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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Orange Mittai<br />
| image = Orange Mittai poster.jpg<br />
| caption = <br />
| director = [[Biju Viswanath]]<br />
| writer = Biju Viswanath<br>[[Vijay Sethupathi]]<br />
| producer = Vijay Sethupathi<br>B. Ganesh<br />
| starring = Vijay Sethupathi<br>[[Ramesh Thilak]]<br>[[Aashritha]]<br>[[Karunakaran (actor)|Karunakaran]]<br />
| cinematography = Biju Viswanath<br />
| editing = Biju Viswanath<br />
| music = [[Justin Prabhakaran]]<br />
| studio = [[Vijay Sethupathi Productions]]<br>Common Man<br />
| distributor = Cosmo Village<br/>Khafa Exports (Overseas)<br />
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2015|07|31}}<br />
| runtime = 101 minutes<br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Tamil<br />
| budget = <br />
}}<br />
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'''''Orange Mittai''''' (Orange Candy) is a 2015 Indian [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] [[comedy film]] co-written and directed by [[Biju Viswanath]]. Produced by actor [[Vijay Sethupathi]], the film features him in the lead role alongside [[Ramesh Thilak]], [[Aashritha]], and [[Karunakaran (actor)|Karunakaran]]. The film began production in mid-2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-director/biju-viswanath/orange-mittai-director-biju-viswanaths-interview-on-the-film-vijay-sethupathi-and-many-more.html|title=Vijay Sethupathi is a very good human being and selfless, Director Biju Viswanath|work=Behindwoods}}</ref><br />
The Movie was released in India and abroad on 31 July <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4448310/releaseinfo?ref_=tt_ov_inf%20 |title= Orange mittai =Imdb}}</ref><br />
The film had its Festival premiere at the [[20th Busan International Film Festival]],<ref>{{cite web|work=biff.kr/eng |url=http://www.biff.kr/eng/html/program/prog_view.asp?idx=18472&c_idx=274&sp_idx=&QueryStep=2|title=Busan Film Festival program: Orange Candy}}</ref><br />
The movie was released on [[Netflix]] in October 2018.<ref>web|title=orangemittai|url=https://www.netflix.com/title/81025937?s=i&trkid=13752289|publisher=[[Netflix]]</ref> Loosely based on the 2005 Romanian [[dark comedy]] film ''[[The Death of Mr. Lazarescu]].''<br />
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== Plot ==<br />
Sathya ([[Ramesh Thilak]]) is a paramedic with an emergency ambulance service. On the anniversary of his father's death, Sathya and the ambulance driver are to retrieve an old man who claims to be critically ill. The patient, Kailasam ([[Vijay Sethupathi]]), boards the vehicle. His earlier claim to be fighting for his life is not apparent, although he has a heart condition. Kailasam's grumpy and obstinate nature causes trouble to the crew as they journey to find a hospital that suites his needs. Who is Kailasam? What does he want? What is the cause behind his adamant nature? The answers to these questions form the crux of the story. The old man needs to find a hospital that will have him, but it is a long way to go. The only way to find out what the universe has planned is to make the journey, and sometimes the journey is the destination.<br />
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==Cast==<br />
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* [[Vijay Sethupathi]] as Kailasam<br />
* [[Ramesh Thilak]] as Sathya<br />
* [[Aashritha]] as Kavya<br />
* [[Karunakaran (actor)|Karunakaran]] as Kailasam's son<br />
* [[Jayaprakash]]<br />
* Trichy Manivannan as Kavya's father<br />
* David Solomon Raja as Sub-Inspector<br />
* Arumughan Bala (Aaru Bala) as Arumugam<br />
* Vishalini as Doctor<br />
* Vinod Sagar as Drunkard suicidal man <br />
* Ravi as Main Hero<br />
* [[Ashok Selvan]] in a guest appearance as Hospital paramedic<br />
* [[Bobby Simha]] as Supervisor (Voice)<br />
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==Production==<br />
Actor Vijay Sethupathi launched his production, ''Orange Mittai'', in February 2014 and signed up director Biju Viswanath to direct the venture. The film was said to feature an ensemble cast including [[Jayaprakash]], Ramesh Thilak, Aru Bala and Aashritha in the lead roles, with Vijay Sethupathi stating he would not play a role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-sethupathis-home-production-aarange-mittai-news-tamil-ocmkq2eghgdsi.html|title=Vijay Sethupathi's home production 'Orange Mittai' |work=Sify |date=12 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/vijay-sethupathi-to-don-producers-hat/article5687453.ece|title=Vijay Sethupathi to don producer's hat|work=The Hindu |date=14 February 2014}}</ref><br />
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However, in July 2014, Vijay Sethupathi revealed that he would play a 55-year-old man in the film and promotional stills were released, replacing Jayaprakash in the character.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Vijay-Sethupathi-to-play-a-55-year-old-in-Orange-Mittai/articleshow/37710658.cms|title=Vijay Sethupathi to play a 55-year-old in Orange Mittai|work=The Times of India|date=4 July 2014}}</ref> He was also making a debut as a dialogue writer with this film.<ref>{{cite web|author=Sudhir Srinivasan | url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/hes-hot-and-happening/article6386466.ece |title=He's hot and happening |work=The Hindu |date=6 September 2014}}</ref> The team shot in Ambasamuthiram and other places surrounding Tirunelveli and Papanasam in South [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-column/to-work-with-vijay-sethupathy-was-intimidating-at-first-orange-mittai-heroine-aashritha.html|title= To work with Vijay Sethupathy was Intimidating at first, Orange Mittai heroine Aashritha|work=Behindwoods}}</ref><br />
