Ice is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by R. Raghuraj. The film stars newcomer Ashok, Priyanka Trivedi and Haripriya, while Vivek and Mouli appeared in other pivotal role. The film produced by, had music scored by Devi Sri Prasad. This film is the Tamil remake of the 2002 Telugu film Kalusukovalani. The film was released in 2003 to below average collections and reviews.[1]

Ice
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Directed byR. Raghuraj
Story byVakkantham Vamsi
Based onKalusukovalani (Telugu)
Produced bySherif Ahmed
StarringAshok
Priyanka Trivedi
Haripriya
CinematographySri
Music byDevi Sri Prasad
Production
company
Joy Entertainment
Release date
  • 4 July 2003 (2003-07-04)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Cast

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As per the film's opening credits:[2]

Production

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Ice is a remake of the director's 2002 Telugu film Kalusukovalani which featured Uday Kiran and Gajala. The film became the maiden production venture of Sherif Ahmed for his Joy Entertainment. Gayathri Raguram was first chosen to play the heroine, but was subsequently replaced by Priyanka Trivedi.[3] Devi Sri Prasad's tunes from the original version were retained, while cranking the camera was Shri, who had apprenticed with P. C. Sriram. The sets are designed by M. Prabhakar, the stunt and dance choreography are by Shiva and Cool Jayant respectively. At the YMCA grounds, Chennai, a song was picturised on the hero. After a schedule in Chennai, the unit shifts to locations abroad to the Alps.[4][5]

Soundtrack

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Devi Sri Prasad reused all songs from the original Telugu film except "Appappa Un Paarvai", "Hey Penne" and "Gumthalakkadi".[6]

No. Song Singers Lyrics
1 "Appappa Un Paarvai" Ranjith, Kalpana, Anupama Yugabharathi
2 "En Vanathin" Devi Sri Prasad Kabilan
3 "Gumthalakkadi" Manikka Vinayagam, Ambika, Theni Kunjarammal R. Raghuraj
4 "Hey Penne" Karthik, Kalpana Yugabharathi
5 "Nenjil Nenjil Un Per" Sumangali Thamarai
6 "Ore Oru Ganam" Sumangali
7 "Silaya Silaya" Shankar Mahadevan, Mathangi Yugabharathi
8 "Vaaname Enakke" Kalpana Arivumathi

Release

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A critic from The Hindu commended the film's technical aspects but stated "as the game goes on without respite, the viewer feels restless and exasperated."[7] Malini Mannath of Chennai Online wrote "And to think that the film's original Telugu version 'Kalasu Kavalani' was a big success in Andhra! At least the Tamil version doesn't look like it will repeat the success story! In the growing list of promising debutants is Ashok who can dance-fight-romance as good as any other hero. Priyanka is a sight for sore eyes. Vivek's is comedy-missed.".[8] A critic from Bizhat wrote "Camerawork by Shree is pleasant. Ashok and Priyanka Trivedi performances are adequate. Music has been scored by Devi Sriprasath, where two songs are listenable".[9] A critic from Sify wrote "The film is weak due to crippled performances and lack of originality and presentation".[10]

Soon after the release of the films, Ashok signed on to appear in Varma, opposite Chaya Singh. However, the project was later cancelled.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Friday Review Chennai / Cinema : Certain stand". The Hindu. 24 July 2009. Archived from the original on 3 August 2009. Retrieved 10 June 2012.
  2. ^ "Ice tamil full movie | Ashok | Vivek | Priyanka Trivedi | Devi Sri Prasad | Star Movies". Archived from the original on 18 February 2024. Retrieved 2 March 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
  3. ^ "New launches in Tamil". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 29 June 2003. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  4. ^ "Ice". Cinematoday3.itgo.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2012.
  5. ^ "Cool version of a superhit". The Hindu. 25 October 2002. Archived from the original on 29 September 2003. Retrieved 10 June 2012.
  6. ^ "Ice Tamil Movie Soundtrack". Starmusiq. Archived from the original on 23 February 2019. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  7. ^ "Ice". The Hindu. 11 July 2003. Archived from the original on 12 September 2003. Retrieved 10 June 2012.
  8. ^ "Ice". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 8 April 2005. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  9. ^ "BizHat.com - Ice Review. Ashok, Priyanka Trivedi, Haripriya, Vivek, Mouli, Yuvarani". movies.bizhat.com. Archived from the original on 11 October 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  10. ^ "Ice". Sify. Archived from the original on 22 September 2004. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  11. ^ "Arjun signs new film". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 15 August 2004. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
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