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{{short description|2021 Indian Telugu film by Prabu Solomon}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Kaadan
| alt =
| image = Kaadan Poster.jpg
| caption = Release poster (Tamil version)
| director = [[Prabhu Solomon]]
| producer = [[Eros International]]
| writer = Prabhu Solomon
{{Infobox | decat = yes | child = yes
| label1= Dialogue by
| data1 = [[Vanamali]] (Telugu) [[Niranjan Iyengar]] (Hindi)
}}
| starring = {{ubl|[[Rana Daggubati]]|[[Vishnu Vishal]]|[[Pulkit Samrat]]|[[Zoya Hussain]]|[[Shriya Pilgaonkar]]}}
| music = [[Shantanu Moitra]]
| cinematography = A. R. Ashok Kumar
| editing = [[Bhuvan Srinivasan]]
| studio = [[Eros International]]
| distributor = Eros International
| released = {{film date|df=y|2021|03|26}} (Tamil and Telugu)
| runtime = 178 minutes
| country = India
| language = {{ubl|Tamil|Telugu|Hindi}}
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Kaadan''''' ({{translation|Forester}}) in [[Tamil language|Tamil]], '''''Aranya''''' ({{translation|Jungle}}) in [[Telugu language|Telugu]], and '''''Haathi Mere Saathi''''' in [[Hindi]] ({{translation|Elephants are my friends}}), is a 2021 Indian [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] written and directed by [[Prabhu Solomon]].<ref>{{Cite news |title='Haathi Mere Saathi' completes second schedule – Times of India |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/haathi-mere-saathi-completes-second-schedule/articleshow/64455673.cms |access-date=9 August 2018}}</ref> Produced by [[Eros International]], the film stars [[Rana Daggubati]], [[Vishnu Vishal]], [[Pulkit Samrat]], [[Shriya Pilgaonkar]], and [[Zoya Hussain]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ians |date=2 January 2018 |title=Rana unveils his new look in "Haathi Mere Saathi" |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/rana-unveils-his-new-look-in-haathi-mere-saathi/article22349566.ece |access-date=9 August 2018 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It was filmed simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi languages, each with slightly different cast members.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Iyengar |first=Shriram |title=Haathi Mere Saathi first look: Rana Daggubati is intense, fierce as Bandev |url=https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2018/jan/2/10161/haathi-mere-saathi-first-look-rana-daggubati-is-intense-fierce-as-bandev |access-date=9 August 2018 |website=Cinestaan}}</ref>

''Kaadan'' and ''Aranya'' are released on 26 March 2021, delayed from the initial release of 2 April 2020 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. The release of ''Haathi Mere Saathi'' has been put on hold since March 2021. The film was promoted as a comic strip by famous children's magazine, [[Tinkle]] as Little Bandev.

== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Rana Daggubati]] as Bandev, a jungle man who lives with elephants<ref name="auto">{{Cite news |title=Rana Daggubati on Twitter |language=en |work=Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/RanaDaggubati/status/947527148545351682 |access-date=9 September 2018}}</ref>
* [[Vishnu Vishal]] as Singa (Tamil and Telugu versions), a [[mahout]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Haathi Mere Saathi: Vishnu Vishal joins Rana Daggubati's film |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/haathi-mere-saathi-rana-daggubati-vishnu-vishal-1242811-2018-05-27 |access-date=9 August 2018 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Pulkit Samrat]] as Abeer (Hindi version)<ref name="auto" />
* [[Zoya Hussain]] as Arvi<ref name="hindu">{{Cite web |date=3 February 2018 |title=Mukkabaaz actress Zoya Hussain to star in Haathi Mere Saathi? |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/020218/zoya-hussain-in-haathi-mere-saathi.html |website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref>
* [[Shriya Pilgaonkar]] as Arundhati
* Nadackal Unnikrishnan the elephant<ref>{{Cite news |last=S |first=Srivatsan |date=13 February 2020 |title='Kaadan' is the toughest movie I've been a part of: Rana Daggubati |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kaadan-is-the-toughest-movie-ive-been-a-part-of-rana-daggubati/article30808632.ece}}</ref>
* [[Anant Mahadevan]] as Kurinjinathan (Tamil) / Kanakamedala Raja Gopalam (Telugu) / Jagannath Sevak (Hindi)<ref>https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/mar/04/haathi-mere-saathi-trailer-out-rana-daggubati-stands-between-elephants-and-encroachers-23132.html</ref>
* [[Vishwajeet Pradhan]]
* Rajiv Kachroo
* Master Jayaditya
* [[Sampath Ram]]
* [[Sheeba Chaddha]]
* [[Bose Venkat]]
*Ankit Sagar (Hindi version)
* [[Robo Shankar]] (Tamil version)<ref name="Kaadan">{{Cite web |title=Prabhu Solomon's 'Kaadan' to release on April 2 – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/prabhu-solomons-kaadan-to-release-on-april-2/articleshow/74076406.cms |website=The Times of India}}</ref>
* [[Raghu Babu]] (Telugu version)<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 February 2020 |title=Rana's awaits the release of Aranya |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/from-a-visual-effect-producer-to-the-most-sought-after-actor-rana-daggubatis-10-year-old-journey-in-tollywood/photostory/74208257.cms |website=The Times of India}}</ref>
*Bhuvan Arora
*Avantika Chauhan
* [[Ashwin Raja]]<ref name="Kaadan" />
* [[Tinnu Anand]]<ref name="Kaadan" />
* Maaran<ref name="Kaadan" />
* Abudhar Al Hassan as Chief Editor <ref>{{cite web |last1=Adsul |first1=Riddhi |title=Shriya Pilgaonkar Talks About Her Character In 'Haathi Mere Saathi', Calls It 'brave' |url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/shriya-pilgaonkar-talks-about-her-character-in-haathi-mere-saathi-calls-it-brave.html |website=republicworld.com |access-date=19 March 2021}}</ref>
{{colend}}

== Production ==
The film was announced on 13 December 2017.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Rana Daggubati on Twitter |language=en |work=Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/RanaDaggubati/status/941017563856646144 |access-date=9 September 2018}}</ref> [[Prabhu Solomon]] wanted to bring the issue of elephant abuse to the light.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kaadan is a soulful film: Rana Daggubati – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kaadan-is-a-soulful-film-rana-daggubati/articleshow/74098181.cms |website=The Times of India}}</ref> Unnikrishnan, an elephant who played a role in ''[[Kumki 2]]'', also plays a pivotal role in the film. Hindi actress [[Zoya Hussain]] was signed to play a role.<ref name="hindu" /> [[Rana Daggubati]] shed 15 kilograms for this films by eating vegetarian food for six weeks.<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 January 2018 |title=Rana Daggubati sheds 15 Kg for his upcoming film Haathi Mere Saathi |language=en |work=Deccan Chronicle |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/040118/rana-daggubati-sheds-15-kg-for-his-upcoming-film-haathi-mere-saathi.html |access-date=9 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Jungle Book: Rana Daggubati spends 200 days in different forests for 'Kaadan' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2020/feb/18/jungle-book-rana-daggubati-spends-200-days-in-different-forests-for-kaadan-2104852.html |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=2 March 2020 |title=Into the wild: Rana Daggubati on 'Kaadan' and running with herds of elephants |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/into-the-wild-rana-daggubati-on-kaadan-and-running-with-herds-of-elephants/article30963293.ece |website=The Hindu}}</ref> The makers initially announced [[Kalki Koechlin]] to play a role in the film, however, she was replaced by [[Shriya Pilgaonkar]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shriya Pilgaonkar replaces Kalki Koechlin in Rana Daggubati's Haathi Mere Saathi |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2019/jan/12/shriya-pilgaonkar-replaces-kalki-koechlin-in-haathi-mere-saathi-1923884.html |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> [[Vishnu Vishal]] was signed to play a role in the Tamil and Telugu versions while [[Pulkit Samrat]] will reprise his role in the Hindi version.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vishnu Vishal wraps up 20-day schedule for Kaadan – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vishnu-vishal-wraps-up-20-day-schedule-for-kaadan/articleshow/67626872.cms |website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Vishnu Vishal's look from Kaadan released |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/feb/11/vishnu-vishals-look-from-kaadan-released-16988.html |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

