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<div>{{short description|2018 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Suseenthiran}}<br />
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{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2017}}<br />
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2017}}<br />
{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Genius<br />
| image = Genius Tamil poster.jpg<br />
| caption = Poster<br />
| director = [[Suseenthiran]]<br />
| producer = Roshan<br />
| writer = [[Suseenthiran]]<br />
| starring = Roshan<br />[[Priya Lal]]<br />
| music = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]<br />
| cinematography = [[R. B. Gurudev]]<br />
| editing = [[Sathyaraj Natarajan]]<br />
| studio = Sudesiwood Films Private Limited<br />
| distributor = Sakthi Film Factory<br />
| released = 26 October 2018<br />
| runtime = 92 minutes<br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Tamil<br />
| budget = <br />
}}<br />
'''''Genius''''' is a 2018 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil-language]] [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] directed by [[Suseenthiran]] and produced by the actor Roshan who also stars.<ref>https://in.bookmyshow.com/basirhat/movies/genius-tamil/ET00084587</ref> It features newcomers. It has cinematography by [[R. B. Gurudev]] and music by [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] with lyrics by [[Vairamuthu]].<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/genius-the-makers-unveil-the-teaser-of-the-film/articleshow/65895569.cms</ref> The movie examines the after effects that arise from the unwanted academic pressure that parents put on their children.<br />
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==Plot==<br />
''Genius'' is the story of how the childhood pressures on overachieving in studies impact a person's life, rendering him socially awkward and stressed. The movie explores the brain freeze of an IT employee named Dhinesh (Roshan) and gives us a glimpse into his childhood and teenage life and explores what led to the current breakdown.<br />
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Dhinesh's school life is shown to be a normal one, spending happy times at his grandparents' place in a beautiful village; until his potential as a genius is highlighted by the school principal at the school's annual day. From there, Dhinesh's father Ramamoorthy ([[Aadukalam Naren]]) takes it upon himself to push Dhinesh to the limits and make the world applaud for him. To this end, Dhinesh is taken from class to class from morning until dusk. All other social contacts, playtimes, and fun activities are shunned as distractions.<br />
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The next happy memory that Dinesh remembers is the lovely friendship in his teens with a beautiful and smart girl named Priscilla. When Priscilla upstages Dhinesh in studies, Ramamoorthy puts an ugly end to it too, making Dhinesh lonely forever.<br />
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Aided by the doctor ([[Jayaprakash]]), Dhinesh's parents embark on a mission to cure Dhinesh of schizophrenia using various methods. If Dhinesh will be cured and how he will be cured form the rest of the story.<br />
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==Cast==<br />
{{colbegin}}<br />
*Roshan as Dhinesh<br />
*[[Priya Lal]] as Jasmine<br />
*[[Aadukalam Naren]] as Ramamoorthy, Dhinesh's father<br />
*[[Meera Krishnan]] as Jayalakshmi, Dhinesh's mother<br />
*[[Singampuli]] as Ramamoorthy's friend<br />
*Monica Chinnakotla as Priscilla<br />
*[[V. I. S. Jayapalan]] as Dhinesh's grandfather<br />
* [[Florent Pereira]] as a school correspondent<br />
*[[Swaminathan]] as Traffic constable Kumaresan<br />
*[[Singamuthu]] as a tea shop owner<br />
*[[Uday Mahesh]] as Ashok<br />
*[[Charmila]] as Priscilla's mother<br />
*[[Manoj krishna]] as Priscilla's father <br />
*Thadi Balaji<br />
*Erode Mahesh<br />
*Poraali Dileepan as Dhinesh's friend<br />
*Maayi Sundar as Auto driver<br />
*Gemini Mani as Inspector Athin Suresh<br />
*TSR as a judge<br />
*Babitha as Massage parlour receptionist<br />
*Yogesh as Teenage Dhinesh<br />
*Adithya as Young Dhinesh<br />
*[[Jayaprakash]] as a doctor (guest appearance)<br />
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==Production==<br />
In January 2018, Suseenthiran announced that he would be directing a film called ''Genius'' while also filming another project, ''Champion''.<ref>[https://silverscreen.in/tamil/news/director-suseenthiran-shares-details-of-his-future-projects-on-his-birthday/ "Director Suseenthiran Shares Details Of His Future Projects On His Birthday"], ''Silver Screen'', 31 March 2018</ref> Newcomer Roshan portrays the lead role and also produced the film. Suseenthiran revealed that he had written this script with [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] in mind; however, since he did not agree to do the film, a debutant was chosen for the plot. The film is based on the theme of education and mental stress.<ref>[http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/mar/28/suseenthiran-reunites-with-aadhalal-kadhal-seiveer-team-1793940.html "Suseenthiran reunites with Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer team"], 28 March 2018</ref><br />
