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{{short description|2021 Indian Tamil-language comedy-drama film by Madonne Ashwin}}

{{Infobox television
| name = Mandela
| image = Mandela 2021 poster.jpg
| country = India
| released = {{film date|2021|4|4|df=n}}
| network = [[Star Vijay]]
| budget =
| distributor = [[Netflix]]
| company = [[Y NOT Studios|YNOT Studios]] [[Reliance Entertainment]] Open Window Productions Wishberry Films
| runtime =
| cinematography = Vidhu Ayyanna
| editor = [[Philomin Raj]]
| producer = [[S. Sashikanth]] [[Chakravarthy Ramachandra]] [[Balaji Mohan]]
| num_episodes =
| language = Tamil
| music = Bharath Sankar
| narrated =
| starring = [[Yogi Babu]] [[Sheela Rajkumar]]
| director = Madonne Ashwin
| story =
| screenplay =
| writer = Madonne Ashwin
| based_on =
| creator =
| genre = [[Political satire]]
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'''''Mandela''''' is a 2021 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[political satire]] [[television film]] written and directed by Madonne Ashwin on his directorial debut and produced by [[S. Sashikanth]] and [[Chakravarthy Ramachandra|Ramachandra]] of [[Y NOT Studios|YNOT Studios]] while co-produced by [[Balaji Mohan]] of Open Window Productions. The film is titled after the late South African President [[Nelson Mandela]]. The film stars [[Yogi Babu]] in the main lead role while [[Sheela Rajkumar]], Kanna Ravi, [[Sangili Murugan]] and [[G. M. Sundar]] play supportive roles.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Here is the trailer of Yogi Babu's 'Mandela' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/here-is-the-trailer-of-yogi-babus-mandela/articleshow/81692302.cms |access-date=2021-03-27 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> The music for the film is composed by Bharath Shankar, whereas cinematography and editing were handled by Vidhu Ayyanna and [[Philomin Raj]].

The film is set on the backdrop of a village panchayat election scenario between two political parties where a local barber's vote will determine the fate of the election.<ref name=":0" /> The film was directly released via [[Star Vijay]] on 4 April 2021 and internationally through [[Netflix]], the following day.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Yogi Babu's political satire Mandela to premiere on April 4! |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/yogi-babus-political-satire-mandela-to-premiere-on-april-4-news-tamil-vd0miofiechbg.html |access-date=2021-04-29 |website=Sify |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Mandela: TV, OTT Release date for Yogi Babu's film! |url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/28051/mandela-tv-ott-release-date-for-yogi-babus-film |access-date=2021-04-30 |website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref>

== Plot ==
In a small village named Soorangudi in Tamil Nadu, the population of around 1000 people are split into two caste-based factions, Northerners and Southerners. When the long unopposed President of the Village becomes paralyzed months before election, his two sons decide to run for President. The election is also divided along caste lines, as elder son's mother is a Northener and others is a Southener. Based on pre-polling it turns out the vote is split. The tie breaker vote falls upon a local hairstylist named Ilicha Vaayan alias Nelson Mandela ([[Yogi Babu]]) who recently joined the voter list. The rest of the movie is about who gets Nelson Mandela's vote to win. In the process, Mandela gets the two contenders to improve the village by laying a road, building a school etc. with their wealth. The movie ends with a 'surprise' result to the election that is not disclosed but is inferred that the village of Soorangudi won.

== Cast ==

* [[Yogi Babu]] as Nelson Mandela (Ilicha Vaayan)
* [[Sheela Rajkumar]] as Thenmozhi
* [[Sangili Murugan]] as Periya Ayya
* [[G. M. Sundar]] as Rathnam
* Kanna Ravi as Mathi
* [[Senthi Kumari]] as Valli
* [[George Maryan]] as BLO Officer
* Deepa Shankar as Rathnam's wife

== Production ==
The film was announced by debutant director Madonne Ashwin in July 2019, and the [[principal photography]] of the film began the very same day.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-07-24 |title=Yogi Babu's next titled 'Mandela', first-look out |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/yogi-babus-next-titled-mandela-first-look-out-106057 |access-date=2021-03-27 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref> [[Yogi Babu]] was roped into playing the lead role in the film as a barber.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yogi Babu starts shooting for 'Mandela' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/yogi-babu-starts-shooting-for-mandela/articleshow/70359294.cms |access-date=2021-03-30 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Director [[Balaji Mohan]] came on board as co-producer of the film which also marked his maiden feature film production venture for his Open Window Productions banner. Madonne who was a participant in the reality show ''Naalaya Iyakunar'' came up with the script to Balaji who expressed his interest in setting a production venture, but to have a wide reach, he roped in producer [[S. Sashikanth]] to jointly produce the film. Talking about the script, Balaji stated, "It is a social satire, set against a rural backdrop. It talks about quite a few things that are relevant in today’s scenario. Though it will have humour, it will be more sensible and meaningful."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yogi Babu's next is a social satire |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/yogi-babus-next-is-a-social-satire/articleshow/70396549.cms |access-date=2021-03-30 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>

