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{{short description|Film by Vijay Chandar}}
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{{Infobox film
| image = Sketch Release Poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Vijay Chandar]]
| producer = [[Kalaipuli S. Thanu]]
| writer = Vijay Chandar
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]]
* [[Tamannaah Bhatia]]}}
| music = [[Thaman S]]
| cinematography = [[M. Sukumar]]
| editing = [[Ruben (film editor)|Ruben]]
| studio = Moving Frame
| distributor = [[Kalaipuli S. Thanu|V Creations]]
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2018|01|12}}
| runtime = 135 minutes<ref name="toi" />
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}

'''''Sketch''''' is a 2018 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action film|action thriller film]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=SKETCH |url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/sketch-film |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327110142/http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/sketch-film |archive-date=27 March 2019 |website=British Board of Film Classification}}</ref> written and directed by [[Vijay Chandar]]. The film features [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] and [[Tamannaah Bhatia]] in the leading roles for the first time, with [[Soori (actor)|Soori]], [[Baburaj (actor)|Baburaj]] and [[R. K. Suresh]] among others portraying supporting roles. The film was released on 12 January 2018.

== Plot ==
Jeeva aka ''Sketch'' lives with his uncle Dorai, who used to tow and bring back vehicles for which the monthly [[Equated monthly installment|EMI]] had not been paid. However, during a fight, he loses his hand, and Sketch is provided with the job, who does his day-to-day job perfectly. Dorai's right-hand Ravi wanted to take over the business. However, Bhaskar "Boss" Settu agrees with Sketch coming up to the position.

At a college, Sketch tows a scooter that belonged to Priya, Ammu's friend. The next day, he happens to meet her on a bus. When some other guy tries to harass her, Sketch bats away his hand, when the bus stops quickly, causing Sketch to bump into Ammu. She mistakes this as him trying to make advances on her and yells at him, only later does she realise that he was trying to protect her, and she falls for him.

One day, Sketch loses a bike while bringing it back to the garage. The owner gets enraged and demands ₹2 lakh from Settu. Sketch realises that this was a plot by Ravi to embarrass him, when he faces them to retrieve the money and the stolen bike, which earns back Settu's trust, and they celebrate. Settu reveals that his father was insulted by a local goon named ''[[Royapuram]]'' Kumar, where he asks Sketch to sketch a plan to steal Kumar's car.

Sketch steals Kumar's car and ends up in a [[Car chase#In film and television|chase]] with police that ends with Sketch creating a rivalry with Kumar. Kumar brings a gang from another state to finish off Sketch and his team, where after one by one, Sketch's friends are killed, and Sketch is confused about who the killer is.

Later, Sketch is confronted by the boys, who were working along with Sketch in Settu's garage. The boys reveal that they planned and killed Sketch's friends out of jealousy to take Sketch's position and seemingly stab him to death. However, Sketch survives and he forgives them and protects the boys from police by helping them escape, where the film ends with a moral: ''avoid child labour''.

== Cast ==
{{cast listing|
*[[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] as Jeeva/Sketch
*[[Tamannaah Bhatia]] as Amuthavalli
*[[Soori (actor)|Soori]] as Maari
*[[Baburaj (actor)|Baburaj]] as "Royapuram" Kumar
*[[R. K. Suresh]] as Ravi
*[[Sriman (actor)|Sriman]] as Baskar
*[[Kalloori Vinoth]] as Chitti
*[[Kabali Vishwanth]] as Guna
*[[Hareesh Peradi]] as Settu Bhaskar
*[[Jangiri Madhumitha]] as Manju
*[[Sri Priyanka]] as Priya
*[[Vela Ramamoorthy]] as Sketch's father
*[[Aruldoss]] as Dorai, Sketch's uncle
*[[Abhishek Vinod]] as Shakthivel
*[[Meghali]] as Gayathri
*[[Cheenu Mohan]] as Gayathri's father
*[[Jeeva Ravi]] as police officer
*[[Ravi Kishan]]
*[[P. L. Thenappan]]
*[[Poster Nandakumar]]
*[[Krishnamoorthy (actor)|Krishnamoorthy]]
*[[K. S. G. Venkatesh]] as Amuthavalli's father
*[[Lollu Sabha Seshu]]
*Maayi Sundar
*Billy Murali
;Cameo appearance
*[[Vijay Chandar]] in the song "Atchi Putchi"
}}

