Dada (2023 film)

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{{short description|2023 Indian Tamil-language coming-of-age romantic drama film by Ganesh K. Babu}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2023}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Dada
| image = Dadareleaseposter.jpg
| caption = Theatrical Release Poster
| director = Ganesh K. Babu
| writer = Ganesh K. Babu
| screenplay =
| story =
| producer = S. Ambeth Kumar
| starring = {{ubl|[[Kavin (actor)|Kavin]]|[[Aparna Das]]|[[VTV Ganesh]]}}
| cinematography = Ezhil Arasu K.
| editing = Kathiresh Alagesan
| music = Jen Martin
| studio = Olympia Movies
| distributor = [[Red Giant Movies]]
| released = {{film date|2023|02|10|df=y}}
| runtime = 135 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| gross = {{estimation}} ₹11 crore<ref>{{Cite news |title='Dada' box office collection week 1: Kavin starrer enters into the second week successfully with warm responses; collects Rs 11 crore |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/box-office/dada-box-office-collection-week-1-kavin-starrer-enters-into-the-second-week-successfully-with-warm-responses-collects-rs-11-crore/articleshow/98001149.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-03-08 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
}}
'''''Dada''''' (also known as '''''Dada the Appa''''') is a 2023 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Coming-of-age film|coming-of-age]] [[romantic drama film]] written and directed by Ganesh K. Babu in his directorial debut.<ref name=":0" /> The film stars [[Kavin (actor)|Kavin]], [[Aparna Das]] and [[K. Bhagyaraj]]. The film focuses on the life of a young man who later adores the role of fatherhood and as a single parent.<ref name=":1" /> The film sends out a stronger message indicating that parenthood is gender neutral.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2023-02-10 |title=DaDa review: Enjoyable coming-of-age drama about accidental parenthood |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/dada-review-enjoyable-coming-of-age-drama-about-accidental-parenthood-101676018011582.html |access-date=2023-02-11 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='Our film will break stereotypes about parents': Actors Kavin and Aparna Das - The New Indian Express |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2023/feb/09/our-film-will-break-stereotypes-about-parents-actorskavin-and-aparna-das-2545605.amp |access-date=2023-02-11 |website=www.newindianexpress.com}}</ref>

''Dada'' was released by theatrically on 10 February 2023 and received highly positive reviews from critics and audience, and was a commercially success at the box-office.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Chandar |first=Bhuvanesh |date=2023-02-10 |title='DaDa' movie review: Kavin, Aparna Das impress in this emotional rollercoaster |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/dada-movie-review-kavin-aparna-das-impress-in-this-emotional-rollercoaster/article66491373.ece |access-date=2023-02-11 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=DaDa Movie Review: Kavin, Aparna Das' film is thoughtful and effective |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/dada-movie-review-kavin-aparna-das-film-is-thoughtful-and-effective-2333092-2023-02-10 |access-date=2023-02-11 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>

== Synopsis ==
Manikandan and Sindhu are final-year college students, and is in a relationship. However, Sindhu gets pregnant and their life changes. Circumstances compel the couple to get separated from each other, mainly owing to Manikandan's ill-fated behavior during Sindhu's pregnancy. Manikandan is being given the sole responsibility of raising the child. He faces several challenges and barriers in adoring his fatherhood.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Balachandran |first=Logesh |title=Dada Movie Review : Kavin excels in this well-written feel-good emotional drama |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/dada/movie-review/97754123.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-02-11 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Cast ==
{{cast listing|
* [[Kavin (actor)|Kavin]] as Manikandan
* [[Aparna Das]] as Sindhu
* [[K. Bhagyaraj]] as Manikandan's father
* [[Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran]] as Manikandan's mother
* [[VTV Ganesh]] as Gokul
* Pradeep Antony as Saravanan
* Harish K. as Amith
* Fouzee as Shadana
* Kamaldeep
* Arvind Ezhilarasan as Manikandan's brother
* Master Ilan Arjunan as Adithya
* Baby Nalan Premkumar as baby Adithya
* Master Arav
* Master Bedal Sanjay
}}