The shooting procedure of the film was wrapped up in November 2019 with just a single schedule.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yogi Babu's 'Mandela' shooting wrapped up |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/yogi-babus-mandela-shooting-wrapped-up/articleshow/72121962.cms |access-date=2021-03-27 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Mandela
| type = [[Soundtrack]]
| artist = Bharath Sankar
| released = 28 March 2021
| recorded = 2020
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 23:20
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label = [[Sony Music India|Sony Music]]
| producer = Bharath Sankar
| prev_title = [[Dharala Prabhu]]
| prev_year = 2020
| misc = {{singles
| name = Mandela
| type = soundtrack
| single1 = Oru Needhi Onbadhu Saadhi
| single1date = 19 March 2021
}}
}}

The music is composed by Bharath Sankar of the Oorka band. The soundtrack album featured six tracks with lyrics written by [[Yugabharathi]], [[Arivu]], Mamiliva Randriamihajasoa, [[Pradeep Kumar (musician)|Pradeep Kumar]] and Bharath Sankar. One song "Oru Needhi Onbadhu Saadhi" was released as a single on 19 March 2021,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-03-19 |title=Yogi Babu Mandela Single Oru Needhi Onbathu Saathi |url=https://tamil.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-ta/yogi-babu-mandela-single-oru-needhi-onbathu-saathi.html |access-date=2021-04-30 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> and the remaining tracks were released on 28 March 2021, through [[Sony Music]] label.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Check Out Latest Tamil Music Audio Songs Jukebox Of 'Mandela' Starring Yogi Babu, Sangili Murugan, G.M. Sundar, Sheela Rajkumar And Kanna Ravi {{!}} Tamil Video Songs |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/tamil/check-out-latest-tamil-music-audio-songs-jukebox-of-mandela-starring-yogi-babu-sangili-murugan-g-m-sundar-sheela-rajkumar-and-kanna-ravi/videoshow/81765135.cms |access-date=2021-04-30 |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |language=en}}</ref>
{{track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| headline = Track listing
| title1 = Oru Needhi Onbadhu Saadhi
| lyrics1 = [[Yugabharathi]]
| extra1 = Anthakudi Ilayaraja
| length1 = 4:42
| title2 = Yela Yelo
| lyrics2 = [[Arivu]]
| extra2 = [[Arivu]]
| length2 = 2:50
| title3 = Mic Testing
| lyrics3 = Arivu
| extra3 = Mano Eswaran, Dhanush
| length3 = 4:24
| title4 = Ela Mandela
| lyrics4 = Arivu
| extra4 = [[Anthony Daasan]], Musa Mashiane
| length4 = 4:32
| title5 = Mandela Tribute
| lyrics5 = Bharath Sankar
| extra5 = Bharath Sankar
| length5 = 3:26
| title6 = Iaino – To Live
| lyrics6 = Mamiliva Randriamihajasoa, [[Pradeep Kumar (musician)|Pradeep Kumar]]
| extra6 = Bharath Sankar, Tsanta Randri, Vololona Randriamihajasoa
| length6 = 3:26
}}

== Release ==
It was revealed that the theatre owners and distributors issued a red card against the film's production house [[Y NOT Studios|YNOT Studios]], over the digital release of [[Dhanush]]'s ''[[Jagame Thandhiram]]'' (2021), and stated that the distributors will not screen any of the upcoming films belonging to the production company.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Red card for Y Not Studios? |url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/27710/red-card-for-y-not-studios |url-status=live |access-date=27 March 2021 |website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref> As a result, YNOT Studios decided to release the film as a direct television premiere on [[Star Vijay]] on 4 April 2021 and the film would be globally streamed via [[Netflix]] on 9 April 2021.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Mandela – Vijay TV premiere and Netflix release dates inside, read on! |url=https://www.letsott.com/mandela-vijay-tv-premiere-and-netflix-release-dates-inside-read-on |url-status=live |access-date=2021-04-30 |website=LetsOTT |language=en-US}}</ref> However, the Netflix release was brought forward to 5 April 2021, as they wanted to release the film before the [[2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election|Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Elections]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Star Vijay to premiere Mandela on April 4 – Exchange4media |url=https://www.exchange4media.com/industry-briefing-news/star-vijay-to-premiere-mandela-on-april-4-111996.html |access-date=2021-04-30 |website=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> The film's theatrical premiere was held at [[PVR Cinemas]], [[Chennai]] on 31 March 2021.<ref>{{Citation |title=Mandela – Red Carpet Event |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoTQb8qVePQ |language=en |access-date=2021-04-30}}</ref>