== Production ==
In November 2016, director [[Vijay Chandar]], who had previously made ''[[Vaalu]]'' (2015), revealed that his next project would feature [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] in the lead role. Produced by Silverline Film Factory, who had worked on an incomplete fantasy film titled ''Karikalan'' with Vikram during 2010, the film was widely reported to be a remake of the American film, ''[[Don't Breathe]]'' (2016).<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 November 2016 |title=Vikram's next will be directed by Vaalu fame Vijay Chander |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/vikram-next-will-be-directed-by-vaalu-fame-vijay-chander-4380310/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170523132839/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/vikram-next-will-be-directed-by-vaalu-fame-vijay-chander-4380310/ |archive-date=23 May 2017 |access-date=21 June 2017 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=17 November 2016 |title=Vikram teams up with Vijay Chander for his next |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Vikramteams-up-with-Vijay-Chander-for-his-next/articleshow/55473108.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161120103130/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Vikramteams-up-with-Vijay-Chander-for-his-next/articleshow/55473108.cms |archive-date=20 November 2016 |access-date=21 June 2017 |work=The Times of India }}</ref> Denying the reports, Vijay Chandar later clarified that it was an original script and the film would be set in North Chennai.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 February 2017 |title=Vikram starts shooting for Vijay Chander film |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/vikram-starts-shooting-for-vijay-chander-film-news-tamil-rcklPiifbdjhe.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170210223033/http://www.sify.com/movies/vikram-starts-shooting-for-vijay-chander-film-news-tamil-rcklPiifbdjhe.html |archive-date=10 February 2017 |access-date=21 June 2017 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> [[M. Sukumar]] was selected as cinematographer, while [[Thaman S]] collaborated with Vijay Chander again.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Janani K |date=19 March 2017 |title=Thaman completes three songs for Vikram |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/200317/thaman-completes-three-songs-for-vikram.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170523144015/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/200317/thaman-completes-three-songs-for-vikram.html |archive-date=23 May 2017 |access-date=21 June 2017 |website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref>

[[Sai Pallavi]] was signed to play the lead actress in the project, marking her first leading role in Tamil films. She later opted out of the film and returned her advance in late February 2017, citing scheduling issues with her work on the Tamil language remake of the Malayalam film ''[[Charlie (2015 Malayalam film)|Charlie]]'' (2015) directed by [[A. L. Vijay]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Janani Karthik |date=26 February 2017 |title=Sai Pallavi opts out of Vikram film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sai-pallavi-opts-out-of-vikram-film/articleshow/56873973.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902064636/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sai-pallavi-opts-out-of-vikram-film/articleshow/56873973.cms |archive-date=2 September 2017 |access-date=21 June 2017 |work=The Times of India }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sukumar on board for Vikram- Vijay Chander's next |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sukumar-on-board-for-vikram-vijay-chander-s-next-news-tamil-rb4jIwiefdieb.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170412143658/http://www.sify.com/movies/sukumar-on-board-for-vikram-vijay-chander-s-next-news-tamil-rb4jIwiefdieb.html |archive-date=12 April 2017 |access-date=21 June 2017 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> She was later replaced by [[Tamannaah Bhatia]], who stated it was "liberating to see a strong storyline in a commercial pot-boiler".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Janani K |date=6 February 2017 |title=Tamannaah excited to team up with Vikram |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/070217/tamannaah-excited-to-team-up-with-vikram.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170523133002/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/070217/tamannaah-excited-to-team-up-with-vikram.html |archive-date=23 May 2017 |access-date=21 June 2017 |website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> Actors [[Ravi Kishan]], [[R. K. Suresh]] and [[Radha Ravi]] were selected to portray antagonists in the film.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Janani K |date=1 December 2016 |title=Ravi Kishan turns villain for Vikram |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/021216/ravi-kishan-turns-villain-for-vikram.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170523135646/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/021216/ravi-kishan-turns-villain-for-vikram.html |archive-date=23 May 2017 |access-date=21 June 2017 |website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=11 February 2017 |title=RK Suresh to play villain in Vikram's upcoming film |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/rk-suresh-to-play-villain-in-vikram-upcoming-film-4519396/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170523133050/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/rk-suresh-to-play-villain-in-vikram-upcoming-film-4519396/ |archive-date=23 May 2017 |access-date=21 June 2017 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Actor [[Kabali Vishwanth|Vishwanath]], who had a breakthrough role in [[Pa. Ranjith]]'s ''[[Kabali]]'' (2016), was signed on to play a supporting role in the film, with Vijay Chander requesting the actor to take reference of [[Kalaiyarasan]]'s role in ''[[Madras (film)|Madras]]'' (2014) for his particular character.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mrinalini Sundar |date=21 March 2017 |title=Vishwanath to play a key role in Vikram's next |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vishwanath-to-play-a-key-role-in-vikrams-next/articleshow/57734193.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902064621/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vishwanath-to-play-a-key-role-in-vikrams-next/articleshow/57734193.cms |archive-date=2 September 2017 |access-date=21 June 2017 |work=The Times of India }}</ref> Actress [[Sri Priyanka]], previously seen as the lead actress in small budget films, was also selected to portray second lead actress in the film.<ref>{{Cite news |date=5 April 2017 |title=Sri Priyanka Joins Vikram and Tamannaah For Vijay Chandar’s Next Directorial |url=http://www.desimartini.com/news/tamil/sri-priyanka-joins-vikram-and-tamannaah-for-vijay-chandars-next-directorial/article48763.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170423054817/http://www.desimartini.com/news/tamil/sri-priyanka-joins-vikram-and-tamannaah-for-vijay-chandars-next-directorial/article48763.htm |archive-date=23 April 2017 |work=[[Desimartini]] |language=en |access-date=12 April 2017 }}</ref>

