Thottupaar
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| Thottupaar | |
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| Directed by | K. V. Nandhu |
| Produced by | Janaki Sivakumar |
| Starring | Vidharth Ramana Lakshana |
| Cinematography | Rathinavelu |
| Music by | Srikanth Deva |
Production company | Tholl Paavai Films |
| Distributed by | S. Thanu |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Thottupaar (transl. Try touching me) is an Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by newcomer K. V. Nandhu and produced by Janaki Sivakumar. The film, which starred Vidharth, Ramana and Lakshana in leading roles, released on 15 October 2010.
Cast
[edit]- Vidharth as Maharaja
- Ramana as Lingam
- Lakshana as Kanimozhi
- Cochin Haneefa
- Jagan
- Dinesh Lamba
- Azhagam Perumal
- Anu Haasan
- Manobala
- Mayilsamy
- Ragasya as item number
Production
[edit]Actor Vidharth played the lead role for the first time in his career, though the failure of the film meant that Mynaa (2010) is often noted as his debut film.[1] The film's director Nandhu, had previously apprenticed under director Perarasu.[1]
Soundtrack
[edit]The soundtrack is composed by Srikanth Deva.[2] It includes a remixed version of "Aadi Maasam Kaathadikka" from the 1983 film Paayum Puli.[3]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|
| "Aadi Maasam" | Udit Narayan, Anuradha Sriram | Vaali |
| "Oolavediye" | Silambarasan, Suchitra | Perarasu |
| "Seemasirikki" | Jassie Gift, Anitha Karthikeyan, Mamiboys | Vijay Sagar |
| "Thottu Thottu" | Sadhana Sargam | Viveka |
| "Usurula" | Sangeetha Sajith, Srikanth Deva |
Release and reception
[edit]The film was released on 15 October 2010.[4] A critic from Sify labelled the film as a "big bore", adding that "the film lacks a cohesive narration and screenplay".[5] Another reviewer cited that the film was a "can't watch".[6] The New Indian Express wrote, "The song-dance sequences follow in quick succession disturbing the flow and pace", adding, "The director has tried to infuse an element of realism in the earlier part. The script could have been etched in a more coherent and a convincing way when the scene shifts to the city".[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "First Take". The Hindu. 5 September 2010. Archived from the original on 9 September 2010. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
- ^ "Thottupaar (2009)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 20 February 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
- ^ "Script matters: Director Tarun Gopi". The New Indian Express. 9 December 2009. Archived from the original on 7 March 2020. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Playing a eunuch so early in his career". Behindwoods.com. 6 October 2010. Archived from the original on 20 April 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Thottupaar". Sify. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
- ^ "Thottupaar Review". getcinemas.com. Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
- ^ "Thottupaar". The New Indian Express. 18 October 2010. Archived from the original on 20 April 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
External links
[edit]- Thottupaar at IMDb