== Release ==

Initially scheduled for release on 2 April 2020, the film release was then indefinitely postponed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]],<ref name="rdpost">{{Cite news |date=16 March 2020 |title=Haathi Mere Saathi postponed due to coronavirus outbreak |language=en-US |work=Cinema Express |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/mar/16/haathi-mere-saathi-postponed-due-to-coronavirus-outbreak-17569.html |access-date=16 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Makers of Kaadan announces the film's postponement – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/makers-of-kaadan-announces-the-films-postponement/articleshow/74653172.cms |website=The Times of India}}</ref> before being rescheduled to be released on 15 January 2021 to coincide with [[Pongal (festival)|Pongal festival]].<ref name="toi:reld">{{Cite web |date=21 October 2020 |title=Vishnu Vishal-Rana-starrer Kaadan slated for a Pongal release in theatres |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vishnu-vishal-rana-starrer-kaadan-slated-for-a-pongal-release-in-theatres/articleshow/78783873.cms |website=The Times of India}}</ref> In January 2021, the film has been announced to release on 26 March 2021.<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 January 2021 |title=Rana Daggubati and Vishnu Vishal's 'Kaadan' to release on 26 March |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rana-daggubati-and-vishnu-vishals-kaadan-to-release-on-march-26/articleshow/80130776.cms |access-date=6 January 2021}}</ref>

In March 2021, owing to the COVID-19 situation, the release of Hindi version ''Haathi Mere Saathi'' has been postponed. Tamil and Telugu versions, however, are released as scheduled.<ref>{{Cite web|date=23 March 2021|title=Rana Daggubati's Haathi Mere Saathi theatrical release postponed due to rise in COVID-19 cases|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/rana-daggubatis-haathi-mere-saathi-theatrical-release-deferred-due-to-rise-in-covid-19-cases-7241489/|access-date=24 March 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Kaadan Aranya Haathi Mere Saathi
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Shantanu Moitra]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 17 March 2021 (All languages)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/kaadan/Yobb0NSWSTY_|title=Kaadan (Tamil) - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |publisher=Jio Saavn}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/aranya/tTdEp83gHbo_|title=Aranya (Telugu) - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |publisher=Jio Saavn}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/haathi-mere-saathi/rrXU0j5ywu4_|title=Haathi Mere Saathi (Hind) - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |publisher=Jio Saavn}}</ref>
| recorded = 2019-20
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]] [[Telugu language|Telugu]] [[Hindi]]
| length = {{plainlist|
*{{Duration|m=14|s=23}} ([[Tamil language|Tamil]])
*{{Duration|m=14|s=22}} ([[Telugu language|Telugu]])
*{{Duration|m=14|s=25}} ([[Hindi]])
}}
| label = [[Eros Music]]
| producer = [[Eros International]]
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| next_title =
| next_year =
}}

The music for the film has been composed by [[Shantanu Moitra]] and lyrics written by [[Swanand Kirkire]] (Hindi version) and [[Vanamali]] (Tamil and Telugu versions).

{{Tracklist
| headline = Tamil
| total_length = 14:23
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Thaalaattu Paadum
| extra1 = [[Haricharan]]
| length1 = 4:53
| title2 = Chinna China
| extra2 = Haricharan
| length2 = 4:24
| title3 = Idhayame
| extra3 = Javed Ali
| length3 = 5:06
}}
{{Tracklist
| headline = Telugu
| total_length = 14:22
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Chitike 'Se' Aa Chirugaali
| extra1 = [[Haricharan]]
| length1 = 4:53
| title2 = Vellu Vellu
| extra2 = Haricharan
| length2 = 4:24
| title3 = Hrudayame
| extra3 = Javed Ali
| length3 = 5:06
}}
{{Tracklist
| headline= Hindi
| total_length= 14:25
| extra_column=Singer(s)
| title1 = Shukriya
| extra1 = [[Rituraj Mohanty]]
| length1 = 4:53
| title2 = Dheeme Dheeme
| extra2 = Adriz Gosh
| length2 = 4:26
| title3 = Ae Hawa
| extra3 = [[Javed Ali]]
| length3 = 5:06
}}