Following a period of delay, the film began its shoot at Binny Mills in Chennai during early February 2017, with Vikram choosing to simultaneously work on the project alongside his commitments for [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]]'s spy thriller ''[[Dhruva Natchathiram (unreleased film)|Dhruva Natchathiram]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 February 2017 |title=Vikram starts shooting for Vijay Chander’s film |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/feb/11/vikram-starts-shooting-for-vijay-chanders-film-1569249.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170412224428/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/feb/11/vikram-starts-shooting-for-vijay-chanders-film-1569249.html |archive-date=12 April 2017 |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |access-date=12 April 2017 }}</ref> The film's title, ''Sketch'', was revealed to the media in April 2017.<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 April 2017 |title=Sketch first look: Is Chiyaan Vikram playing the role of a local goon? See pics |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/sketch-first-look-is-chiyaan-vikram-playing-the-role-of-a-local-goon-tamannaah-see-pics-4604076/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170407162645/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/sketch-first-look-is-chiyaan-vikram-playing-the-role-of-a-local-goon-tamannaah-see-pics-4604076/ |archive-date=7 April 2017 |access-date=12 April 2017 |work=The Indian Express}}</ref> The shoot of the film was completed in August 2017, after which the makers began the promotional campaign.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vikram wraps up 'Sketch', to simultaneously shoot 'DN' and 'Saamy 2' |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/vikram-wraps-up-sketch-to-simultaneously-shoot-dn-and-saamy-2-news-tamil-riok45cjfabag.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814194741/http://www.sify.com/movies/vikram-wraps-up-sketch-to-simultaneously-shoot-dn-and-saamy-2-news-tamil-riok45cjfabag.html |archive-date=14 August 2017 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Sketch
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Thaman S]]
| released = 11 May 2015
| genre = [[Soundtrack|Film soundtrack]]
| language = Tamil
| length = 24:05
| label = [[Think Music]]
| producer =
| prev_title = [[Golmaal Again]]
| prev_year = 2017
| next_title = [[Gayatri (2018 film)|Gayatri]]
| next_year = 2018
}}
The soundtrack and background music of ''Sketch'' are scored by [[Thaman S]]. Five songs have been released from the film as singles, after being released by other composers.
{{track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 24:05
| all_lyrics =
| title1 = Kannave Kannave – The Swaga Song
| extra1 = [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]]
| lyrics1 = [[Vijay Chandar]]
| length1 = 5:10
| title2 = Atchi Putchi
| extra2 = Vijay Chandar
| lyrics2 = Vijay Chandar
| length2 = 4:28
| title3 = Cheeni Chillaallee
| extra3 = [[Shweta Mohan]], [[Yazin Nizar]]
| lyrics3 = [[Vivek (lyricist)|Vivek]]
| length3 = 4:41
| title4 = Vaanam Thoorammalae (Afreen Afreen)
| extra4 = Deepak Subramaniam, Roshini and [[Shashaa Tirupati]]
| lyrics4 = [[Kabilan (lyricist)|Kabilan]]
| length4 = 6:04
| title5 = Dhaadikaara
| extra5 = [[Thaman S]], [[Sudha Ragunathan]], [[Andrea Jeremiah]]
| lyrics5 = Vivek
| length5 = 5:06
| title6 = Dhiname Dhinanme
| extra6 = [[Vineeth Sreenivasan]], Mukesh, [[Aalap Raju]], [[Shabareesh Varma]]
| lyrics6 = [[Vineeth Sreenivasan]]
| length6 = 5:22
|all_writing=}}

== Release ==
''Sketch'' was released on 12 January 2018, during the week of [[Pongal (festival)|Pongal]] and clashing with two other major releases, ''[[Thaanaa Serndha Koottam]]'' and ''[[Gulaebaghavali]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 January 2018 |title=Chiyaan Vikram's Saamy Square eyes Ramzan weekend release on 14 June |url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/chiyaan-vikrams-saamy-square-eyes-ramzan-weekend-release-on-14-june-4291331.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180110174835/http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/chiyaan-vikrams-saamy-square-eyes-ramzan-weekend-release-on-14-june-4291331.html |archive-date=10 January 2018 |access-date=10 January 2018|website=[[Firstpost]]|last=MK|first=Surendhar}}</ref>

