Aridhu Aridhu (lit.'Rare, Rare'; transl. Infrequent) is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by K. R. Mathivanan,[1][2] an assistant of director Shankar, directing his maiden venture.[3] The movie is produced by Jaya Krishnan under the banner name of JK Creations. The movie's lead cast includes Harish Kalyan and Uttara Raj, making her debut. Thaman has scored the music under the audio label of Five Star Audios.[4]

Aridhu Aridhu
Directed byK. R. Mathivanan
Produced byJayakrishnan
StarringHarish Kalyan
Uttara Raj
Abdul Hakeem
Hariraj
CinematographyC.T Arul Selvan
Edited byS. P. Ahamad]
Music byThaman
Release date
  • 24 December 2010 (2010-12-24)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Cast

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The names of the characters are not mentioned in the film.

Production

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Uttara, who won a New Zealand beauty pageant was signed to play the lead actress while Princess Jasmine (acted in the Hollywood film Ghost Rider) was signed to play a supporting role.[5]

Soundtrack

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Aridhu Aridhu
Soundtrack album by
Released2010
Recorded2010
GenreSoundtrack
Length21:39
LabelFive Star Audio
ProducerS. Thaman
S. Thaman chronology
Mundhinam Paartheney
(2010)
Aridhu Aridhu
(2010)
Ayyanar
(2010)

The music of the film, composed by Thaman was released at Sathyam Cinemas, Chennai.[6] Director Shankar released the audio in the event which also saw other prominent directors such as Thankar Bachan, Vetrimaaran, Lingusamy and Perarasu, producers R.B. Choudhary, Kalaipuli Dhanu and executive members of TFPC.[4][7] The lyrics are written by the director K. R. Mathivanan himself.

Track-List
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Oh Lalali"Suchitra, Chorus4:28
2."Kanavugal Edhuvarai"Benny Dayal, S. Thaman4:19
3."Azhagaai Sirithaayada"S. Thaman, K. R. Mathivanan, Chorus4:43
4."Saturday Girlodu"Ujjainee, Chorus4:12
5."Missing Something"Rita, Chorus4:59
6."Un Uyirai"Karthik4:12
Total length:26:53

Reception

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A critic from The New Indian Express wrote that "The script is intriguing, and the director adopts an unconventional narrative style. More of an experimental film, it would be of interest to a discerning viewer".[8] A critic from Indiaglitz wrote that "Had the director made the movie more cogent and concentrated more on the script, Aridhu Aridhu would have been a decent fare".[9] A critic from Dinamalar wrote that "Hariraj, who makes us sit upright in the very first dialogue, [...] would have been talked about even more if he had shown it more effectively in the screenplay and direction".[10]

References

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  1. ^ "KR Mathivannan goes gaga over his next!". The Times of India.
  2. ^ Raghavan, Nikhil (25 December 2010). "Itsy Bitsy" – via www.thehindu.com.
  3. ^ "Shankar's associate debuts". The New Indian Express.
  4. ^ a b Social Post (14 June 2010). "Shankar releases Aridhu Aridhu audio | News - Oneindia Entertainment". Entertainment.oneindia.in. Archived from the original on 8 July 2012. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
  5. ^ "Aridhu Aridhu Musical Launch". The New Indian Express.
  6. ^ Kumar, S. r Ashok (26 June 2010). "Two to listen to" – via www.thehindu.com.
  7. ^ "Trouble averted at 'Aridhu Aridhu' audio launch". The New Indian Express.[dead link]
  8. ^ "Aridhu Aridhu". The New Indian Express.
  9. ^ "Aridhu Aridhu Review". Indiaglitz.
  10. ^ "அரிது அரிது". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 25 December 2011.
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