Parris Jeyaraj

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{{short description|2021 Indian film by Johnson K}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2021}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Parris Jeyaraj
| image = Paris Jayaraj.jpg
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Johnson K
| producer = K. Kumar
| writer = Johnson K
| starring = [[Santhanam (actor)|Santhanam]]<br />[[Anaika Soti]]<br />[[Prudhvi Raj]]<br />[[Rajendran|Motta Rajendran]]
| music = [[Santhosh Narayanan]]
| cinematography = [[Arthur A. Wilson]]
| editing = Prakash Babu
| studio = Lark Studios
| distributor =
| released = {{film date|df=yes|2021|02|12|[[India]]}}
| runtime = 136 minutes
| country = [[India]]
| language = Tamil
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Parris Jeyaraj''''' is a 2021 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film, directed by Johnson K, and produced by K. Kumar of Lark Studios. The film stars [[Santhanam (actor)|Santhanam]] and [[Anaika Soti]], with [[Prudhvi Raj]] and [[Rajendran|Motta Rajendran]] appearing in supporting roles. The film's music is composed by [[Santhosh Narayanan]], with cinematography handled by Arthur A. Wilson and editing by Prakash Babu. It was released on 12 February 2021 to mixed to positive reviews and became a box office success.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/regional-indian-cinema/parris-jeyaraj-cast-list-of-actors-and-their-characters-in-the-movie.html|title='Parris Jeyaraj' cast: List of actors and their characters in the movie|website=Republic World}}</ref><ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/santhanam-parris-jayaraj-is-a-unique-script-news-tamil-vcjklsjjjfeij.html|title=Santhanam: Parris Jayaraj is a unique script!|website=Sify}}</ref>

==Synopsis==

[[George Town, Chennai#Parry's Corner|Parris]] Jeyaraj, a small-time YouTube gaana singer, who resorts to drinking after a heartbreak, falls in love with Divya after meeting her at an event at her college. Divya, who was also reeling from a love failure, falls for him. But little did they know that their relationship would face an issue because of their respective fathers. Jeyaraj's father Prakash Raj and Divya's family put their best foot forward to separate them. Meanwhile, Divya's ex-boyfriend, too, comes back, seeking apology from her with the help of his father and uncle trying to kill Prakash Raj.

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
*[[Santhanam (actor)|Santhanam]] as [[Parris]] Jeyaraj, son of Prakash Raj and revealed to be elder brother of Dhivya
*[[Anaika Soti]] as Dhivya, daughter of Prakash Raj and his second wife, and younger sister of Jeyaraj
*[[Prudhvi Raj]] as [[Advocate|Adv.]] Prakash Raj, father of Jeyaraj and Dhivya
*[[Rajendran|Motta Rajendran]] as Venkat's father (Guru/Bhagavan/Kadavul/Iraivan)
*Lollu Sabha Maaran as Venkat's uncle
*[[Sangeetha V]] as Nalina, Dhivya's mother
*Sharmila as Ramani, Parris Jayaraj's mother
*Sethu as Dr. Venkat, Dhivya's ex-boyfriend
*[[R. S. Shivaji]] as Arokkiyasaamy
*[[Mahanadi Shankar]] as Inspector Ponmaanickam
*[[Ganeshkar]] as the waiter
*[[George Vishnu]] as Nalina's brother
*Sastika Rajendran as Arokkiyasaamy's daughter
*Kaavya Sha as Hamsa
* Aarthi Ramkumar as Payal, Venkat's mother
*Tiger Thangadhurai as Local Don
*Seshu as Temple Priest
*Thangakili
*KPY Vinodh as Prakash Raj's assistant
*Teju Ashwini as Prakash Raj's daughter (special appearance in the song "Puli Manga Pulipu")
*[[Santhosh Narayanan]] in a special appearance in the song 'Mustache Vestache"
*[[Bigg Boss Tamil 3|Sandy]] in a special appearance in the song "Puli Manga Pulipu"
}}

== Production ==
Following the relative commercial success of ''[[A1 (film)|A1]]'' (2019), director Johnson and Santhanam discussed potential film ideas together and announced that they would work on gangster-based comedy film during January 2020.<ref name="auto1"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2020/jan/21/santhanam-reunites-with-a1-director-johnson-for-a-gangster-comedy-2092129.html|title=Santhanam reunites with 'A1' director Johnson for a gangster comedy|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> In the original premise, Santhanam was set to play a gangster from North Madras who would attempt to takeover the mantle from an aging Malaysian don. The film's shoot was planned foe Chennai, Madurai and Malaysia, and [[Anaika Soti]] was signed to play the female lead.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/santhanam-is-a-north-madras-gangster-in-this/articleshow/73431983.cms|title=Santhanam is a north Madras gangster in this! - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/anaika-soti-to-feature-in-santhanam-next-6320669/|title=Anaika Soti to feature in Santhanam's next|date=18 March 2020}}</ref> However, the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] meant that the international element became unfeasible and Johnson reworked the script during the [[COVID-19 lockdown in India]], finalising a script where Santhanam would portray a [[gaana]] singer from North Madras. The team chose the title of ''Parris Jeyaraj'', a pun on the name of music composer [[Harris Jayaraj]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2021/02/13002025/1275808/Had-several-other-ideas-before-finalising-Parris-Jeyaraj-.vpf|title=Had several other ideas before finalising Parry's Jeyaraj script: Santhanam|date=13 February 2021|website=dtNext.in}}</ref> The title of the film was announced publicly during December 2020 after initially progressing without media attention.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2020/dec/02/santhanam-johnson-reunite-for-parris-jeyaraj-2230570.html|title=Santhanam-Johnson reunite for Parry's Jeyaraj|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/santhanams-film-with-johnson-titled-parris-jeyaraj/articleshow/79514771.cms|title=Santhanam's film with Johnson titled 'Parry's Jeyaraj' - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/santhanam-and-team-wrap-shooting-schedule-parris-jeyaraj-see-photos-583231|title=Santhanam and team wrap up the shooting schedule of Parry's Jeyaraj; See PHOTOS|website=PINKVILLA}}</ref>