== Reception ==

Thinkal Menon of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film 2.5/5 stars, stating, "A template masala film, ''Sketch'' solely relies on [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] and works in parts." According to him, the film features Vikram in a compelling role, supported by a solid cast. However, it suffers from uneven pacing and underdeveloped romantic elements, despite its engaging fight sequences, songs, and meaningful message.<ref name="toi">{{Cite web |last=Menon |first=Thinkal |date=12 January 2018 |title=Sketch Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Sketch by Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/sketch/movie-review/62470965.cms |access-date=7 August 2024 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> Rakesh Mehar of ''[[The News Minute]]'' states, "Vikram is absolutely comfortable oozing 'local' machismo, while Tamannaah{{'s}} character appears to have been inserted for visual effect." In his view, the film starts as a conventional Kollywood masala entertainer, buoyed by Vikram's charismatic performance, but ultimately disappoints with a frustrating twist and a lack of originality, making it a mediocre choice for all but the most dedicated fans.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mehar |first=Rakesh |date=12 January 2018 |title='Sketch' review: Minus its bizarre ending, this action flick works for Vikram fans |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/sketch-review-minus-its-bizarre-ending-action-flick-works-vikram-fans-74626 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240807174146/https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/sketch-review-minus-its-bizarre-ending-action-flick-works-vikram-fans-74626 |archive-date=7 August 2024 |access-date=7 August 2024 |website=The News Minute}}</ref>

Ashameera Aiyappan of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave the film 1.5/5 stars, commenting, "Just one question: why Vikram, why?" She noted that the film suffers from a mind-numbing screenplay filled with cliched tropes and an outdated portrayal of romance, leaving even Vikram's commendable performance overshadowed by the film's chaotic execution and infuriating treatment of female characters.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Aiyappan |first=Ashameera |date=12 January 2018 |title=Sketch movie review: Just one question, why Vikram why? |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/sketch-movie-review-vikram-tamannaah-star-rating-5020740/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231231153444/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/sketch-movie-review-vikram-tamannaah-star-rating-5020740/ |archive-date=31 December 2023 |access-date=7 August 2024 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref> Ananya Bhattacharya of ''[[India Today]]'' gave the film 2 out of 5 stars, remarking, "Vikram shines in this passable commercial entertainer." She noted that the film struggles with weak characterisation and an inconsistent screenplay, ultimately failing to deliver a compelling narrative despite some strong performances and a surprising climax.<ref>{{Cite web |last=K |first=Janani |date=16 April 2019 |title=Sketch Movie Review: Vikram shines in this passable commercial entertainer |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/sketch-movie-review-tamannah-vikram-babu-raj-1143754-2018-01-12 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415112339/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/sketch-movie-review-tamannah-vikram-babu-raj-1143754-2018-01-12 |archive-date=15 April 2023 |access-date=7 August 2024 |website=India Today}}</ref>

Karthik Kumar of ''[[The Hindu]]'' gave the film 2 out of 5 stars, commenting, "Even Vikram can’t save this archaic action entertainer." He opined that it is a style-over-substance film that relies heavily on Vikram's star power but ultimately falters due to its cliched plot and lack of engaging content, making it one of the low points in Vikram's career.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Karthik |date=12 January 2018 |title=Sketch movie review: Even Vikram can't save this archaic action entertainer |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/sketch-movie-review-even-vikram-can-t-save-this-archaic-action-entertainer/story-o9CEUjGJCqdE53vV798dJO.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921231600/https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/sketch-movie-review-even-vikram-can-t-save-this-archaic-action-entertainer/story-o9CEUjGJCqdE53vV798dJO.html |archive-date=21 September 2023 |access-date=7 August 2024 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> [[Baradwaj Rangan]] wrote for ''[[Film Companion]]'', "Vijay Chandar's Vikram-starrer is a been-there-done-that story of a good-hearted thug." He felt that the film features Vikram as a vehicle repo man entangled in a formulaic narrative that struggles with character development and originality, ultimately leaving audiences underwhelmed despite a few surprising twists.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rangan |first=Baradwaj |date=16 January 2018 |title=Why is a good actor like Vikram in this generic a movie? |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/sketch-movie-review |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240807174300/https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/sketch-movie-review |archive-date=7 August 2024 |access-date=7 August 2024 |website=[[Film Companion]]|author-link=Baradwaj Rangan}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
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