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==Soundtrack==<br />
Suseenthiran again collaborated with Yuvan Shankar Raja, who had composed music for the director's earlier films, ''[[Naan Mahaan Alla (2010 film)|Naan Mahaan Alla]]'', ''[[Rajapattai]]'' and ''[[Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer]]''.<ref>V Lakshmi, [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/suseenthiran-yuvan-shankar-raja-team-up-again/articleshow/65228821.cms "Suseenthiran, Yuvan Shankar Raja team up, again"], ''Times of India'', 2 August 2018</ref> [[Vairamuthu]] wrote all of the lyrics. One of the songs in the film, "Neengalum Oorum", is sung by Shrikanth (Super Singer). The audio tracks were produced by Yuvan's [[U1 Records]] label.<br />
The list of songs.<ref>{{cite news |title=Genius 2018 |url=https://www.raaga.com/tamil/movie/Genius-songs-T0004716 |accessdate=3 January 2019 |publisher=Raaga}}</ref> <br />
{{Infobox album<br />
| name = Genius<br />
| type = Soundtrack<br />
| artist = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]<br />
| Cover =<br />
| alt =<br />
| released = 2018<br />
| recorded = 2018<br />
| venue =<br />
| studio =<br />
| genre = [[Soundtrack]]<br />
| length = 15:44<br />
| label = [[U1 Records]]<br />
| language = [[Tamil (language)|Tamil]]<br />
| producer = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]<br />
| prev_title = [[Pyaar Prema Kaadhal]]<br />
| prev_year = 2018<br />
| next_title = [[Sandakozhi 2]]<br />
| next_year = 2018<br />
}}<br />
{{Track listing<br />
|extra_column = Artist(s)<br />
|total_length = 15:44<br />
| title1= Silu Silu<br />
| extra1 = Al-Rufian<br />
| lyrics1 = <br />
| length1 =03:48 <br />
| title2 = Velaiyadu Magane<br />
| extra2 = Senthil Das, [[Surmukhi Raman]], Sam, Pawan, [[Priya Himesh]], Sri Varthini<br />
| lyrics2 = <br />
| length2 = 02:48<br />
| title3 = Neengalum Oorum<br />
| extra3 = Sreekanth Hariharan, Priya Mali<br />
| lyrics3 =<br />
| length3 = 03:04<br />
| title4 = Silu Silu (Kid Version)<br />
| extra4 = V Praneeth, Vs.Adharsh, Vs.Akash, S.Sindhuja, V.Priyadharshini, CS.Dharshini<br />
| lyrics4 = <br />
| length4 = 03:02<br />
| title5 = Silu Silu (F)<br />
| extra5 = [[Sadhana Sargam]]<br />
| lyrics5 = <br />
| length5 = 03:02<br />
}}<br />
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==Reception==<br />
''Sify'' wrote "The biggest problem with Genius is that we cannot relate with the protagonist, his issues and the manner in which it is dealt. Suseenthiran wanted to talk about a serious issue but the way in which he has dealt the issue is insensitive and illogical."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/genius-review-this-film-doesnt-go-beyond-the-usual-cliches-review-tamil-sk0kA1hbecbch.html |title=Genius review: This film doesn't go beyond the usual cliches! |date=26 October 2018 |website=Sify |access-date=2019-08-22}}</ref> ''Times of India'' called it "A message film filled with convoluted, preposterous scenes".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/genius/movie-review/66355691.cms |title=Genius Movie Review {2/5}: A message film filled with convoluted, preposterous scenes |date=26 October 2018 |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=2019-08-22}}</ref> ''India Today'' called it "In a nutshell, Genius starring Roshan and Priya Lal is a shoddy film that fails to rise above the ordinary".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/genius-movie-review-susienthiran-preaches-life-lessons-in-bland-drama-1376308-2018-10-26 |title=Genius Movie Review: Susienthiran preaches life lessons in bland drama |last=Purushotaman |first=Kirubhakar |date=October 26, 2018 |website=India Today |access-date=2019-08-22}}</ref> ''The Hindu'' wrote "In Genius, Susienthiran seems completely clueless about the story and its milieu".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/genius-review-mediocrity-at-its-best/article25331758.ece |title='Genius' review: mediocrity at its best |last=S |first=Srivatsan |date=October 26, 2018 |website=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2019-08-22}}</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/aamir-khan-pk-inspires-director-suseenthiran-1319993-2018-08-21 "Aamir Khan film PK inspires director Suseenthiran to make Genius"], ''India Today'', 21 August 2018<br />
*[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8919194/ ''Genius''] on IMDB<br />
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