At the audio release function for the film, Johnson's speech attracted controversy, with media reports noting that he turned up to the event intoxicated.<ref name="auto"/>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Parris Jeyaraj
| type = [[soundtrack]]
| artist = [[Santhosh Narayanan]]
| released = 28 January 2021
| recorded = 2020–2021
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 18:30
| label = [[Think Music]]
| producer = [[Santhosh Narayanan]]
| prev_title = [[Penguin (film)|Penguin]]
| prev_year = 2020
| next_title = [[Karnan (2021 film)|Karnan]]
| next_year = 2021
}}
The soundtrack album is composed by [[Santhosh Narayanan]] collaborating with [[Santhanam (actor)|Santhanam]] and Johnson after ''[[A1 (film)|A1]]'' (2019); lyrics for the songs were written by [[Rokesh]], Asal Kolaar, Madras Miran. Out of five tracks, "Priya Priya" sung by Gana Muthu and [[Isaivani]] was taken from the trio's previous film ''A1'', composed by himself. The song "Puli Manga Pulip" became a chartbuster upon release.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Santhanam-Johnson reunite for Parris Jeyaraj|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2020/dec/02/santhanam-johnson-reunite-for-parris-jeyaraj-2230570.html|access-date=2021-03-30|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
{{Track listing
| title1 = Bacha Bachikey
| length5 = 3:24
| total_length = 18:30
| lyrics4 = Asal Kolaar
| extra5 = Gana Muthu, [[Isaivani]]
| extra4 = Asal Kolaar
| extra3 = Gana Muthu
| lyrics3 = [[Rokesh]], Asal Kolaar
| extra2 = Asal Kolaar
| lyrics5 = [[Rokesh]]
| lyrics2 = [[Rokesh]], Asal Kolaar
| length4 = 3:39
| length1 = 4:48
| length3 = 2:58
| length2 = 3:41
| title5 = Priya Priya
| title4 = Mustaache Vestaache
| title3 = Puli Manga Pulip
| title2 = Kaava Ulla
| lyrics1 = [[Rokesh]], Madras Miran
| extra1 = [[Santhosh Narayanan]]
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| headline = Track listing
}}

== Release ==
The film was theatrically released on 12 February 2021, coinciding with the [[Valentine's Day]] weekend.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/parris-jayaraj-movie-review-the-new-santhanam-adultery-comedy-is-a-one-trick-pony-thats-funny/|title=Parry's Jeyaraj Movie Review: The New Santhanam 'Adultery Comedy' Is A One-Trick Pony That's Silly, Absurd And Laugh-At-Yourself Funny|first=Vishal|last=Menon|date=12 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=4 February 2021|title=Santhanam's 'Parry's Jeyaraj' release date out: See when the comedy drama will hit theatres|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/regional-indian-cinema/santhanams-parris-jeyaraj-release-date-out-see-when-the-comedy-drama-will-hit-theatres.html|access-date=27 February 2021|website=Republic World}}</ref>

==Reception==
===Critical response===

The film received a positive review from the critic at [[The Hindu]], who noted "Whilst it still is a typical Santhanam film, ''Parry's Jeyaraj'' has an engaging narrative. Importantly, it does not have the pull-out-your-hair-kind of humour".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/parris-jeyaraj-movie-review-santhanam-hits-the-sweet-spot/article33823128.ece|title='Parry's Jeyaraj' movie review: Santhanam hits the sweet spot|first=Pradeep|last=Kumar|newspaper=The Hindu|date=12 February 2021|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> [[Cinema Express]] gave the film a mixed review, noting " If ''Parry's Jeyaraj'' is assessed only as a modern gaana album, it would get full points for engagement and quirkiness, but alas! It is a film, and one that collapses badly when the rest of the elements come into play."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/tamil/2021/feb/12/parris-jeyaraj-movie-review-the-songs-are-a-riot-but-is-that-enough-22796.html|title=Parris Jeyaraj Movie Review: The songs are a riot, but is that enough?|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

[[Sify]] called the film a "watchable comedy entertainer", while Behindwoods noted it is "definitely an engaging film, with a simple, linear story that doesn't leave you with much to think".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/parris-jayaraj-review-watchable-comedy-entertainer-review-tamil-vcmjDfbaeeaia.html|title=Parry's Jeyaraj review: Watchable comedy entertainer|website=Sify}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/parris-jeyaraj/parris-jeyaraj-review.html|title=Parry's Jeyaraj (aka) Parry's Jeyaraj review|date=12 February 2021|website=Behindwoods}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{imdb title|tt11980890}}

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