== Reception ==

=== ''Aranya'' ===
''[[The Times of India]]'' critic Suhas Yelupantla rated the film 3.5 stars of 5 and calling it an "engaging ride." He added that, "The first few minutes of the film are among the best. The visual effects, backed by the background score is spot on. The portrayal of the elephants is even better."<ref>{{Citation|title=Aranya Movie Review: An engaging ride|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/aranya/movie-review/81697089.cms|access-date=26 March 2021}}</ref>

Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of ''[[The Hindu]]'' felt that the film could have been better, and added "Rana singularly tries to hold things together, trying to save the elephants as well as the film."<ref>{{Cite news|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=26 March 2021|title='Aranya'/'Kaadan' movie review: The jungle giants deserved better|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/aranyakaadan-review-the-jungle-giants-deserved-better/article34167925.ece|access-date=26 March 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Hemanth Kumar, in his review for the ''[[Firstpost]]'', also echoed the same, stating that: "Rana Daggubati's film on ecosystem conservation, is educational but exceptionally insipid."<ref>{{Cite web|date=26 March 2021|title=Aranya movie review: Rana Daggubati and the elephants deserve a better film|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/aranya-movie-review-rana-daggubati-and-the-elephants-deserve-a-better-film-9465651.html|url-status=live|access-date=26 March 2021|website=Firstpost}}</ref> ''[[The Indian Express]]'' journalist Manoj Kumar rated the film 2/5 and called it "sub-standard." He added that ''Aranya'' was redeemed by its cinematography, [[Resul Pookutty]]'s sound design, and Daggubati's acting."<ref>{{Cite web|date=26 March 2021|title=Aranya movie review: Rana Daggubati and a worthy cause let down by a sub-standard film|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/aranya-movie-review-rana-daggubati-and-a-worthy-cause-let-down-by-a-sub-standard-film-7246559/|access-date=26 March 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>

=== ''Kaadan'' ===
A reviewer from ''[[Sify]]'' called it a "noble attempt." They termed "Rana and his earnest performance as Kaadan" and "AR Ashok Kumar's splendid cinematography" as the film's main highlights.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kaadan review: Watch it for Rana's earnest performance|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/kaadan-review-watch-it-for-ranas-earnest-performance-review-tamil-vd0feSfcjecif.html|access-date=26 March 2021|website=Sify|language=en}}</ref> Haricharan Pudipeddi of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' opined that the film was predictable and added: "its grandeur merely used as a gimmick to project the film on epic scale." Pudipeddi appreciated Daggubati's performance, calling it "one of his best till date."<ref>{{Cite web|date=26 March 2021|title=Kaadan movie review: Rana Daggubati's film does a disservice to noble story|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/kaadan-movie-review-rana-daggubati-s-film-does-a-disservice-to-noble-story-101616759223556.html|access-date=26 March 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> M. Sugandh in his ''[[The Times of India]]'' review wrote: "Prabu Solomon is more interested in telling us a story. It is only in the climax that the filmmaker starts to sermonise, which feels unnecessary given that we get the movie's 'message' even without the need for any underscoring."<ref>{{Citation|title=Kaadan Movie Review: Earnest storytelling keeps Kaadan engaging|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/kaadan/movie-review/81688040.cms|access-date=26 March 2021}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|11773212}}
* {{IMDb title|7822758|Hathi Mere Saathi}}
*''[https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/haathi-mere-saathi-2/ Haathi Mere Saathi]'' on [[Bollywood Hungama]]

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[[Category:Films postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic]]
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