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Rocket Driver

Rocket Driver is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language fantasy dramedy film directed by Sriram Ananthashankar and co-written along with Akshay Poolla and Prasanth S.[1] The film stars debutant actor Vishvath in the lead role alongside Sunaina, National-Award winner Naga Vishal, Kathadi Ramamurthy, Jagan and others in supporting roles.[2]

Rocket Driver
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySriram Ananthashankar
Written bySriram Ananthashankar
Akshay Poolla
Prasanth S
Produced byAnirudh Vallabh
Starring
CinematographyRegimel Surya Thomas
Edited byIniyavan Pandiyan
Music byKaushik Krish
Production
company
Stories By The Shore
Release date
  • 18 October 2024 (2024-10-18)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

The film is produced by Anirudh Vallabh under his Stories By The Shore banner.[3] The film has cinematography done by Regimel Surya Thomas, music by Kaushik Krish, and editing by Iniyavan Pandiyan.[4]

Rocket Driver released on 18 October 2024.[5]The film got unanimous positive reviews from the critics and audience.

Synopsis

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The story revolves around an autorickshaw driver, Prabhakaran "Prabha" who, in 2023, voices dissatisfaction over various aspects of life and happens to encounter a younger version of his role model, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, who has time travelled from 1948.[6][7][8] while things get weirder for Prabha as he and his role model together join hands to find the reasons for this strange incident.[9][10]

Cast

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Production

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In mid-June 2024, through a poster, debutant director Sriram Ananthashankar was announced to direct his first project titled Rocket Driver featuring debut actor Vishvath.[3] The genre was mentioned to be a fantasy dramedy film[11] produced by Anirudh Vallabh under his Stories By The Shore production banner.[1] The film casting includes, Sunaina, K.D Engira Karuppudurai (2019) fame National-Award winner Naga Vishal,[12] Kathadi Ramamurthy, Jagan and others in supporting roles.[2]

The film has cinematography done by Regimel Surya Thomas, music by Kaushik Krish and editing by Iniyavan Pandiyan[4] On 4 October, the film trailer was released by Silambarasan, which received positive response.[10][7]

Music

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The music and background score is composed by Kaushik Krish.[4] The first single "Avarum Sethutaara" was released on 18 July 2024.[13] The second single "Quantam Paaichal" was released on 24 August 2024.[14] The complete album with another 3 songs was released on 25 September 2024.[15]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Avarum Sethutaara"Hirdesh RajJassie Gift, Kaushik Krish3:26
2."Quantum Paaichal"Hirdesh RajSusha3:24
3."Kizhinja Rekka"Hirdesh RajGana Gokul, Kaushik Krish3:06
4."Revisiting Rameshwaram"Hirdesh RajSabari VV3:39
5."Iru Disaigalil"Kaushik KrishKaushik Krish2:43
Total length:16:18

Release

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Rocket Driver released on 18 October 2024.[5]

Reception

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Thinkal Menon of Times of India gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Rocket Driver - The genuine nature of the story and heartwarming performances are sure to leave a smile on your face."[16]

Abishek Balaji of Cinema Express gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Rocket Driver doesn't try to say or do much. This is a very simple story, and rightly so, in tune with its overall message."[17] Anusha Sundar of OTT Play gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Rocket Driver, with its refreshing premise, dedicated performances, and light-hearted take, manages to become a decent watch."[18]

Sreedhar Pillai gave 3/5 and wrote, “A small film with a big heart. It’s a feel good time travel film that looks at friendship with a unique quirky story line.”

References

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  1. ^ a b Features, C. E. (17 June 2024). "Debutants Sriram Ananthashankar and Vishvath join hands for Rocket Driver". Cinema Express. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b "நிச்சயம் முடித்த கையோடு அடுத்தப் படத்தை அறிவித்த சுனைனா... குவியும் வாழ்த்து!". Kamadenu. 17 June 2024. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  3. ^ a b "அனிருத் தயாரிக்கும் புதிய படம் ராக்கெட் டிரைவர்! போஸ்டர் வெளியானது." Zee Hindustan Tamil (in Tamil). 17 June 2024. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  4. ^ a b c B, Jayabhuvaneshwari (13 October 2024). "Rocket Driver gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  5. ^ a b மலர், மாலை (12 October 2024). "சுனைனா நடித்த ராக்கெட் டிரைவர் திரைப்படத்தின் ரிலீஸ் தேதி அறிவிப்பு". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  6. ^ Features, C. E. (4 October 2024). "Rocket Driver Trailer: A mission to help 'Abdul Kalam' reach his destination". Cinema Express. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  7. ^ a b "டிராபிக் போலீஸாக சுனேனா... கவனம் ஈர்க்கும் ராக்கெட் டிரைவர் படத்தின் ட்ரெய்லர்!". TimesNowTamil (in Tamil). 8 October 2024. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  8. ^ "ராக்கெட் டிரைவர் - திரைப் பார்வை | கலாமின் காலப் பயணம்!". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 18 October 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  9. ^ Bureau, DTNEXT (17 June 2024). "Makers release first look of Rocket Driver, a fantasy drama". www.dtnext.in. Retrieved 13 October 2024. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  10. ^ a b மலர், மாலை (4 October 2024). "இளம் வயது அப்துல் கலாம்.. வித்தியாச கதையம்சம் கொண்ட 'ராக்கெட் டிரைவர்' டிரைலர் வெளியீடு". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  11. ^ Bureau, N. T. (18 June 2024). "'Rocket Driver is a fantasy-comedy entertainer'". News Today | First with the news. Archived from the original on 19 June 2024. Retrieved 13 October 2024. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  12. ^ "Child Artiste Naga Vishal Of KD Engira Karuppudurai Fame To Be Seen Next iIn Fantasy Drama Rocket Driver". Times Now. 17 June 2024. Archived from the original on 17 June 2024. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  13. ^ Features, C. E. (18 July 2024). "First single 'Avarum Sethutaara' from Rocket Driver out". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 18 July 2024. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  14. ^ Features, C. E. (24 August 2024). "'Quantam Paaichal' song from Rocket Driver out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  15. ^ Features, C. E. (26 September 2024). "Full album of Rocket Driver out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  16. ^ "Rocket Driver Movie Review : Wafer-thin story, but heartwarming performances leave us with a smile". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  17. ^ Balaji, Abishek (18 October 2024). "Rocket Driver Movie Review: A breezy bromance that could have used more drama". Cinema Express. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  18. ^ "Rocket Driver Movie Review: Refreshing film with decent performances". OTTPlay. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
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