu Movie Review: Inadequate world-building, predictability makes this a middling film". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 17 June 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  12. ^ டீம், விகடன் (16 June 2023). "எறும்பு விமர்சனம்: சிறுவர்களின் நடிப்பு சூப்பர், ஆனால் குறும்படம் அளவிலான கதை போதுமானதா?". Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 17 June 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  13. ^ "Erumbu". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). 16 June 2023. Archived from the original on 17 June 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
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