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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = 144<br />
| image = 144 film poster.jpg<br />
| alt = <!-- see WP:ALT --><br />
| caption = Theatrical release poster<br />
| director = G. Manikandan<br />
| producer = [[C. V. Kumar]],<br/>[[T. E. Abinesh|Abinesh Elangovan]]<br />
| writer = <br />
| story = {{based on|Vasanthakaala Kutrangal|[[Sujatha Rangarajan|Sujatha]]}}<br />
| based_on = <br />
| starring = [[Shiva (actor)|Shiva]]<br>[[Ashok Selvan]]<br>[[Oviya]]<br>[[Sonu (actress)|Sruthi Ramakrishnan]]<br />
| narrator = <br />
| music = [[Sean Roldan]]<br />
| cinematography = [[R. B. Gurudev]]<br />
| editing = [[Leo John Paul]]<br />
| studio = [[Thirukumaran Entertainment]],<br/>Abi & Abi Pictures<br />
| distributor = <br />
| released = 27 November 2015<br />
| runtime = <br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Tamil<br />
| budget = <!-- Add with a reliable source --><br />
| gross = <br />
| screenplay = <br />
}}<br />
'''''144''''' is a 2015 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[comedy film]] directed by G. Manikandan and produced by [[C. V. Kumar]], starring [[Shiva (actor)|Shiva]], [[Ashok Selvan]], [[Oviya]] and [[Sonu (actress)|Shruthi Ramakrishnan]] in the leading roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/mirchi-shiva-ashok-selvan-oviya-144-movie-updates-tamil-news-130774.html|title=Mirchi Shiva- Ashok Selvan's '144'Updates - Tamil Movie News|date=20 April 2015|website=IndiaGlitz.com|accessdate=5 December 2018}}</ref> The film's plot is partially inspired by the novel ''Vasanthakaala Kutrangal'' written by [[Sujatha Rangarajan|Sujatha]].<br />
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==Cast==<br />
{{colbegin}}<br />
*[[Shiva (actor)|Shiva]] as Thesi<br />
*[[Ashok Selvan]] as Madhaan<br />
*[[Oviya]] as Kalyani<br />
*[[Sonu (actress)|Shruthi Ramakrishnan]] as Divya<br />
*[[Ramdoss]] as Ravi Varman<br />
*[[Madhusudhan Rao (actor)|Madhusudhan Rao]] as Rayappan, Divya's father <br />
*[[Sujatha Sivakumar]] as Meenakshi Rayappan, Divya's mother<br />
*[[Uday Mahesh|Udayabhanu Maheshwaran]] as 'Feelings' Ravi<br />
*"Hello" Kandasaamy as Tube, Thesi's father<br />
*[[Ambani Shankar]]<br />
{{colend}}<br />
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==Production==<br />
The film was launched by producer [[C. V. Kumar]] with new director Manikandan, and it began shooting in February 2015, with a principal cast of [[Shiva (actor)|Shiva]], [[Ashok Selvan]], [[Oviya]] and [[Sonu (actress)|Sruthi Ramakrishnan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/producer-cv-kumar-kick-starts-144-news-tamil-pckkHfcggejhh.html|title=Producer CV Kumar kick starts '144'|website=Sify.com|accessdate=5 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/It-was-difficult-to-pick-up-the-Madurai-slang/articleshow/49921174.cms|title=It was difficult to pick up the Madurai slang - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> The team shot scenes in [[Madurai]], with Ashok Selvan portraying an illegal car racer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/from-a-honest-detective-to-an-illegal-car-racer.html|title=from an honest detective to an illegal car racer...|website=Behindwoods.com|accessdate=5 December 2018}}</ref> After a single long filming schedule, the film was announced to be nearing completion by April 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/actor-ashok-selvan-is-enthused-about-savaale-samalis-release-144-shooting-wraps-in-one-week.html|title=Actor Ashok Selvan is enthused about Savaale Samaali, 144 and another biggie|website=Behindwoods.com|accessdate=5 December 2018}}</ref><br />
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==Soundtrack==<br />
{{Infobox album<br />
| name = 144<br />
| type = soundtrack<br />
| artist = [[Sean Roldan]]<br />
| cover =<br />
| alt =<br />
| released = {{start date|2015|10|30|df=y}}<br />
| recorded =<br />
| venue =<br />
| studio =<br />
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]<br />
| length =<br />
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]<br />
| label = [[Think Music India|Think Music]]<br />
| producer = Sean Roldan<br />
| prev_title = [[Aadama Jaichomada]]<br />
| prev_year = 2014<br />
| next_title = [[Joker (2016 film)|Joker]]<br />
| next_year = 2016<br />
}}<br />
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Music and soundtracks were composed by [[Sean Roldan]]. The soundtrack features six songs, the lyrics for which were written by Kabilan, Sean Roldan, Vivek, Karaikudi and Bharathi Ganesan. Behindwoods rated the album 2.5 out of 5 and called it "An album laced with good energy and fun moments, but falls short of the expectations from a Sean Roldan fare."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/144/144-songs-review-1.html|title=144 (aka) 144 songs review|date=30 October 2015|website=Behindwoods.com|accessdate=5 December 2018}}</ref><br />
{{tracklist<br />
| headline = Track listing<br />
| extra_column = Singer(s)<br />
| total_length =<br />
<br />
| title1 = Vinai Theerkum Pillayada<br />
| extra1 = [[Sean Roldan]], Sathyaprakash & Shenbagaraj<br />
| length1 = 3:42<br />
| title2 = Poove Pooviname<br />
| extra2 = [[Sean Roldan]], [[Chinmayi]]<br />
| length2 = 3:10<br />
| title3 = Kenathakaanum Kenathakaanum<br />
| extra3 = [[Anthony Daasan]], Malavika Sundar<br />
| length3 = 4:17<br />
| title4 = Velamarapattayum<br />
| extra4 = Shenbagaraj<br />
| length4 = 1:23<br />
| title5 = Aagaa<br />
| extra5 = Hariharasudhan<br />
| length5 = 3:06<br />
| title6 = Kaasu Kadacha Loose Pudikkum<br />
| extra6 = [[Anthony Daasan]], Gowrishankar & Susha<br />
| length6 = 2:54<br />
}}<br />
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==Critical reception==<br />
M. Suganth of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film 3 out of 5 and wrote, "You could also call it [[Mundasupatti]]-meets-[[Rajathandhiram]] and you wouldn't be wrong as like that crime caper, it also about a gold heist that involves an elaborate set-up and planning. But the filmmaking is more [[Mundasupatti]], with noticeable rough edges that keep reminding us that this is a first-timer's film and lacks the sophistication (it is an exposition-filled film) of both [[Soodhu Kavvum]] and [[Rajathandhiram]]."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/144/movie-review/49957290.cms|title=144 Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of 144 by Times of India|accessdate=5 December 2018|website=The Times of India}}</ref> Baradwaj Rangan of the Hindu called it "A shaky start, but lots of laughs later<br />
"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/144-movie-review/article7927466.ece|title=144: A shaky start, but lots of laughs later|first=Baradwaj|last=Rangan|date=28 November 2015|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
* {{IMDb title|id=5273834}}<br />
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[[Category:2015 films]]<br />
[[Category:Indian films]]<br />
[[Category:2015 black comedy films]]<br />
[[Category:Indian black comedy films]]<br />
[[Category:Films scored by Sean Roldan]]<br />
[[Category:Films based on Indian novels]]<br />
[[Category:2010s Tamil-language films]]<br />
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