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==Soundtrack==<br />
The film's soundtrack was composed by [[Justin Prabhakaran]], who had earlier produced the music for Sethupathi's ''[[Pannaiyarum Padminiyum]]''. The soundtrack album, which was released on 1 July 2015,<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Orange-Mittai-cleared-with-clean-U/articleshow/47890513.cms</ref> features four tracks, of which two were written and sung by Vijay Sethupathi himself.<ref>http://www.ibtimes.co.in/orange-mittai-music-review-round-songs-vijay-sethupathi-starrer-are-impressive-audio-637739</ref><br />
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{{Infobox album<br />
| name = Orange Mittai<br />
| type = Soundtrack<br />
| longtype =<br />
| artist = [[Justin Prabhakaran]]<br />
| cover =<br />
| alt =<br />
| released = 1 July 2015<br />
| recorded =<br />
| venue =<br />
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| genre = [[Film soundtrack]]<br />
| length =<br />
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]<br />
| label =<br />
| producer = [[Justin Prabhakaran]]<br />
| prev_title = [[Pannaiyarum Padminiyum]]<br />
| prev_year = 2014<br />
| next_title = [[Kunjiramayanam]]<br />
| next_year = 2015<br />
}}<br />
{{track listing<br />
| extra_column = Singer(s)<br />
| title1 = Straight Ah Poyee<br />
| extra1 = Vijay Sethupathi<br />
| length1 = <br />
| lyrics1 = Vijay Sethupathi<br />
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| title2 = Theeraadhae Asaigal<br />
| extra2 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]]<br />
| length2 = <br />
| lyrics2 = Justin Prabhakaran<br />
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| title3 = Orae Oru Oorula<br />
| extra3 = Vijay Sethupathi<br />
| length3 = <br />
| lyrics3 = Vijay Sethupathi<br />
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| title4 = Payanangal Thodarudhae<br />
| extra4 = [[Naresh Iyer]], [[Padmalatha]]<br />
| length4 = <br />
| lyrics4 = Kattalai Jaya<br />
}}<br />
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==Marketing and release==<br />
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The first teaser of the film was released on 26 November 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/141127/entertainment-kollywood/article/watch-vijay-sethupathi-wows-his-new-look-orange-mittai|title=Vijay Sethupathi wows with his new look in 'Orange Mittai' |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=27 November 2014}}</ref> In June 2015, a promo of the song "Straigh Ah Poyee" was released.<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Orange-Mittai-song-teaser/articleshow/47624084.cms</ref> A second trailer was released on 3 July 2015.<ref>http://www.ibtimes.co.in/orange-mittai-trailer-vijay-sethupathi-ramesh-thilak-impress-again-video-638027</ref><br />
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''Orange Mittai'' had its worldwide theatrical release on 31 July 2015.<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/orange-mittai-usa-theatre-list-is-here.html</ref> The satellite rights of the film were bagged by [[Jaya TV]].<br />
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==Reception==<br />
The film received positive reviews from critics. S. Saraswathi from [[Rediff.com]] gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Like the candy it is named after, ''Orange Mittai'' with its sweet and sour moments, is a beautifully narrated film with just the right balance of humour and emotions."<ref>http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-orange-mittai-is-a-beautiful-film/20150731.htm</ref> Nandita Ravi from [[The Times of India]] gave it 3 stars out of 5 and wrote, "Overall, like an orange mittai, the film too is bittersweet. The biggest plus of the film is its run time - a mere one hour and forty minutes, which seems to be more than enough to narrate this interesting story. The film ends on the note that 'the journey is the destination', which about sums up the feeling that you get while watching this film".<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/Orange-Mittai/movie-review/48304730.cms</ref> [[Baradwaj Rangan]] writing for [[The Hindu]] called ''Orange Mittai'' "a quiet ode to the bittersweet life".<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/orange-mittai-review-a-fairly-affecting-road-movie/article7486347.ece</ref> [[Hindustan Times]] gave a 3.5 rating out of 5 stating, "This old-age loneliness tale is a must-see".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150801110539/http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/orange-mittai-review-a-haunting-depiction-of-loneliness/article1-1375102.aspx Hindustan Times]</ref> Behindwoods wrote "What strikes in Biju Viswanth’s ''Orange Mittai'' is it is not preachy and there is no melodrama anywhere even if there is scope for one. The humor just glides through and enjoyable".<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/orange-mittai/orange-mittai-review.html</ref> India Glitz wrote "''Orange Mittai'' is a simple feel good movie without much fuss and hype silently will enter into your hearts and leave with a small mark".<ref>http://www.indiaglitz.com/orange-mittai-tamil-movie-review-18836.html</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* {{IMDb title|id=4448310}}<br />
* {{Facebook|orangemittaioffical|Orange Mittai}}<br />
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