== Production ==
The film project was announced by debutant filmmaker Ganesh K. Babu. The film project marked first film for Aparna Das as lead actress in Tamil after previously making her debut in a small role in [[Nelson Dilipkumar]]'s directorial venture ''[[Beast (2022 Indian film)|Beast]]'' (2022).<ref name=":2" />

The [[principal photography]] of the film began in March 2022 and the film was predominantly shot and set in [[Chennai]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kavin's Dada to release on November 18? |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/oct/17/kavins-dada-to-release-on-november-18-35714.html |access-date=2023-02-11 |website=CinemaExpress}}</ref> The shooting of the film was wrapped up in September 2022.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kavin & Aparna Das' 'Dada' teaser |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kavin-aparna-das-dada-teaser/articleshow/96815509.cms |access-date=2023-02-11 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Release ==
=== Theatrical ===
The film was released in over 400 theatres across Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kavin's 'Dada' to release on over 400 screens in Tamil Nadu |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kavins-dada-to-release-on-over-400-screens-in-tamil-nadu/articleshow/97763431.cms |access-date=2023-02-11 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The Tamil theatrical release for the film was acquired by [[Red Giant Movies]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Kavin's Dada to release in this month |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/jan/02/kavins-dada-to-release-in-this-month-38271.html |access-date=2023-02-11 |website=CinemaExpress}}</ref>Overseas rights bagged by [[Ayngaran International]]

=== Home media ===
The digital streaming rights of the film has been bagged by [[Amazon Prime Video]]. The film is scheduled to have its digital premiere on the streaming platform from 10 March 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kavin starrer Dada gets OTT release date|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/kavin-movie-dada-gets-ott-release-date-8484573/lite/|access-date=2023-03-07 |website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref>

=== Critic Reception ===
Logesh Balachandran critic from ''[[Times of india]]'' gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and stated that " Director Ganesh K. Babu's writing is effective enough to pull the audience into the world of Manikandan, a single parent, who gets into that redemption phase. "appreciated film<ref>{{Cite news |title=Dada Movie Review : Kavin excels in this well-written feel-good emotional drama |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/dada/movie-review/97754123.cms |access-date=2023-03-17 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>.Navein Darshan critic from ''[[Cinema Express]]'' wrote that "The film is emotional but is equally fun with a strong undercurrent of tasteful humour" and gave 3.5 rating out 5 <ref>{{Cite web |title=Dada Movie Review: A well-written drama made with plenty of heart |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2023/feb/10/dada-movie-review-a-well-written-drama-made-with-a-plenty-of-heart-39859.html |access-date=2023-03-17 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>.Janani K from ''[[India Today]]'' critic gave 3 out of 5 stars and appreciated film.<ref>{{Cite web |title=DaDa Movie Review: Kavin, Aparna Das’ film is thoughtful and effective |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/dada-movie-review-kavin-aparna-das-film-is-thoughtful-and-effective-2333092-2023-02-10 |access-date=2023-03-17 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>Haricharan Pudipeddi Critic from [[Hindustan Times|''Hindustan Times'']] noted that "The most refreshing aspect of DaDa is that it sends out a very important message loud and clear – parenthood is gender neutral"<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-10 |title=DaDa review: Enjoyable coming-of-age drama about accidental parenthood |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/dada-review-enjoyable-coming-of-age-drama-about-accidental-parenthood-101676018011582.html |access-date=2023-03-17 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>.[[The Hindu|''The Hindu'']] critic gave mixture of review and wrote that " The writing, on the other hand, only solidifies. There are some really enjoyable, heart-melting touches in the second act"<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chandar |first=Bhuvanesh |date=2023-02-10 |title=‘DaDa’ movie review: Kavin, Aparna Das impress in this emotional rollercoaster |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/dada-movie-review-kavin-aparna-das-impress-in-this-emotional-rollercoaster/article66491373.ece |access-date=2023-03-17 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==

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[[Category:2020s Tamil-language films]]

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