Payanigal Gavanikkavum (transl. Passengers take note) is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by S. P. Shakthivel and produced by All In Pictures.[1] The film stars Vidharth and Karunakaran with a supporting cast including Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli, Masoom Shankar, and Prem Kumar.[2] The film's music is composed by Shanmanth Nag, with cinematography handled by S. Pandikumar and editing done by R. S. Sathishkumar. The film is a remake of the 2019 Malayalam film Vikruthi written by Ajeesh P. Thomas and directed by Emcy Joseph.[3] The film premiered on Aha on 29 April 2022.[4]
| Payanigal Gavanikkavum | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | S. P. Shakthivel |
| Screenplay by | S. P. Shakthivel |
| Based on | Vikruthi by Ajeesh P. Thomas |
| Produced by | T. Vijaya Raghavendra |
| Starring | Vidharth Karunakaran Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli |
| Cinematography | S. Pandikumar |
| Edited by | R. S. Sathishkumar |
| Music by | Shanmanth Nag |
Production company | All In Pictures |
| Distributed by | Aha |
Release date |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editEzhilan and his wife Tamil are both hearing and speech impaired. After spending two nights in the hospital where his daughter was admitted, Ezhilan travels back home on a Chennai Metro train but he falls asleep. Another passenger, Antony, finds this amusing and decides to post a picture of Ezhilan online, labelling him a drunkard. The rest of the movie explores the troubles Ezhilan and his family face when he is recognized by people as the "Chennai Metro Drunkard", as well as how Antony deals with the consequences of his actions.
Cast
edit- Vidharth as Ezhilan
- Karunakaran as Antony
- Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli as Tamizh
- Masoom Shankar as Jessy
- Prem Kumar as Inspector K. Raja Narayanan
- RJ Sarithiran
- Kavithalayaa Krishnan
- R. S. Shivaji
- Munnar Ramesh
- Ramachandran Durairaj
- Rekha Sivan
Production
editThe film was announced directly Digital Premier by Aha (streaming service) . The film is a remake of the Malayalam film Vikruthi.[5][6] The film trailer was released on 24 April 2022.[7]
Reception
editThe film premiered on Aha on 29 April 2022.[8][4] Sruthi Raman of The Times of India cited that "This dramedy explores the double-sidedness of social media" and further wrote that "While the film does have a needed message for the internet generation of our times, it’s not as breezy as it intends to be".[9] S Subhakeerthana from OTTPlay noted that "Payanigal Gavanikkavum makes us smile, laugh and cry. The film is simple, yet compelling, and is worth a watch." Gave 3 out of 5 Rating.[10] Zee News Critic mentioned that "The film emotionally conveys the problems caused to the people concerned by taking photos and videos of the small actions of a stranger in public and posting them on social media. We don't see the real situation behind the ordinary passing. Director Sakthivel Perumalsamy has decided to tell this strongly and has directed this film. The patiently moving screenplay tests our patience but the message of the film makes us forget everything."[11]Dinamalar Critic gave 3 out 5 rating for the film.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Vidharth to star in Payanigal Gavanikkavum, the remake of Malayalam film Vikruthi". Cinema Express. 21 January 2022. Archived from the original on 27 April 2022. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ "Vidharth's Payanigal Gavanikkavum trailer out". Cinema Express. 24 April 2022. Archived from the original on 27 April 2022. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ "Suraj Venjaramoodu- Soubin Shahir starrer 'Vikruthi' to be remade in Tamil". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 26 May 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ a b "விதார்த், கருணாகரன் நடிப்பில் கவனம் ஈர்த்த 'பயணிகள் கவனிக்கவும்'… ஆஹா தமிழ் அடுத்த வெளியீடு!". Webdunia Tamil. Archived from the original on 27 April 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
- ^ "Vidharth to star in Payanigal Gavanikkavum, the remake of Malayalam film Vikruthi". Cinema Express. 21 January 2022. Archived from the original on 27 April 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ Dinamalar (27 April 2022). "மலையாள விக்ருதி தான் தமிழில் பயணிகள் கவனிக்கவும் : இயக்குனர் தகவல் | Director about Payanigal kavanikkavum movie". தினமலர் - சினிமா (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 14 March 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ "Vidharth's Payanigal Gavanikkavum trailer out". Cinema Express. 24 April 2022. Archived from the original on 27 April 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ "Stream payanigal gavanikkavum on Aha Video". Aha. 28 April 2022. Archived from the original on 9 May 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ "Payanigal Gavanikavum Review: This dramedy explores the double-sidedness of social media". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 May 2023. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
- ^ "Payanigal Gavanikkavum movie review: A familiar premise; many wonderful performances". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 14 March 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ "விதார்த்தின் பயணிகள் கவனிக்கவும் எப்படி இருக்கு? திரை விமர்சனம்". Zee Hindustan Tamil (in Tamil). 28 April 2022. Archived from the original on 14 March 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ "பயணிகள் கவனிக்கவும் - விமர்சனம் {3/5} : பயணிகள் கவனிக்கவும் - ரசிகர்கள் கவனிக்கவும் - Payanigal kavanikkavum". Dinamalar. Retrieved 14 March 2023.