== Reception ==
Thinkal Menon from ''[[The Times of India]]'' praising the performances of the cast and technical aspects, wrote that the film is "outright hilarious from the word go, though it deals with umpteen relevant, sensitive topics". Menon further gave 3.5 out of 5 for the film.<ref>{{Citation |title=Mandela Movie Review: The movie, which unarguably has the best performance of Yogi Babu till date, is also aided by beautiful visuals, sensible cuts, captivating music and engaging narration |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/mandela/movie-review/81860282.cms |access-date=2021-04-30}}</ref> Ranjani Krishnakumar of ''[[Firstpost]]'' giving 4 out of 5 stars for the film, further stated that "Mandela is a film that will remind us of our priorities. It will encourage us to think about our rights as people and our power when we're together, and will also stand as a thoughtful and optimistic view of democracy, for one and all."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-04-05 |title=Mandela movie review: Madonne Ashwin's film is a balcony view of the darkly amusing times we live in-Entertainment News |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/mandela-movie-review-madonne-ashwins-film-is-a-balcony-view-of-the-darkly-amusing-times-we-live-in-9496651.html |access-date=2021-04-30 |website=Firstpost}}</ref> Giving 3 out of 5 stars Behindwoods further added "A stellar Yogi Babu and some honest, nuanced writing makes Mandela entertaining."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-04-01 |title=Mandela (aka) Mandelaa review |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/mandela/mandela-review-1.html |access-date=2021-04-30 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref>

''[[The Indian Express]]'' chief critic Manoj Kumar R, wrote "This political satire is direct and obvious in its messaging. And that adds to the movie's strengths and makes the narration more effective", and rated the film 3 out of 5.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-04-07 |title=Mandela review: The timely political satire is a must watch this election season |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/mandela-movie-review-the-timely-political-satire-is-a-must-watch-this-election-season-7260925/ |access-date=2021-04-30 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Srivatsan S of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "‘Mandela’ is a first-rate political satire that shows how deep-seated caste is, by taking an unflinching yet unsentimental look."<ref>{{Cite news |last=S |first=Srivatsan |date=2021-04-03 |title='Mandela' movie review: Yogi Babu excels in a film that understands caste structure and vote-bank politics |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/mandela-movie-review/article34229345.ece |access-date=2021-04-30 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Haricharan Pudipeddi of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' wrote "The film allows Yogi Babu to truly showcase his potential and he plays the titular character with so much sincerity."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-04-05 |title=Mandela movie review: The only film you need to watch before the next election |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/mandela-movie-review-the-only-film-you-need-to-watch-before-the-next-election-101617621671431.html |access-date=2021-04-30 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

Ashutosh Mohan of ''[[Film Companion]]'' wrote, "''Mandela'' is a superb comic book treatment of a serious issue: what money and caste do to our elections".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mohan |first=Ashutosh |title=Mandela, On Netflix, Is A Chuckle-A-Minute Guide To Your Right To Vote |date=5 April 2021 |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/tamil-review/mandela-tamil-movie-review-netflix-starring-yogi-babu-is-a-chuckle-a-minute-guide-to-your-right-to-vote/?utm_source=Wikipedia&utm_medium=April16&utm_campaign=MandelaReview |archive-date=April 5, 2021 |accessdate=April 16, 2021}}</ref> Navien Darshan of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' gave 3.5 out of 5 stating it as "A hilarious and yet, hard hitting entertainer backed by strong writing and performances".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mandela Movie Review: A bold, no-nonsense and funny political satire |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/tamil/2021/apr/04/mandela-movie-review-a-bold-no-nonsense-and-funny-political-satire-23769.html |access-date=2021-04-30 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

== Controversy ==
People from Maruthuvar community and Barber's profession have condemned the film for poor portrayal of their profession and community. SK Raja, the president of Tamilnadu Barbers Welfare Association, accused the filmmakers, stating that denigrates their community and profession and propagates prejudice and social injustice.<ref>{{Cite web |title="Red Pix-Mandela Movie Protest by Barbers Association" |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6teSRpCSOXA |access-date=9 April 2021 |website=Red Pix}}</ref> A petition was filed by R Munusamy, the president of the Tamil Nadu Hair Dressers Union, on 21 April, alleged that the film contains several objectionable scenes that speak ill about the barber community.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Producers of film 'Mandela' issued notice over 'derogatory' references to barber community |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2021/apr/21/producers-of-film-mandela-issued-notice-over-derogatory-references-to-barber-community-2292947.html |access-date=2021-04-30 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Y NOT Studios}}

== External links ==

* {{IMDb title|id=tt10687070}}

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