Ranam Aram Thavarel (transl. Blood from the failure to do good),[2] also referred to as Ranam, is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language mystery thriller film written and directed by Sherief. The film stars Vaibhav, Nandita Swetha and Tanya Hope in the lead roles and marks Vaibhav's 25th film.[3] The film was produced by Madhu Nagarajan under the banner of Mithun Mithra Productions.[4] The film was released on 23 February 2024 to positive reviews from critics.
| Ranam Aram Thavarel | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Sherief |
| Written by | Sherief |
| Produced by | Madhu Nagarajan |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Balaji K Raja |
| Edited by | Muniez |
| Music by | Arrol Corelli |
Production company | Mithun Mithra Productions |
| Distributed by | Shakthi Film Factory |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
edit- Vaibhav as Shiva
- Nandita Swetha as Kalki
- Tanya Hope as Special Inspector Indhuja Krishnan
- Saras Menon as Kavya
- Suresh Chakravarthy as Constable Baskar
- Praniti as J. Aadini
- Pathaman as Inspector M. Rajendran
- Jeeva as Saritha
- Lollu Sabha Seshu as Security guard
- Sunil Reddy as Drunkard
- Venkat Prabhu as a director (cameo appearance)
Production
editSoundtrack
editThe music was composed by Arrol Corelli.[6]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Achu Penne" | Shreya Ghoshal | 3:54 |
| 2. | "Rowdy Gana" | Mathichiyam Bala | 2:57 |
| 3. | "Ponnana Kannu" | G. V. Prakash Kumar | 3:57 |
| 4. | "Polladha Kuruvi" | Raghotham, Sherief | 1:35 |
| 5. | "Amma Amma" | Praniti | 3:56 |
| Total length: | 16:19 | ||
Reception
editRoopa Radhakrishnan of The Times of India rated the film three out of five stars and noted that "Ranam Aram Thavarel is a decent addition to the investigative thriller genre in Tamil cinema".[1] Raghav Kumar of Kalki appreciated the film and rated 3/5.[7]
Jayabhuvaneshwari B of The New Indian Express gave the film the same rating and wrote that " At the heart of Ranam is a psychological disorder, which the filmmaker argues is more of a fetish or a habit".[8]
Manigandan KR of Times Now rated the film two-and-a-half out of five stars and stated that "The social message that Sherief looks to pass on through this film is a very valid one".[9] Petchi Avudaiappan of ABP Nadu gave the film the same rating and noted that "It would have been great if the visuals in the area had added credibility."[10]
References
edit- ^ a b "Ranam Aram Thavarel Movie Review : This investigative thriller manages to skillfully rise past its evident flaws". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 11 May 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Vaibhav's next titled Ranam". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 7 June 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ "Vaibhav's 'Ranam Aram Thavarel' trailer". The Times of India. 16 February 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 17 February 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ "Vaibhav to play a facial reconfiguration artist in Ranam". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 7 June 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ "'Ranam Aram Thavarel' Trailer Review: Vaibhav Plays A Facial Reconstruction Artist". Outlook India. Archived from the original on 20 February 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ "Ranam Aram Thavarel (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP". Apple Music. 2024. Archived from the original on 11 March 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ ராகவ்குமார் (23 February 2024). "'ரணம் அறம் தவறேல்' திரைவிமர்சனம்!". Kalki Online (in Tamil). Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ B, Jayabhuvaneshwari (26 February 2024). "'Ranam-Aram Thavarel' film review: Vaibhav shines in this effective murder mystery". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "Ranam Aram Thavarel Movie Review: Vaibhav, Nandita Shine In This Investigative Thriller That Is Let Down By Lapses In Logic". TimesNow. 22 February 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ ஆவுடையப்பன், பேச்சி (22 February 2024). "விறுவிறுப்பான க்ரைம் த்ரில்லர் கதை - வைபவின் ரணம் அறம் தவறேல் விமர்சனம் இதோ!". ABP Nadu (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 22 February 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2024.