Vattara Vazhakku (transl. Local dialect) is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language directed by Kannusamy Rajendran starring Santhosh Nambirajan, Raveena Ravi and Vijay Sathya and the music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. It was theatrically released on 29 December 2023.[1]
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| Directed by | Kannusamy Rajendran |
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| Cinematography | Suresh Maniyan |
| Edited by | Venkat Rajen |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
edit- Santhosh Nambirajan as Sengai Maaran
- Raveena Ravi as Thotichi
- Vijay Sathya
Production
editThe film was shot in a village named Thodaneri near Madurai.[2][3]
Soundtrack
editThe soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[4]
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| Released | 2023 | ||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 8:36 | ||||
| Language | Tamil | ||||
| Producer | Ilaiyaraaja | ||||
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All lyrics are written by Ilaiyaraaja
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Thai Piranthal Indru" | Jithin Raj, Srinisha Jayaseelan | 4:12 |
| 2. | "Premai Enathu Oor" | Karthik Raja | 4:24 |
| Total length: | 8:36 | ||
Reception
editCritical response
editJayabhuvaneshwari B from Cinema Express wrote "Illaiyarajaa’s music for the film, which is expected to be the cherry on top, is only par for the course. Probably to satisfy the tragic end, the film is overloaded with violence and bloodshed that makes us uncomfortable".[5] A reviewer of The Times of India says "The Kannusamy Rajendran film is not one of those films that's dead on arrival, but it progresses to be way less impactful than what it set out to be".[6] A reviewer of Times Now says "Standing out as a film that ponders the consequences of seeking vengeance, the Kannusamy Rajendran directorial's lack to build up its characters as well storyline was its ultimate downfall".[7]A reviewer of Kalki wrote "The story of the film takes place in the period of 1987. Some of the songs composed by Raja during this period are played in the background from time to time. This is also good. Suresh's cinematography captures the warmth of Karisal forest".[8] A reviewer of Ananda Vikatan says "But due to the absence of an interesting screenplay and screenplay to justify this, this ``local case is boring the audience".[9]
References
edit- ^ "Vattara Valakku gets release date". Cinema Express. 14 December 2023. Archived from the original on 6 January 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ "A rural adventure: Raveena Ravi on shooting for 'Vattara Vazhakku'". The Times of India. 26 December 2023.
- ^ Hussain, M. A. Fahad (14 December 2023). "Ilaiyaraaja to score the music for Santhosh and Raveena's Madurai-based rural drama". The Times of India.
- ^ "Vattara Vazhakku (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Single by Ilaiyaraaja on Apple Music". Apple Music. 31 December 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "Vattara Vazhakku Movie Review: Raw portrayal isn't enough to save this emotionally distant revenge drama". Cinema Express. 29 December 2023. Archived from the original on 4 January 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ "Vattara Vazhakku Movie Review: A film that isn't dead on arrival but slowly loses itself along the way". The Times of India. 27 December 2023. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ "Vattara Vazhakku Movie Review: Santhosh Sreeram, Raveena Ravi's Intense Tale Of Love And Revenge Misses The Mark". Times Now. 29 December 2023. Archived from the original on 31 December 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ "வட்டார வழக்கு திரைப்பட விமர்சனம்!". Kalki (in Tamil). 25 December 2023. Archived from the original on 6 January 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ "வட்டார வழக்கு விமர்சனம்: சாதியப் பிரச்னைகளுக்கு எதிரான குரல்தான், ஆனால் நடிப்பும் மேக்கிங்கும்?". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). 29 December 2023. Archived from the original on 4 January 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2024.